Tips: Successful toasts help shape social events
A toast is a drink raised in the health or honor of someone. Such salutes are typically accompanied by some heartfelt words or tokens of advice. Toasts are a common component of social gatherings,...
View ArticleHow do we budget with a surprise pregnancy?
Finding out you're unexpectedly expecting a baby means your life - and your budget - are about to change dramatically. According to the Guttmacher Institute, 27 percent of U.S. pregnancies happen...
View ArticleNicholas Martin Hennes birth
Nicholas Martin Hennes was born to Cynthia Martin and William Hennes of Lorain, Ohio on February 23, 2017, at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 20 inches...
View ArticleBuckley-Smith engagement
Roberta ( Bobbi ) L. Buckley and Timothy R. Smith, both of Lorain ,are pleased to announce their engagement.Bobbi graduated from Admiral King High School and is retired from Lorain County Clerk of...
View ArticleHoustons wed 60 years
Ken and Mary Houston were married on April 29th, 1957. They are celebrating 60 years of marriage, love and friendship. They have three daughters, seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and so...
View Article1 in 6 newlyweds' spouse is of different race or ethnicity
WASHINGTON >> More and more Americans are marrying people of different races and ethnicities, reaching at least 1 in 6 newlyweds in 2015, the highest proportion in American history, a new study...
View ArticleTips for a special mother/son wedding dance
Weddings celebrate the unions of happy couples ready to pledge their lives to each other. In theory, the wedding day spotlight should be shared equally by brides and grooms. But brides often eclipse...
View ArticleKramers wed 45 years
Ken and Cyndi Chevalier Kramer of Lorain got married on May 27, 1972, at Northminster Presbyterian Church. The wedding was officiated by Rev. Brad Rowher and then they had a reception at the Hungarian...
View ArticleTips: Successful toasts help shape social events
A toast is a drink raised in the health or honor of someone. Such salutes are typically accompanied by some heartfelt words or tokens of advice. Toasts are a common component of social gatherings,...
View ArticleSolaks wed 50 years
Tom and Kathy Solak of Elyria were married on June 3, 1967, at St. Vincent De Paul Church in Elyria.Tom worked in Management, Quality Systems Engineer for 45 years, retiring in 2010.Kathy worked as a...
View ArticleIncorporate flowers into your wedding in various ways
Weddings are special moments for couples and the guests they invite to share their happiness on their big days. Beautiful weddings require substantial planning, as every last detail must be considered...
View ArticleKurowskis wed 50 years
Don and Shirlyn Kurowski celebrated their 50th anniversary in the Poconos.They were married April 15, 1967, in St. John's Church in Lorain. They have two sons, Chad and Todd; three grandchildren, five...
View ArticleHalls wed 50 years
Betty and Frank Hall are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a planned trip to Niagara Falls and Montreal, where they honeymooned 50 years ago. They were married on June 24, 1967, in...
View ArticleI do, take two: Guide to a second marriage
Couples are returning to the altar in increasing numbers, as second and third weddings are becoming ever more popular. Pew Research Center indicates that, as of 2014, 64 percent of divorced or widowed...
View ArticleNontraditional families celebrate weddings a little differently
Families come in all shapes and sizes. During special events - particularly those steeped in tradition, such as weddings - blended families may have to employ certain tactics to ensure the events go...
View ArticleDetermining wedding day dress codes
Wedding invitations do more than merely announce that a celebration is on the horizon. Invitations provide key information about the ceremony and festivities to follow. Many details, including the...
View ArticleBeing a wedding guest doesn't have to break the bank
Couples and/or their families can expect to spend tens of thousands of dollars on their weddings before saying "I do," making weddings one of the largest expenses for a couple apart from buying a house...
View ArticleStunning engagement ring alternatives
White diamonds have been the traditional engagement ring stones for decades. While shoppers have experimented with gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metals for ring bands, the star of the show...
View ArticleMake wedding proposals special and successful
A marriage proposals is a couple's first official step toward the altar. Tradition dictates that men pop the question, with their surprised, and hopefully soon-to-be-fiance, ultimately deciding if...
View Article7 ways to recycle a wedding gown
When planning their weddings, many brides-to-be devote a large portion of their wedding budgets to their wardrobes. Statistics released by The Knot in 2014 indicated the amount the average woman was...
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