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Let’s Get Married!

By John Hall for Blue Mountain Town and Country Gazette

Welcome to the 2022 Blue Mountain Town & Country Gazette Bridal Issue. Weddings are being planned, wedding dates are coming up – it’s an exciting time of year.

In this issue, as we always do, we are featuring several personal wedding stories for your enjoyment. These beautiful couples from the area have tied the knot and are now sharing their stories in their own words. You may know some of these 255E South Best Ave. Walnutport, PA 18088 GAZE T TE

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brides and grooms, but even if you don’t, hopefully if you are currently planning your own wedding, the stories and pictures of these weddings will provide you with new inspiration.

Now, if you are in the planning stage either for 2022 or looking further out at 2023, we have several articles to guide you through some of your planning decisions. If you don’t have a grand budget for the day, be sure and read “Frugal Wedding Planning” for outstanding tips on how to reduce your costs every step of the way.

We also help you with the journey “From Miss to Mrs.” by providing you with some “wedding pro” insights. There really are a great many steps on the journey. If you’re using a wedding planner, their job is to make it run smoothly for you, but if you’re doing it a little more on your own, the pro insights in this article should be very helpful.

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and importance of having a wedding planning checklist at your fingertips pretty much at all times.

Because each item on the checklist should have a start date and a finish date, and because the length of each engagement is different, we close this article with guidance on how to start the search to find the right wedding checklist and timeline for you.

If you’re planning a summer wedding, how about a beach wedding? In “Getting Married on the Beach” we highlight four beautiful beach towns for your consideration – three in Delaware and also Cape May, New Jersey.

Finally, although not exclusive to planning a wedding, we share some tips for “Worrying Less.”

So please enjoy this special annual issue. We will see you next time.

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From Miss to Mrs.

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As you embark on your journey from Miss to Mrs., proper planning for the big day is key. We consulted several wedding sites to bring you a few pro, must-know planning tips for the journey ahead. So after you’ve accepted the proposal catch your breath, celebrate with each other, family and friends and then sit down and start mapping your way to your wedding day.

Budgeting Keep your guest list to those who are most important to you. The larger the guest list, the easier it is for additional costs to sneak in – from extra invitations to food and more.

Be flexible. If you’re serving alcohol, a full open bar may sound great, but that will be a major area of cost. You might be better off going with a beer and wine bar.

When you start looking at dates and venues, don’t be afraid of off-peak months when the rental cost will likely be lower. And don’t hesitate to ask for a discount – you never know!

Planning the Day If you think about your wedding from the perspective of a guest and how they will experience it, the choices you make for the day will likely be very memorable.

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reflection of you. Skip any tradition that does not reflect you as a couple.

Remember that logistically, whatever goes up must come down, and making the littlest details come to life may require their own pair of hands. If you’re not using a wedding planner to keep everything running smoothly, be sure you have very reliable friends to help you on this most important day.

Invitations Don't skimp on the quantity – always print a few extra, and certainly do not skimp on the quality. Always check and then double-check before any printed pieces go to press. There’s no joy in having to throw out and then reprint invitations because of spelling errors.

If you are planning thank-you notes, they can be printed at the same time as your invitations.

This is a great way to save money.

Cakes and Alternatives A wedding cake is traditional, but there are alternatives. One very acceptable alternative would be individual cupcakes, which can be arranged to look like a wedding cake.

Regardless of what you choose, focus on flavor first. Ultimately, your wedding cake or whatever you select for that important piece of your wedding celebration is one of the first things guests really notice – and it's the last thing they eat.

Picking Flowers Choose flowers that are readily available and also work well with the season and the climate.

Having a style you want, as opposed to an exact flower, will give you the greatest flexibility when planning your floral décor.

If planning an outdoor wedding, choose flowers that won’t wilt in the heat of the day. Also, use flowers in colors that are grown naturally. That will keep your wedding looking timeless when you look back in 10-20 years at all the pictures.

Above all else, when the big day arrives, enjoy every moment.

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Before the “I Dos”: The Checklist SOURCE: Various

When you are planning your wedding, there is so much to do before you say “I do.” So that you don’t get overwhelmed, get organized with a wedding planning notebook right from the start.

Then once you have gathered your thoughts on the elements you want to have as part of your wedding, you will want to move everything to a checklist. Not only will the checklist include all of your wedding elements, it will also include the timing to start and complete each wedding task.

