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Ladies lunch with Ian Prosser

Lunch in the Gardens was held May 1 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 1:45 p.m. May 1, 2019
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Ladies gathered May 1 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens for Marie Selby Botanical Garden's final Lunch in the Gardens event of the season. 

The luncheon began with a champagne reception, shopping in the Designing Women Boutique pop-up shop and perusing jewelry from 530 Burns Gallery.

The guest speaker was Ian Prosser, floral and event designer for the inaugurations of Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, as well as Queen Elizabeth.

In addition to hearing from Prosser, President and CEO Jennifer Rominecki announced next year's exhibition, in partnership with The Dali Museum, will feature artwork by the late surrealist Salvador Dali.

Co-Chairwomen Montana Taplinger and Nikki Sedacca
Co-Chairwomen Montana Taplinger and Nikki Sedacca
Guest Speaker Ian Prosser and President and CEO Jennifer Rominecki
Guest Speaker Ian Prosser and President and CEO Jennifer Rominecki
The tables were brightly decorated.
The tables were brightly decorated.
The centerpieces featured elegant tropical florals.
The centerpieces featured elegant tropical florals.
Deborah Beacham, Cornelia Matson and Susan Sofia
Deborah Beacham, Cornelia Matson and Susan Sofia
Susan Barnhill, Rose Marie Bowls, Bea Grieco and Beverly Domurot
Susan Barnhill, Rose Marie Bowls, Bea Grieco and Beverly Domurot
Susan Neustadt, Cimmie Baron, Jane Nunnelly, Ruth Barker, Patricia Naggiar and Kathy Mandula
Susan Neustadt, Cimmie Baron, Jane Nunnelly, Ruth Barker, Patricia Naggiar and Kathy Mandula
Pamela Hughes and Maryann Armor
Pamela Hughes and Maryann Armor
Marlene Liberman, Bev Bartner, Series Co-Chairwoman Jean Weidner Goldstein and Ida Zito
Marlene Liberman, Bev Bartner, Series Co-Chairwoman Jean Weidner Goldstein and Ida Zito
Deb Kabinoff, Katie Jones, Heather Saba and Kyla Weiner
Deb Kabinoff, Katie Jones, Heather Saba and Kyla Weiner
Lee Williams and Series Co-Chairwoman Margaret Wise
Lee Williams and Series Co-Chairwoman Margaret Wise
Julie Bradley and Geri Brown
Julie Bradley and Geri Brown
Arlette Webber, Kathy Coffy and Barbara Hansen
Arlette Webber, Kathy Coffy and Barbara Hansen
Melissa Howard and Janet Walter
Melissa Howard and Janet Walter
Elisabeth Waters, Elizabeth Moore and Ariane Dart
Elisabeth Waters, Elizabeth Moore and Ariane Dart
Kara Grierson, Flora Major and Barbara Kelly
Kara Grierson, Flora Major and Barbara Kelly
530 Burns Gallery sold jewelry before the program started.
530 Burns Gallery sold jewelry before the program started.
Carol Lackey and Mayra Schmidt
Carol Lackey and Mayra Schmidt
Kathy Yu, Linda Domenico and Judy Cote
Kathy Yu, Linda Domenico and Judy Cote
Julie Smith, Emily Stroud, Sepi Ackerman and Chelsea Dunbar
Julie Smith, Emily Stroud, Sepi Ackerman and Chelsea Dunbar

 

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