Seguin Magazine - January 2021

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FEATURES 10 NEWLY ORDAINED WEDDING OFFICIANT

Cibolo resident Jason Forsberg becomes ordained to honor friends, by officiating their wedding

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14 TRADITIONAL AND TRENDING DANCES Expertly crafted moves for your wedding day dance floor

18 UPCYCLED BRIDESMAID DRESSES

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22 CLASSIC GETAWAY CARS

Chalmers and Cindy Gable offer their classic cars to newlyweds on their special day

UNDER THE HOOD 26 ‘64 CHEVY IMPALA CONVERTIBLE Get the low down on this modified classic soft top in the C&C Classics fleet

ON THE SCENE 28 WEDDING PLANNING AND THE PANDEMIC Kinsey and Tyler Morrison begin their lifetime adventure together not held back by the difficulties of pandemic planning

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Vol. 8, No. 8 Seguin magazine is published twelve times a year by the Seguin Gazette.

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ouples high on the euphoria of their wedding engagement might want to prep themselves for a lessthan perfect reality: Right now, finding the perfect life partner might be easier than planning the perfect wedding event.

Wedding planners and vendors across the U.S. report record numbers of inquiries and bookings through 2024 thanks to COVID-19 wedding postponements.

According to projections published in both the New York Times and The Knot, an estimated 2.6 million weddings will take place in the U.S. in 2022, a record high, leading to vendors and venues finding themselves overbooked and, in some cases, increasing prices.

That’s for all kinds of reasons, many of which COVID has made worse. Global delays in supply chains for florists, caterers and other vendors, and service industry labor shortages.

There’s not much you and your partner can do about any of it. Don’t twist yourself into knots over systems far outside of a single mortal’s control; approach the problem from a new angle. There’s no need to burn the midnight oil to book all of your vendors a year out — wedding boom or no wedding boom.

Instead, plan a wedding that works considering the situation, and lets you happily join with your soon-to-be-spouse because in the end that’s all that matters.

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“Chalmers and Cindy Gables have a classic business, literally. The couple has an amazing small fleet of classic cars — registered by the state as an antique — they use to transport brides or newlyweds. The stars in their garage include a ’57 Chevrolet and a ’64 Impala Supercharged Sport convertible. The other part of their business has them selling cars outright and on consignment. The journeys the classic car business has taken them on are incredible and I look forward to visiting with them again, and hearing more stories.”

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“Pandemic precautions seep into so many aspects of our lives but a Guadalupe County couple limited how much they would allow them to change their declaration of their love. It was refreshing to talk to Kinsey and Tyler Morrison about planning their wedding in the midst of the global health crisis. While the couple took the pandemic into account and tried to ensure safety of their guests, they didn’t let the coronavirus slow them down or deter their nuptials. Eager to avoid hosting a superspreader event, the couple figured out a way and wed under the clouds without so much as a hiccup on the perfect day. Salute, Mr. and Mrs. Morrison, for getting the job done, healthfully and without stress.”

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of friends and family and have a closeknit community of people working on the wedding,” he said. “So they asked me to officiate.”

There were no classes to attend to become an officiant, said Forsberg, a Cibolo resident who grew up in the Canyon Lake area before moving to the Dallas/Fort Worth area after college and then returning with his wife to live in Guadalupe County, where she grew up.

There was a lot of literature on the subject, which gave him some guidance on what was to expect leading a wedding. Forsberg paid close enough attention to get the job done.

The wedding went off without a hitch in October. Forsberg said it was a delightful affair and, so far, the only wedding he has officiated. However, he is not against performing the duties if called upon again.

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elieve it or not, it doesn’t take a lot to become a wedding officiant, and it’s a pretty good gig.

So said a Guadalupe County man who took steps to become official and married his friends last year during the pandemic. While becoming an officiant might seem like a huge deal, Jason Forsberg said otherwise.

“It’s not very glamorous,” he said.

