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Find out morePhotography by Lori Sax November 8, 2016
Lauren Lambert, Jules Mackie, Lauren Lewicki
Alisa Pettingell, Ashley Guttridge
Lenka Graf
Jillian McClennan
Lauren Craddock and Maren
photo by Lori Sax
Denise West, Liz Johnson, Brigid Saah
Jeanne Paulus
Cindy Quinn, Lisa Budslick
Kelly Baldwin
Anne Marie Timm, Erin Graham
Chisako and Sophia Spergl
Kimberly Manooshian, Jenn Stutler
Laura Conoboy, Peggy Fainelli
The luncheon scene
photo by Lori Sax
Cliff Roles, Karen DeFelice, Michaela Ristaino
Karen DeFelice, Michaela Ristaino
Ashley Coone
Inna Snyder
Kristin Oldham, Stacie Cunningham
Sue Hoffman
Georgina Clamage, Ann Moore
Jeanne Paulus, Maria Fagostine, Nicole Behar
Erika Quartermaine
Lauren Hersh, Ashley Peters
Lilly Pulitzer Luncheon
Lissa Pygott
Ella Lewis, Britt Riner, Kelly Baldwin
Amy Sankes
Veronica Brady
Christine Dathe
Susie and Ava Priovolos
Guests wore Lilly dresses or other bright tropical attire to the luncheon, which raises funds for the Junior League's community projects, including eliminating hunger.
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