What was more striking at the New York Botanical Garden's Annual Orchid Dinner--the guests, or the elaborate, fanciful floral arrangements that adorned The Rainbow Room last night? The dinner, which benefits the NYBG's renowned orchid collections, consistently brings together professionals from the worlds of interior and floral design for the intricate centerpieces.

More photos below...This year, guests including Patti Fast, Lisa Newsom, Fernanda Kellog, Mary Davidson, Gregory Long, Deborah Royce, Gillian Miniter, and many others got a chance to marvel at the flora while dining and dancing the night away.

Gillian Miniter, Angel Sanchez

Lauren Hurst, Brendan Crann, Deborah Royce, Alexis Clark, Gillian Miniter, Mary Davidson

Jessie Carrier, Mara Miller, Charles Royce, Deborah Royce

Deborah Royce, Gillian Miniter, Fernanda Kellogg, Mary Davidson

[All photos by JOE SCHILDHORN for PMc]