“We filled out an online form and became an officiant. The bride helped me do it. [She] had officiated a wedding before. So she just kind of directed me to the link.”

Forsberg has been friends with a prospective groom for about a decade.

They bowled together in a league, traveled together, camped together and hung out together.

When his buddy popped the question, he and his blushing bride-to-be popped another question and requested Forsberg’s presence at the affair as the one to lead the ceremony.

“When they decided to get married, I think they wanted to do a lot

“It was a very humbling experience for someone to ask you to be a part of one of the most OFFICIANT important days of their lives.”

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lives. It was eye-opening for me as far as being a part of that.”

He would definitely participate if the couple wanted him to lead a vow renewal ceremony or something like that in 10 or 20 years.

And he probably wouldn’t have to change much to make it as successful a second time around. But as far as hiring out his services to the highest bidder, that’s another story.

“I think I would do it again the same way for a close friend or family,” he said. “I don’t know that I’m an officiant for sale, if that makes sense.”

Things have been so hectic for many over the past nearly two years.

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way of life for many and affected so much of everyday life.

Forsberg said the way this couple planned their ceremony allowed a break from pandemic cares and made for a beautiful wedding for all who attended.

“I don’t think I would have changed anything the way it was done, whether there was a pandemic or not a pandemic going on,” he said. “They didn’t have any bridal party, so it was me, the bride and the groom standing up there in front of all of their friends and families.”

He doesn’t know if calling it a trend is proper, but he thinks people in his age group are going for smaller weddings, pushing aside the elaborate, bountiful affairs.

Forsberg said he and his friends are in their late 30s and early 40s, so the ones who get married now do it in more subdued ways than a decade or so earlier.

It’s a sign of changing times, he said.

“We had humongous wedding parties, and all of our friends were in it that way,” Forsberg said. “Now, we don’t care about being in a bridal party and wearing a tuxedo. We’d rather be in a closer-knit thing with family, even though these people aren’t really my family.”

Huge weddings aren’t for this crowd, he said.

“It’s basically for the kids,” he said.

“This was a grown-up deal.”

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eddings and the ensuing receptions are draped in tradition. From the vows to music and everything in between, couples choose which traditions they incorporate into their special days, many of which surround the dance floor.

After “I do” is said and the newlywed couple is introduced, comes the first dance.

The style can vary from the Texas two-step

or a waltz to ballroom-style moves, the latter of which is rarely seen in this area, said dance instructor and Second Story Dance Company owner Amanda Gold Henk.

“I’ve seen it all,” she said. “In Texas, especially, you’ll see a traditional two-step, or you’ll see a waltz for the first dance depending on that first song selection. Every wedding is different.”

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he saying “Always a bridesmaid, never a bride” is often thought of when my family and friends talk about me and weddings. Of course, the movie “27 Dresses” also comes to mind.

There was a time in my 20s and early 30s when my family and friends were getting married. Guess who was selected to stand up with them on those big days? You got it, and I was truly honored every time.

I was a bridesmaid in seven weddings in those years, serving as the maid of honor in four. I was dubbed an unofficial bridesmaid in an eighth wedding, but the purchase of a dress was not necessary.

As most know, brides traditionally select the bridesmaids’ dresses in a style and color of their liking. However, in more recent years, brides began to allow the individual members of their wedding parties to choose styles that match their body types, as long as they fell within the color parameters.

Two of the seven brides gave us that option, as it is a newer trend.

The dresses came in different styles — strapless, thick straps, thin straps, loose-fitting, form-fitting, free flowing, needing a petticoat. I had them in three shades of blue, purple, black, orange and red. The price tags also varied from as little as $32 to as much as $400.

The question arises: What do you do with all of these one-time-use dresses?

So many thoughts come to mind.

Some may be like me and keep most of those dresses as mementos of a time we all gathered to witness the love the bride and groom shared. Others may opt to take a different route.

