Warm weather might still be a ways off, but get into the springtime spirit with an evening out at the New York Botanical Garden annual Orchid Dinner on Wednesday, February 27 in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel’s 36th Floor Ballroom, where breathtaking views of Central Park will dazzle and delight. We are so thrilled that Gala Chairs Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan C. Clay, Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Royce, and Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. Swartz, Chairs Dara Caponigro, Veranda Editor-in-Chief, and our friend Fernanda Kellogg, Chairman of the Board of The Tiffany & Co. Foundation will be on hand to commemorate the festive occasion. Richard Lambertson assisted by David Hardy has designed a beautiful setting flowing with all white orchids, 92 points of candle lights placed on specially made mahogany double length tables accented with all white leather dining chairs for a sleek and modern look. Sponsored by Tiffany & Co., BNY Mellon and Veranda, the event includes cocktails at 7pm and an exceptional orchid sale, followed by dinner and dancing. For more information about The Orchid Dinner, email [email protected] or call the Benefit Office at 914.579.1000.
The invitation says “Cocktail Attire,” and this fragrant event calls for a spectacular dress just as magnificent as an orchid itself. We perused the collection at Bergdorf Goodman and dug up this gorgeous lace-bodiced half-sleeve sheath dress by Burberry London that fits like a dream. The Annabelle New York Mink Loop Stole provides luxurious warmth and chic sophistication, and the exquisite diamond-encrusted earrings and bracelet are none other than Tiffany & Co., one of the generous underwriters of the evening. With this Tiffany & Co. Holly Clutch in hand and sleek Christian Louboutin Suede Peep-toe Pumps on your feet, you’ll have aboundingly verdant fun in this look and dance the night away for a good cause!
Mesmerizing and seductive, The Orchid Show at the Garden March 2 – April 22 takes vertical gardens to new heights in its 11th year. The nation’s largest exhibition of orchids offers insight into the mystery of these spectacular flowers. Visit NYBG.org to learn more.
The New York Botanical Garden is a museum of plants, an educational institution, and a scientific research organization open to the public and dedicated to better understanding and preserving our natural world. Support for the Garden is more important than ever. Help us continue to care for our 250-acre National Historic Landmark site, offer horticulture programs and plant science education for students of all ages, and conduct research that has far-reaching effects on our global community.
