The venue: Santa Monica's beachfront Jonathan Club.

Events by Fabulous oversees event design and production, lighting and floral.

A view of the silent auction table, overseen by an octopus.

Elaborate photo opp from Scenario Photography.

The pay-to-play photo opp raises funds for Heal the Bay.

And the fun, "undersea" results.

For more on Scenario, click here.

A long view of the dining area.

Rentals are provided by Line 204.

From the artwork of the save-the-date, down to the live show graphics, "a magical sea-scape was communicated consistently through all creative event assets," the Events by Fabulous team says.

Undersea graphics on the event program.

Like a glistening ocean, linens in varying shades of turquoise and purple created a sparkling-water effect.

The theme arrangements feature floating orchids and fairy lights weaved through coral reef-inspired floral design.

To keep guests on their toes, Fabulous changed up the event layout to including a huge 24- by-24-foot platform in the center dining area that serves as both a performance stage and a dance floor.

With two “main” stages, the show design captures audience attention from two different angles and gives every patron a “front row” view, no matter where they are seated.

Another new addition to the event is the inclusion of "fun-raising" activities, such as a custom live-screen printing swag station from Family Industries and the photo opp from Scenario described above.

The team from Aerial Culture provides sea-themed entertainers and aerialists.

A giant bubble.

A pretty mermaid.

Highlights of the evening’s acrobatic entertainment are duo-cube aerial, Cyr wheel, dynamic hand-to-hand balancing and a fire show with a flaming trapeze. 

A mermaid on high.

Sea princesses on pointe.

The gala program--presented by actors Andie MacDowell, Perrey Reeves, David Chokachi and Amy Smart--honors the environmental dedication of Felicia Marcus of the California State Water Resources Control Board, Wells Fargo, and L.A. County Lifeguards. 

Night falls and the aerialists soar above.

A Cyr wheel artist.

Guests show their bids.

A tabletop as darkness falls.

A dramatic balancing act.

Performing with fire.

The evening ends with dancing to the band Venice the Band.