Townsman, 1992-01, Page 20For Hensall couple, decision
to marry a mountainous step
Darene Yavorsky and Dan Holm mar-
ried amidst picturesque splendour
Today, in our changing society there
are as many people planning a second
trip down the aisle as there are those
embarking on their first marital jour-
ney. While the image of the dewy-
eyed bride, a vision in satin and lace,
exchanging vows with her debonair,
tuxedoed groom in front of hundreds
of teary wedding guests, is the one
that typically comes to mind when we
think of weddings, there are many for
whom, that idea means less than it
once did. But, keeping it simple,
doesn't necessarily mean it has to be
boring!
When Darene Yavorsky, Editor of
The Rural Voice and photographer
Dan Holm decided to marry in the late
80's they both agreed they wanted it
simple. "We had both done the tradi-
tional thing before and neither of us
wanted anything particularly splashy
this time," said the petite brunette.
"So we agreed to simplify things and
do it the way we wanted; a way that
reflected who we are."
She and Dan, both of whom she
describes as "subdued partiers", want-
ed to plan a wedding that would be
both meaningful and enjoyable to the
people who mattered most - the two
of them.
Darene's brother Greg, an Alpine
guide and his wife Lorette had been
married the year before in a very sim-
ple ceremony, so Darene says they
saw how unpretentiously it could be
done.
The betrothed couple flew to Banff,
where the arrangements had already
been made for the ceremony, which
took place on October 17, 1986. "It
was a nice time of year to be married.
Not too hot, not too cold," said
Darene.
The day before the ceremony, the
couple met briefly with the Justice of
the Peace who would be marrying
them, to complete the paper work.
For the occasion, the bride wore a
grey sweater and corduroy pants; the
groom was similarily attired. Prior to
the nuptials, they and their attendants,
Greg and Lorene, who were the only
witnesses to the ceremony, travelled
to Sulphur Mountain for a picnic. The
site of the wedding was at the ruins of
an old church on the side of a moun-
tain. "It was wonderful," said Darene.
"The only thing you could see were
the mountains and trees."
When the ceremony ended, the
entourage cracked open a bottle of
champagne to celebrate, after which
the newlyweds went out to dinner
then spent the evening watching
videos, said Darene, with a chuckle.
"We had been living in Sleeman,
Ontario, so hydro was a real treat."
As well as having minimal prepara-
tions for the event, Darene and Dan's
nuptials were relatively inexpensive.
"The air fare to get there was the
major cost," said Darene.
So, for the couple, who do not relish
the idea of a lavish wedding ceremo-
ny, a simple occasion need not be pre-
dictable. With a little imagination, the
simple wedding can be a beautiful,
meaningful beginning to a new life.
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