Alterations There is the classic suggestion of shortening the dress to give it a slightly different look for a more formal occasion.

The dress can be refashioned into something a little bit smaller for a child.

Those looking to really change it up can use dye to alter the dress’s color from a lighter hue to something a little bit darker.

Some might consider deconstructing the dress and using the fabric to make something new and different. For example, they can piecemeal the skirt with a new top and pair the dress top with a different skirt. Or rip the fabric apart at the seams and use the materials for another look.

The material can also be used for something other than clothing, like creating a purse, shawl or pillows.

Reuse for a different occasion Sometimes those dresses come in handy for Halloween costumes, themed parties or formal wear.

They can be donated to women’s shelters, re-sale shops or thrift stores for others to enjoy.

Some might hand them down to a teen for an upcoming prom or a school collecting dresses for students who may not have the funds for an elaborate gown to grab a quality piece for the formal occasion.

The truly creative can get together with their friends and have a lot of fun with a trash-the-dress photo shoot.

No matter which direction one chooses, it is the right decision for them.

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Sometimes it is from the chapel to the reception, or it’s from the reception to the start of their honeymoon.

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“We buy, sell, trade, sell on consignment classic cars, trucks, motorcycles,” Chalmers said. “Part of it is driving the cars that we have for special occasions, most notably, weddings, even though we’ve done birthdays, anniversaries, quinceanera and commercials. We’ve driven for the Marion schools for free for the kids.”

When contacted, the Gables send the bride and groom photo options, and the couple can decide whether to use the C&C Classics and which vehicle to make their great escape.

“People just normally contact us through the car club or through wedding planners,” Cindy said. “We have a couple of wedding planners that know about us. We don’t really want to make it full time, but we’ll do local and not real late.”

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their custom-built garage for couples to choose from, including a teal and white ’57 Chevy, which starred in a movie and local theater production, Chalmers said.

“I’ve got a picture of when one of the high school’s borrowed our ’57 Chevy for a stage production of ‘Grease,’” he said. “They actually drove the car on stage during the live production. It was also in the movie, ‘Knight Rider 2000.’”

While the Bel Air is a movie star, the couple’s 1964 Chevy Impala Super Sport convertible has its own story.

Chalmers initially bought the car in 1966 from its original owner, but in 1970 sold it for a more fuel-efficient vehicle.

“He traded it in for a Toyota because of gas mileage,” Cindy said. “He got $500 for it on trade-in.”

“Now, that car is worth somewhere over $100,000,” Chalmers said.

After several years, Chalmers relocated his car and asked the owner if he would mind parting with it. But he had no luck. Over time, the couple became friends with the owner and his wife, and one day Chalmers got his break.

“It took me a long time to find it; then it took me another 20 years to convince the current owner he needed to sell it back to me,” Chalmers said. “I worked on him for 20 years. I finally got it back after 40 years.”

They work closely with local mechanic Mike Carroll, who has helped restore and modify the Impala’s engine.

The couple has worked in the classic car business for about 30 years. It wasn’t until they retired, they began doing it full time. But still, they limit how much they do, so they can fully enjoy their retirement.

Driving for a friend’s wedding gave the couple their jump-start in the driving business.

“It turns out, we drove to the wedding, and they had a wedding planner,” Chalmers said. “The wedding planner asked if we would be interested in doing this, and we said, ‘sure.’ The word spread. C&C Classics has led us down some really interesting pathways.”

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ne might think being in the thralls of a deadly pandemic sweeping the world would make planning a wedding a nightmare.

But a Guadalupe County couple said that wasn’t the case for them.

Kinsey and Tyler Morrison said their “I dos” just before Halloween 2021 and, because they put in some forethought, the wedding went as smoothly as one could expect, maybe even smoother.

“You’re always expecting something to come up,” Tyler said. “It never really did. We talked about it before; we were just kind of rolling throughout the day, just going with it, with whatever happened. But there was never a time we had to do that.

