FabSwingers.com forum: masquerade ball..sept...thoughts please !!

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

After reading the masquerade ball idea in the forum....i am willing to arrange this ball in the month of september....no date as yet obviously....

I am going to be looking into venues.... this involves costing up venues.....I am not asking for names just yet....but.....would the consensus be for a paid venue or a free to hire venue....and if a paid venue how much are people willing to spend? This will be in the glasgow area.

ideas accepted

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By *issNaughtyxxxWoman
over a year ago

Aberdeen

We'd love to come Jo, i think a paid venue would be good. If it's masquerade ball, be quite nice to get dressed up and go somewhere posh(ish)

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

cool....just need to know what peeps are willing to pay if i go ahead with a paid social...

should be a good night and hopefully different to a normal social... we shall see

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By *issNaughtyxxxWoman
over a year ago

Aberdeen

Well we would be happy to pay upto £45 for a ticket. Thinking of outfit ideas all ready lol

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By *oversforfun2000Couple
over a year ago

glasgow

Don't know if we could stretch to £45 a ticket although would be willing to pay a bit extra to go maybe around the £30 mark each, and do agree it should be a wee bit posh it would give a better feel to it. So hopefully it will come off and there will be enough interest. xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think people are used to paying a small amount to cover the obvious overhead but of course free is my fav price.

A little payment, no matter how much, shows at least some commitment to attending.

Just ma 2 bobs worth and good luck xxx

Malc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Club noir does these kinda nights at £15 so that is kinda acceptable even £20 , we would love to attend xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Defo dont think as much as £45 each, by the time you add on outfits, hotel and travel you are looking at a very expensive evening! Perhaps £10-£15.

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"Well we would be happy to pay upto £45 for a ticket. Thinking of outfit ideas all ready lol

Thats a hell of a lot of money and i honestly dont think many will pay that for a nite out that would be £90 per couple plus hotels for some ,outfits and drinking money on the nite and babysitting fees for some not much change from £250 thats a dear nite out for a lot of people

anyway jo depending on dates and costs id come ....as malc said Free or small cost is always best xxx

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By *carletRomanceCouple
over a year ago

glasgow

We'd be interested. £30-£45 each might be too much though. £45 a couple, maybe. Depends on the venue and numbers.

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By *hagginhaggisCouple
over a year ago

aberdeen

"We'd be interested. £30-£45 each might be too much though. £45 a couple, maybe. Depends on the venue and numbers."

Hubby and I are 100% interested and our max would be £40 per head as we would need to book a hotel etc.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd be willing to pay around £15 per person, that way it's not too pricey when adding in the cost of outfits, petrol, hotel room, baby-sitter etc.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

date dependent we would be up for it, and feel £15-£20 is ok cost xxx

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By *issNaughtyxxxWoman
over a year ago

Aberdeen

Been to masquerade ball before and it was this price, so hense why i wrote that not saying this is the best price. We really enjoyed it the last time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't think jo was thinking of more than £10 to 15, but could be the difference between a good venue or a fantastic venue. There are some good free venues around but jo wondered if asking for a reasonable cost would mean a better venue fitting for the occasion.

As Malc said a small cost also shows some commitment on those saying they will attend.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep, pay a non-refundable deposit at time of booking a place, makes it less hassle getting numbers right and keeps account of those who seriously do want to go.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We would be very interested,would be great to dress up and meet all of yous.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd say for me max £20 as i'm not working. But def still interested x

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By *llyandjimCouple
over a year ago

Stirling

we would be up for it, and feel £15-£20 would b a good price per person

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What about £5 per couple and £50 per single guy?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"What about £5 per couple and £50 per single guy?"

i know this is tounge in cheek but err this is a social open to everyone and if i go down the paying route it will be per person whether male female or asexual lol but for you accommodating voyeur its £100

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

ok thanks folks for replying i will now look at venues and get a date for peeps then take names

any suggestions for the night you think might help feel free to get in touch

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What about £5 per couple and £50 per single guy?

i know this is tounge in cheek ............ "

What makes you think it's tongue in cheek? Isn't this what clubs do?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"What about £5 per couple and £50 per single guy?

i know this is tounge in cheek ............

