Pick a mask
The lofty goal of the event: To replicate Venice for 1,200 guests at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.
Here, a spot for guests to select masks.
Living statues
Guests walk past living statues.
Spanish guitarist
A Spanish guitarist welcomes guests.
Strolling Venetian characters
Strolling Venetian characters.
Strolling lady
A strolling lady says hello.
Great Room at the Grosvenor
The stunning Great Room at the Grosvenor Hotel decorated for the event.
Another view of the Great Room
Another view of the Great Room.
Long view
A longer view. Tables are dressed in purple accented with gold chiavaris.
The servers go to work
The servers go to work. Some 1,200 guests attended, exceeding the initial goal of 1,000.
Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger
Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger greets fans.
Texas entertains
The rich entertainment array includes Scottish band Texas.
Juggler entertains diners
A contact juggler roams the dining room.
Aerialist performs
An aerialist wows guests during dinner.
Stylish ice cream service
Ice cream is served in style.
Roger Taylor as DJ
Famed Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor is the celebrity DJ.
Marionette artist
A marionette artist charms guests.
String quartet
A string quartet performs.
Singing waiters
Singing waiters take the stage.
Fireworks on each table
As dinner ends, fireworks on every table in the ballroom explode while giant carnival characters roam among tables.
Fireworks in the ballroom
Guests enjoy fireworks
Guests enjoy the fireworks.
Long view of fireworks on tables
Confetti drop
And what to follow fireworks--but confetti!
