The electric air of excitement flowed into the Rizal Ballroom as the guests proceeded to their seats. Michel Lamuniere and Irene Martel-Francisco gave their welcome and thank-you remarks, with a special mention to the Tatler Ball's major partners Citibank, Globe, and Mercedes-Benz. The guests then enjoyed a bountiful dinner prepared by Makati Shangri-La. The dinner is followed by the charity auction, which raised funds for Operation Smile. Afterwards, the Philippine Tatler Awards recognised exemplary personalities.