Charlie aand Chrystal Bailey, Morgan and Liz Bentley and Renee James Gilmore
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Black Tie
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On Saturday, Feb. 7, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens provided the backdrop for a black tie evening doused in a powerful primary color composition rivaling the most beautiful of artist palettes.
The decor was fitting for the theme of this year’s Orchid Ball, “The Nature of Abstraction,” which was carefully executed in details ranging from the black-and-white tunnel through which guests entered the dining tent to the colorful centerpieces presiding over each table.
The event, which welcomed 500 guests, also acted as a sneak preview for Selby Gardens’ new exhibit, “Alexander Calder: The Nature of Movement.”
Dazzling repeat co-chairs Leibe Gamble and Ashley Kozel ensured every detail of the evening ran smoothly as it raised funds for Selby Gardens’ community education programs, international research, conservation and displays.
Event Co-Chairs Liebe Gamble and Ashley Kozel
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Rob Rominiecki and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki
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David Perkowski, Allison Imre, Glen Rieth and Renee Phinney
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Alaia and Gigi Rogers
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Anthony and Leslie Hines
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Dawn Spencer and Jim Volpenheim
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Ashley Czak, Adrienne Bavar, Emily Stroud and Chelsea Dunbar
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Robby Grohnbach, Claire Geiger and Katie and Nick Kominos
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Guests move through a long curtained walkway to the tent where dinner will be served.
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Nickolas and Jourdan Reinhart with Deb Kabinoff and Scott Taylor
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Michael and Stacey Corley
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Albert and Halyna Frias
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Joan and David Alexander with Molly and Mark Ballow
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Joan and Bart Levenson
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Steve Levie and Alegra Buffington
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Alyssa and Paul Fiumino
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Isa Lambert, Amber Burgess and Wendy Cudzilo
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Moriah Taliaferro and Merissa Kihnke
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Amie Austin and Mario Oliva
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Selby CEO Jennifer Rominiecki kicks off the program.
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Michael Faello and Betsy Tilkemeier
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Ryan and Ashley Hedrick
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Chris and Evita Parisi
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Robyn Holl and Jeff Schwartz
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Ken Lumpkins and Breeze Lambert
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David Perkowski, Allison Imre, Phil Mancini, Renee Phinney, Glen Rieth with Heather and Clint Kasten
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There were ll different kinds of flowers in the centerpieces.
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The centerpieces followed the abstract theme of the evening.
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The centerpieces followed the abstract theme of the evening.
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Kristin and Joel Oldham
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Debra Blue wears a Calder-inspired headpiece and George Adley wears his blue velvet.
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Kirk and Chris Voelker
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The tables are all set and waiting for the guests.
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All different kinds of flowers were decorating the tables
