Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses a state dinner with US President Barack Obama Thursday, March 10, 2016 in Washington. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson THE CANADIAN PRESS

State dinner essentials: 7 things you should know

Trudeaus and Obamas: Hair, clothes, guests, menu, toasts, entertainment, bromance

By Maclean’s

March 11, 2016

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President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau at the North Portico of the White House. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais, AP)

The clothes.

First lady Michelle Obama wore a custom gown by Vancouver-raised Jason Wu.Paul Wells shared details on Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau’s fashion choices:
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For the record, the President told the Prime Minister he looked "snazzy."
Verdict from the Washington Post’s Robin Givhan: "A good night for Canadian fashion."

The hair.

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It was actually Mike Myers’ lid that had people tweeting.

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The guests.

Michael J. Fox, Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Oh, Mike Myers, Lorne Michaels and Gary Bettman were among the Canadian celebrities to receive an invite.
Guests — including the VIPs — shared photos:

The complete guest list is here.

The menu.

There was herbed butter sourced from Michelle Obama’s garden. And the lamb was drizzled with Yukon Jack Canadian Whisky.

The entertainment.

After dinner, White House guests were to make their way down the hall to the State Dining Room to watch singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles perform. Bareilles has played for the Obamas before — including at a 2010 White House Easter Egg Roll.