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The Gathering of the Goddesses 'Black and Bling'


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 3:30 p.m. November 8, 2010
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The Gathering of the Goddesses, A Celebration of Sisterhood and Friendship luncheon is an afternoon of fun, frivolity and fashion. Handsome gladiators (a.k.a. goddess protectors) welcome guests and escort them to their seats, feed them grapes and pamper them, as all Goddess should be. This is a BYOT (bring your own tiara) and each Goddess is encouraged to wear hers. The luncheon includes a fashion show with clothes provided by local boutiques, prizes, raffle and of course photo ops with the gladiators.
Katie Biter, Crystal Lahners and Daria Spina
Katie Biter, Crystal Lahners and Daria Spina
Sylvia Bloom and Nancy Swart
Sylvia Bloom and Nancy Swart
Tyler Fowler, Michelle Liberatore, Danny Coppolo, Marian Price and Matt Mills
Tyler Fowler, Michelle Liberatore, Danny Coppolo, Marian Price and Matt Mills
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K.C. Fox
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Deb Knowles and Kyla Weiner
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Stacy Hanan, Kristen Srur and Donna Koffman
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Siri Dal and Frances Broussard
Siri Dal and Frances Broussard
Siri Dal and Frances Broussard
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Doris Kaplan and Wendy Mann Resnick
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Patty Kelly, Chris Finch and Jodi Frauhiger
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Jill Obrochta and Violeta Huesman
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Molly Klauber, Chris Finch and Sharon Petrik
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Marian Price and Hagan Panton
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Denise Mei and Wendy Mann Resnick
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Joy Rogers and Ricky Newkirk
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Chris Voelker, Alex Miller and Noelle Haft
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Lauren Walsh
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