It`s all the little touches, details and preparations before…
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It`s all the little touches, details and preparations before…
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If that’s not possible, have a lengthy phone conversation. Don’t choose a photographer if you have a personality conflict. You won’t be able to relax during the shoot. Choose a photographer you can naturally have a friendship with outside of a professional relationship. Do use the same photographer who will capture your wedding. Use the opportunity to help them get to know you before the big day, so they can better capture your personality. Don’t choose a photographer who is not open to unique ideas and creative flexibility. For more, call 570-561-3523 or visit www.BolcavagePhotography.com. TO HAVE –Erika A. Bruckner & TO FLAUNT Contact Lindsay Pross 570.674.6545 [email protected] 344-4NYE • We buy gold, silver, coins and platinum • Full Service jewelry repair done on premises • Watch battery installation • Engraving 26 FASHION MALL • RT. 6, DICKSON CITY www.HappeningsMagazinePA.com nyejewelers.com August 2012 1334 Market Street • Dallas, PA www.golf-huntsville.com BRIDAL GUIDE BRIDAL GUIDE Kelly Flannery & Christopher Boland K elly and Chris attended Scranton Preparatory School and Villanova University. They went through similar graduate school programs. However, since they were five years apart in age, they never met until friends introduced them years later! Their first date was at Farley’s in Scranton; they returned to the site on their wedding day on October 15, 2011 to take pictures. The date was carefully chosen to coincide with the anniversary of the bride’s grandparents (and to coordinate with an off-day on the Notre Dame Football schedule)! and create in duchess satin and lace. A custom-made mantilla with French lace completed the traditional, vintage look. All 11 nieces and nephews were in the bridal party. The father of the groom, who passed away eight weeks before the wedding, was honored during the wedding Mass and in the program. The reception at the Country Club of Scranton hosted 250 guests. With Kelly’s background in ballet and Chris’ love for free-style dance, music was the highlight of the celebration. The newlyweds changed into dancing shoes– the groom in blackand-white wingtips, and the bride in Badgley Mischka heels– to perform their choreographed first dance. New York Citycontinued on page 30 Kelly studied for many years with Ballet Theatre of Scranton and the Civic Ballet Company. In honor of her love of classical ballet, her father walked her down the aisle of St. Ann’s Basilica in Scranton to Tchaikovsky’s, “Nutcracker Pas de Deux.” The bride wore a Vera Wang design recreated by bridal designer, Carol Fanucci, who has been making family members’ wedding dresses for over 15 years. It took more than eight months to design , , , BRIDAL GUIDE (Continued from Page 29) based Hank Lane Productions, the same company who played at Chelsea Clinton’s wedding, provided entertainment. A classical pianist played during cocktail hour, followed by a nine-piece band. A dessert buffet featured a sundae station, mini cakes and other sweet treats all set in front of a French patisserie scene hand-painted by the uncle of the bride. The backdrop now hangs in the couple’s home. The bride is employed by Bank of America Merrill Lynch; the groom is the Scranton City Treasurer. They honeymooned in Hawaii and now split time between New –Erika A. Bruckner York City and Scranton. Photos by: Rob Lettieri, Lettieri Photography August 2012 HappeningsMagazinePA.com 31 BRIDAL GUIDE BRIDAL GUIDE After the ceremony, the bridal party went to Montdale Farm Dairy, a favorite destination of the bride’s family since childhood. They posed for pictures and, of course, ate ice cream! They rejoined 75 guests for a reception at the Mondale Country Club where strings of lights illuminated the dome. The bride made signs to hang on the back of the newlyweds’ chairs that read,“Bride” and “Groom.” Special bottles of red and white wine from the groom’s family continued on page 34 Suzanne V. Santarelli & Christian D. Wenzel Suzanne and Christian were engaged on Christmas Eve 2009. They married June 18, 2011 at St. Ann’s Basilica in Scranton. The non-conventional bridal shower was a 1920s-style murder mystery-themed dinner party with a sweet ending– a candy buffet! The bride walked down the aisle in navy blue heels, a dress from the Aire Barcelona Collection and a cathedral length veil studded with rhinestones. Her bouquet, made of white peonies, heritage roses and fiddle fern, was completed with an amulet given to her by her late grandmother. 