Ferretti Yachts, that renowned Italian purveyor of luxury boats fit for royalty and Hollywood icons alike, staged a jaw-dropping birthday bash in Venice to celebrate its 50th anniversary last weekend.

The extremely exclusive gala dinner was hosted at the Doge’s Palace, a venue usually inaccessible to the public. VIP guests came dressed to impress, and were treated to amazing aeronautical gymnastics courtesy of the Frecce Tricolori, the legendary acrobatic arm of the Italian air force, as well as a beautiful parade of Ferretti Yachts models in the waters directly in front of the historic Palazzo.

The evening culminated in a tantalizing dinner served in the main hall of the palace, the first such gathering to be allowed within this hallowed space since the late 18th century, when the last Doge died. Taking place of pride in the expansive room was famed artist Tintorini’s Il Paradiso, the largest canvas oil painting in the world.