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Romance in the City

St John’s Summer Ball in Chicago

By Meghan Ferrara

Photos by William Benjamin

adies in flowing evening gowns and elegant, white gloves. Gentlemen in

crisp tuxedos and sharp bowties. Couples waltzing across the dance floor to music played by a live orchestra.

No, this isn’t a nostalgic memory from a bygone era. It’s the scene of the St. John’s Ball recently hosted by St John Cantius Parish in Chicago. Regina Magazine recently sat down with a few of the attendees to discuss their experience and the desire for romance in today’s society.

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