On July 17, Life-style Journal introduced its July concern to life with a tail-wagging soirée on the AC Lodge Fort Lauderdale Seashore. The Canine Days of Summer time occasion celebrated the beloved canine—and trendy house owners—featured in our particular pet concern with a night of stay music, considerate sponsors, and heartfelt neighborhood connection.
Set on the lodge’s breezy rooftop, the occasion welcomed friends with cocktails, dialog, and one very fashionable attraction: the Tito’s Handmade Vodka “Kissing Sales space,” full with playful photograph ops and Tito’s-branded toys tucked into every present bag. The night struck the right stability of informal enjoyable and coastal sophistication—a super reflection of Fort Lauderdale’s pet-loving neighborhood.
Among the many stars of the night time have been the profiled canine house owners and their four-legged companions, together with Danielle Gaudreau and her canine Otto. Danielle is the powerhouse stylist behind Salon Bark, The Fairly Nomad, The Classic Nomad, and Properly Brimmed Hats. She styled lots of the pictures in our July concern and generously contributed to the present luggage and raffle prizes. Rick Hansen of Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Fort Lauderdale introduced scrumptious customized pup-cakes for every profiled pup and treats for the canine mother and father too. Stacie Weisman of Bloomers Frosé donated prizes to the occasion raffle and introduced her signature sparkle to the night time.
Jackie Ducci, founding father of the Humane-Animal Alliance, attended along with her rescue canine Sadie and shared her ardour for animal advocacy with friends. Additionally in attendance was the crew from Tri-County Animal Rescue, together with Caryn Teman, Amanda Zimmer, and Tracy Miller, who provided assist and giveaways on behalf of the group.
The occasion was dropped at life with the assistance of beneficiant sponsors like Tiffany Gonzalez of Balloons Galore and Extra, whose customized balloon canine charmed each youngsters and grownups alike; Craig Tanner of Print Fundamentals, who supplied superbly branded signage and printed supplies; and The Media Lab, whose behind-the-scenes tech assist ensured a clean and seamless night.
The night time was superbly captured by Lorena Cora of Lorena Cora Pet Images, whose signature canine whistle helped hold each pup’s consideration. Bella Alarcon of Magnificence by Bella made certain a lot of our friends seemed as polished as their pets.
Because the solar set over the Atlantic, friends mingled, danced, and positioned their bids in a vigorous raffle that includes grooming companies, lodge stays, and pet pampering prizes. However past the giveaways and goodie luggage, the night time reminded us what makes this neighborhood so particular: the bond between folks and their pets, and the shared pleasure of celebrating that bond in type.
It was greater than an occasion—it was a motion wrapped in love, loyalty, and quite a lot of well-groomed fur.