Two Balls QM2

[2TasDevils]

Hello lovely cruising people, I'm hoping for a little guidance. We are looking forward to our first cruise on QM2 in a few short weeks. I've read plenty on here regarding dress code, and it all seems fairly clear. However, I would like a little clarity regarding the two balls aboard our trip to New Zealand in March - specifically the 175 Ball, and the South Pacific Ball. DH pointed out that 1,7 & 5 add up to 13, and this will indeed take place on Friday 13th, but I was wondering if there is a difference in what is expected regarding each of the balls? Looking forward to hearing from those more experienced than myself.

[Scrapnana]

If these are formal nights and you dress formally, you are fine. You may fine some people in grass skirts or muu-muus for the South Pacific Ball but they will be a small minority. Most passengers do not dress for the theme but follow the dress code.

 

Example - We had the "London Ball" tonght. I saw a handful of people with clothing, shoes, or evening bags with a Union Jack or something similar on it. Not very many when you consider there are 1900+ people on QE.

 

Don't worry about the balls, just follow the dress code.

[capnpugwash]

The balls are just a dance, Cunard hype them up but that is all that they are. As advised, follow the dress code and you will be fine.

[Essiesmom]

I suspect the 175 Ball is to mark the 175th anniversary of Cunard? EM

[capnpugwash]

I suspect the 175 Ball is to mark the 175th anniversary of Cunard? EM

 

So that would mean that the 175 was chosen because it was 175 years ago, wow! Fantastic deduction.

[MicCanberra]

Cool deduction.:D

So what to wear for that one?

[fantasy51]

So what to wear for that one?

 

It's obvious! Wear 175 diamonds. :p

 

Anything else is optional.

Edited January 21, 2015 by fantasy51

[MicCanberra]

It's obvious! Wear 175 diamonds. :p

 

Anything else is optional.

 

LOL, unless I wear them all in a particular place, I wouldn't get into the dining room.;)

[gidjet]

I would say a tiara with 175 diamonds would be appropriate on a Queen!

Edited January 21, 2015 by gidjet

[MicCanberra]

I would say a tiara with 175 diamonds would be appropriate on a Queen!

 

I am not sure that would suit me;) Perhaps a Tie made from 175 diamonds.

[BlueRiband]

I'm thinking of a black evening dress with red and gold scarves in keeping with Cunard colors. Or is that a red evening dress and a gold tiara with onyx crystals? Such decisions.

[MicCanberra]

I'm thinking of a black evening dress with red and gold scarves in keeping with Cunard colors. Or is that a red evening dress and a gold tiara with onyx crystals? Such decisions.

 

Both would do nicely. I could wear a Tuxedo white shirt red Bow tie. Diamond cufflinks and shirt studs. Apart from the cufflinks and the shirt studs I have the rest.:D

Edited January 22, 2015 by MicCanberra

[mehitabel]

I would say a tiara with 175 diamonds would be appropriate on a Queen!

 

If I wear the tiara, can I wear jeans to dinner? :D

[Salacia]

If I wear the tiara, can I wear jeans to dinner? :D

 

Absolutely! Provided you're dining in Kings Court! :D

[MicCanberra]

LOl.:D

 

Are you allowed to even bring Jeans on board?:p

[Salacia]

LOl.:D

 

Are you allowed to even bring Jeans on board?:p

 

Yes. In fact I've met Jeans on board. Last cruise, for example, a lovely couple introduced me to their daughter whose name was Jean. :D

Edited January 22, 2015 by Salacia

[MicCanberra]

Yes. In I've met Jeans on board. Last cruise, for example, a lovely couple introduced me to their daughter Jean. :D

 

Excellent, my aunty can still cruise then.:p