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The 2016 Orchid Ball — Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hosts The 2016 Orchid Ball on Saturday, Feb. 13


  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • | 10:40 p.m. February 13, 2016
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More than 500 guests attended The 2016 Orchid Ball — Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth. The 40th anniversary celebration was hosted on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. 

George Adley, Deborah Blue, Scott Stone and Knickole Barger
George Adley, Deborah Blue, Scott Stone and Knickole Barger
Mike Baker, Dee Kropf, Donna Baker and Arnie Kropf
Mike Baker, Dee Kropf, Donna Baker and Arnie Kropf
Guests gathered in the gardens for cocktail hour during The 2016 Orchid Ball.
Guests gathered in the gardens for cocktail hour during The 2016 Orchid Ball.
Honorary Chairs Margie Cooper and Jenn Stutler
Honorary Chairs Margie Cooper and Jenn Stutler
The 2016 Orchid Ball — Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth was held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
The 2016 Orchid Ball — Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth was held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
The 2016 Orchid Ball — Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth was held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
The 2016 Orchid Ball — Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth was held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
The 2016 Orchid Ball — Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth was held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
The 2016 Orchid Ball — Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth was held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
The 2016 Orchid Ball — Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth was held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
The 2016 Orchid Ball — Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth was held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
The 2016 Orchid Ball — Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth was held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
The 2016 Orchid Ball — Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth was held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
Sandy Ferrell and Robyn Marin
Sandy Ferrell and Robyn Marin
Richard and Colleen Greenwell
Richard and Colleen Greenwell
Doug and Jennifer Gross, Erin and Doug Christy and Melissa and Joe Hembree
Doug and Jennifer Gross, Erin and Doug Christy and Melissa and Joe Hembree
Stephen and Michelle Hazeltine with Taylor Smith and Clayton Hazeltine
Stephen and Michelle Hazeltine with Taylor Smith and Clayton Hazeltine
Clayton Hazeltine and Taylor Smith
Clayton Hazeltine and Taylor Smith
Candice Henry, Maria Tindal and Kristina Sparacino
Candice Henry, Maria Tindal and Kristina Sparacino
Ashley Kozel, Brenda Michel, Katie Hollingsworth, Jamie Becker, Alison O'Donohue, Retta Wagner, Amanda Morris and Ariane Dart
Ashley Kozel, Brenda Michel, Katie Hollingsworth, Jamie Becker, Alison O'Donohue, Retta Wagner, Amanda Morris and Ariane Dart
Dr. Bill and Crystal Lahners with Diana and Matt Buchanan
Dr. Bill and Crystal Lahners with Diana and Matt Buchanan
Dr. Bill and Crystal Lahners
Dr. Bill and Crystal Lahners
Borres and Alla Levin
Borres and Alla Levin
Lea Mei, Sandy Buchanan and Diana Buchanan
Lea Mei, Sandy Buchanan and Diana Buchanan
Co-Chairs Rochelle Nigri, Liebe Gamble and Kara Saunders
Co-Chairs Rochelle Nigri, Liebe Gamble and Kara Saunders
Co-Chairs Rochelle Nigri, Liebe Gamble and Kara Saunders
Co-Chairs Rochelle Nigri, Liebe Gamble and Kara Saunders
Victoria Graham
Victoria Graham
Jennifer Rominiecki and Emily Walsh
Jennifer Rominiecki and Emily Walsh
Wayne and Debbie Seitl
Wayne and Debbie Seitl
Rob and Emily Stroud
Rob and Emily Stroud
Elaine and Dave Bustard
Elaine and Dave Bustard
Dr. Kelvin and Margie Cooper with Keith Caulkins and Katie McCue
Dr. Kelvin and Margie Cooper with Keith Caulkins and Katie McCue
Margie and Dr. Kelvin Cooper with Daniel and Jeannie Perales
Margie and Dr. Kelvin Cooper with Daniel and Jeannie Perales
Honorary Chairs Margie Cooper and Jenn Stutler
Honorary Chairs Margie Cooper and Jenn Stutler
Katie and Tom Cornell with Rene Brooks
Katie and Tom Cornell with Rene Brooks
Living gowns, created by Roger Capote
Living gowns, created by Roger Capote
Living gowns, created by Roger Capote
Living gowns, created by Roger Capote
A cake was dropped from the ceiling of the tent at Orchid Ball, as part of a celebration for the 40th anniversary.
A cake was dropped from the ceiling of the tent at Orchid Ball, as part of a celebration for the 40th anniversary.
A cake was dropped from the ceiling of the tent at Orchid Ball, as part of a celebration for the 40th anniversary.
A cake was dropped from the ceiling of the tent at Orchid Ball, as part of a celebration for the 40th anniversary.
The 2016 Orchid Ball — Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth was held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
The 2016 Orchid Ball — Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth was held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
The 2016 Orchid Ball — Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth was held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
The 2016 Orchid Ball — Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth was held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
The 2016 Orchid Ball — Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth was held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
The 2016 Orchid Ball — Gowns in the Garden: Experience the Growth was held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
Jenna Leigh Fabick and Rogan Donelly
Jenna Leigh Fabick and Rogan Donelly
Jenna Leigh Fabick and Rogan Donelly
Jenna Leigh Fabick and Rogan Donelly
Jerry and Wendy Feinstein, Kim and Phil Mancini and Carol Ann Malinowski and Dan Butturini
Jerry and Wendy Feinstein, Kim and Phil Mancini and Carol Ann Malinowski and Dan Butturini
Mary Gratehouse and Larry Greenspon
Mary Gratehouse and Larry Greenspon
Candice Henry and Kristina Sparacino
Candice Henry and Kristina Sparacino
Richard and Bianca Lawrence, Mindy and Wayne Rollins, George Cappello and John Sciara
Richard and Bianca Lawrence, Mindy and Wayne Rollins, George Cappello and John Sciara
Cathy Layton and Pete Russell
Cathy Layton and Pete Russell
Phil Mancini, June Simmons and Hal Ackerstein
Phil Mancini, June Simmons and Hal Ackerstein
Sarah and Eric Massey
Sarah and Eric Massey
Lea Mei and James Buchanan
Lea Mei and James Buchanan
Living gowns created by Roger Capote
Living gowns created by Roger Capote
Lisa and Steve Pattison
Lisa and Steve Pattison
Doug and Shari Phillips with Suzanne and Jon Anderson
Doug and Shari Phillips with Suzanne and Jon Anderson
Renee Phinney and Matt Campayno
Renee Phinney and Matt Campayno
Carol Probstfeld and Bill Murphy
Carol Probstfeld and Bill Murphy
Marco Radisic and Ashley Kozel
Marco Radisic and Ashley Kozel
Marco Radisic and Ashley Kozel
Marco Radisic and Ashley Kozel
Rosemary Reinhardt and David Welle with Doug and Ann Logan
Rosemary Reinhardt and David Welle with Doug and Ann Logan
Wayne and Debbie Seitl with Jon Anderson
Wayne and Debbie Seitl with Jon Anderson
Roberto and  Clara Villanueva, Christina Sadler, Maryse Lelievre and Gay and Paul Daniel
Roberto and Clara Villanueva, Christina Sadler, Maryse Lelievre and Gay and Paul Daniel
Roberto and  Clara Villanueva, Christina Sadler, Maryse Lelievre and Gay Daniel
Roberto and Clara Villanueva, Christina Sadler, Maryse Lelievre and Gay Daniel
Tina Wilheim and Jane Faust
Tina Wilheim and Jane Faust

 

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