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November 1, 2020October 22, 2020

Wedding plans march on

Weddings are an important event and milestone. All across the world, couples have had to change wedding plans, details, and dates because of COVID-19. The pandemic has severely affected weddings, engagements, and the industry as a whole.

Jana Tobey, the owner of Wedding Hero, a full-service wedding company, has firsthand experience. “March 2020, at the height of COVID, I began my company. Initially, there were cancellations. March and April weddings moved to October. Now, as I am coming into the burrow months, we are finding that people are done canceling and want to get married.”

In light of COVID-19, Wedding Hero has taken the necessary precautions. “If a bride wants to do a big or small wedding, my team and I ensure that there are social distancing parameters. All employees are wearing masks. We do it out of respect for our guests to make them feel comfortable,” Tobey said.

In addition to postponing these dream weddings due to the COVID-19
pandemic, several people have delayed their ideal proposal.

Due to the pandemic shutting down South Florida, family-owned luxury jeweler, J.R. Dunn Jewelers, launched a giveaway for one lucky winner to “Say it Big” and propose in front of millions of people, on the busiest roadway in South Florida, I-95.

Patrick Callahan of Delray Beach, Florida, was the winner. Patrick planned an elaborate proposal for the love of his life, Taylor, after six years of being together.

On August 17th, 2020, Taylor thought she was going for a birthday
weekend trip to the Florida Keys with Patrick. On their way, they made a pit stop at the Deering Estate in Miami. Patrick led Taylor to the center of a beautiful setting and proposed to her with a solitaire diamond engagement ring from J.R. Dunn Jewelers.

Taylor said yes!

After the proposal, the couple drove to a surprise dinner with all of their closest friends and family. On their way, they passed J.R. Dunn’s billboard reading, “Taylor, will you marry me? Patrick” with one of their most coveted pictures together.

Taylor was in awe of the endless surprises Patrick had planned. “Love is not canceled! Whether we plan your intimate wedding of thirty now or continue to push forward to the wedding for 300 in the future, we WILL make it happen!” Tobey said.

We wish Mr. and Mrs. Callahan a huge congratulations and cheers to many more memorable moments.

July 31, 2020July 28, 2020

Engaged Couples: August 2020

Karina DiGregorio, of Boca Raton, and Ryan Zelaya, of Zephyrhills, plan a January 3, 2021 wedding at The Addison in Boca Raton.

Karina went to college with Ryan’s cousin, Suzie, who thought the two would be great together. Apparently, she was right. When Suzie learned Karina was going home to Boca in the summer of 2015 and that Ryan would be staying in school at FAU for the summer, she set the two up for coffee.

Their first date was a walk on the beach where they watched a mother turtle bury her eggs.

Four and a half years later, Ryan proposed to Karina. We don’t know what happened with the turtle eggs.

The proposal came at a New Year’s Eve Party. The ring Ryan ordered hadn’t arrived, but when the ball dropped in New York City, Ryan dropped to one knee, offered her a “promise ring” he bought that day and popped the question. Ryan had a friend standing by camera-ready to capture the event.

The actual ring was to arrive a week later and Ryan insisted Karina stay home all day to meet the UPS delivery man with the precious package. Turns out, when the doorbell finally rang, Ryan WAS the UPS guy, carrying flowers, the ring, and another proposal. So how sweet is that?

They SCUBA dive together, cook, and go on long walks, purposely leaving all technology behind. They plan to honeymoon in Hawaii, where they will dive, snorkel, and explore the underwater world.

Ryan is a test engineer for Sensormatic. Karina is a proofreader and operations assistant at the Parklander magazine.
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Kristina Nunez, of Coconut Creek, and Javier Garcia, of Fort Lauderdale, will be wed this Nov. 21 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Fort Lauderdale, followed by a reception at Deer Creek Country Club.

The couple met in September 2016 through a dating app and Javier proposed in New York’s Central Park 2 1⁄2 years later. He hired a photographer to capture the moment.

The couple enjoys dancing, going to the movies, exploring new restaurants, and traveling. They both enjoy just spending time together, regardless of the activity.

The couple hopes to honeymoon to Europe after the pandemic is over, exploring new places and cultures.

Both are teachers with Broward County Public Schools. Javier teaches high school and Kristina, elementary school.

May 15, 2020May 20, 2020

Covid-19 was not part of the wedding plan

We are all in agreement that COVID-19 has made a drastic impact on our daily lives. From schools to businesses, all the way to future vacations and concerts, everything has been put on hold. What does this mean for upcoming weddings?

April to June is typically a popular period of time where couples choose to get married. It can take anywhere from six months to a year or more to plan a wedding. This time in the couple’s life can be stressful, tiring but also exciting, as they prepare for their special day.

All this stress is not without reward. You get to plan the best day for you and your future spouse’s life. In a normal situation, a wedding is the culmination of months of planning, resulting in a celebration of the union between two people. This union is highlighted by beautiful bouquets, gorgeous dresses, and cake – stunning and delicious.

As the maid of honor for my older sister’s wedding, I was disappointed to find out that the venue for her wedding had to close because of the quarantine. My sister had to cancel her dream wedding.

Understandably, she became frustrated, worried, and stressed. Months of planning and money just disappeared. But despite all these setbacks, my sister and her fiancé realized they can still get married on their desired date.

With today’s technology she can livestream her ceremony. Even though her family and friends can’t make it to the wedding, she will be able to share it with everyone. They may not be there in person, but they will still be participating in the celebration.

Instead of postponing, couples are choosing to live stream their small ceremonies. By doing this, they are respecting the social distancing rule.

A bonus about having a virtual wedding is being able to invite everyone without feeling stressed or guilty about not inviting them originally. Weddings are very costly when it comes to the number of guests attending. Being able to save money, while not feeling guilty about not inviting someone, is definitely a plus.

Couples are doing whatever they can for this moment to still be as special as possible. The coming together of two people in marriage is a beautiful moment, regardless of the current situation.

Before the start of the first millennium, the Roman poet Virgil wrote “love conquers all things.” And now, in the 21st century, clever couples are proving that includes quarantines too.

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