Designing Women Boutique celebrate with Italian flair
The 16th annual gala was hosted Nov. 30 at Michael's On East.
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Kayleigh Omang
| 10:38 p.m. November 30, 2018
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Guests celebrated “Viva Italia” style Nov. 30 at Michael’s On East for the 16th Annual Designing Women Boutique Gala.
The evening opened with a social hour in the atrium, featuring a meat and cheese table. Afterward, guests were ushered into the ballroom for dinner. The meal was an all-evening affair, with multiple courses, including pastas, chicken and vegetables, cheese and fruit and espresso over ice cream for dessert.
In between courses, guests enjoyed entertainment from Dynasty Dance Clubs. The first dancers to perform were the Dynasty Stars, which is a collaboration between the dance studio and Face Autism. The performance earned a standing ovation and many guests were left with tears in their eyes.
The gala concluded by encouraging guests to hit the dance floor for a fun partner routine, followed by open dancing for the rest of the night.
Co-Chairwomen Carole Crosby and Melissa Furman
Carolyn Michel, Honorary Co-Chairwoman Jean Weidner-Goldstein and President Ida Zito
The decor emulated an Italian restaurant.
The paddles were masks.
This is Designing Women Boutique's 16th gala.
Guests could purchase the centerpieces, bowls of real fruit, for $10.
Randy Tedder and Martee Phillips
Tiffany Farrell, Rosa Lora and Carol Masio
John and Mayra Schmidt
Guests could snack on meat and cheese during the social hour.
The silent auction included many items, some of which came from the Designing Women Boutique.
17 bottles of wine were given away to the raffle winner.
Savannah and Anthony Holds with Hermione Gilpin
Silvana and Susanna Wriston
Moriah Taliaferro, Cheryl Loeffer and Lisa Rooks
Erin Brosious and Melton Little
Sheri and Lorenzo Biondi
Andrea Brewer and Linda Gross
The silent auction included many items, some of which came from the Designing Women Boutique.
The silent auction included many items, some of which came from the Designing Women Boutique.
The Dynasty Stars performed during the gala.
Co-Chairwoman Carole Crosby welcomes guests.
President Ida Zito thanks the sponsors.
The Dynasty Stars performed during the gala.
The Dynasty Stars performed during the gala.
The Dynasty Stars performed during the gala.
The Dynasty Stars performed during the gala.
Savannah Holds sang for guests.
Dancers from Dynasty graced the stage for a routine.
Guests were encouraged to join the Dynasty dancers on the dance floor.
Guests were encouraged to join the Dynasty dancers on the dance floor.
