Lately, however, the Tatler Ball has been incorporating more floral themes into photo booths. The 2017 photo wall saw a light blue pastel theme, decorated with contrasting colours of a giant gold T and fuschia orchids. 

In 2018, a darker, more contemporary theme was taken on for the photo wall. Guests posed in front of a bright green wall, complemented by dark, floral wallpaper. In 2019, there was a pivot again towards sunnier themes, still with florals and greens in mind. 

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If there's one thing about the Tatler Ball that hasn't changed, it's the people you can expect to see at the event. Every year, Tatler gathers some of the most influential, most stylish, most accomplished people in the country, all to help a wonderful. Invitees include accomplished entrepreneurs, social influencers, artists, politicians, doctors, and many more. Though the 2022 guest list is considerably smaller than galas from before the pandemic, there is no doubt that future balls will welcome many more of society's most important and influential. 
 
 

Not only is Tatler Ball a time for charity, it's also a time to shine a light on some of the most deserving people out there. In 2019, Ben Chan took home the Diamond Award, which is also the highest recognition given at the Tatler Ball. Dancer and founder of the STEPS Scholarship Foundation, Sofia Zobel-Elizalde was named Patroness of Arts and Culture, while Joanna Preylser-Francisco was given the Most Stylish Award. Previous winners of the Most Stylish Award include Lucy Torres-Gomez and Stephanie Zubiri.

One of the sweetest awards has to be the Couple of the Year Award. At the last Tatler Ball in 2019, it was given to Joey and Marissa Concepcion. Meanwhile, Alice Eduardo took home the title of Most Charitable Force. Her favourite causes include Tuloy Foundation (a residential institution for abandoned youth), the Paediatric Oncology Isolation Ward of the Philippine General Hospital, and a dormitory for the relatives or caregivers of cancer-stricken patients.

These inspiring persons became the cover of Tatler Philippines' February 2019 issue. 

Tatler Ball is centred around an altruistic cause: to support a charity that truly makes a difference. This 2022, Tatler Philippines is supporting the foundation of U-Go, an organisation that empowers Filipino women to pursue university degrees. 

In the past, charities have included Operation Smile, WWF Philippines, Habitat for Humanity, Gawad Kalinga, and the Philippine National Red Cross. 

In 2019, the Ball was able to raise 8 million pesos through enticing auction lots that included exclusive stays in Tanzania and Japan, a Jaeger-LeCoultre watch, artwork, and rare wines. 

See also: An Exclusive Preview of Philippine Tatler Ball 2019 Auction Lots

There's no doubt that the Tatler Ball has become something of a fashion event. Who can resist dressing their best when they're around the best? Fashion designers such as Patty Ang, Rajo Laurel, and Rosenthal Tee are usual guests at the ball, wearing their own wonderful creations. Other guests come donned in creations made by the country's top designers including those by Mark Bumgarner, Inno Sotto and Ito Curata. 

Tatler Ball is known as one of the best society parties to attend, and of course, what's a party without some music and a dance floor? Top Filipino performers have graced the stage of Tatler Ball and this year will be no different. 

In the past, singers such as Gary Valenciano, Regine Velasquez, Martin Nievera, and Lea Salonga have all performed to the awe of Tatler Ball attendees. 

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