A giant ice bear greets guests. Nadeau's Ice Sculptures created the ice animals.

Another striking ice sculpture.

The ice bar is supported by ice polar bears. The signature cocktail: the Aurora Borealis. 

A drink cart brings wine to guests.

The menu, created by Jewell Events Catering, includes an array of appetizers such as these ahi cones.

Crab claws.

Sushi bites.

Nice nibbles.

The reception area features a palette of white, silver and blue.

The silent auction area.

Icy lighting in the auction area.

The 'Icy Spirits' silent auction item.

The silent auction includes a jersey from Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane.

The dining tables as night falls.

The dinner menu from Jewell includes this Crab Salad Pillar, featuring crab salad, avocado, watermelon, feta, mint, greens, tomato and grapefruit vinaigrette.

The main course: pepper-crusted filet of beef with a cognac peppercorn demi-glace, haricots verts, potato and blue cheese souffle, and tomato chutney.

The 'aurora borealis' ceiling in the dining tent, created by Frost Lighting.

Another view.

Dessert includes this array of cookies.

The finishing touch: The Arctic Berry Blast dessert, which includes lemon mousse, champagne gelee, granola crust, passion fruit glaze, along with a flourless chocolate cake with raspberry coulis, meringue whisp, chocolate swizzle and a raspberry.

Ice pops are made on the spot.

Blasts of CO2 herald the arrival of the dance band, Dr. Bombay.

Guests take to the dance floor.

Parting gifts for departing guests.