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Clockwise from above: Bouquets of flowers were placed in a variety of vessels; Whitney Bylin and Samantha Storkerson; Celerie Kemble and Millie Dayton; Amanda Hearst.
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syrup, lemon juice, vodka and club soda, garnished, naturally, with a sprig of lavender. “I wanted it to be on the beach, because I wanted it to have a casual atmosphere too,” Smith says. “And I wanted to show that there are people here who are interested in fashion, and while it is an old town with a lot of history, Palm Beach is not just about people who are retired. There are younger people here who have fun and have families and [an interesting lifestyle] on the island.” Some of those young Palm Beachers were at Smith’s party: Nicole Munder, jewelry designer Jordann Weingartner, Millie Dayton, Whitney Bylin, Claudia Player and Loy Anderson, among others. Part-time Palm Beacher Celerie Kemble also was in attendance. Kemble will be decorating
Smith’s new home on North Ocean. The house that is standing there now is set to be demolished in May. As dusk set in, guests were called to find their places at the long table set up under the tent. “I think the long table was so dramatic and even with that many people, it still felt more intimate,” says Smith. The three-course meal was created by Palm Beach’s C’est Si Bon, and started out with an appetizer of a sesame crab cake with baby lettuces and an avocado crema. Keeping with the element of lavender, the filet of beef entrée featured a lavender, thyme and buzet broth, and was accompanied by baby cauliflower, haricots verts and whipped potatoes. Dessert was lavender ice cream with a tuile and fresh berries. Smith’s husband Matt stole the spotlight for a bit, standing up and toasting his wife by saying she had brought a lot of excitement to his life. He also wished her a happy birthday, which was supposed to be a secret. “I gave strict orders not to even mention it,” she says, laughing, “but they did anyway.” After dinner, the tented area was transformed into a dance club, complete with disco ball as DJ Chelsea Leyland set the tone. Those who wished to brave the dropping temperatures curled up on the outdoor seating for more conversation and a couple more cocktails, as the sounds of a glamorous, youthful and exciting Palm Beach lifestyle echoed down the shoreline. u