Alice in Wonderland-inspired decor for the Canadian Cancer Society's Daffodil Ball included an oversize garden at the entrance of the historic Windsor Station in Montreal.
Photo: Stéphane Poirier
During the cocktail reception, guests helped themselves to champagne from the Queen of Hearts' dress, created by Champagne Showgirls.
Photo: Ian Woo
A topiary divided the cocktail reception and dining areas. Guests entered the dining room through keyhole-shaped entrances.
Photo: Alexandre Chéron
Playing cards formed chandeliers over the dining room. The dance floor and stage had a checkboard pattern.
Photo: Stéphane Poirier
Giant playing cards hung over the tabletops, bent to give a sense of movement. A chessboard motif served as the backdrop for the stage.
Photo: Stéphane Poirier
The design for the dining room included five different table styles, seven linen combinations, three types of chairs, and four colours of chair cushions.
Photo: Alexandre Chéron
Like the settings, table centrepieces varied. Stacks of teacups and flowers created one look, flamingos with eyelashes and hedgehogs created a second.
Photo: Alexandre Chéron
Chefs from Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth created an inventive menu with items like "Large and Small Shellfish in a Pool of Tears."
Photo: Fahri Yavuz
Guests were served soup from a teapot. An edible pocket watch crust rested on top.
Photo: Fahri Yavuz
Alice-inspired images were projected onto screens in the dining room.
Photo: Alexandre Chéron
Appropriately dressed performers circulated during the evening.
Photo: Stéphane Poirier
