Long before the guests start to arrive, the evening's venue is abuzz with activity. Everything needs to be just perfect before the doors can be opened, and there's so much to do...

 

Although it seems effortless that evening, the processional entrance of the debutantes is practised again, and again, and maybe just one more time...

 

Showtime looms close as the debs and their escorts congregate downstairs for the photo shoot. It may take some efforts to get them organised...

 

Eventually all smiles are found and the camera sings. Not long now...