A date with daddy
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Couples of daughters, their fathers, or special escorts were ushered into the ballroom in anticipation of a memorable night of activity. They were not disappointed as they pinned on their boutonnieres and corsages before being photographed by LaFonda Burch Photography.
Royal blue gossamer, embossed with gold stars, was draped around the room, with yards of the flowing fabric extending from the ceiling to the outer corners. A delicious meal was served to the attendees by employees of First National Bank and other volunteers.
Following the meal, the anxious group rallied on the dance floor, dancing to a variety of musical selections provided by The Sound Machine. Dads of all ages, through all inhibitions out the door, and dance with their doting daughters number after number.
Many of the guests are not new to the event, as it sells out every year in record time. With so many fun things going on at the party, it?s sometimes hard to pick a favorite. Not true with Hailey Desmarais. ?We have been before and I love it, but my favorite thing about the night is the food,? said Hailey. Her dad realizes what a special night it is for him and his daughter. ?We don?t get to do very many things together, just us two, so this is a great time for us,? said Hailey?s father Gene Desmarais.
Also included in the evening?s activities were an array of great door prizes and after-dinner hors d?oeuvres. Each young lady attending received a special take-home gift to commemorate her evening.
The sold-out gale is sponsored by Grand Rental Station, First National Bank, Bob?s Central Air Conditioning, Inc. and Carrier, McMinnville parks and Recreation and Warren Mechanical Contractors, Inc.