Austin art lovers gathered at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum on April 17 for the organization's annual fundraising garden party. This year's theme was “A Night in the Enchanted Garden," and attendees dressed accordingly in long dresses, bright colors, and floral prints.
While there, attendees sampled bites from 30 of Austin's top restaurants, including Uchi, Odd Duck, Moonshine, Maudie’s, Julie Myrtille, and Truluck’s. Guests made their way around the garden and found places to rest and recover between rounds of snacks, made bids on a silent auction, and then participated in a spirited live auction for some big-ticket prizes.
Here's what some guests wore on the big day:
It was hard to know where to look with so many colors and patterns.Photo by Justin Lietner
The fashion merged beautifully with the lush surroundings. (Pictured: Lauren Petrowski & Tania Ortega)Photo by Justin Lietner
Austin Monthly editor-in-chief Madeline Hollern is perfectly poised, as always. (Pictured with Tiffany Collier)Photo by Justin Lietner
Clean white keeps the focus on perfect hair and makeup.Photo by Justin Lietner
Auctioneer Carrie Fruge of BiddyUp balanced volume with cutouts.Photo by Justin Lietner
It's like this trio was modeling the trends of the night: large format print, small florals with ruffles, and a laid-back suit.Photo by Justin Lietner
Some of the vendors, like these visitors from El Alma, dressed on-theme.Photo by Justin Lietner
The band, Smooth Nature, was cool in more earthy tones.Photo by Justin Lietner
This charismatic cowboy loosens up the crowd as an auction assistant.Photo by Justin Lietner
Jennie Branch's gold and purple ensemble looks regal at twilight. (Pictured with Rob Kepple)Photo by Justin Lietner
There's no law saying you can't wear black to a garden party. Here's how it's done.Photo by Justin Lietner
Kathryn Ross and her guest were two of the most vibrantly dressed attendees.Photo by Justin Lietner
The sun sets on the Umlauf's 26th annual garden party.Photo by Justin Lietner