32 HappeningsMagazinePA.com August 2012 August 2012 HappeningsMagazinePA.com 33 BRIDAL GUIDE (Continued from Page 33) winery in Virginia were placed on each table for guests to enjoy. The groom’s cake was a replica of Christian’s iPhone to honor his love of technology. Guests took home individual strawberry shortcake cupcakes. They held sparklers as the bride and groom departed on their honeymoon cruise and stay in Puerto Rico. Suzanne is a language arts teacher; Christian owns and operates WenzelPPC LTD. They recently moved to Florida. –Erika A. Bruckner ...without glasses, readers or bifocals? Call us to find out more! 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T he ability to create your wedding What to Know Before Buying an Engagement Ring he’s dreamed about her engagement ring for years. To fulfill all of her diamond-ring dreams, he should brush up on the subject before he gets down on one knee! Dennis Nye, coowner of Nye Jewelers in Dickson City, says it’s easy for some to focus on the ring’s setting while overlooking the sparking star of the piece– the diamond. With 37 years of experience in the jewelry industry, Nye shares some tips for choosing a diamond. The International Diamond Grading System rates stones based on the four Cs of a stone so customers can understand what they’re buying. S Seeking Sparkle? The first “C” stands for “cut,” which determines the sparkle, or brilliance of a stone. Simply put, the more facets, or number of flat surfaces on the diamond, the more sparkle! According to Nye, ideal cut diamonds are the best cut. Ideal is a round diamond cut to exact proportions with mathematically proven symmetry. “With 58 facets, it produces 36 day the way you want it & where your ideas can come to life. the ultimate in luster and beauty,” explains Nye. “All light that enters into it is completely reflected through the top, which produces a nice display of color.“ FIGHT THE FRIZZ! 10 % OFF Keratin Complex Smoothing System* View of Seneca Lake, fireplaces, separate ceremony & reception areas *expires 8/31/12 (607) 546-6606 www.loganridge.com Color by Letters Since color tinting found in most diamonds is caused by impurities, the less color, the higher the value. Each diamond is assigned a rating from D to Z, with D being white and Z being yellow. Nye recommends staying near the high whites by choosing a stone with a rating between D and J. These stones are colorless or near colorless.“The untrained eye is incapable of making the color evaluations that can affect the value of a stone immensely,” he explains. At Nye Jewelers, the color of each diamond is determined by comparing it to our authenticated “master diamonds.” HappeningsMagazinePA.com Ready for a Close-Up! Because diamonds form deep within the earth under extreme heat and pressure, they often contain unique birthmarks. These blemishes, called inclusions, range from those visible to the eye to those seen under ten-time magnification. They’re rated from flawless to obvious inclusions. Most diamonds fall within the VS (very slightly included) or SI (slightly included) range. Chewing Over Carats Diamonds are weighed in metric carats; one carat is continued on page 38 August 2012 August 2012 HappeningsMagazinePA.com 37 (Continued from Page 36) equal to 0.2 grams, about the same weight as a paperclip. It takes an average of 250 tons of ore to get one raw diamond. Only one in one million of those is one carat in size or greater. The value of a two-carat diamond is not simply double the value of a one-carat diamond. Because they are so rare, the larger the diamond, the more expensive. Also, two stones of equal weight can vary widely in price because of quality differences of the other “Cs.” Nye explains, “A smaller diamond may actually be more beautiful than a larger stone with inferior cut, clarity, color or presence.” Other Expert Tips Certificate stones are stones graded and