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Pride & Prejudice Spring Ball, Victoria
March 23 @ 12:00 am - 3:00 am
Join the Elegant Regency Ball 2025 at the Fairmont Empress
Experience a magical evening filled with live music, charming company, and historical grandeur at the Regency Ball 2025. Immerse yourself in the world of Jane Austen and Napoleon Bonaparte as you step into the stunning Crystal Ballroom of the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria.
Event Details:
Highlights of the Evening:
Dancing Lessons: No dance experience? No problem! Pre-event lessons are available at The White Eagle Polish Hall (90 Dock St, Victoria, BC). Each lesson covers two dances, with a refresher session available before the ball.
Costume Requirements: Embrace the Regency theme with authentic costumes.
Costume Rentals:
Menu Highlights: Dietary needs accommodated with prior notice.
Photography: Professional photographers will capture the event. Portrait prints will be available for purchase. Cell phones and cameras are not permitted in the ballroom to maintain the historical ambiance.
Event Details:
- Event: Regency Ball 2025
- Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
- Location: Fairmont Empress, Victoria, BC
- Tickets: Purchase Tickets Here
- Age Recommendation: 14+ (Not suitable for young children)
Highlights of the Evening:
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 5:00 PM | Doors Open for Dinner Guests |
| 5:45 PM | Dinner Service Begins |
| 7:00 PM | Doors Open for Attendance-Only Guests |
| 7:45 PM | Grand Announcement of Guests |
| 8:00 PM | Dancing Begins (Multiple Rounds of Waltzes and Historical Dances) |
| 10:55 PM | Acknowledgments and Farewell |
Dancing Lessons: No dance experience? No problem! Pre-event lessons are available at The White Eagle Polish Hall (90 Dock St, Victoria, BC). Each lesson covers two dances, with a refresher session available before the ball.
- Venue: The White Eagle Polish Hall
- Recommended: Attend as many lessons as possible for a fun-filled experience.
Costume Requirements: Embrace the Regency theme with authentic costumes.
- Women: Full-length gown, flat shoes, and an optional empire waist.
- Men: Tailcoat or frock coat, vest, cravat, and dress shoes.
Costume Rentals:
- Victoria: Disguise the Limit | Phone: 250-479-1156 | Email: dtlcostumes@gmail.com
- Edmonton: Karries Kostumes | Phone: 780-460-2626 | Email: fun@karrieskostumes.ca
- Calgary: The Costume Shoppe | Phone: 403-571-2466 | Email: info@thecostumeshoppe.com
Menu Highlights: Dietary needs accommodated with prior notice.
- Appetizer: Empress Caesar Salad or Rustic Mushroom Soup
- Main Course Options:
- Roasted Beef Tenderloin (GF)
- Herb Brined Farmhouse Chicken (GF)
- Roasted Acorn Squash “Steak” (VE)
- Hors d’oeuvres, tea, coffee, and lemonade served throughout.
Photography: Professional photographers will capture the event. Portrait prints will be available for purchase. Cell phones and cameras are not permitted in the ballroom to maintain the historical ambiance.