hitched and unhitched

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….

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…

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…