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Hitched & Unhitched: Fall Into Love

As the year wrapped up fall and early winter wedding season arrived, the weather got colder and many pivoted into holiday mode but many couples still celebrated the last few months of 2023 by saying “I Do”. According to a Knot.com Global Wedding Report for 2023, the most popular day to get married was September 23, 2023, marking the first time in more than five years that the date did not fall in October. Many believe this was because couples were drawn to matching dates (23rd in 2023). October was still the most popular month to wed in the United States,…


Hitched & Unhitched: Summer Love

Summer is a season of warmth and freedom. The days are longer and there’s a never ending supply of sunlight and warm temperatures. Although falling in love can occur at any moment, the summer season offers fun outdoor venues to spend your special day with that special someone. While there’s little scientific facts supporting the fact that falling in love during the summer is the easiest, scientists have, however, shown that your brain in love actually looks different than your brain during normal activity. This summer was a joyous one for many in the area that officially got hitched. Check…


Hitched & Unhitched: Spring Into Love

According to TheKnot.com, a digital wedding planning authority, wedding volume in 2023 is anticipated to return to 2019 (pre-COVID) levels with approximately 2.1 million wedding receptions. TheKnot.com also predicts weddings in 2023 will have an average wedding attendance of 115 loved ones – a number is similar to 2022 levels which shows that couples will continue to enjoy large weddings with a solid grouping of friends and family. While More than 65% of couples will wed in the summer and fall of 2023, there were plenty that got a head start on their nuptials in the new calendar year. Check…


Hitched & Unhitched: August, September, October, November & December 2022

2022 has been deemed “The Year of the Wedding.” According to the NY Times, 2.5+ million weddings took place in the 2022 calendar year.  And it really comes as no surprise– many couples are finally allowed to have the dream wedding they’ve been putting off for years due to pandemic-driven holdups. Most weddings take place between the late Summer and Fall months in the US. In fact, 77% of all US weddings are held during these months. Overall, October is the most popular month for weddings. It’s a time when the Autumn foliage is at its best and it’s not…


Hitched and Unhitched: May, June, July 2022

Summer is a season of warmth and freedom. The days are longer and there’s a never ending supply of sunlight and warm temperatures. Although falling in love can occur at any moment, the summer season offers fun outdoor venues to spend your special day with that special someone. While there’s little scientific facts supporting the fact that falling in love during the summer is the easiest, scientists have, however, shown that your brain in love actually looks different than your brain during normal activity. This summer was a joyous one for many in the area that officially got hitched. Check…


Hitched & Unhitched: September, October, November, December 2021

As fall turned to winter, the weather got colder and everyone entered a holiday mode. The region experienced a mild start to winter but that did not deter these couples who to celebrated the last few months of 2021 by saying “I Do”. According to TheKnot.com survey, October is the leader when it comes to the most popular time to get married (16%), followed by September (15%) and June (13%). And now, a year and a half and three vaccines later, the 2022 calendar year may see weddings back with a vengeance. Check out the Hitched and Unhitched list for…


Hitched and Unhitched: Summer Lovin’

Summer is a season of warmth and freedom. The days are longer and there’s a never ending supply of sunlight and warm temperatures. This year couldn’t ring any more true as the grips of the global coronavirus pandemic had loosen some restrictions where happy couples could enjoy larger gatherings. While there’s little scientific facts supporting the fact that falling in love during the summer is the easiest, scientists have, however, shown that your brain in love actually looks different than your brain during normal activity. This summer was a joyous one for many in the area that officially got hitched….


HITCHED: Spring Into Love

Springtime means warmer weather, blooming flowers, cooler drinks, and outdoor activities.  Think pretty pastels, blooming cherry blossoms, and fresh greenery! This spring has been a complete rebound from twelve months ago when the COVID-19 pandemic gripped our communities and cancelled social events such as weddings and receptions. Now, outdoor events are re-emerging, bringing in summer with celebratory events, and what better way to move into the oncoming summer season than with a glorious wedding. Here’s a list of those locals from Lawrence County who took the next step in the relationship with saying “I Do” or those who decided their…


Hitched and Unhitched – A 2020 Like No Other

As Christmas joy faded from our homes and the calendar turned to the year 2020, the fear of an unknown coronavirus set in not soon after. Winter thawed bringing not only spring months and warmer weather, but the growing COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing measures have continued to grow as springtime stretched into June. Despite these odd times, many couples found a way to seal the deal and say “I Do”. From “self-uniting” to drive-thru marriages or virtual weddings, couples did what they had to do. Outdoor venues, creative seating arrangements, thoughtful food presentation, and fewer guests are what weddings may…


Hitched And Unhitched: October, November, December

The weather got colder, and everyone entered a holiday mode. These couples decided to celebrate the last few months of 2019 by saying “I Do”. From less stress over the weather to better venue rates, there are plenty of reasons for the season to get married in the winter months. Get stunning snowy wedding photos, holiday-themed wedding decorations, and more.  Those exchanging vows in the last quarter of the year were the last to have their marriage license stamped with a date in the last decade! Check out the Hitched and Unhitched list for the months of October, November, and December:…