Women’s Breakfast Group celebrates 20 years with great flair

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Models of the wedding gowns gathered under a lovely arch. From left, Pat Olechna, Isabella Savino, Callista White, Kay Jansen, Susan Olivera, Cheryl King, Amanda Gulino. Photo by Paula Johnson

On June 5, the Granby Women’s Breakfast Group celebrated its 20th anniversary with a formal English Tea and a display of wedding gowns dating from 1929 through 2016. Eight gowns were modeled and another 15 were displayed.

Kay Jansen wearing her 1948 gown. Photo by Faith Tyldsley
Pat Olechna wearing her mother Mary Woinski’s 1935 gown. Photo by Faith Tyldsley
Susan Olivera models her wedding gown from 2000. Photo by Faith Tyldsley
The group was treated to several love songs sung by Kevin Kittlesen and accompanied by Rebecca Brown. Photo by Amanda Lindberg
Corinne Dickerson, chair of Breakfast Group and coordinator of the 20th Anniversary Celebration, sports an exquisite fascinator. Photo by Faith Tyldsley
Becky Mikus won the prize for most creative hat. Photo by Amanda Lindberg
Isabella Savino, age 15, and her grandmother, Patty Sansone, prepare for the modeling of Isabella’s great grandmother Kathleen Hubbard’s 1946 gown. Photo by Faith Tyldsley
Each table was graced with lovely floral teapot centerpieces arranged by Lauren Stuck. Photo by Amanda Lindberg
Many attendees coordinated their hats and outfits, as Patricia Prindle did in red (top right) and Jill Quest did in pink, pictured with Marilyn Tracy, above. Photos by Amanda Lindberg
Linda Varco’s hat was named prettiest—and the competition was amazing. Photo by Amanda Lindberg