What makes you think it's tongue in cheek? Isn't this what clubs do?"

i am a member of ere not a club lol

wont be making money for this... we like the site... we like the scene...its a good oppertunity to get together with peeps and dress up...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What about £5 per couple and £50 per single guy?

i know this is tounge in cheek ............

What makes you think it's tongue in cheek? Isn't this what clubs do?

i am a member of ere not a club lol

wont be making money for this... we like the site... we like the scene...its a good oppertunity to get together with peeps and dress up... "

I don't recall suggesting you were planning to make money for this.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

anyway moving on... any suggestion welcome... now to find a venue n date...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Never prepare a defence against something you haven't been accused of.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

think a small fee of £20 per person is not unreasonable to be honest.

i think i have already been volunteered to help you out jo x

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By *rs kemeaCouple
over a year ago

angus

"What about £5 per couple and £50 per single guy?"

You do realise this is for a social not a play event don't you?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What about £5 per couple and £50 per single guy?

You do realise this is for a social not a play event don't you?"

Yes.

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By *rs kemeaCouple
over a year ago

angus

"What about £5 per couple and £50 per single guy?

You do realise this is for a social not a play event don't you?

Yes."

Well why would they charge differently for a social event? That's not the norm - the price is usually per person.

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By *eclan_and_AimeeCouple
over a year ago

dunblane, stirling

In the other thread they started talking about private venues with playrooms available as in an 'eyes wide shut' scenario.

I think deciding on what type of gathering it would be, would determine what sort of venue to look for, and how much people would pay to go.

I think if it's just your bog standard social where only half attending bother to dress up (no offence intended) then go as cheap as possible.

But to make it an extra special night the price could go higher, and again if you were to go private, have a bar (and no outsider bar staff) then obviously the cost would be higher again.

We'd love to go whatever you decide is feasible - ideal scenario... in a private castle with rooms to stay over for £10pp...

Realistically, if you were able to get a fantastic secluded venue our limit would be £40pp

xAx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A burleaque club where all you need fork out for is entrance fee and hook up when in there?

Is that a daft idea?

Lose yourself in the crowd or mix with fab members?

Your check intro is "this is fab is'nt it"?

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By *eatherWoman
over a year ago

glasgow

what ever you decide 2 places for me the only date i cant make is17th septmber as my pals in england are holding a birthday party/social for me thenxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We love this idea. Historic Scotland hire out venues for corporate nights!!!.

Craigmillar Castle in Edinburgh might be a good bet.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Looking into all types of venue at the mo... But will come back soon-ish with a date etc ...still on beginning stages at mo

And Heather not taking names at mo ... At this stage I am just asking what people are willing to pay so I can then find a suitable venue for the ball

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you negotiate you should get the venue for free as they take money over the bar? If you need a hand just text me G

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

love the idea!! between 10-30 bucks would be a good price for something like this i reckon.

xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Would be willing to pay £30.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We love this idea. Historic Scotland hire out venues for corporate nights!!!.

Craigmillar Castle in Edinburgh might be a good bet. "

HS are horribly expensive and if you go past midnight it gets truly frightening. Also, their venues all have hidden cameras for security.

And I don't think a castle in Edinburgh is a good choice for a night in Glasgow

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By *eatherWoman
over a year ago

glasgow

hey 30 pounds sounds good for an event like this have we any castles in glasgow

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"We love this idea. Historic Scotland hire out venues for corporate nights!!!.

Craigmillar Castle in Edinburgh might be a good bet.

HS are horribly expensive and if you go past midnight it gets truly frightening. Also, their venues all have hidden cameras for security.

And I don't think a castle in Edinburgh is a good choice for a night in Glasgow

u aint kidding lol....casstles are a tad away also....means extra expensive taxi rides etc.... dont want to make it too costly as social evenings can be very expensive by the time u have paid for outfit, hotel food, social ticket, taxi, drinks....

i want it to be fancy and different not mega expessive and OTT...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Could be fun, we're away the first 2 weeks though. If it was at the end of the month, you could maybe count us in. I'd say £20 - £30 each would be ok!!

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By *alakMan
over a year ago

Milan

I would be interested but I am away in the first two weeks of september too. My ideal cost would be in the £25-30 range at most

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This would be the first social I'd be able to attend in months due to nightshifts on all the others. Really up for the idea and price range so far sounds reasonable (£10-£35 max). Great excuse to get dressed up and some masks for added anonymity. Count me interested.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Blue velvet hire dairsy castle in fife for a two day event, but the cost was significantly hire, the first night was social only and the second for playing.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I should have a date in next few days if my plans come together

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Blue velvet hire dairsy castle in fife for a two day event, but the cost was significantly hire, the first night was social only and the second for playing."

