When it comes to venues for a party, it’s hard to beat a backdrop of whales, both of the shark and beluga variety. So needless to say, everyone had a pretty swell time at the sixth annual Aqua Vino event, held at the Georgia Aquarium. Hundreds turned out for some of the best food the city has to offer and more winemakers than you could shake a glass at. Of course, all proceeds from the event went toward supporting the veterinary services at the largest aquarium in the world. Good wine and happy sea creatures? Everyone wins. Photography by Austin Holt