If you are using a professional wedding planner, then finding the right planner will be on your initial list of things to do. If you are getting married out of the area, one smart thing to do is look at planners in the geographic area where you will actually hold your ceremony. You want a planner with local knowledge and local contacts.

Once you have your planner in place, they will manage the bulk of your checklist items and communicate with you regularly to make sure

everything at your end is moving on schedule as well. The total list will include fittings for your wedding attire, the mailing of invitations, your guest list, venue, food and every other individual element of your wedding preparation through the wedding day – and beyond (think thank-you notes).

The Purpose of the Checklist The purpose of the checklist is to keep all the elements of your wedding moving at a pace that brings everything to completion at just the right moment. A well-structured planning checklist is what allows you to get everything done on time.

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Stella Horwith & Donald Hartzell on their wedding day on August 11, 1951 Better yet, if you build in ample lead time for each task you should never feel rushed.

Beyond that, a wedding planning checklist helps you ensure that no steps or items are forgotten along the way. Keep in mind, you can always add items as you go. Overall, the checklist improves your efficiency by minimizing mistakes. With the checklist, as each step is done you check it off and proceed to the next.

Finding Your Checklist There's no such thing as the "right" engagement length, which means there's no pressure to follow a checklist timeline that doesn't fit your needs.

Here is our recommendation: Do an online search for “wedding planning checklist.” You will come up with numerous “wedding checklist” links from major bride magazines, the very wellknown The Knot and others. Review the options and you should very quickly find the checklist that works best for you.

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Getting Married on the Beach

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So you’re getting married and you’ve decided it’s going to be in the summer. What about a beach wedding? Beach weddings are super romantic and offer great photo opportunities. We thought we would suggest three locations in Delaware – each with its own personality, as well as Cape May, New Jersey, known for its charm and Victorian Bed & Breakfasts.

Delaware Beach Weddings In Delaware, three wonderful and distinct locations you can consider for a beach wedding are Bethany Beach, which is considered the most “wedding friendly,” Lewes, which has a similar charm and vibe to Cape May in New Jersey, and Rehoboth Beach with its classic boardwalk style.

All offer public beaches for the ceremony and local venues for the reception.

No matter where you decide – each of these locations is walkable with unending charm – always check the local requirements for permits and licenses before your big day. For instance, do you need a permit to get married on the beach in Delaware? The answer is “yes.”

Ceremonies in any public space in Delaware require a permit. In Bethany, the most “wedding friendly,” getting a permit is easy – and free. Please note however that beach weddings need to be held after lifeguard hours (5:30 pm in the summer).

Another key requirement at Bethany Beach is that Wedding Officiants must be registered with the state. So again, be sure and check the rules!

A Cape May Wedding With its beautiful Victorians on the water’s edge, Cape May is one of the most romantic wedding locations in our greater region. It’s great to know that there are no restrictions for ceremonies on the beaches and bay at Sunset Beach or the Ferry Area in Cape May. Also, insurance for the day is not required.

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any New Jersey beach wedding, be certain to look into the requirements for getting a New Jersey Marriage License. If you and your spouseto-be are both from outside of New Jersey, you need to apply at the Municipal Registrar’s Office in the municipality where your ceremony will take place.

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The great thing about this cruise is that in addition to bringing yourselves, you can also bring your bikes and even your car. Along the way be sure and watch for historic lighthouses, picturesque harbors, oceangoing vessels, native and migratory seabirds, whales and dolphin “escorts”! No matter how you make the journey, you will also be making another memorable wedding memory.

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Date correction: Starting Tuesday, February 15th, weather permitting “Grief Share” will be meeting at 10am at the Helping Hand Community Center of Slatedale, located at 4019 Main Street, Slatedale.

If you are interested in participating in this program contact Pastor Bill to register, as size of group may be limited.

Looking ahead to Lent services beginning on Wednesday March 2nd, the series of services is titled “By My Hand For My Sake”. All services are at 7PM. St. Peter’s Bible Study on Monday mornings at 11am and Monday evening at 6:30pm are back in session. Please contact Pastor Bill for further information. As with all activities of the church the Bible studies are open to all. There is no cost for the book, but donations are accepted.

