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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Courtesy Jennifer Belford<\/p>\n 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).<\/p>\n Courtesy Hyland fmaily<\/p>\n Keira and Fiona Hyland are beautiful and headed to Kindergarten and Pre-K 3, respectively.<\/p>\n Courtesy Jennifer Belford<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Courtesy Partners in Sound Productions<\/p>\n Partners in Sound Productions staff gather for a group photo at their Back to School Sweet 16 Expo.<\/p>\n Courtesy Dennis Surmanek<\/p>\n Liliana Surmanek is looking quite adorable for her first day of Pre-K 3.<\/p>\n Courtesy Jennifer Belford<\/p>\n 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).<\/p>\n Courtesy Rosanne Mottola<\/p>\n First day of kindergarten for Ryan Mottola.<\/p>\n Courtesy Blomquist family<\/p>\n Kayley, Brendan And Emma Blomquist are ready for the new school year!<\/p>\n Courtesy Jennifer Belford<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Courtesy Brenda Laino<\/p>\n Alexis Laino is looking beautiful for her first day of first grade.<\/p>\n Courtesy Jennifer Belford<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Courtesy Lotito family<\/p>\n Jack Lotito looking handsome for his junior year at Saint Peters Boys High School.<\/p>\n Courtesy Randi Martinucci<\/p>\n Perez children are all smiles for their first day of school. Left to right are Brooke, Jason and Jade.<\/p>\n Courtesy Jennifer Belford<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Courtesy Dolman family<\/p>\n Sophia and Vittoria Dolman are looking beautiful for their first day of junior year at Tottenville High School.<\/p>\n Courtesy Jennifer Belford<\/p>\n Joseph and Margaret Martin with their youngest granddaughter, MaryKate Kennedy.<\/p>\n Courtesy RoseAnn Rea<\/p>\n Andre Rea is ready for the seventh grade and Christian Rea is ready for fifth grade.<\/p>\n Courtesy Jennifer Belford<\/p>\n 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).<\/p>\n Courtesy Karen Ambrosio<\/p>\n Belle and Gabby Ambrosio are all smiles for the first day of first and fifth grade, respectively.<\/p>\n Courtesy Jennifer Belford<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Courtesy Kimberly Borges<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Courtesy Brenda Laino<\/p>\n Arielle Laino is so cute for her first day of second grade.<\/p>\n Courtesy Tracy McTiernan<\/p>\n Caitlin McTiernan looking beautiful for her first day of school at Blessed Sacrament.<\/p>\n Courtesy Jennifer Belford<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Courtesy Laurel Bacenet<\/p>\n Lily & Reilly Madill are back-to back cuteness for their first day of school.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Here is the original post: <\/p>\n Staten Island's Best Dressed: A 50th anniversary at Hilton Garden and more - SILive.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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. Continue reading