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spent the night as part of the festivities. The following morning, they were treated to coffee and homemade delights prepared by the hostesses. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce’s Professional Women’s Forum luncheon was held at the University Center Club on Dec. 8. Sheri McInvale, catering sales manager at 4 Rivers Smokehouse, spoke about Effective Networking. There was also an annual fashion show highlighting local businesses and “models” wearing their clothing. Viviana Cooper of Cooper’s Heating & Air Conditioning was outfitted by Narcissus while Renee McNeill of Farmers & Merchants Bank wore clothes from Cole Couture. Kristine Dobosenski of Socially Loved strutted in style by Harley Davidson; Lena Shields, studio manager of Pure Barre, wore clothes from her business; Takila Brooks of North Florida Women’s Care modeled game day wear from Alumni Hall; and Denise Spratley, Jackie Seigel and Paige Hawkins were dressed by Vocelles Bridal Shop. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
While most Tallahasseeans were out celebrating New Year’s Eve, some enjoyed extra-special happenings to ring in the New Year. With the hashtag #newyearnewsmith, Kyle Johnson and Warren Smith tied the knot on Dec. 31. The wedding was celebrated at St. Peter’s Anglican Church and was followed by a reception at the bride’s home on Live Oak Plantation. A tent topped with paper lanterns in shades of orange was huge enough to cover handmade bars, two signature drinks, an array of food and a full band from South Carolina. The happy couple welcomed the New Year with a shower of confetti and a kiss.
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And in other New Year’s wedding news: As new motherin-law Susan Emmanuel described it, “the beyond lovely Elizabeth Chambers and our Christopher were married in a beautiful ceremony (at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church) and celebrated into the wee hours.” Chris proposed to Elizabeth exactly a year earlier in New Orleans, so the black-tie reception at the Governors Club had a distinct Big Easy vibe. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Kristina Abernathy found her happily ever after at the Happiest Place on Earth when Clinton Smith proposed at midnight after the couple spent the day at Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. As the park’s fireworks exploded overhead, he presented her with a ring designed and created especially for her. The center diamond was the one Smith’s father used to propose to his mother 44 years ago. The couple met 16 months prior after connecting on match.com.
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