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A professional officiant’s wedding viewpoint
Valerie Epstein of North Country Nuptials in Glens Falls says she has officiated more than 300 weddings in the 8 years she’s been doing it professionally. She offers these thoughts and trends about the Ceremony — and touts what a professional officiant can provide.
- Non-traditional ceremonies. This might include incorporating cultural elements such as a hand fasting (Celtic) or breaking of the wedding glass (Jewish).
- Ceremonies that include children, with
Weddings on trend: ‘What we’re seeing’
By Cathy DeDe, Chronicle Managing Editor
We’re hearing that weddings are big, and back, mostly tradtional with some fun touches. We talked to several area venues to see what’s happening.
Emily Stein at The Lodge at Echo Lake is seeing “Unplug Unplug Unplug!” with “lots of wedding couples asking guests to leave photo taking to their photographer and/or videographer so that they can enjoy the evening.”
Also, sparkler send-offs …
Read More »Glens Falls Kiwanis eyes possible restart of ‘Taste’; seeking restaurants
Chronicle Managing Editor Cathy DeDe writes: Glens Falls Kiwanis Club is reaching out to restaurants to potentally re-start the Taste of the North Country food festival on hold since Covid.
The much-loved event typically took place the last Sunday of September in City Park, Glens Falls.
Kiwanis member Patricia Van Buren is heading the effort. “We need a minimum of 20 restaurants to commit to it before we will do …
Read More »Hudson Falls’ 6’10” Jonathan Beagle conference player of week for UAlbany
Hudson Falls native Jonathan Beagle, a 6’10” sophomore forward for the University at Albany’s men’s basketball team, was named the America East Player of the Week on Jan. 2.
Beagle recorded his fifth double-double of the season in the Great Danes’ 86-69 victory over Long Island University at the Barclays Center, home to the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets, on Dec. 28. Beagle finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds, helping improve …
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