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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…

“Ringing in the new year” refers to the old tradition of celebrating beginnings and endings with bells. It comes from Alfred Lord Tennyson’s 1850 poem “Ring Out, Wild Bells.”  On another note, “bringing in the new year” references ushering in the new beginning. This time of year brings the perfect middle for wanting a warm fire to curl up next too with some fuzzy socks and hot drinks, but also craving windows down with fresh flowers and crisp spring filled breezes. Whether it was the start of “spring fever” or the midst of some serious “cabin fever”, these five couples…

Summer is the season of warmth and freedom. School is out, the days are longer, and there’s a never ending supply of sunlight and warm temperatures. Falling in love during the summer is just easier because sure other seasons bring cozy indoor time, but summer brings fun outdoor activities you can spend your days experiencing 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, many couples have decided to…