9 Debutantes celebrated at 'Dancing in the Moontlight' Soiree

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The Mansion - an enclosed party space with a mansion facade, faux forest and night-sky -- provided just the right setting for the party. A gobo stencil of the party's title/logo accented the ceiling, while papier-mache moons were placed here and out by the entrance that faced the Mississippi River. Blue, silver and white was the color scheme for party decor including floral arrangements, string lights and lanterns (by Luminous Events), and oversized moon-like balloons with silver streamers (by NOLA Balloons) that were by the entrance. Also near the entrance was a mural, coincidentally of nine women, which was itself decorated for the night by black-and-white images of the debs' faces superimposed over the women on the mural.

12 Seasons Catering created a menu of tuna Tataki, grilled flat iron steak, caprese skewers, fried popcorn shrimp, spinach and artichoke dip, crabmeat Maenza, Creole charcuterie, seasonal fruit, Angus beef sliders, and shoestring French Fries, as well as a lobster mac and cheese bar, cochon de lait grits bar, and a steamship round carving station. A dessert table featured party-themed cookies by Joan Farrell-Mathis, Swiss Confectionery petit fours and Nothing Bundt Cakes bundtinis (mini bundt cakes).

The signature cocktail was the "Moonlight martini," which was chilled in an ice luge carved in the shape of a crescent moon and stars, created by Juliette and John R. Albrecht Ice Sculptures.

The Bucktown All-Stars was the party band of choice, with a highlight being all nine debutantes getting on stage with the band to dance to a few songs.

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