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DECEMBER BRIDAL DIRECTORY | THE WORLDFactors To Consider Before Booking A Holiday WeddingHolidays are conducive to festive atmospheres. Whether it’s seasonal celebrations for Christmasor Chanukah or summertime soirees on Fourth of July or Labor Day weekends, there’s no denyingfestive vibes tend to prevail when holidays turn up on the calendar.Weddings also are marked by festiveatmospheres, and many couples are temptedto make their nuptials even more jovial bysaying “I do” during holiday weekends.Before making that decision, couples maywant to consider a host of factors as they tryto determine if a holiday weekend weddingis for them.AVAILABILITYGuest availability is a big considerationfor couples as they try to decide if holidayweekend weddings are a good fit. Manyfamilies have holiday traditions that theymight be reluctant to give up. For example,families who build their annual vacationsaround the Fourth of July may already havebooked their trips by the time the weddingdate is announced. Couples who anticipateinviting a sizable number of guests maywant to avoid holiday weekend weddingsto ensure all of their friends and familymembers will be in attendance.TRAVELTravel is another potential red flag forholiday weekend weddings. Asking gueststo travel during weekends that are notoriouslybusy in regard to travel may be askingtoo much or it might make things moreconvenient for some guests. A 2019 reportfrom the Transportation Security Administrationindicated that nearly 27 millionpassengers were expected to pass throughairport screening checkpoints during thatyear’s Thanksgiving travel period. Someguests may be reluctant to travel on busyholiday weekends, while others who arealready traveling to the wedding destinationmay see holiday weddings as a great wayto see their families and attend a weddingwithout having to pay for separate flights.In addition, some guests may be more likelyto travel during a holiday weekend knowingthey can return home at their leisure sincethey don’t have to work on Monday. Couplescan gauge their guests’ temperatures onholiday weekend travel before making theirdecision.COSTCost is always a consideration when planninga wedding, and it merits considerationfor couples toying with the idea of gettingmarried on or around a holiday as well.Venues tend to be less expensive on Fridaysand Sundays, so couples who tie the knoton holiday weekends when no one has towork on Monday might save a considerablesum of money by tying the knot on Sunday.But venues and vendors may charge couplesmore if they get married on the Saturday ofa holiday weekend. Competition for venuesand vendors also may be greater duringholiday weekends as people celebrate theholiday. That means couples may have tospend more to book their desired venues andvendors if they hope to get married duringholiday weekends.Couples must consider a host of factorsas they try to determine if holiday weekendweddings are right for them.How to plan a winter weddingWeddings take place throughout the year, but some months have traditionally provenmore popular times of year for happy couples to tie the knot.Summer was long known as the mostpopular season for weddings, but that trendhas shifted in recent years. According to the2020 WeddingWire Newlywed Report, 36percent of couples get married in the fall,making autumn the most popular time to say“I do.”Though October and September are thetwo most popular months to marry, budgetconsciouscouples may want to consider gettingmarried in winter. December, Januaryand February are the least popular weddingmonths, but the experts at WeddingWirenote that getting married during the slowseason has its benefits. endors, includingwedding planners and venues, may offertheir services and facilities at discountedprices in winter to account for the slowseason. And guests might be thankful to• • •have a fun event to look forward to during atime of year when social schedules tend tobe less busy.Many wedding components will stay thesame regardless of when couples walk downthe aisle. However, couples may need totake a few things into consideration as theybegin planning winter weddings.• Avoid holiday weekends. Just becausesocial schedules are not always so busy inwinter that doesn’t mean couples can pickany winter weekend to tie the knot. The holidayseason, which begins on Thanksgivingweekend in late November and lasts untilNew Year’s Day, is a hectic time of yearfor many people. Avoid holiday weekendslike Thanksgiving and the weekends beforeor after Christmas and New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day. These weekends alreadyare busy travel times, so couples might notbe able to get guest-friendly rates on hotelrooms, and some guests may already haveplans to visit family. In addition to the Decemberholidays, avoid the first weekend inFebruary. That’s Super Bowl weekend, andmany people may be reluctant to travel onthe day of the big game.• Research local weather. It’s impossibleto predict the weather, but savvy couples canresearch local weather in the town or citywhere they’re getting married to determinewhen is the most travel-friendly month tohost their weddings. Some regions get heavysnowfall in January, while others may bemore susceptible to late winter snowstorms.Couples with a lot of out-of-town guestsshould choose a winter weekend wheresnowfall is unlikely so guests don’t haveto endure travel delays on their way to andfrom the wedding.• Purchase wedding insurance. Weddinginsurance is a wise investment for everycouple, but it can be especially valuable forcouples tying the knot in winter. Each policyis different, but wedding insurance policiesshould protect couples’ investments ifstorms force local officials to declare a stateof emergency that prohibits travel. Makesure the policy covers both cancellations andpostponements.Winter weddings can help couples savemoney. Planning such affairs may requirepaying attention to details that would notgarner much consideration during othertimes of year.GIFTSWe Ship All Over The WorldFor All Occasions802-223-57571 mile north of E. Montpelier Villageon Rt. 14 (follow signs)FLORAL & GIFTS214 N. 