STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Our borough is filled with style stunners, both young and young at heart, and this column features just a sampling each week. For example, the Hilton Garden of Staten Island, Bloomfield, was the setting for the recent 50th wedding anniversary of Margaret and Joseph Martin.
The elegant celebration, hosted by their three chidren,Jennifer Belford, Karen Kennedy and Paul Martin, was attended by the couple's family and dearest friends.
Check out photos from their party and the last of our back-to-school photos, and other images of Staten Islanders out and about town. Send your 'Best Dressed' photos to gsantos@siadvance.com.
Courtesy Jennifer Belford
Joseph and Margaret Martin's golden anniversary party at the Hilton Garden of Staten Island (left to right): Paul Martin (son), Joseph Martin (the groom- lol), Margaret Martin (bride), Karen Kennedy (daughter), and Jennifer Belford (daughter).
Courtesy Hyland fmaily
Keira and Fiona Hyland are beautiful and headed to Kindergarten and Pre-K 3, respectively.
Courtesy Jennifer Belford
Joseph and Margaret Martin's golden anniversary party at the Hilton Garden of Staten Island: Vincent Kennedy (son-in-law) and the bride and groom's daughter, Karen Kennedy.
Courtesy Partners in Sound Productions
Partners in Sound Productions staff gather for a group photo at their Back to School Sweet 16 Expo.
Courtesy Dennis Surmanek
Liliana Surmanek is looking quite adorable for her first day of Pre-K 3.
Courtesy Jennifer Belford
Joseph and Margaret Martin's golden anniversary party at the Hilton Garden of Staten Island: (left to right) son-in-law, Scott Belford, Joseph Martin (groom), Paul Martin (son), and Vincent Kennedy (son-in-law).
Courtesy Rosanne Mottola
First day of kindergarten for Ryan Mottola.
Courtesy Blomquist family
Kayley, Brendan And Emma Blomquist are ready for the new school year!
Courtesy Jennifer Belford
Joseph and Margaret Martin (groom and bride) with sister-in-law Cathy Martin and Michael Martin at their golden anniversary party at the Hilton Garden of Staten Island.
Courtesy Brenda Laino
Alexis Laino is looking beautiful for her first day of first grade.
Courtesy Jennifer Belford
Joseph and Margaret Martin with Eileen and William Bonner, friends of 40 years, at the Martins' golden anniversary party at the Hilton Garden of Staten Island.
Courtesy Lotito family
Jack Lotito looking handsome for his junior year at Saint Peters Boys High School.
Courtesy Randi Martinucci
Perez children are all smiles for their first day of school. Left to right are Brooke, Jason and Jade.
Courtesy Jennifer Belford
Sarah Nicoll (niece), Ellen Nicoll (sister-in law), Margaret Martin (bride), Joseph Martin (groom), and William Nicoll (brother-in law) at Joseph and Margaret Martin's golden anniversary party at the Hilton Garden of Staten Island.
Courtesy Dolman family
Sophia and Vittoria Dolman are looking beautiful for their first day of junior year at Tottenville High School.
Courtesy Jennifer Belford
Joseph and Margaret Martin with their youngest granddaughter, MaryKate Kennedy.
Courtesy RoseAnn Rea
Andre Rea is ready for the seventh grade and Christian Rea is ready for fifth grade.
Courtesy Jennifer Belford
Joseph and Margaret Martin's golden anniversary party at the Hilton Garden of Staten Island (left to right): Michael Martin (nephew), Margaret Martin (niece), Joseph Martin (groom), Courtney Martin (niece) and Margaret Martin (bride).
Courtesy Karen Ambrosio
Belle and Gabby Ambrosio are all smiles for the first day of first and fifth grade, respectively.
Courtesy Jennifer Belford
Jennifer Belford, Karen Kennedy, Paul Martin (Joseph and Margaret Martin's Children) at their parents' golden anniversary party at the Hilton Garden of Staten Island.
Courtesy Kimberly Borges
First day at Our Lady of Good Counsel for Nicholas Borges and his cousin, Emma Creech, at left, and Rebecca Borges, who attends St Joseph by-the-Sea High School.
Courtesy Brenda Laino
Arielle Laino is so cute for her first day of second grade.
Courtesy Tracy McTiernan
Caitlin McTiernan looking beautiful for her first day of school at Blessed Sacrament.
Courtesy Jennifer Belford
Elizabeth Belford (grandaughter), Jennifer Belford (daughter), Scott Belford (son-in-law) at Joseph and Margaret Martin Joseph and Margaret Martin's golden anniversary party at the Hilton Garden of Staten Island.
Courtesy Laurel Bacenet
Lily & Reilly Madill are back-to back cuteness for their first day of school.
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Staten Island's Best Dressed: A 50th anniversary at Hilton Garden and more - SILive.com
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