I think for the hire of this place we are talking about £1200.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can we have white Tigers, half naked Ladies serving proper beer a full hog roast and say maybe some dry roasted peanuts? Just a thought lol.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Can we have white Tigers, half naked Ladies serving proper beer a full hog roast and say maybe some dry roasted peanuts? Just a thought lol."

Waken up.... U r in a dreamland G

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not even beer and dry roasted??? hmmm

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Not even beer and dry roasted??? hmmm

If it shuts u up G might be a good idea lol

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By *issNaughtyxxxWoman
over a year ago

Aberdeen

Oh that does sound nice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A paid venue is best.

Been to both paid and free,

Free venues tend to be where you mix with the public and it is not so good as there tends to be limited attendance

Paid venues are private so therefore you know that the person you talking to is in the same frame of mind, so saves any embarrassing moments. lol

£5 if it is a venue only

£10 if food provided.

We prefer venue only as we are not keen on the buffet thing, if you do not get up first you could be eating food that someone has touched with unwashed hands.

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By *1cebren4uWoman
over a year ago

clydebank

"Blue velvet hire dairsy castle in fife for a two day event, but the cost was significantly hire, the first night was social only and the second for playing.

I think for the hire of this place we are talking about £1200.

I think you will find that its more on over double the amount mentioned for this castle more like triple for the weekend as most castles dont hire for one day only xxxxx

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By *1cebren4uWoman
over a year ago

clydebank

Jo we are all behind you on this would love to attend and please if you need any help with the food (if doing it yourself ) then i would be glad to help out xxxxx.

Brennie xxx

prob £15 is what i would pay max xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oh that does sound nice"

hahaha i took that as you replying to Jo saying as long as it shuts you up G - couldn't agree more!!!! L!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

if event takes of we would love 2 places pleeeease lol

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By *eatherWoman
over a year ago

glasgow

any date set yet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i would say about £15, as have hotels baby sitters travel etc to take into consideration

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dates permitting, count us in for two tickets please...............regardless of cost .

Some things are worth paying that little bit extra for.

G & S x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"any date set yet

its a work in progress but its coming together...only just took on this the other day lol....as soon as i am ready i will update and take names etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

hope this comes of would be fun ye ha

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It will happen....We are in the precessing of organising it.....just a few more things to get together then we will start taking names approx end of next week....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

White Tigers?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"White Tigers?"

tell you what.......you can come dressed as a tiger........

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We would be willing to come payment of maybe 30 quid max. Like the idea of a mask to hide Fred's scary scary face. I might be a bit different though and masquerade my beaver under a bush or sumfing.

P.s we would love to come xxx

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By *eatherWoman
over a year ago

glasgow

hiya im all sorted now i know whats the right forum

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jo what an excellent idea count me in please and if its a big hotel folk could book rooms and stay over.....happy to pay whatever it costs....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

please keep us informed as would be right up for this whatever the costs maz n doug

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By *ompip3Couple
over a year ago

Paisley

Count us in too!! sounds great!

well done for taking this up and running with it. Mmmmwwwwaaahhhhhhh!!!

xxxxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would love to attend . please send details when you have them . x x x

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By *gag001Couple
over a year ago

Glasgow

Sounds like a great night. Can you count us in too? xxx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

As I said not taking names just yet.... But probably be ready to start taking names next week at some point .... As soon as I am ready I will start a post asking for names etc.... So it's a watch this space till next week

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By *eatherWoman
over a year ago

glasgow

hiy have u got a date set yetxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

psssst, Jo.... I reckon that Heather burd is keen to go, lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"hiy have u got a date set yetxx"

Jesus woman u r impatient...lol... As I said got details to finalise and finances to work out then will post all details this coming week....

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

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By *awty_MissDynomiteNo1Woman
over a year ago

No idea, I'm lost. Damn Sat nav!

"hiy have u got a date set yetxx"

they say patience is a virtue Heather

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By *eatherWoman
over a year ago

glasgow

jacs virtue and fab swingers do they go together

wait and see it will likely be the weekend im im england

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