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San Francisco Opera Ball 2019 celebrated its 97th San Francisco Opera Season Opening Night with the "Capulets’ Masked Ball." Gala guru J. Riccardo Benavides of Ideas Events and Rentals transformed the opening night tent into a piazza garden in Verona, replete with fountains, hanging branches and glistening trees
The impressive entrance to the event tent. Lantier Tent Structures provided the tent.
The team creates a loggia.
The beautiful entrance builds anticipation.
Lighting used to stunning effect. Immersive was part of the event team.
Guests see the giant mask set piece.
The masks get their close-up.
A pretty niche.
Beautiful details include this sconce.
GIant candles charm.
A pretty fountain.
Beautiful seating at the event.
A gleaming borne.
A beautiful bar.
Some of the well-dressed guests donned masks in keeping with the theme.
A pretty floral detail.
An overview of the dining area.
Gold president chairs make a statement.
A classic romantic floral arrangement.
Dramatic floral crowns a tabletop.
A beautiful tabletop.
Table numbers suit the mood.
McCalls Catering and Events oversaw foodservice.
A pretty food array from McCalls.
One of the McCalls food stations. The proceeds from Opera Ball benefit the San Francisco Opera Guild’s education programs, which give voice to potential to more than 60,000 students in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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