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Designing Daughters host Bohemian night in the gardens

The Bohemian Blooms Gala was held May 11 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 2:04 p.m. May 12, 2018
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Amongst the flowers of Selby Gardens, the Designing Daughters hosted a laid-back gala May 11 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens. 

Adorned in flower crowns from Tiger Lily Florist, henna tattoos and long flowing dresses, guests socialized and sipped cocktails at the Bohemian Blooms Gala. Dinner was buffet style, matching the casual atmosphere of the night.

For $50, light up rings were available for purchase, with a chance to win a bar cart filled with an abundance of alcoholic delights.

 

Co-Chairwomen Lauren Thomas, Ashley Guttridge and Kelly Calamaras
Co-Chairwomen Lauren Thomas, Ashley Guttridge and Kelly Calamaras
President Elli Baldwin and Carrie Dennison
President Elli Baldwin and Carrie Dennison
Janibel Dejesus and Chelsea Linde
Janibel Dejesus and Chelsea Linde
Tiger Lily Florist made flower crowns prior to the gala.
Tiger Lily Florist made flower crowns prior to the gala.
Rebekah Peranio, Kortnee Gonzalez, Nicole Desiano and Carrie Dennison
Rebekah Peranio, Kortnee Gonzalez, Nicole Desiano and Carrie Dennison
A VIP lounge served champagne and had extra seating.
A VIP lounge served champagne and had extra seating.
One lucky winner took home this bar cart.
One lucky winner took home this bar cart.
Hello Gorgeous set up a boho-inspired photo booth.
Hello Gorgeous set up a boho-inspired photo booth.
Florals decorated the tables inside Michael's on the Bay.
Florals decorated the tables inside Michael's on the Bay.
Jennifer Wick and Jennifer Rust
Jennifer Wick and Jennifer Rust
Dinner was served buffet style.
Dinner was served buffet style.
Matthew and Jennifer Matteo
Matthew and Jennifer Matteo
Kim Kelly and April White
Kim Kelly and April White
Lauren Fitzgerald and Britney Guertin
Lauren Fitzgerald and Britney Guertin
Sheena Maini, Nikki Taylor and Trisha Dunn
Sheena Maini, Nikki Taylor and Trisha Dunn
Teresa Jones
Teresa Jones
The VIP lounge was available for an extra ticket charge.
The VIP lounge was available for an extra ticket charge.
Jaime and Adam Still
Jaime and Adam Still
Matthew Grover and Courtney Brower
Matthew Grover and Courtney Brower
For $10, henna tattoos were available.
For $10, henna tattoos were available.
Francisco Catero and Caitlin Sweinsberger
Francisco Catero and Caitlin Sweinsberger
Chelsea Linde and Ally Glauser
Chelsea Linde and Ally Glauser
Vanessa Caropepe and Susan Lynch
Vanessa Caropepe and Susan Lynch
Lisa Wells and Suzanne Coelingh
Lisa Wells and Suzanne Coelingh
CC's Paper Artistry provided the decor for the step and repeat.
CC's Paper Artistry provided the decor for the step and repeat.

 

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