A 1789 Masked Ball

... 40 out of 70 guests arriving in stretch limos....

... a rainbow variety of champagne glasses personalized with guests' names

... guests aged 16-21 in black tie with elaborate masks either arriving in stretch Mercedes-Benzes or flying in from as far north as New Hampshire and as far west as Ohio for the event

... tables seating fifty arranged with historic tableclothes against an open-window backdrop of a royalty-style garden

... bouncers outside the party room less than five minutes from Washington, D.C.

... sparkling cider and personalized food including deserts baked in the shape of party themes and images from Shauna's life

... loud music

... dancing

... fun ....

Shauna's hand-sown Marie Antoinette-style dress arrived from New York in late December, coming in early as a gift from the designer. Shauna said, "I am so excited and cannot thank (the designer) enough. This was a project long in the making, and the result is splendid. I planned to wear it a lot to get use to it and just out of excitment, but it takes half an hour and two people to put on! The night will be amazing and I am espeically looking forward to finally showing my dress to everyone."

Official photographs of Shauna in the dress, along with photos of the dress and mask (also a custom-designed piece) were released in the week following the ball. The dress was designed and made by Heather Brown-Piper and the mask by Dragon Wings. Make-up in the official portraits was done by Chanel. Make-up, hair and nails on the day of the event were done by Studio 54.