Margaret Josephs knows how to kick off BravoCon with a bang.
The “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star hosted a star-studded gala in Las Vegas last week with longtime friend and Soirée co-founder Lexi Barbuto to mark the debut of a non-alcoholic mocktail on the menu at Vista Lounge at Caesars Palace.
This lively event was packed wall-to-wall with Bravo celebrities, creators, and fans of the two chic beverage brands, and served as the unofficial kickoff party for a Bravo-filled weekend.
Held in partnership with Cameo, the bash featured glamorous activations from the celebrity cheering platform, a lavish caviar bump bar, and of course, endless pouring soirées.
Guests can sip the crispy mocktail on its own or add their favorite spirits, making it one of the most popular accessories of the night. The celebration was a landmark moment for down-to-earth Bravoholics and partygoers alike, as Soiree was officially added as the first-ever mocktail to the menu at the Caesars venue in Las Vegas.
Reality stars flooded the room, turning the lounge into a BravoCon-adjacent playground.
“Flip Out” legend Jeff Lewis and partner Shane Douglas chatted with fans between drinks, while “Shares of Sunset” alums Reza Farahan and Mercedes “MJ” Javid (who will soon star in the new spin-off “The Valley: Persian Style”) were holding court nearby.
“Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” husband Seth Marks, who is married to Meredith Marks, and Lisa Barlow’s spouse, John Barlow, were also seen mingling with the creators and other attendees.
The Bravoverse was also well received by women. “Below Deck” personality Kate Chastain, “Real Housewives of Orange County” alum Alexis Bellino, “RHONJ” fan favorite Jen Fessler, and Margaret’s own castmate Melissa Gorga all appeared that night, helping solidify the party as one of the most coveted invitees before BravoCon.
Bravo’s top content creators, many of whom help drive fandom throughout the year, filled the audience. Courtney and Mary from ‘Two Judgey Girls’ were seen laughing in a corner booth, while Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam from ‘Watch What Crappens’ recorded the craze for enthusiastic listeners.
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Kiki Monique, Ryan Bailey, Danny Pellegrino, and other digital favorites rounded out the energetic mix, making the event feel like a character introduction to Bravo’s online universe.
Josephs tells Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” that the night represented exactly what she and Barbuto wanted the soiree to represent in its splashy Las Vegas debut.
“It was the perfect way to start Bravocon, with drag queens dancing, caviar crashing, and mocktails flowing,” she says. “I love inclusive celebrations, which is why it’s so important to have a soiree in Las Vegas for people who don’t drink.”
A blend of glamor, camp, and full-throttle Bravo energy, minus the hangover, Joseph’s best soiree proved that the best parties are ones where everyone can raise a glass, drinkers and non-drinkers alike.
