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Change coming to toy drive
New Salvation Army leaders changing up distribution method to Not-Forgotten Box Steve Fogarty, The Chronicle-Telegram ELYRIA — This year’s Not-Forgotten Box toy drive aims again to make the holiday season a bright and happy one for deserving families through its collection of toys and other items. But the way in which families will receive that [...]
Your condolences for James Kerstetter
Unedited comments e-mailed to The Chronicle-Telegram expressing sympathy and gratitude for slain Elyria police Officer James Kerstetter Marie Weaver Arquillo: “This poem always touched my heart. As a former Police Officer’s Wife from another state, I know how much these Officers give on a daily basis. I also know how much their families give as [...]
The Second Time Around…
By Ronda Addy In the past, marriage was considered a rite of passage from child to adult. The wedding ceremony was a celebration of that rite of passage. A second marriage, on the other hand, took place between two adults, so there wasn’t the need for all the pomp and circumstance. Today, however, a second [...]
Creating the Perfect Soundtrack for your Wedding…
If you’ve figured out by now that music is the key to a great wedding, you’re right: it’s the secret ingredient of every great wedding. The right song at the right time can evoke strong feelings and help solidify memories of the day long after the last dance. Unfortunately, many couples don’t focus as much [...]
Seating Your Wide Array of Wedding Guests
Everyone’s aware of the saying, “Opposites attract.” When it comes to couples, that’s often true. When it comes to wedding guests, that’s not necessarily so. Choosing the seating arrangements at a reception can be one of the more frustrating aspects of planning a wedding. Both bride and groom want their friends to mingle at the [...]
The Rehearsal Dinner
It has become commonplace for couples to practice what will be expected of them and the wedding party during the wedding ceremony. A church or synagogue may require an abbreviated run through of the ceremony, and the officiant will instruct the wedding party on how to enter and leave the building, as well as when [...]
Be a Knockout Bride With Professional Hairstyle Tips
Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day. That’s why she’ll spend endless hours searching for the perfect gown, accessories and veil. What the prepared bride knows, however, is that her finished look can come off as incomplete if she doesn’t have a beautiful wedding-day hairstyle. To ensure the right style, you [...]
Roles of Wedding-Party Participants…
A wedding can be a wonderful and memorable experience for all of those involved. That’s why you ask friends or relatives to share in the event and serve in your wedding party. Your offer is a wonderful honor, one that goes with it varying degrees of responsibility depending on the role each person will be [...]
Online Registries Help Newlyweds Make Dreams Come True
MS — A couple’s wedding day is one of the most important days of their lives. Typically months, if not years, of hard work and build up are involved until the big day finally arrives. Along with that anticipation comes plenty of planning. Couples must decide on everything from when and where to get married [...]
Trends to Marry By…
Couples Examine Options from Photo Booths to Cupcakes to Specialty Lighting By Cassandra Spratling, Detroit Free Press DETROIT — The rows and rows of displays by photographers, cake decorators, floral designers and everything else you could possibly want for a wedding nearly overwhelmed Rana Mansour of Sterling Heights, Mich., and her fiance, Rashad Saleh of [...]
Stay True to Your Personal Style…
For most brides-to-be, the choice of a dress is among the first and most important decisions in planning a wedding. With thousands of choices in every price range, finding the perfect wedding dress can be a difficult and time-consuming process. But by making some decisions before setting foot in a store, the search will be [...]
The Dress…
By Tresa Erickson You recently got engaged, and soon, you’ll be starting the search for a wedding gown. Whether you choose to shop at a local outlet store or an upscale bridal shop, you will no doubt have hundreds of choices before you, many of them soft and flowing, reflecting current design trends. The design [...]
Attire Options for Mothers of the Bride and Groom
Whether you’re the mother of the bride or the groom, it goes without saying that you want to look your best on your child’s wedding day. While tradition offers guidelines for choosing appropriate wedding attire for mothers of brides and grooms, choices abound. Follow the leaders The most important rule of thumb for mothers is [...]
Today’s Couples Pledge Their Love in Platinum
Current wedding trends run the gamut from destination nuptials to bridesmaid gowns in deep hues to ethnic celebrations and ceremonies. However, when it comes to selecting engagement rings and wedding bands, the tried and true tradition of choosing Platinum remains stronger than ever. POWER OF PLATINUM Engagement and wedding ring sets in Platinum have maintained [...]
Themed Weddings: Campy or Creative?
Fairy tale wedding or modern twist? Many brides- and grooms-to-be have been thinking about their ideal wedding for years. Some may have strong ideas about wedding ideas, complete with scrapbooks featuring color schemes and wardrobe choices. Themed weddings have grown in popularity — as couples want to do what they can to set their event [...]
Tuxedo Choices for YourWedding Day
There are many grooms-tobe who leave choosing their wedding day attire to the last minute. After all, it’s something that doesn’t require much thought at all, right? Actually, choosing your attire requires careful consideration of several variables. As such, many men are intimidated by the process, another reason for procrastination. However, acquiring a few pointers [...]
Make Your Wedding Memorable at Grand Pacific Junction…
Grand Pacific Junction is a beautiful setting for your wedding. Our Restored Historic Buildings are a fabulous backdrop to any event staged here. Photos taken in the gazebo or next to the antique train engine will be memorable. Within walking distance is a wooden covered bridge that is also lovely in photos. Bridal showers can [...]
Good Brides Focus on Guests
In their race to get down the aisle, many brides fall victim to the pressure of having wedding- day activities primarily focused on them. Sometimes they are so wrapped up in themselves that they can forget about their guests. Gwen Willhite, founder of Cookies By Design(R), says it is possible for a bride to focus [...]
A Circle of Love…
By Tresa Erickson Wedding rings have been a cornerstone of wedding ceremonies since ancient Egyptian times. Every year, thousands of couples around the world slip them onto each other’s fingers as a pledge of their eternal love. In just a few short months, you will be joining the ranks and slipping a circle of love [...]
Look Your Best for the Big Day
MS — Getting married can be a huge motivating force for losing weight and shaping up. According to Janice Rassin, National Bridal Director at Meyer Corporation, U.S., “Today’s Brides begin a transformation process 8 months before their wedding day. Their first step is starting a healthy eating plan followed by a new exercise regiment. Making [...]
Budgeting Tips for Brides and Grooms
When it comes to planning a wedding, finances are first and foremost on the minds of many couples. As the costs associated with weddings continue to rise, the need for a budget only grows more apparent. But how can a couple establish and stick to a budget? Doing so depends on each individual couple, how [...]
Getting Engaged is Just the Beginning. Now What…?
MS — Are you one of the thousands of couples who got engaged over the holidays? This is the time for you and your soon-to-be to get everything you ever wanted — the time to start from scratch, to upgrade, expand and replace. To turn a whole bunch of mismatched mine and yours into a [...]
Pop the Question… Museum Style
By Emily Stone, Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — Neelam Patel couldn’t believe it when she saw her boyfriend, Neal Patel, reach his hand into a case at The Field Museum in Chicago and grab the diamond ring sitting inside. “I thought, ‘What is he doing? He’s breaking into this case at the Field Museum! He’s going [...]
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