certified by either the Gemological Institute of America or the European Gemological Laboratory. Nye says many customers choose these diamonds, so they are sure of what they’re getting. He recommends independently owned jewelers that have a proven, established business. As a locally owned and operated jewelry store, 38 Fun Fact! The largest diamond ever found was the Cullinan Diamond, discovered in South Africa in 1905. Weighing in at 3,106.75 carats, the stone was then cut into 106 diamonds of near flawless color and clarity. Some of those diamonds include The Great Star of Africa,The Lesser Star of Africa and stones featured in the British Crown Jewels. Nye Jewelers does in-house work and repairs. Call 570-344-4693, or visit www.NyeJewelers.com. -Erika A. Bruckner HappeningsMagazinePA.com August 2012 YOU NAME THE CAKE, LET ME CREATE IT! GREAT CHEFS XXII CAKE CHALLENGE AND THE WINNER IS... Julie Manwarren of Frosted Thanks to all who voted at HappeningsMagazinePA.com for the Great Chefs XXII Around the World Cake Challenge to bring awareness to the Women’s Resource Center! Cathy Reppert • 570.283.CAKE (2253) 271 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA www.eatcakefirst.com Associates li a C y u G y b to Pho The New Caterers of Distinctive Events Full Service Wedding& Corporate Catering Event Production Seasonal Menu Design Rental Needs We specialize in Outdoor Weddings with Courtyard Views. 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Each Truly Scrumptious creation is baked from scratch in flavor combinations like chocolate peanut butter and almond cannoli cream. The newlyweds will have a delicious, fresh-baked cake for their first anniversary celebration on November 11! Now that’s better than the top of a cake that’s been frozen for the past year! Visit www.EatCakeFirst.com, or call 570-283-CAKE! It’s a Bling Thing! The second winENTER TO WIN M ORE ning couple will EXCITING PRIZES receive a gift ! certificate to Wisnosky Jewelers in Tunkhannock. The famiGrand Prize Escape! ly-owned shop features cus- A three-night cruise for tom-designed jewelry, intwo from Miami to the house repairs and a gift Bahamas aboard the gallery packed with Norwegian Cruise Line is American artisan items, presented by Savvi by keepsakes and unique Sarno & Son. The prize will treasures. Winners will be be awarded in March 2013. announced in the All entrants will be eligible November 2012 issue. for the grand prize. Entries Entries must be received by must be received by September 31. February 1, 2013. www.Wisnosky.com 570-836-5754 www.SavviBySarno.com 800-233-1404 An award-winning resort, championship golf course & luxury spa WWW.WOODLOCH.COM 42 HappeningsMagazinePA.com August 2012 | 800.WOODLOCH nestled in the picturesque pocono mountains lake region of pennsylvania BRIDAL GUIDE Gifts to and from the Bride and Groom! Traditionally, as a gesture of gratitude for their love and support, the bridal party is presented with gifts from the bride and groom at the rehearsal dinner prior to the wedding. The bride and groom also exchange gifts to be worn on the day of the wedding to create sentimental heirlooms. Tom Ciccotti of Ciccotti’s Jewel Case Jewelers says the groom typically gives diamonds, while the bride gives cuff links or a watch Tips from C i c c o t t i ’s Jewel Case Price Range: “The budget for the best man and maid of honor usually is more than what would be spent for groomsmen and bridesmaids,” explains Ciccotti.“The gift for the father and mother of the bride and groom is suggested to be around the same budget as gifts for the best man and maid of honor. The flower girl and ring bearer gifts should be around the same or less than the groomsmen and bridesmaids.” Get a few ideas for gift giving below. All items pictured are available at Ciccotti’s Jewel Case Jewelers in Scranton. www.CiccottisJewelCase.com 570-343-4716 Belgian Chocolate Truffle Place Cards Edible Gourmet Centerpieces Chocolate Fountains Candy Buffets 1.800.401.8990 • WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY www.bellafaccias.com • 516 Lackawanna Ave. • Scranton Weddings by Hilton Groomsmen: Travel Putter Set Bride: Earrings Maid of Honor: Jewelry Case Groom: Watch Bridesmaids: Jewelry Case Ring Bearer: Pinocchio Figurine Best Man: Drinkware Set Flower Girl: Alice