photos: NORRIS GAGNET
An Evening of Mythical Proportions An Evening of Mythical Proportions at the Orpheum Theater honored eight debutantes: Lainey Delouche, daughter of Mary Daire and Marcus Delouche; Annalee Gardner, daughter of Carro and Billy Gardner; Caroline Johnson, daughter of Mary and Eddie Johnson; Adele Layrisson, stepdaughter and daughter of Claire and Jean-Paul Layrisson, with aunt Virginia White as a co-host; Rachael Moss, daughter of Mary Ann and Peter Moss; Callie Nelson, daughter of Megan and William Nelson; Olivia Rufty, daughter of Melissa and Alfred Rufty; and McKain Williams, daughter of Stacey and Richard Williams. It was the first time the theater hosted a debutante party, and its classical architecture inspired the party theme. The die-cut laurel wreath invitation by Melissa Rufty was a custom illustration with hand-painted components. Dunn & Sonnier’s creations, which gave the party a Mediterranean feel and enhanced the theater’s beauty, included antique olive jars, classical busts adorned with greenery, climbing vines and other arrangements. Some tables had tall columns with greenery and lights. Living statues dressed in Greek costume greeted the guests. The focal point of the party was a life-sized Pegasus with four-foot wings and a bridle of leaves and greenery. The specialty drink was nectar of the gods. Guests enjoyed food from Bella Luna and danced to the band Jessie’s Girl. February-March 2017 99