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In Love and Marriage, Do Traditional Titles Matter?

DearSugar — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:00:00 -0700

The overturning of the ban on same-sex marriage in California has changed many lives and simultaneously sparked a slew of arguments. In fact, as reported by the Sacramento Bee, a recently wed couple - Rachel Bird and Gideon Codding - are starting their own debate over the wording of the new gender-neutral marriage license, which has changed the traditional reference of Bride and Groom to Party A and Party B.

Bird offered her own explanation, saying: "We are traditionalists - we just want to be called bride and groom," and for this couple, anything else is unacceptable; they refuse to sign the license as-is. The article also mentions that this particular fight is a personal one, rather than religious. But whatever the motivation for standing their ground, I find the attachment to these two words interesting. They do represent tradition and their cultural significance is vast, but are they truly necessary? When it comes down to it, do these types of traditional titles matter to you and your relationship?

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Is It Bad Luck For the Bride and Groom to See Each Other Before the Wedding?

DearSugar — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0700

Since I'm so traditional, you probably won't be surprised to hear that I consider it bad luck for the bride and groom to see each other before the wedding ceremony. Of course some couples don't believe in that old-wives tale, and I'm sure those that do get a peek or even share a moment together before their walk down the aisle still live happily ever after. I'm just too superstitious to chance it. Are you like me? Do you think it's bad luck for the bride and groom to see each other before saying "I do"?

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Bride Gets Carried Across The Threshold

GiggleSugar — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:00:00 -0700

Well, kinda. As reality would have it, the groom hurls the bride over his shoulders like a jumbo sack of potatoes while huffing and puffing his way up an endless flight of stairs and then "romantically" collapses a few steps short of the front door. Ah, the stuff that fairy tales are made of.

Dear Poll: Did you buy your Groom a Wedding Gift?

DearSugar — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:45:00 -0700

With so many wedding day traditions out there, it's hard to keep them all straight. Nowadays most brides and grooms give each other a special gift right before walking down the aisle, typically delivered by the best man and maid of honor. What I want to know is, did you buy your groom a wedding day gift?

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It's Wedding Planning Mania on The Sugar Network

PopSugar — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 23:34:54 -0700

As promised, we are back again with more Wedding Season fun. A few weeks ago was all about the Engagement and now it's time for anything and everything related to actually planning the Big Day! There is sure to be something for everyone whether you are planning the wedding of your dreams or a guest with lots of summer weddings to attend. Here's an idea of what we have planned:

Tell us your planning nightmares on DearSugar
Learn about the latest fashion trends for Brides and Guests on FabSugar
Tone your Arms and Abs while trying to stay sane on FitSugar
Get tips on everything from the invitations and decor to the cake and favors on YumSugar
Relive some of TV's greatest weddings on BuzzSugar
Learn how to choose a videographer and a photographer on GeekSugar.
See some brides behaving badly on GiggleSugar

All of this and more coming this week across The Sugar Network. To see all of the wedding coverage, visit the Wedding Talk group on TeamSugar. Stay tuned all Spring for more wedding coverage including showers, flowers, honeymoons and more. Fun times.

It's Wedding Season On The Sugar Network!

Community Manager — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 10:26:18 -0700

Spring has sprung, which means that Wedding Season is around the corner. We get tons of emails asking for advice so we at The Sugar Network are ready to share wedding related stories, advice and fun. This week we are kicking things off with everything involving the Engagement.

Tell us your favorite engagement stories on DearSugar
Learn about great Engagement gifts on FabSugar
Get toned up for the big day on FitSugar
Learn how to plan an Engagement Party on YumSugar
Relive some of TV's greatest engagement moments on BuzzSugar
Learn How To Make a Wedding Website on GeekSugar.
See some hilarious proposals gone wrong on GiggleSugar

All of this and more coming this week across the Sugar sites. To see all of the wedding coverage by us and by all of you, visit the Wedding Talk group on TeamSugar. Stay tuned all Spring for more wedding coverage including showers, flowers, honeymoons and more. Fun times.

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Relationship Protocol: Do You Groom Each Other?

DearSugar — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:00:00 -0700

Couples are all about physical closeness, but somehow it's still strange to learn just how close some couples really are. Take their grooming habits for example. That particular kind of intimacy is one that I usually associate with alone time. Needless to say, I was surprised recently when this topic came up and many of my friends admitted to grooming their significant others - one said she plucks her boyfriend's eyebrows, and another says she has him paint her toenails! Of course when I pried, they admitted that some things they still kept to themselves. So spill it ladies, even if it might be strange: in your relationship, what grooming habits do you do for the other?

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Man-gagement Ring - Love It or Leave It?

TresSugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:00:46 -0800

Glancing at a man's ring finger to see if he's taken can only get you so far. While the presence of a ring tells you he's married, there's no way to know if he's engaged, since women don't typically get to put a ring on it. Well that's apparently changing.

According to ABC, man-gagement rings - engagement rings worn by men - are getting more and more popular. As one soon-to-be-groom says: "Now your game is over even sooner." Presumably many of these men are excited about showing off their "taken" status.

Male Pubic Hair: To Shave or Not

DearSugar — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:00:00 -0700

There is a new trend catching on - male grooming, "down there," and the jury is still out on whether or not it's a do or a don't.

Originally, women liked to get Brazilian waxes or shave their bikini line so they could wear tiny bathing suits, but now, we women are keeping our lady parts trimmed and waxed for aesthetic purposes too.

If you think about it, it makes sense for men too. Getting rid of unwanted hair down there will not only make guys feel more comfortable and clean, but it will also be an added bonus for women when they give their boyfriends oral sex.

I happen to be a big advocate of personal grooming, although keeping a little fluff down there is beneficial for your protection. So what's your opinion on the subject? Are you into guys shaving all of the hair off their manhood? Are you into a little trimming? Or are you into a guy that just goes au' natural?

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Nail-Biting Kitty Needs to Chill

GiggleSugar — Tue, 20 May 2008 11:00:00 -0700

This self-grooming business is a little stressful for Winston here. Looking this immaculate takes a whole lot of primping and licking and - do you see that hair out of place? Oh hell no. He's gotta get the paws clean and pristine, he's just gotta. The pressure is overwhelming. So the nail biting helps ease the tension every now and again, no biggie. It's not a habit or anything . . .