At this time, we are continuing with the online services along with the church being fully opened.

On Friday’s join Pastor Michelle with “Moments with Kids, at 4PM. These can be viewed on facebook.com/StPetersChurch18080.

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All persons entering the Church may do so through any door, upon entering there will be hand sanitizer (provided).

Communion is celebrated the 1st Sunday of the

month with the use of pre-packaged elements.

Due to the weather, Thursday Food Truck is not operating. We are planning on them resuming in April 2022. Also church cancellations can be found on the church facebook page and on WFMZ. Our monthly clothing ministry “The Redeemers Closet” is open on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 9am -Noon, at the Helping Hands Community Center of Slatedale located at 4019 Main St. Slatedale. See you in February on the 19th. At this time, the Board is requesting that masks be worn.

Please note that both clothing collection boxes are now open for donations of gently used clothing only NO toys, etc. Please do not leave clothing outside of collection boxes. If clothing gets wet, we must throw it away. Your cooperation is appreciated.

In all areas of the church’s ministries, we continue to praise God for his blessings both large and small.

If you have a need, please contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450 to see if help is available.

Whether you are looking for a place to worship or would just like to participate in our church activities, you can always contact Pastor Bill at 610-737-1450, or check out our website: stpetersumcemerald.org.

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Planning a Frugal (not cheap) Wedding SOURCE: thesimpledollar.com (edited)

The average wedding and reception in 2019 (the most recent pre-COVID year for which data is available) was $28,000, according to The Knot Real Weddings Study.

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We found seventeen ideas for planning a frugal, but not “cheap” wedding at thesimpledollar.com (full link at the end of this article). Here is a sampling of the strategies you will find there that collectively can shave thousands of dollars from the budget of any average wedding.

Start planning early The more time you give yourself to plan, the easier it becomes to identify bargains and turn them into a reality. Since so many wedding features are expensive, investing more time yourself can cut those costs quickly. Give yourself an extra few months between the start of planning and the event.

Ask for wedding help Instead of wedding gifts Strategy: Ask family and friends for assistance at the ceremony in lieu of gifts Savings: $1,400

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Hold the ceremony at home or outdoors Strategy: Have the wedding and reception at a friend or family member’s property Savings: $10,500 Another approach is to see if you can use a public park for the wedding and utilize any structures the parks and recreation department may have for a reception. Many such departments have nice older houses near parks that can be used for events like this. While there will still be a notable cost involved for this, it’s often significantly lower than paying for a full-service venue, possibly saving you $6,500.

Do the catering yourself or Hire a family-owned restaurant Strategy #1: Have friends and family cater for you in lieu of a gift Savings: $2,550 Strategy #2: Ask a locally owned restaurant to cater the meal instead of a wedding catering service Savings: $650 Buy a cake from a Grocery store or cupcakes Strategy: Look at grocery stores for cake options Savings: $250 Another option is to simply buy cupcakes. You

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We can worry about almost anything. We can worry about our job, the state of the world, our relationships – even our upcoming wedding! Have you ever heard of “wedding jitters”? Worrying is behind most of that.

What’s important to know, is that studies suggest worrying can negatively impact our health with the unnecessary stress it brings into our lives.

That’s not good for us. Instead of worrying, which is usually focused on what can go wrong we should be spending energy on reaching goals and enjoying the positive things in life. Here are some simple ideas that might help lessen the amount of worrying you do overall.

Keep a Journal Whenever you find yourself worrying, write down what you’re worrying about. Be as specific as possible. Having a record of what has worried you can help you see the number of worries that play out in your life. If a similar worry repeats itself, you can learn from past experiences that there may be little or nothing to really worry about.

Practice Mindfulness If you find yourself worrying about things way out in the future that you have no possible control over as you sit there today, stop and redirect your thoughts. Live in “today’s moment.” This takes practice but paired with deep-breathing exercises it can create a greater sense of calm.

Go “Off the Grid” An organization called Anxiety UK did a study that revealed half of the participants felt worried when disconnected from their social media or email. Think about that. If that applies to you, maybe consider pursuing a regular “active disconnection” from all the stimulus and noise of social media at a specific time of day. This could even involve taking up a hobby – baking, long walks, or visits to the library. Any one of those things could help lessen your worrying.