in Wonderland Figurine Parents of the Bride and Groom: Photo Album 44 HappeningsMagazinePA.com August 2012 August 2012 HappeningsMagazinePA.com 45 BRIDAL GUIDE Whimsical Wedding Wear A beautiful We are not just Rugelach anymore… Couple Creates Meaningful Jewelr y C reative. Fun. Whimsical. That’s how Angela Shelton Kail and Karl Kail describe their relationship. They met at a coffee shop in Del Mar, CA when they were 15. When she moved across country and then to Paris, they lost touch. When a high-school friend reconnected the pair years later,“sparks were flying like they did when we were 15,” says Angela. She moved from Los Angeles to be with him in Montrose, PA. They were married on June 9, 2012. Karl writes, takes photographs and sets his telescope on the sky. Angela, who traded her Prada for Carhartt, is writing her fifth novel and has a children’s book hitting shelves this year. For this couple, the standard wedding rings just wouldn’t do. They set out to customdesign their wedding jewelry to match their creative flair. They went to Wisnosky Jewelers in Tunkhannock, a 46 Let My Mother’s Delicacies design the for your special day. family-owned business that specializes in designing and creating custom pieces. Mike and Jason Wisnosky, father and son jewelry experts, helped the Kails design custom rings using a computeraided design system, which is your best accessory. perfect cake honor Karl’s star expertise, they envisioned a cluster of stars as the ring. They asked Jason Wisnosky to emulate a round feeling instead of using the Angela and Karl on their classic prong wedding day (above) and as setting.“We 15-year-old high school loved worksweethearts (left). ing with Photo by: Alana Davis Photography Mike and Jason at Wisnosky's,” admits allowed Kail.“I'm hooked on my them to virring, and I want another to tually see the stack on it with slight variapieces they envisioned. tions on diamond size (a.k.a. bigger)!”They plan to Angela’s ring holds 22 blue, green and white dia- see everyone at Wisnosky Jewelers again when they monds that are set in two rows and encircled in plat- need a piece to celebrate special anniversaries and inum. They chose that number since Karl was born monumental events. For more, visit on the 22nd. Green, www.Wisnosky.com, or call Angela’s favorite color, and 570-836-5754. blue represent,“love from –Erika A. Bruckner the ground to the sky.”To HappeningsMagazinePA.com smile August 2012 For personal attention, please call Alanna, our Executive Pastry Chef 570-343-5266, ext. 1 302 Cherry St. • Scranton Smile Enhancement Procedures Beautiful Bonding • Zoom2 Bleaching Lumineer Veneers • DaVinci Porcelain Veneers • Permanent Dental Implants General Family Dentistry $100 off any cosmetic procedure with this ad! 570-961-2823 200 REILLY STREET • DUNMORE, PA www.labuonavitaNEPA.com August 2012 (570) 342-9136 HappeningsMagazinePA.com 47 NEPAVoices Craig Best, President & CEO, Penn Security Bank and Trust Company and Penseco Financial Services Corporation Shares Insight on Banking’s Role in Economic Development “T Their Communities In 2011, the Pennsylvania Bankers Association collected information from the banks in our state. The data indicates that Pennsylvania banks donated close to $300 million to Pennsylvania charities and non-profit organizations during 2011. The data also showed that employees of Pennsylvania banks volunteered almost two million hours of community service within their local markets. he last four years have proven to be very difficult for our national and regional economy. The collapse of the housing market, high unemployment and volatile fuel prices have placed tremendous strain on our area’s families, businesses and municipalities. Massive efforts have been implemented to reverse our economic slowdown. The Federal Reserve committed to keep rates low, making it more affordable for consumers and businesses to borrow money. The Federal government implemented a major stimulus package and extended unemployment benefits in an effort to stabilize consumer spending. Just as our economy begins to show signs of improvement, concerns of the European liquidity crisis spreading to the United States have caused some companies to pull back on their expansion plans. Vital to economic development is a strong banking network. A