Garden Party by the Sea Celebrates a Beautiful Afternoon of Fashion, Friendship, and Community
What a beautiful day at our 2026 Annual Garden Party by the Sea Fashion Show!
We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable afternoon at the breathtaking Bonnet Island Estate. Guests enjoyed delicious food, friendship, fabulous fashion, and a wonderful sense of community, all in support of St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Chris and Eileen Vernon, owners of Bonnet Island Estate, for their extraordinary generosity in opening their beautiful property to our parish. Their kindness helped make this cherished event possible, and we are truly thankful for their continued support.
A special thank you to our incredible Garden Party Committee for their countless hours of planning, dedication, and hard work. We are especially grateful to Chair Tina Hughes-Kelsall, along with Molly Casella, Maureen Kastner, Sharon Lynch, Toby McCarthy, Arlene Morrison, Lisa Suddeth, Kristen Talke, Theresa Valeriani, and our Special Events Office, Michelle DiBella and Astrid Befumo. Their commitment made this year’s event such a tremendous success.
We are also grateful to our wonderful fashion partners: Sink R Swim Men’s, Sink R Swim Women’s, Sur La Plage, The Mod Hatter, and Wildflower by the Lighthouse. Thank you for showcasing such beautiful styles and helping make the fashion show a highlight of the afternoon.
We would also like to give a special thank you to Foodies in Harvey Cedars for catering this year’s event. The food was delicious and helped make the afternoon even more special for our guests.
We would also like to thank all of our generous 2026 Garden Party by the Sea sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor
Bonnet Island Estate
Hydrangea Sponsors
The Gables
Nardi’s Tavern and Grill
Brennan Fuels
Island Medical Professional Association
Sur La Plage
Peony Sponsors
Hutchison Fiberglass Pools & Spas
The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club
Bay Ave Plant Company
American Abstract Agency, LLC
Caroline Labin
Rosalie D’Amico
Ben and Barbara Angeline
Lynch Family Charitable Fund
Rose Sponsors
The Cheese Shoppe
Panzone’s
Chuck Sulkowski
Ed and Gerry Naughton
Daisy Sponsors
Surf City 5 & 10 Inc.
Inlet Deli
Finally, thank you to everyone who attended and supported St. Francis Parish. Your generosity helps make events like this possible, and we are so grateful for your continued support. We look forward to welcoming you back next year. Be sure to get your tickets early, as this beloved event always sells out!
