Cinderella Ball

Pumpkins were transformed into carriages and no glass slipper was spared as 20 young women were presented to society at the 83rd Cinderella Ball, held at the Omni William Penn Hotel. The ball, which is the second oldest debutante ball in the country, is a community service effort at its core and this year, the girls volunteered their time to Pittsburgh Filmmakers. The enchanted evening began with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, photos and then the presentation of the debutantes by their fathers prior to dinner. “It is so heartwarming and touching that the fathers present their daughters,” says Judith Linaburg, publicity chair. “The dads are just beaming.” Completing the fairy tale evening, Eric William Hellberg fulfilled the role of Prince Charming and drew Mary Sasinoski’s name to be his Cinderella. The remainder of the evening was spent dancing until the clock struck midnight, signifying the end of the ball. Photography by Megan Wylie