When four families have seven girls among them who grow up together as friends, those families share intimately in the joyous occasions of life. For Maggie Fox, whose showers and pre-wedding excitement had been tainted by COVID-19, Sally Lamberth, Patty Hamrick, Debbie Bain and their combined five daughters planned an outdoor bridesmaids’ brunch to rival all others.

“Because of the virus, brides had to reinvent their special occasions, and we wanted to do something extra-special for Maggie. She is an extra-special girl, close to our hearts, and our girls are like sisters,” Sally Lamberth said.