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Holiday Worship DirectoryMake worship an integral part of the holiday seasonThe hustle and bustle of the often hectic holiday season can make it easy to overlook religion during this special time of year.Come the holidays, adherents of Judaism celebrate Chanukahwhile many Christians celebrate Christmas. Thoughdifferent, the two holidays share some similarities.In celebration of Chanukah, families gather for an eightdaycommemoration to honor the rededication of the SecondTemple of Jerusalem and a miracle in which a small amountof oil illuminated a menorah for eight days. Perhaps becauseit falls during the holiday season, Chanukah has become oneof the most well-known Jewish celebrations, even for thosewho do not adhere to the Jewish faith.For devout Christians, Christmas isn’t about eggnog andSanta Claus. Christmas (Christ’s Mass) is a celebration ofthe birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the sonof God. Christmas is a day of great joy in the Christian faithbecause it marks the beginning of Jesus’ time on earth.Both Chanukah and Christmas, while joyous celebrations,are laced with solemnity. The Second Jewish Temple wasdesecrated by Greek-Syrians, who had erected an altar toZeus and sacrificed pigs within its sacred walls. At this pointin time, Jews had to practice their faith in secret, reading theTorah underground and using dreidels to simulate games andconfuse Greek soldiers. However, the Jews, led by a smallgroup of rebels known as the Maccabees, persevered, markingthe joy of Chanukah for years to come.The period leading up to Christmas known as Adventis a time for repentance and preparation for the grace andmiracle of Jesus’ birth. According to Christianity.com, theword “advent” is derived from the Latin word “adventus,”meaning “coming.” Advent is a time to both reflect on thepast and look forward to the future. Much like Lent, Adventis intended to be a season of fasting, prayer and reaching outto God.During the holiday season, houses of worship customarilyhost prayer sessions and special holiday-related events.The faithful are encouraged to participate in these events incelebration of their faith.Prayer can help remove distractions during the holidayseason, helping individuals reconnect with the true meaningof the holiday season.Shepherd of the HillsLutheran Church115 Northfield Street, Montpelier • 229-5440Please join us in person or onlineDec. 24, Christmas Eve Service 5:30 p.m.Go to montpelierlutheran.org and click onthe Zoom button to join us onlineFree Nature-Grown Christmas TreesAvailable at the Church,115 Northfi eld Street, MontpelierOur gift to you.St. John the Evangelist, NorthfieldCatholic Church(802) 485-8313Welcome Everyone to Our Christmas MassesMasks Are Strongly EncouragedFriday, Dec. 24:5:30 PM - Christmas EveSaturday, Dec. 25:8:30 AM - ChristmasMorning MassSt. John the Evangelist ~ 206 Vine St., NorthfieldCHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD(EPISCOPAL)39 Washington Street, BarreChristmas EveDecember 243:30pm, 5:30pm; 8:00pmMasks Are RequiredRegister by calling802-476-3929 or emailinggoodshep@sover.netThe Rev. Earl KooperkampThe First Congregational Church of Berlin1808 Scott Hill Road, BerlinInvites youto join us at 7 p.m.December 24thfor ourCandlelight ChristmasEve ServiceFor everyone’s safety, we ask thatall attendees are masked andmaintain social distancing.LighthouseChristian Church3 St. Paul Street • MontpelierChristmas EveServiceFriday, December 246:00PM(Worship Every Sunday 10:00 AM)Christmas Eve ServiceDecember 24, 2021 6:00 PMCovenant Orthodox Presbyterian Church249 Airport Road Barre, VT 05641★Directions: Turn towards Airporton Airport Rd. at the hospitalintersection of Route 62.Go 2.2 miles and look for thechurch on your left.www.copcvt.orgOh Come, Let UsAdore HimCHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH64 State St., MontpelierWednesdays in December (Dec 8, 15 and 22)An Advent Contemplative Eucharist – 5:30 pmThursday, December 9th, 2021Thursday Concerts at Noon - 12 pm (Montpelier Gospel Choir)Sunday, December 12th, 2021 (Advent 3)Traditional Eucharist – 8 amContemporary Eucharist with Music – 10 amThursday, December 16th, 2021Thursday Concerts at Noon – 12 pm (Organ and Oboe)A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols – 7 pmSunday, December 19th, 2021 (Advent 4)Traditional Eucharist – 8 amContemporary Eucharist with Christmas Pageant – 10 amThursday, December 23rd, 2021Thursday Concerts Noon – 12 pm (Champlain Consort)Friday, December 24th, 2021 – Christmas EveChristmas Eve Service Especially for Children – 5 pmChristmas Eve Solemn Eucharist with Music – 9 pmSaturday, December 25th, 2021 – Christmas DayChristmas Day Sung Eucharist with Carols – 10 amSunday, December 26th, 2021 – Christmastide 1Traditional Eucharist – 8 amContemporary Eucharist with Music – 10 amADA access in the back. Please wear masks to all events.Old Brick ChurchEast Montpelier, VTLocated near Dudley’s Store at the junction of Routes 2 & 14Candlelight Christmas Eve Service6:30 PMCome experience the Hope, Peace,Joy and Love of the Christmas Birth!Questions call Pastor Herb Hatch 223-1232email: brickchurchvt@gmail.comWilliamstown Lutheran Churchinvites you to join us!Mid-week Advent Services:Dec. 15 & Dec. 22 – 7 p.m.Christmas Eve Service: Dec. 24 – 5:00 p.m.Christmas Day Service: Dec. 25 – 10:15 a.m.Sunday Adult Bible Study – 9:00 a.m.Sunday Divine Service – 10:15 a.m.Williamstown Lutheran Church - LCMS ®2828 Graniteville Rd., Williamstown, Vt.Directions & information: www.WLCVermont.orgRev. Patrick Runk Ph: (802) 479-1164page 16 The WORLD December 22, 2021
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