The year 2020 is one that most of us are eager to put behind us. But as we head into 2021, we could all still probably use a little more comforting. Food, to be exact. As you stay cozied up at home this winter, know that you can depend on our list of 17 local comfort foods that will keep you feeling warm and snug. Ramen, milk rolls, lobster bisque and grilled cheese are just the beginning of this delicious list on pg. 28.
It could also be argued that the year 2020 was a bad one for nuptials. The industry took a major beating, and wedding bells stopped ringing for couples all across the country as they grappled with postponing, rescheduling and canceling the happiest day of their lives. At the same time, we saw so many couples proving that love itself could not be canceled, as they pivoted their plans and opted for micro-weddings with their absolute nearest and dearest. So when it came time to work on our annual Lehigh Valley Style Weddings edition, this inspired us to focus on the magic of micro-weddings. We enlisted the expertise of our creative friends Alison Conklin and Sarah Petryk, who have devoted their lives to celebrating beautiful weddings—Sarah through her next-level floral stylings and Alison through her coveted photography. Together, they dreamt up the most enchanting photoshoot, on pg. 68, and are sharing why they think micro-weddings may have more pros than cons. (Hint: It’s all in the details!)
And if that’s not enough goodness and love to kick off 2021 for you, turn to pg. 50 and check out how six couples tied the knot in the Lehigh Valley this year. Their engagement stories alone are sure to give you all the feels!
