Venetian masks and gold lamps decorated tables in the V.I.P. area, located in the Henry N. R. Jackman Lounge.
Photo: JJ Thompson
A large print of Caravaggio's The Musicians served as a backdrop for the stage during the V.I.P. dinner. Flowers seemed to float on top of tall, glass centrepieces.
Photo: John Ribeiro/Fotowurx
Women dressed in masquerade attire led guests into the ballroom as the night's program began.
Photo: Suzanne Crossland
Silent auction items included artwork featuring a depiction of Audrey Hepburn.
Photo: Suzanne Crossland
The decor paid homage to the streets of Venice with textured fabrics and gold and burgundy accents.
Photo: Suzanne Crossland
Emilio and Gloria Estefan posed with guests and models in masquerade costumes at the Diamond Ball.
Photo: Suzanne Crossland
About a tenth of the guests donned costumes—most of which weren't quite as iridescent as the wearers claimed.
Photo: Julie Skarratt
