Orchid Ball pops with Andy Warhol themed florals and color
The Orchid Ball was held Feb. 10 at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
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Kayleigh Omang
| 12:22 a.m. February 11, 2018
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The walk into Orchid Ball on Feb. 10 was a maze of Andy Warhol-inspired plants, which led to a tent with equally artistic decor. In true Warhol fashion, pops of color across white backgrounds intermixed with the garden’s natural beauty.
Each aspect of the decor traced back to Warhol, including the food.
“Everything was so fantastic, but women in beautiful gowns and men in tuxedos eating a hamburger, you don’t see that,” said Roger Capote, senior director of special events at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
After a cocktail hour, dinner and a paddle raise, guests got their groove on while the band played into the night, getting the party started. After the warm-up on the dance floor, the party moved to Michael’s on the Bay, where an after-party was set up with go-go dancers and balloons, or “silver clouds,” as Andy Warhol would say.
Todd and Barbara Stainbrook
Steve and Inna Snyder
Orchids aligned the pathway through the entrance.
The entrance to the Orchid Ball, Warhol's Floral Playground
Kate and Dex Honea
The large centerpieces featured orchids floating in water with candles and a Warhol inspired top.
Each table had a bottle of champagne.
The pops of color from the centerpieces stood out from the white ceiling, tables and tent.
Clare and Scott Carter
Steve and Inna Snyder with Barbara and Todd Stainbrook
Christina and Hoby Buppert
Dino Aviles and Laura Freedman
Scott Stone and Dan Starostecki
Rebecca Blitz, Kelly Abercrombie and Michelle Senglaub
Sally Schule and Wendy Feinstein
Michael J. Wilson gave the opening remarks.
Jennifer Rominiecki spoke about the Andy Warhol exhibit.
In attendance was James Warhola, nephew to Andy Warhol.
During Rominiecki's speech, she recognized the co-chairwoman for the event and asked them to stand.
Sandy and Vern Buchanan
Sandy and Vern Buchanan with Jennifer Rominiecki
Three photo spots were set up for guests to take photos at.
Co-Chairwomen Katie Hollingsworth, Ashley Kozel, Liebe Gamble and Emily Stroud
Alex Hill, Craig Kenkel and Shavonne Simon
Liebe Gamble thanks the attendees for coming.
Anna Windom and Nicole Nicholes
Kristen Farrell and Deborah Beacham
Sandy Buchanan and Pattina Von Walhof
Ashley Nace, Allison Cornell, Monica Kelly and Diana Buchanan
Rich Williams, Billy Gamble and Chris Malkin
Doug and Bridget Holder
Lee Sax and Deidre Beaudette
Terri Nahmoldhoda, Donna Koffman and Brenda Mitchel
Ron Rosansky, Stephanie Church, Courtney Church-Dell Buono and Tyler Dell Buono
Gaylon and Laura Peters
Tyler Dell Buono and Courtney Church-Dell Buono
Ron Rosansky and Stephanie Church
Mark Pritchett, Gina Taylor, Elizabeth and Jay McHargue with Cory and Ashley Reeves
Sierra and Jesse Butler
The after-party took place at Michael's on the Bay.
Guests danced after dinner to live entertainment.
Mike Baker and Katie White
Guests danced after dinner to live entertainment.
The entertainment was the Robert Williamson Band.
The entertainment was the Robert Williamson Band.
Dessert was served with a pair of sunglasses.
Joan and Bart Levenson
Phil Mancini and Roger Capote
Amy and Anthony Chapman
Marianne and Bill Mccomb with Margaret Wise
Elizabeth Rabbitt-Stephen and Heather Williams
Top: Mcintire Johnson, Anna Lee, Browning Platt Bottom: Patricia Estes, Eilene Curd and Mackenzie Johnson