bank’s role in stimulating economic activity is felt in three important areas: Providing Funding for Small Businesses “Small businesses are the primary source of employment in our region, and community banks are the primary source of funding for small businesses. Small companies are not normally able to access the capital markets through 48 investment banks. They typically go to community banks for commercial mortgages or lines of credit to fund business expansion or working capital. Craig a Banks are Large Michae nd l. Employers in NEPA The government’s FDIC and Bureau of Labor Statistics’ data indicates there are 17 community banks headquartered in our region and another 12 regional banks with branch networks in NEPA. These banks employ over 12,000 residents in our region. These employees, as well as the banks themselves, purchase the majority of their goods and services from our local economy. Banks Give Back to HappeningsMagazinePA.com F ind the perfect engagement, shower Lisa Best with the ir sons, Bill and Our region is fortunate to have such a large network of community and regional banks serving our area. Our strong banking network provides commercial funding to area businesses, a large employment base and significant contributions to local charities. Our banking system is a key driver to economic recovery. ” -Craig Best, President & CEO, Penn Security Bank and Trust Company and Penseco Financial Services Corporation August 2012 or wedding gift at The Carriage Barn, the largest antique store in NEPA. Here you are sure to a find a unique selection of timeless beauty. Perhaps, you have a treasure of your own that you would like restored to its former glory- entrust it to our expert refinishers for a truly meaningful gift or leave the shopping to the happy couple with a Carriage Barn gift certificate. Whatever you choose will express your good wishes by bridging the romance of the past with the promise of their future. It’s all to be found at… 1494 Fairview Road, Clarks Summit, PA From I-81: Take Waverly Exit 197 Going North: right at end of ramp, then the next two rights Going South: left at end of ramps, then the next two rights www.carriagebarnantiques.com • (570) 587-5405 How Do Nursing Home Bills Get Paid? By Atty. James J. Gillotti, Certified Elder Law Attorney, Oliver, Price & Rhodes www.oprlaw.com There are four possible sources of payment for care provided to the resident of a skilled nursing facility. 1. Medicare will pay for room and board and services only if the resident is responding to therapy and if the admission followed a hospitalization of at least three days. Medicare pays for the first 20 days in full. After that, the resident pays a copay of $144.50 per day, which is usually covered by private health insurance (Medicare supplement). The maximum time period Medicare will pay for is 100 days or once the patient’s condition reaches a plateau. If a patient enters a nursing home without a hospitalization within 30 days before admission, Medicare will not pay any bills. 50 2. Long-term care insurance will cover an extended stay in a nursing home (unlike regular medical insurance). 3. "Private pay" is payment from the resident’s own funds. Since the cost of local nursing homes is usually between $6,000 and $7,500 per month, this expense has great impact on finances. 4. Medicaid pays for about 65 percent of nursing home residents in PA. There are strict financial eligibility rules; only persons with lim- HappeningsMagazinePA.com ited resources qualify. Medicaid law includes a look-back period; transfers of assets made five years before applying for Medicaid will affect eligibility. However, the law also recognizes asset protection strategies to help persons who are "overresourced” to qualify, especially if the resident has a spouse living in the community. Because Medicaid is underfunded, the amount paid to a nursing home each month for a Medicaid recipient is significantly less than the private pay rate. The inadequacy of Medicaid payments is creating financial pressure on some nursing homes and may affect quality of care. Please Note: Medicaid eligibility rules are complicated. Obtaining advice from a knowledgeable and qualified professional is recommended. August 2012
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