The banquet officially began at six o'clock in the evening.
The Presidential Palace, prepared for an entire month for this event, shed its daytime austerity and grandeur, decked out in opulent refinement. Roses everywhere added a romantic quality to the evening feast.
Purple Summers wore a silver-white evening gown with a long skirt. A layer of light purple tulle enveloped the hem, giving the illusion of mist swirling around her as she walked, graceful and light.
Christopher Simonson had dressed her like a princess.
He and Caitlin Carter kept Purple Summers by their side, introducing her to each distinguished guest, letting everyone know how much they valued and adored their daughter.
Everything at the banquet was perfect, the food, the music and dancing, the guests, and even the night sky, which was particularly resplendent with stars twinkling brightly.