masquerade ball 2013

almost 9 months in the planning. combing venues, marketing, creating and disseminating forms, receiving registrations complete and incomplete, returning checks not correctly filled out, ordering decorations, organizing volunteers - so many volunteers. how lucky to be surrounded by so MANY willing hands and hearts for the sake of our young adults. some of those said young adults are moving away this fall, so the impetus was there to turn up the swag level on our formal this year. the purple orchid innkeepers rhiannon and derek eddy did not disappoint. lovely grounds with meandering paths, a pool and fountain, orchards, the perfect weather conditions, 107 fancifully dressed teenagers with masks, parents directing traffic, 2 outdoor portrait stations, a rocking DJ, food galore, indoor photobooth...ahhhh the sigh of relief that they were happy. so good!

 

below photo credit: sarah ryann