What Everyone Wore to the Botanical Garden's Orchid Dinner

Flower power

February 24, 2023

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On Thursday, The New York Botanical Garden hosted its annual Orchid Dinner at The Plaza Hotel, raising over $800,000 to support its global plant research, conservation and education initiatives.

Nearly 400 guests packed in to the Plaza, which was transformed through magnificent arrangements by artist Lily Kwong. The evening featured cocktails, a rare orchid sale, a seated dinner, a performance by Gina Alice, and dancing.

The night also celebrated the Garden’s new exhibit, “The Orchid Show: Natural Heritage,” which runs through April 23.

Nick Kroll, Jennifer Bernstein, Lily Kwong, J. Barclay Collins II — Nick Kroll, Jennifer Bernstein, Lily Kwong, and J. Barclay Collins II
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Cécile Lochard, Indre Rockefeller — Cécile Lochard and Indre Rockefeller
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Ramona Norton, Rebecca Vanyo, Nikki Trager — Ramona Norton, Rebecca Vanyo, and Nikki Trager
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Isabella Boylston, James Whiteside — Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside
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Lilah Ramzi, Edward Barsamian — Lilah Ramzi and Edward Barsamian
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Gabby Prescod — Gabby Prescod
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Hope Chilton, Richard Chilton, Charlotte Chilton — Hope, Richard, and Charlotte Chilton
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Robert Rufino — Robert Rufino
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Lawrence and Michelle Grant
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Christopher Griffin
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Danielle and Alexander Hankin
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Lawrence Grant and Michelle Grant
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Polina Proshkina
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Brandice Daniel
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Casey Kohlberg and Lizzie Asher
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