Tampa's elite were dazzled at the relaunch of the new Botanica International Design Studio on February 7. Guests gathered at the gallery-style design center's new downtown location to celebrate the move and the company's new focus: floral event designs.
Partygoers were given the royal treatment, beginning with a walk down a customized green carpet bearing Botanica's orchid logo. Upon entering the gallery, guests were greeted by owner Ian Prosser, who guided them on a welcoming tour of the various spaces and offices. Each room and office was given a different theme, from a Persian palace with a lively tarot card reader to a dreamy, winter-white retreat complete with wedding cake bites. Guests were taken aback by the ceiling installation Botanica created using large manzanita-like branches with floating votive candles and orchids.The attendees then made their way through the festively decorated kitchen to the courtyard area to find a tropical oasis featuring a local cigar roller. The outdoor-tented space came alive with the creative floral designs the company created, including submerged orchids, suspended orbs of various blooms, and curtains of rose petals. Additionally, models donning whimsical, floral-inspired costumes lounged on platforms and tables while guests enjoyed a variety of gourmet treats from Mise en Place.
Partygoers were given the royal treatment, beginning with a walk down a customized green carpet bearing Botanica's orchid logo. Upon entering the gallery, guests were greeted by owner Ian Prosser, who guided them on a welcoming tour of the various spaces and offices. Each room and office was given a different theme, from a Persian palace with a lively tarot card reader to a dreamy, winter-white retreat complete with wedding cake bites. Guests were taken aback by the ceiling installation Botanica created using large manzanita-like branches with floating votive candles and orchids.The attendees then made their way through the festively decorated kitchen to the courtyard area to find a tropical oasis featuring a local cigar roller. The outdoor-tented space came alive with the creative floral designs the company created, including submerged orchids, suspended orbs of various blooms, and curtains of rose petals. Additionally, models donning whimsical, floral-inspired costumes lounged on platforms and tables while guests enjoyed a variety of gourmet treats from Mise en Place.
A peacock-dressed model lounged on one of the tables holding gourmet treats from Mise en Place.
Photography by Chanele
A peacock-dressed model lounged on one of the tables holding gourmet treats from Mise en Place.
Photography by Chanele
Guests were awed by the ceiling installation Botanica created using large manzanita-like branches with floating votive candles.
Photography by Chanele
Models donning lime-green costumes danced to techno beats provided by Music on the Move.
Photography by Chanele
Submerged orchids outfitted with lampshades were just one of the many creative floral designs used throughout the new design center's space.
Photography by Chanele
Guests gathered at the new gallery-style design center's downtown location to celebrate the company's move and new focus: floral event designs.
Photography by Chanele
A dreamy, winter-white retreat complete with lovely wedding cake bites illustrated the company's wedding design options.
Photography by Chanele
The outdoor-tented space came alive with many creative floral designs.
Photography by Chanele
Guests walked through the kitchen-outfitted with decor of its own-as they made their way to the courtyard for the main event.
Photography by Chanele
