A wedding hosted in Long Island, New York has resulted in dozens of people testing positive for COVID-19 and over 150 people needing to quarantine. Several local schools have temporarily closed to contain the spread.
North Fork Country Club, where the event was hosted on October 17, has had its liquor licence revoked by the state of New York. This comes after they hosted a wedding with 113 guests in attendance, way above the 50-person threshold allowed under New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s executive order limiting gatherings.
They also face $30,000 (R463 962) in fines due to “multiple counts of failure to comply” with COVID-19 regulations.
Since the wedding, about 30 people tested positive for COVID-19, including three employees at the country club and a wedding vendor. An estimated 159 people who were present may have been exposed to the virus, and have gone into a two-week quarantine. Multiple schools in the area even temporarily shut down over fears of a further outbreak.
“As we have seen in weddings and similar events across the country during this pandemic, large gatherings can easily be super-spreader events, too often with dire consequences,” Cuomo said. “Hosting one of these events after all New York has been through is obnoxious and irresponsible—not to mention illegal.”
The tri-state area, which includes New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, is bracing for a second wave of the virus. New citywide restrictions have been imposed in New Jersey and may soon be imposed in New York, which could include a shutdown of nonessential businesses if the average infection rate continues to climb as it has been over the last week, according to the city’s health department.
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There are two reasons why people come to a wedding, other than to celebrate eternal love of course. Those two reasons are: Free food and free booze. Alcohol…
‘The Bachelorette’ star Clare Crawley is engaged to Dale Moss. The pair got married a few months ago but have kept it away from the public until Thursday, November 5.
On this week’s drama-filled show, the viewers witnessed Clare become engaged to Dale, just four episodes into the series, and Tayshia Adams being brought in to replace her.
Clare said that it was love at first sight for her, she knew that Dale was her future husband “the moment he walked into the show.”
“After the first night, and I even said it the first time I knew it was special, but after we had our first group date, in my mind and in my heart, everything was already written,” Dale said in an interview with, Good morning America.
With just four episodes in, Clare had already made up her mind on who she was going to pick and for her entertaining other possible suitors was a complete waste of time. This led to her receiving backlash on social media for being unfair to others and the viewers.
Dale proposed to Clare with a 4.5 carats Neil Lane ring. After the big reveal, they have been spotted together and they have been sharing content on their social media accounts being together.
Clare is no stranger to the show. She first turned up on ‘The Bachelor’ in 2014, when she competed for the affection of bachelor Juan Pablo Galavis and turned into a Bachelor Nation legend. This time, however, it worked out for the best.
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Planning a wedding is expensive, not to mention the honeymoon and the new life you’ll build together afterward. It’s easily understandable why many couples would prefer a cash…
Bachelorette parties are traditionally all about painting the town red and going wild in celebration of your last night as an unmarried woman. While clubbing is fun, it’s not for everyone.
Brides who aren’t into the nightclub and stripper scene don’t need to feel any pressure to conform to tradition. Many modern brides are opting for alternative activities where they can enjoy their time with their best friends in a less chaotic way that is less likely to end with a hangover and regrets.
If you’re the artsy type, there are a host of creative activities to spend your time doing. Here are a few of our favourites.
Painting party
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Channel your inner artist with a painting party! You can easily DIY this by purchasing canvases, brushes, and paints for all your guests. Set the canvases up against mini easels, and arrange them in a circular fashion around the specific item being painted. To add a raunchy spin, you can have a nude model to pose for the art.
Turn it into a painting and pinot party with a selection of your favourite wines to get the creative juices flowing. We promise a pretty hilarious outcome.
Dance Class
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Whether you have two left feet or you’re footloose, you can’t deny that dancing is a great way to loosen up and get the laughs going.
Gather your best girls and head out to a dance class to show off your moves. Any dance style would work, although those wanting to be daring should definitely try a pole dancing class. You could make it even more fun by dressing up in matching costumes and performing a sassy routine.
Cooking class
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Who doesn’t love good food? Hire a professional chef or visit a cooking school to learn some new dishes with your best friends. You’ll work in teams to prepare starters, mains, and desserts, and in the end, you can have a sit-down dinner party to feast on your creations.
Host a photoshoot
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You’ll (hopefully) want to remember your bachelorette for the rest of your life, so why not have it professionally immortalised? Hire a professional photographer to take some glamour shots of you and your girls looking your best. You can theme the shoot or have multiple locations, and of course, all the outfit changes.
In 20 years, you’ll look back at all those images and fondly remember your single days.
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Wedding favours are a sweet way to show your guests your appreciation for sharing in your special day. While not essential, it is a nice touch to give…
With a million things to decide on, from cakes, decor, and venue amongst others, making the decision whether to hire a wedding planner or to do everything yourself is a tricky decision.
The logistics can take away from the thrill of enjoying your big day. It’s no wonder so many choose to hire a wedding planner to plan their big day so they can focus on the fun.
While wedding planners are more experienced and flexible, those who want 100% control will probably be better doing doing it themselves.
If you enjoy planning and doing things yourself then, by all means, you should plan your wedding. This can also be another way to save money because it will cost you less than having to pay a professional.
Here are the pros and cons of hiring a planner.
The Pros
– Your wedding will have an expert look to give it the extra flair and beauty
– You will not worry about things going wrong, because that is not your responsibility
– Pros already know who to call and for what to make your big day amazing
– Your budget gets a professional eye and you will get a fresh perspective of ideas
The Cons
– You will lose some control over the planning of your own wedding
– You will spend more money paying a professional than you would if you were doing it yourself
– You may have a difficult time trusting someone with every detail, and have disagreements from time to time
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