The cool thing about parties is that they can take place anywhere.
But when it comes to the very special parties you're about to see, the locations aren't limited to someone's house, an event space, or even outside. We're talking the weirdest, wildest, and more exclusive places you can imagine!
They look like something out of a movie, but they're real — and you can go to any of them (as long as you're in Paris, anyway).
If parties are your thing, you need to see what a French events company called WATO (which stands for We Are The Oracle) is up to.
They've staged some of the most surreal parties we've ever seen in some of the craziest places — and we've seen quite a few of both, including this perfect place for a Halloween bash. And even with all the DIY tips and tricks we know, we're still jealous.
Check out the photos below of these incredible parties that will make you either instantly jealous or inspire you to throw an unforgettable party of your own.
(h/t: Messy Nessy Chic, 2)
WATO is known for throwing wild theme parties that are open to the public (with purchase of a ticket), and they are truly memorable! This party took place in a Cold War–era bomb shelter under the city of Paris.
The party was 1940s-themed, complete with smoke machines, military gear, and soldiers. The bomb shelter itself is 30 meters under the city and built to withstand a nuclear attack — so things could basically be as loud as they wanted.
To get there, guests were escorted by "soldiers" in WWII-era tanks, and had to wade through sirens and fog in a dramatic staged battle before descending into the shelter.
Talk about an entrance!
WATO is known for using old, abandoned, and sometimes downright creepy locations for their soirees, like this one.
This "Ghost Society" party featured cocktails and dinner by candlelight in an abandoned, graffiti-covered subway station. Armed only with torches, guests braved the spooky setting.
Most of these ghosts were friendly...
... but things did get a little freaky! Think of this one as a high-end haunted house.
And for those guests who are less keen on ghosts, they've also thrown a mob-themed dinner, complete with the guns, the hats, and the cars.
As you can see, WATO doesn't like skimping on the atmosphere, and creates a totally immersive experience for guests.
This is probably their most normal location, in an old farm building in Paris. Of course, that was the only normal thing about it.
The dinner featured plenty of callbacks to famous Mafia movies, and even included the "execution" of a traitor. (No one was hurt, of course.)
For their latest extravaganza, WATO is taking guests into the secret societies of Venice, all without leaving Paris at all!
The party takes place along the underground canals of Paris. Guests must float throughout these dark, mysterious waterways until they get to the opulent dinner party awaiting them.
The trip there might be a little spooky, but that's nothing new for WATO. Anyone is welcome, but if you're squeamish at all, maybe enjoying these parties vicariously is best.
Of course, the beautiful costumes and exotic setting might make it all worth a little squeamishness.
Check out this video on the upcoming Venice Under Paris party, and feel all the same pangs of jealousy that we did.
Would you go to a party like this — or are you more of a laid-back, snacks-and-a-movie kind of partygoer?
Tell us about your ideal party, and if you SHARE this with some friends, you might find yourself hosting your own party to remember!