“Everything just followed how it was supposed to go.”

The Morrisons live in Cibolo after leaving San Antonio a couple of years ago. Kinsey said they met online and started a romance about three years prior.

Tyler knew after their first date that he would ask her to be his bride. A year later, he popped the question.

“It was Christmas Eve,” Kinsey fondly recalled. “He proposed at home in front of the Christmas tree. It was ... a quiet thing, and then we went and celebrated with family and friends.”

Tyler asked Kinsey’s mother and father for her hand in marriage. The couple’s friends and family knew before Kinsey what Tyler had planned. They kept his secret and helped him pull off the holiday proposal.

Barely allowing her time to bask in her engagement, Kinsey and several of her family members were diagnosed with the coronavirus.

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New Year’s,” Kinsey said, adding that she and her fiancé initially wondered what the diagnoses would mean for the wedding. “We were very hesitant at first. After a couple of months and it kind of simmered down a little bit, we were more excited to start planning.”

Of course, the pandemic plays as a backdrop to most everything these days. The couple had to consider its ramifications and how COVID-19 could affect their wedding.

Being a healthcare professional, Kinsey is as in tune as most regarding the situation. Deciding to move forward with the wedding was fairly easy; they would have to take some precautions, the couple said.

They chose to consider their guests’ health and comfortability, Tyler said.

“I would say we wanted everyone to feel comfortable with their own decisions that they’d made, and if someone wasn’t going to come because of that, we weren’t going to hold that against them,” he said. “Everyone has to make their own decisions.”

Kinsey and Tyler opted for an open-air setting for the festivities. After some searching, they found the perfect venue, Hideaway Creek in New Braunfels. A friend’s family owns the business, and the couple was lucky to find it.

“It was all outdoors, so everything was perfect,” Kinsey said. “I was afraid of it being indoors. I was just nervous about that.”

Owners of Hideaway Creek had preferred vendors they suggested Kinsey and Tyler work with, which made things easier, she said. They had difficulty finding a florist and a photographer because so many already were booked.

Costs were another consideration, Kinsey said.

“Prices were a lot more increased,” she said. “The flower cost was twice as much as normal. I don’t know if that’s the demand for it or what, but that was crazy. … As far as the planning process, it wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be.”

She thinks they found the perfect venue and date, Oct. 30. Everything was beautiful and enjoyed by all, Kinsey said.

Planning a pandemic wedding doesn’t have to be difficult, Kinsey said.

“I think if you plan it right, then I don’t think it matters,” she said. “I really liked the fact we did the outdoor wedding. I feel it made all of our friends and family a lot more comfortable as well. And, as far as I know, nobody got sick.”

Fears of having a super spreader event crossed her mind.

But she tried to avoid that with some of her decisions.

While pandemic concerns were there, nothing would stop her from her big day, Kinsey said.

“I personally would not let the pandemic slow down or stop any sort of plans as far as marrying Tyler,” she said.

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Offers a variety of options for any occasion. We provide large grazing tables, individual charcuterie cups, and traditional charcuterie boards. They come with cold meats, cheeses, crackers, jams and spreads, fresh produce, and more. seguincharcuterie.wixsite.com/seguincharcuterie seguincharcuterie@gmail.com

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Silver Center

From fruit and cheese to hand dipped chocolate covered strawberries, the Silver Center will personalize your event with delicious handmade goodies. Rest assured that your event will be handled by two professional chefs who will manage your special day from meticulous planning to fulfillment. silvercenterseguin.com (830) 303-6612 | silvercenter@sbcglobal.net

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Hors D’oeuvres & Cocktails

Court Street Coffee

Offers an elegant presentation to your event with beautiful options and culinary art for your guests with a variety of charcuterie, hot and cold gourmet hors d’oeuvres, fruits & veggies, and dessert bites. We call it cocktail catering as it is perfect for large events, small events, or personal luxury events. We want you to focus on your guests to allow for them to socialize, relax, and have fun! #letusdothecooking courtstreetcoffeeshop.com (830) 379-7711 | courtstreetcoffeeseguin@gmail.com

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Blush and Bling Wine Tumbler Sparkle Cup - $25 Sushi Tower Ebi Ebi Sushi - $15.25

These sushi towers are perfect for any time of the year and make for a great date night or treat yourself meal!

