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A religious marriage takes place in a house of worship where the bride or groom is a member of the congregation. The reception usually occurs immediately after the exchanging of vows, either in the church's banquet room or at a separate location. Couples must still obtain a civilmarriage license from their local courthouse or county clerk�s office for the union to have legal standing.



A civil ceremony wedding is typically held in a courthouse, city hall or judges' chambers and is officiated by a Justice of the Peace, a judge or a mayor. The secular ceremony is brief, with simple vows and just a handful of guests. A simple or elaborate reception can follow the ceremony.


Holding tightly to age-old traditions, a formal wedding conforms to exacting social expectations, including an elaborately decorated ceremony and reception, numerous attendants and ushers, engraved stationery, an assigned seating chart and dozens of etiquette rules. An expensive event, this type of wedding usually has more than 200 guests in attendance.



Couples who choose to have an informal wedding have the freedom to customize every aspect of their marriage ceremony and wedding reception. They usually hold on to several important traditions, create a mashup of both traditions or come up with something completely new. Although not as elaborate, an informal wedding typically has a more intimate feel.



Usually held in an exotic location, destination weddings have soared in popularity during the past decade. Since a destination event requires travel, the wedding festivities are intimate with typically fewer than 20 people. Couples love the all-inclusive package that enables them to combine the marriage ceremony with the honeymoon.


A type of destination wedding, cruise marriage ceremonies are officiated by the ship's captain or a clergy member at port. On board wedding planners and event coordinator's help customize every last detail of the intimate event. Many cruise ships now provide webcams so you can televise the big moment to those at home who could not attend.




Eloping conjures up vivid Hollywood images of passionate love and wild romantic gestures of running away together to get married. Although most brides fantasize about eloping at least once during the wedding planning process, very few actually choose this easier and cheaper route. In Las Vegas, the top U.S. destination for elopements, couples are married in quick, quirky ceremonies and often celebrate the night out on the town.


Also known as a mass marriage ceremony, the group wedding involves numerous couples who legally tie the knot at the same time. Typically hosted by wedding venues and cities, group weddings are an attractive option for couples on a budget who want to celebrate their love in a very public way. The venue also serves as the reception site where newlyweds receive an individual cake and champagne toast.



Normally consisting of best friends or siblings, a double wedding includes two couples participating in a single marriage ceremony. Each couple participates in their own set of wedding rites, usually with the eldest bride going first. The other bride and groom generally serve as attendants.

Formal and steeped in tradition, a military wedding requires full dress uniform for enlisted personnel. The couple has their choice of marrying in a chapel on base or participating in a civil ceremony. Rituals vary between the U.S. Armed Forces branches but most incorporate the stunning salute of the Saber Arch that the newlyweds pass under.

Very rare these days, a proxy wedding takes place when the bride or groom cannot actually attend the ceremony, usually due to serving overseas in the military. Only four U.S. states currently allow proxy marriages, including California, Colorado, Texas and Montana, although the stringent laws vary greatly.


Whether you are planning a civil union or commitment ceremony, same sex weddings are usually intimate, personalized gatherings. Where legal, marriage vows can be exchanged in a civil or religious ceremony. If the couple does not belong to a church that has given its blessing to gay and lesbian marriages, an informal ceremony usually takes place in a rented venue or a relative's home.


Have you decided on your wedding style?
We've decided on a Civil Ceremony and an Informal Wedding/Vow Renewal a few years into the marriage.

Chicken leg quarters

Wash and clean your chicken.

Season with pepper, paprika, complete seasoning, and sazon.

Let your chicken marinade for at least 30 mins.

In a separate container add flour, salt, pepper, paprika.

Coat chicken in flour mixture piece by piece.

In a heavy skillet, add oi. Enough so that when you add your chicken it covers it only half way.

Do not over crowd your pan. I usually do three pieces at a time. 

Cook each side 10 mins at a time.

Serve.

Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees.

In a large metallic baking pan add 2 table spoons of butter and then let it melt in the oven.

Place each piece of chicken in the pan and then back in the oven for 30 minutes and then turn for an additional 30 mins on the other side.

Serve.

Scallion

Thyme

Onion

Black Pepper

All Purpose Seasoning

Paprika

Brown Sugar

Ketchup

Vegetable Oil

Potatoes

Carrots

They made cards from this amazing site I found called Squishy Cute Designs and "they" bought him two shirts from Forever 21. 

Fred loved it and even cried a little after he watched the video. 

What did you/your kids do for Father's Day?

Chicken (I always use leg quarters but that's a personal choice)

Scallions

Thyme

Onion

Scotch Bonnet Pepper (optional)

Sweet/Bell Pepper (for garnish-optional)

Black Pepper

Paprika

All Purpose Seasoning

Barbecue Sauce 

CLEAN YOUR CHICKEN!

Season with scallions, thyme, onion, scotch bonnet pepper, black pepper, paprika, all purpose seasoning and fish & meat sauce. Rub it all together and let it marinade for a couple hours or at least 30 mins. 

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. 

In a large baking dish line the bottom with aluminum foil and lightly grease with butter. 

Place the chicken in the pan about an inch apart. 

(DO NOT THROW AWAY THE JUICE AND SEASONING LEFT OVER)

Bake for 30 mins uncovered. 

Turn your chicken pieces after the 30 mins and add the seasoing and juices you had saved from earlier. 

Cover with aluminum foil and bake for another 30 mins. 

After the 30 mins brush on your favorite barbecue sauce on both sides of the chicken and put it back in the the over covered for an additional 10 minutes. 

Garnish with bell peppers and serve your chicken with whatever sides you want. Rice, mac & cheese, mash potatoes, Hawaiian rolls, baked beans, or a combination of all! 

For dinner we decided to keep it low key. I used pre-formed burger meat but if you have ground beef go ahead and use that and form them yourself. Everything was homemade except for the fries. 

Rinse the meat (unless its ground beef). 

Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

Heat your skillet and a little bit of oil over medium heat. (I used a cast iron skillet)

Place your burgers on the pan and cook 5 min on each side for medium rare

Cook an additional 5 min on each side for medium well (how we like it)

Build your burger (lettuce, red onions, tomatoes, cheese, mayo, etc.), and DONE! 

1 Cup of mayonnaise

1/2 Cup of sugar

1/4 Cup of vinegar 

This is literally going to be the easiest thing you'll ever make in your life! You can always purchase pre-made slaw mix from your grocery store or do like I did and shred carrots and purple cabbage. 

Whisk all your ingredients together. 

Refrigerate.

DONE! 

ONLY USE WHAT YOU NEED for the amount of cabbage and carrots you have. 

Feel free to alter your coleslaw however you like, for example, adding bell peppers or onions, substituting the vinegar for balsamic or apple cider vinegar.



credit for slaw recipe : cooks.com