Plan “Worry Time” Create a brief spot in your daily routine dedicated to worrying. This could be in the shower, with a cup of coffee in the mornings, or on your lunch break. Then at any other time of the day when you catch yourself worrying, procrastinate it to your next “worry time.”

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Slatington Library News Submitted by Louise Bechtel

The Slatington Library is open for those looking for books and/or computer use. CHANGE IN MASK POLICY. Due to the increase in Covid-19 cases, we are now asking everyone to wear a mask in the library.

The library will once again be sponsoring the Donald Owens reading incentive program. This program is held in honor of Donald Owens who was an avid reader and friend of the library. The participants need to read 10 books and write down the titles. For every 10 books read, a raffle ticket will be given. Four $25.00 prizes will be given away. This program will begin on February 18th, and end on May 1st. Readers of all ages are invited to participate.

The Book Club is currently reading “Crazy in

love” by Luanne Rice. They will meet virtually on February 7th at 1:00. Their book will be “Wonder of lost causes” by Nick Trout.

Copies of the book are available at the library. If you are interested in joining the book club, please contact the library.

The library is currently receiving donations in memory of John Kisthardt and Debbie Silfies. We thank the families for including the library in remembrance of their loved ones. If you would like to purchase a book in memory or in honor of someone, please contact the library.

The library is no longer collecting fines for overdue books. The practice was suspended during the Covid-19 closures, and our regional library consortium decided to keep it that way. If you have any overdue materials, please return them to the library, there will be no fines, no questions asked. The book return is always open.

You can sign-up for a library card in our online catalog and select e-books and audio books from the Carbon Lehigh Downloadable Library. Both links are on our web page.

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Un sin graad fatt heemgfaahre, Noh hot's die Menner viel gereit, Dass sie net aa datt waare.

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Bezaahlt eier Parre [Des iss es letscht Deel vum em Gedicht, wu der David B Brunner gschriwwe hot.]

Noh hen die Leit eenanner gfrogt Un an die Hend genumme, "Was in de Himmels-welt is dann Iwwer unser Parre kumme?"

Der Karr’che-raat hot noh en lange Inwestigeeschen ghalde, Fer Schridde graad zu duh, den Parre Sei Leweszeit zu bhalde.

Der Parre hot sich noh bedankt Un saagt, "Sei in der Ruh, Er hot mei Hatz schee uffgeweckt Un mir viel gut's geduh.

Sie hen noh glei ausgfunne, dass Ihr guter liewer Parre For meh wie siwwe Monet lang Ken Sent bezaahlt iss warre.

Des Breddiche, des geht barrig-nuff, Un 's iss en harter Tschab, Wann ich zu viele Reiche breddich Un nix im Geldsack hab."

Fer Geld zu sammle fer den Parre Hen sie 'n Kommitti gschickt, Un die hot noh vun yedem Glied En schee Beischteier grickt.

Die Weibsleit sin noh aus der Karrich

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Die Glieder-zaahl hot graad do druff Bedeitlich zugenumme.

Die Leit sin aa viel Meile weit Do an die Karrich kumme.

Der Parre hot vum Hatz gebreddicht An seim Friehyaahrs Reweiwel, Un hot in eener Woch vernicht Die Werke vun dem Deiwel.

Sie hen ihr Schulde Kaesch bezaahlt, Was iwwrich iss gebliewe, Des hot der Treschurer alle Sunndaag In sei Kaesch Bichel g'schriewe.

Der Iwwwerfluss hot sich vermehrt; Noh hen sie en Noschen grickt Un hen en Glied als Missioneer Noch Kotschin-Tscheine g'schickt.

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Noh sin sie draa un hen sei Luh Gedoppelt fer's neegscht Yaahr.

En Deel Leit mehne, dass en Parre Braucht net viel fer zu lewe, Un dass fer seine alde Daage, Braucht er gaar net zu sewe.

Die Parre, wu for nix eich breddiche Hen oftmols nix im Sinn; Sie breddiche aus ihre Fauscht Un hen aa nix datt drin.

Die Schrift schee deitlich auszulege, Des dutt en Mann browiere; Er muss viel Geld un Zeit aawenne, Un muss aa hatt studiere.

Nau wann ich eier Parre waer, Noh uff die schennschde Wege Deet ich mei Text mit all mei Grefde Uff's deitlichschde auslege.

