STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Featured in this week’s Staten Island’s Best Dressed are photos from the Sweet 16 celebration of Leila Rose Parnese, a junior at St.
Joseph Hill Academy. The beautiful Leila celebrated her milestone birthday in grand fashion on July 20, 2024, surrounded by family and friends at The Vanderbilt at South Beach. Leila, who lives in Tottenville with her parents, Deana and Ted Parnese, and her sister, Victoria Rae Parnese, was all smiles as she danced the night away with her nearest and dearest.
“The best part of the night was dancing and celebrating with all of the people I love!” Leila said, beaming with joy. The theme of the night was Paris, with the Vanderbilt ballroom transformed into a luxurious French setting. A stunning 9-foot Eiffel Tower centerpiece added to the ambiance, making guests feel as though they were strolling through the City of Light.
To everyone’s delight, one of the evening’s most enchanting details was the “La Boulangerie de Leila,” a bakery installation inside the venue featuring over 20 dozen macarons, croissants, and other delectable French treats. Leila’s mother, Deana, couldn’t have been prouder, describing the event as a night to remember. “It was a magnificent evening in ‘Paris,’ celebrating Leila and making memories to last a lifetime,” she said.
The evening was as elegant as it was fun. The festivities began with a cocktail hour, where guests were serenaded by the soothing sounds of a harpist. As the party continued, the energy soared with a dynamic DJ who kept everyone on their feet, dancing the night away.
A saxophone player who added a lively, jazzy vibe to the reception. No detail was left undone in ensuring the night was truly unforgettable. Guests were treated to chic party favors, featuring luxury Chanel-inspired merchandise, as guests snapped photos with each other and the birthday girl, who donned a strapless, fitted satin pink gown, before changing into a stunning black, floor-length gown with a statement rose choker.
Scroll below for a glimpse into Leila’s Sweet 16 — not just a celebration of her birthday, but a night of elegance, fun, and cherished moments made with her loved ones. Send your photos for consideration for future installations of “Staten Island’s Best Dressed” to [email protected] .
Scenes from the Sweet 16 party of Leila Rose Parnese: Pictured are: Isabella Gramegna, at left, Alivia Valvo, Ava Mazzo, Maddie Granowski, Kaitlyn Molinelli, Maria Vlahopouliotis, Maeve Keane, Leila Parnese, Arianna Lind, Jada Ciancimino, Clare Bobish, Taylor Reyes, Avery Fried, Logan Lynch and Shayne Lynch. (Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC) Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC Scenes from the Sweet 16 party of Leila Rose Parnese. Pictured are: Back Row: Jada Ciancimino, Isabella Gramegna, Alivia Valvo, Kaitlyn Molinelli, Arianna Lind, Leila Parnese, Clare Bobish, Maeve Keane and Maria Vlahopouliotis.
Front Row: Logan Lynch, Shayne Lynch, Ava Mazzo, Maddie Granowski, Avery Fried and Taylor Reyes. (Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC) Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC Scenes from the Sweet 16 party of Leila Rose Parnese: L-R: Nicolette Mulé, Gabrielle Del Priore, Ted Parnese, Gina Cicero, Leann Minichello and Kim Somma. (Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC) Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC Scenes from the Sweet 16 party of Leila Rose Parnese, who is pictured with Liam McBratney.
(Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC) Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC Scenes from the Sweet 16 party of Leila Rose Parnese: Jada Ciancimino, Victoria Parnese, Leila Parnese and Jenna Ciancimino, all first cousins. (Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC) Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC Scenes from the Sweet 16 party of Leila Rose Parnese: Pictured are Charles D’Amodio, left, Leila Parnese, Raymond Parnese and Rose Mary Parnese (grandparents). (Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC) Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC Scene from the Sweet 16 party of Leila Rose Parnese.
(Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC) Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC Scenes from the Sweet 16 party of Leila Rose Parnese, pictured with her uncle, Charles D'Amodio. (Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC) Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC Scenes from the Sweet 16 party of Leila Rose Parnese, who is pictured with Arianna Lind. (Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC) Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC Leila Rose Parnese looks stunning in her ballgown for her Scenes from the Sweet 16 party.
(Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC) Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC Scenes from the Sweet 16 party of Leila Rose Parnese: Pictured are Rocco Del Priore and Joseph D’Amodio. (Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC) Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC Scenes from the Sweet 16 party of Leila Rose Parnese, pictured here in a stunning black gown. (Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC) Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC Scenes from the Sweet 16 party of Leila Rose Parnese.
PICTURED ARE: Sean Woods, Alexa Viggiano and Julianna Baldwin. (Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC) Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC Scenes from the Sweet 16 party of Leila Rose Parnese: Victoria Parnese and Christian Monahan. (Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC) Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC Scenes from the Sweet 16 party of Leila Rose Parnese.
Pictured are: L-R: Neil Barbella, Paul DiGeorgio, Paul Kleinau, Nicole Barbella, Neil Barbella, Leila Parnese, Erika Kleinau, Teri Barbella, Joseph Fera, Nicole Fera and Tayler Barbella. (Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC) Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC Scenes from the Sweet 16 party of Leila Rose Parnese: L-r: Kayla McBratney, Victoria Parnese, Leila Parnese and Liam McBratney (Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC) Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC Scenes from the Sweet 16 party of Leila Rose Parnese: Pictured are Tara Giarraffa, Deana Parnese, Carolann Torgerson, Diane Peruggia and Lisa Plai. (Courtesy Deana Parnese) Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC Scenes from the Sweet 16 party of Leila Rose Parnese: James and Kathleen McBratney flank the birthday girl.
(Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC) Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC Scenes from the Sweet 16 party of Leila Rose Parnese. Pictured are: Victoria Parnese, Frankki Bronzo and Christian Monahan. (Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC) Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC RECOMMENDED • silive .
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Scene from the Sweet 16 party of Leila Rose Parnese, pictured here in her exquisite pink gownl, amid a sea of roses and other beautiful flowers. (Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC) Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC Scenes from the Sweet 16 party of Leila Rose Parnese: Angela D’Amodio, left, Leila Parnese and Domenick D’Amodio (great aunt and uncle). (Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC) Courtesy Joelle Rutigliano/CANDID EYE INC Scenes from the Sweet 16 party of Leila Rose Parnese, who is pictured with her sister, Victoria Rae Parnese.
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