Blush pink paint with a holographic chunky glitter on bottom! So pretty and very popular! Name decal is included in the price. Perfect gift for your bridal party.

105 E. Gonzales St., Suite 210 | (210)463-0688 www.sparklecup.com

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The Shop at Design Associates - $25 Runway goodrs have all the running performance benefits with a universally flattering, high-fashion cateye shape.

110 W. Nolte St. | (830) 303-1522 www.designassociatestx.com 38 SEGUIN ~ GUADALUPE COUNTY LIVING

Jet Set Cosmetic Bag Serenity Boutique - $36

Say goodbye to clutter and frantic searches through your bags, totes, and purses and say hello to this set of three gorgeous travel cosmetic bags that will get you organized in no time.

837 E. Court St. | (830) 379-4849 www.serenityboutiquetx.com

Antiques • Weird Stuff Cool Junk • Hand Crafts Furniture and more!

308 E Court St 210.410.5943 10-6 Tue - Fri. •10-5 Sat. Open until 8pm every Third Thursday

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The FIXR™ features an easy, portable solution for all of your everyday tools. Equipped with a quick-release clip, this tool easily attaches to your key ring or belt loop. A gold plated revolving disc allows tools to be exposed while in use, so they are never in the way when you don’t need them.

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EVENT C A L E N D A R -JanuaryTotally 80’s showcase: thirteenth – 5 - 8 PM Come party the night away with your friends and co-workers at our tubular trade show and have an all-around good time. Location: Seguin Events Complex, 950 S. Austin St.

Corvettes on the square: fifteenth – 10 am - 1 PM SRE Promotions presents the Corvettes on the Square. This event is open and free for all Corvette owners. Enjoy some music, vendors, shopping and great people.

Location: Central Park, 201 S. Austin St.

Third Thursday - celebrate the new year: twentieth – 4 - 8 PM Come out for our open late shopping night in Downtown Seguin. Enjoy music, food trucks, and other fun and exciting events at each of the shops. Location: Central Park, 201 S. Austin St.

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY: twenty-first – 11 AM - 2 PM Join Guadalupe County and the Seguin Main Street Program every third Friday behind the Justice Center for delicious eats. Location: S. Camp and W. Donnegan.

A Captivating Literary Day : twenty-first – 1:30 pM & 6:30 PM In partnership with the Seguin Public Library, distinguished poet and children’s author Dr. Tafolla will begin her Captivating Literary Day with a hybrid presentation (online and in person) at the Seguin Public Library. The library will be hosting her for a reading of her latest publications, La Ultima Mariposa at 1:30 p.m. La Ultima Mariposa is a children’s book aimed to teach environmental awareness, and lessons about love and friendship. She will hold a discussion with participating students and conduct a poetry/metaphor writing exercise about the story.

Location: Seguin Public Library, 313 W. Nolte St. Teatro will host a unique and special evening with 2015 Texas State Poet Laureate, Dr. Carmen at 6:30 p.m. Carmen will perform several pieces that are geared to the young and the young at heart.

Location: Teatro’s Cultural Arts Center, 921 W. New Braunfels St.

Mariachi Girl: twenty-ninth – 7 PM A beautifully written story filled with vibrant traditional mariachi music. “Mariachi Girl” is a musical play about a 10-year-old Carmencita who dreams of being a female mariachi singer thus shattering the tradition of male mariachis only. “Mariachi Girl” is an uplifting bilingual family musical.

Location: Jackson Auditorium at Texas Lutheran University, 1000 Fleming Dr.

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