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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens brought countless shades of color to guests and supporters with its Orchid Ball fundraiser on Feb. 11.

The annual event — which typically reflects the current exhibit on display at the gardens — took up a Gilded Age theme that went hand in hand with the “Tiffany: The Pursuit of Beauty in Nature” exhibition highlighting the stained glass creations of Louis Comfort Tiffany.

The event’s tent space interior was full of stained glass designs adorning both the tables and the ceiling decor above.

Guests arrived in a variety of colorful, Gilded Age-inspired outfits to match. The program started with a social hour outside the tent before the hundreds of guests entered and heard from President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki, as well as the event’s co-chairwomen.

After dinner was served, guests took part in a paddle raise, followed by music from the New Royals band. The night concluded with dancing and a silent disco.

— HARRY SAYER