Noh wann ihr Weibsleit in der Karrich Mir darr’ch mei Breddich babble deet, Dann deet ich uff die Kanzel globbe,

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Dass es heftich rabble deet.

Un wann ihr Mannsleit schwetze deet, Un deet mir net zuharriche, Un deet die Kepp weit nunner henke, Laut schlofe adder schnariche.

Un deet mei Luh net baar bezaahle Wie es zu Zeide geht, Dann weess ich net, was ich im Zarn Mit meinem Gsangbuch deet.

Wann ihr gern gude Breddiche hett Un des winscht Yedermann, Dann gebt eirem Parre Luh genunk, Dass er aa breddiche kann.

-David B Brunner You people, pay your pastor!

[This is the last part of the poem, which David B. Brunner wrote.]

The pastor thanked him And said, “Be still, That [silver dollar] stirred my heart And did me much good.

This preaching is like going uphill, And it is a hard job, When I preach to many rich people And have nothing in my money-pocket.”

The women went out the church then And drove straight home, And the men regretted very much That they were not also there.

Then the people asked one another And discussed among themselves, Continued on page 32

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“What in the world then [came] Over the pastor?”

The church council then [held] A long investigation To take steps to [keep] the pastor For his lifetime.

Then they soon found out, that Their dear good pastor For more like seven months Was not paid even one cent.

To collect money for the pastor They sent out a committee, Then they [got] from every member A nice contribution.

On account of that the membership numbers Significantly increased.

For many miles around there the people Came to the church.

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The pastor preached from his heart At his ‘Spring revival,’ And had in one week undone The work of the devil.

They paid their debts with cash What was left over Every Sunday the treasurer Wrote in his cash ledger.

The surplus multiplied itself; Then they got an idea And [send] a member as a missionary To Cochin-china [Vietnan area today].

It went much better now Then like it had before; Then they began to double his pay For the next year.

Some of the people think that the pastor Does not need much to live, And for his senior years, Does not need to save.

The pastors, who preach for no pay,

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Often times have no motivation; They preach superficially, And have no substance in [the sermon.]

To explain

the Scriptures nicely and clearly – A man does prepare for that; He must invest much money and time, And must also study hard.

Now if I would be your pastor, Then in the nicest ways I would – with all my powers – Explain the text most clearly.

Now when you womenfolk in the church Would babble for me during my sermon, Then I would pound on the pulpit, That things would rattle rather strongly.

And when you menfolk would talk And not listen to me,

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If you would willingly have good preaching And this every man wishes, Then give your pastor enough pay That he also can preach.

[Es wunnert mich, eb die Grundsau ihre Schadde sehne watt. (Ich bin des am schriewe die Woch devor.) Ennihau, ich gleich net es kalt Wedder, so ich hoff sie sehne ken Schadde. ‘S iss ball Zeit fer Friehyaahr fer mich! Was denke dihr devun?

I wonder if the groundhog will see its shadow.

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Would shed a tear if they see an elderly man sitting alone at a restaurant. Must drive a decked out SUV w/ reindeer antlers and have the ability to keep us laughing at our daily craziness while keeping us sane. Cherishes our journey through life together and knows how truly special they are. Happy 40th B-Day A.D.!!! Cheers to you! (2/3)

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Slatington Hotel: Clean, safe, quiet, nicely furnished rooms, $140-$250/week. Private and shared bathrooms. Color TV and cable incl. Up-charge for A/C and on-premise parking. Internet avail.

Furnished effic. apts also available.

610-577-0898. (12/15)

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Services Available Tim's Sharpening Service: Let me take care of your sharpening needs. Circular saws, carbide circular saw blades, planer blades, scissors, electric hedge fence trimmers, lawn mower blades, axes, chisels, chain saws, etc. Call 610-767-5171 or 610-751-6182 (2/3) Don Hartwig Sharpening Service: Saw Chain, Mower Blades, Scissors, Knives, Clipper Blades, Carbide Tip Saws, and much more.

4728 Mountain Rd. Slatington.

610-248-7988. (12/15) NEED SNOW PLOW? Fast service, Driveways/sidewalk with ice melt/ salt. Home owner/Business Properties. Lowest price. Contract Available. For Emergency Services, Call 484-262-3097. TEXT ONLY 610-417-4917 (2/17)

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