<div align="center">(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t3cG5tMXr24/VeRiwVrijaI/AAAAAAAAA_0/mC0mLvL2o2M/s1600/ent.jpg)</div><br/>Exactly at the time your invitation said to be there the gates to the castle open, leading you to a long drive where you are dropped off in front of the huge double doors. Those doors open as you approach and you are greeted by liveried footmen who gesture you into the hall and offer to take your coat. The halls are decorated in extravagant style, thousands of candles flicker and crystal chandeliers shine. Crystal studded skulls and crows are tucked into nooks and corners as black roses and orange marigolds are tucked into lush garlands along the walls. Tasteful fall decor follows you along the long halls as you walk towards the main ballroom and suddenly you are greeted with the bright light of hundreds of crystal chandeliers and glowing candles inside the ballroom itself.<br/><br/>You enter the vast ballroom and see gorgeous painted ceilings, more exquisite detailing decorating the old castle walls, and at the front of the room on a dais stand the Count and Countess. As the room fills up the anticipation mounts, so many people with their masks and finery stand around you and excitement fills the air. The Count and Countess step forward as one when the clock strikes the hour and you can see smiles adorn their mask covered faces.<br/><br/>"Welcome!" The Countess speaks, the room hushing as her words reverberate through the room, "I am so honored you all chose to come to our Annual Halloween Ball." The Count takes the Countess' hand and steps next to her.<br/><br/>"Please let us begin dancing immediately! We will open the banquet in a few hours and then after we eat you will be welcome to wander the entire castle or dance all night!" The Counts voice carries equally as well and they both stand regal at the front of the room before descending the stairs at the same time, the music begins to play and it is then you become aware of a full orchestra. As the Count and Countess begin to dance you are free to find a partner and join the crowd.