Galas

December 13, 2012
A quartet played from a central stage during the cocktail reception. The women wore fake mustaches, top hats, and suspenders to add to the decor.
A quartet played from a central stage during the cocktail reception. The women wore fake mustaches, top hats, and suspenders to add to the decor.
Photo: Carla Warrilow/BizBash
Dinner was served in the Governor's Room.
Dinner was served in the Governor's Room.
Photo: StudioTwentyFive
White roses and crystals dangled from candelabra, forming the centrepieces for the dinner tables.
White roses and crystals dangled from candelabra, forming the centrepieces for the dinner tables.
Photo: StudioTwentyFive
At the whimsical POGO Gala after-party, oversize Moooi chandeliers and paper flowers hung from the ceiling.
At the whimsical POGO Gala after-party, oversize Moooi chandeliers and paper flowers hung from the ceiling.
Photo: StudioTwentyFive
To match the 'Inspire' theme, William Fulghum Design Associates decorated the ceiling with oversize Moooi chandeliers and paper flowers.
To match the 'Inspire' theme, William Fulghum Design Associates decorated the ceiling with oversize Moooi chandeliers and paper flowers.
Photo: Carla Warrilow/BizBash
Other paper elements include vases.
Other paper elements include vases.
Photo: Carla Warrilow/BizBash
Grey lounge areas sat in the centre of the Artifacts Room.
Grey lounge areas sat in the centre of the Artifacts Room.
Photo: StudioTwentyFive
Guests bought raffle tickets for the chance to win Tiffany & Company jewelry.
Guests bought raffle tickets for the chance to win Tiffany & Company jewelry.
Photo: StudioTwentyFive
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