IN PICTURES: 2012 ARN IT Industry Awards - Champagne Reception, Part 1 of 3

The first slideshow of the glittering champagne reception that opened this year's 6th ARN IT Industry Awards. This year, for the first time, dress was formal and many of the men wore tuxedos and bow ties while the ladies shimmered in a range of floor-length gowns and shorter dresses. We'll be giving you 123 photos of the champagne reception, here are the first 41.