french / paris theme

A fake snow shower fell upon the stage during the paddle raise, which raised money for programming like the ballet's upcoming Nutcracker.

Dancer Sarah Wroth wore a Celtics jersey and dribbled a basketball around dinner tables to promote the "Celtics Pride" live-auction package.

Napkins were embroidered with the Boston Ballet logo and adorned with diamond-like jewels.

Some 600 guests sat to dinner at long, white tables.

Lingerie Française Paris presented its annual runway show at Artscape Wychwood Barns for the second consecutive year.

Run Productions adopted a French theme for the show and used images of iconic landmarks in Paris as a backdrop for the runway presentation.

Dancers from Hit and Run Productions added a theatrical element to the runway show.

Dancers clad in garments from some of France's top lingerie houses performed a cabaret routine alongside singer Ambur Braid.

Pink floral arrangements flanked either side of the entrance to the venue.

Bartenders offered Piper Heidsieck champagne to guests at a long white bar in the reception area.

Organizers used plush furnishings from Chair Source to create intimate lounge areas in the reception space.

A curved sofa from Chair Source provided seating for guests.