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The Brides Are Falling! The Brides Are Falling!

GiggleSugar — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:00:00 -0700

Throw in a few hubbies-to-be, wedding party members, and even a priest or two, and you will see that this compilation of the falling and fainting falls under the category of "epic fail."

This Blows Big Time

GiggleSugar — Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 -0700

It was her childhood dream to ride into the sunset on horseback with her new spouse.
Who says dreams don't come true?

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Dear Poll: Would you Rather Elope or Go All Out?

DearSugar — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 09:00:00 -0700

Just this weekend, another celebrity couple pulled the wool over our eyes by secretly tying the knot. While it seems like the ultimate goal is to have a private, intimate ceremony, these stars have to struggle and plan mercifully to achieve that goal. On the flip side, us non-celebrities seem to crave that wedding day attention and plan for months on end to make sure everything is perfect.

Every bride is different, so what I want to know is, would you rather elope and keep your wedding day between just you and your hubby or would you rather go all out and make it the bash of the century, a wedding that no one will ever forget?

Dear Poll: Should the Bride Pay for it?

DearSugar — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 10:30:00 -0700

The day of the wedding, everyone wants to look her best - camera ready and runway beautiful. These days, it's not only the bride that gets her hair and make up done; everyone in the bridal party seems to get primped and prodded as well. While the bride chooses the hairdresser and make up artist, who should pay for those services? If the bride wants her maids to have their hair or make up done a specific way on her day, do you think she should be responsible for picking up the tab?

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Good Idea or Bad Idea: Abstaining from Sex Before your Wedding Day

DearSugar — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:45:00 -0700

While some brides walk down the aisle in their white dress in the literal sense, others have been engaging in premarital sex long before their big day. To make their wedding night special, some couples choose to abstain from sex in the weeks, sometimes even months leading up to their wedding. What's your opinion; do you think it is a good idea or a bad idea to put on the breaks in the bedroom in order to make your wedding night special?

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Do Tell: What was your Worst Wedding Day Disaster?

DearSugar — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 08:30:00 -0700

I was told by a wedding planner once that the day of your wedding, it's perfectly normal, and you should even expect to have at least three minor hiccups. Since the bride is usually already on edge after yielding off any wedding planning disasters, ladies do tell, did you have any wedding day disasters?

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Do Tell: What's the Worst Wedding Day Disaster You've Ever Heard?

DearSugar — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:00:00 -0700

Even after months and months of planning for a wedding, it's inevitable that something will go wrong. Whether it's a minor hiccup or a full-blown disaster, all brides have been there. So ladies, even if you aren't hitched, do tell, what was the worst wedding day disaster you've ever heard of or experienced?

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The How-To Lounge: Wedding Timeline, Part IV

DearSugar — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:00:00 -0700

As the final months of wedding planning approach it's time to start finalizing all the details. You don't want to let the stress of bridal showers and last minute emergencies get the best of you. So check out part four in our Wedding Timeline series, and find out what you need to do in your last few months before the big day and read more.

Two to four months in advance

Rent formal attire for all of the men in the wedding.
Purchase your wedding bands, keeping in mind extra time constraints for engraving or sizing.
Book appointments for hair and makeup - get a contract signed with your stylist, keeping in mind the time needed for other women in the wedding party.
Decide on wedding transportation and book in advance to avoid any last minute nightmares.
Finalize the menu.
Six weeks in advance, you'll want to send out your wedding invitations.
Work with the band or DJ to decide on your music choices and any other special considerations, including your first dance.

Stay tuned in the next few weeks for part five of our Wedding Timeline, and if you missed it, be sure to check out part three.

To see all of our wedding coverage, check out IDoSugar.com.

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5 Wedding Traditions and What They Mean

DearSugar — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0700

Something borrowed, something blue, and something . . . . totally bizarre. Don't you sometimes wonder where our weirder wedding traditions come from? From throwing rice to wearing blue, lots of things happen at weddings that I've never totally understood. Mental Floss has a fun list of eight weird origins of wedding traditions. Here are five of my favorite back stories from MF's list of bizarre traditions.

Brides wearing white. Apparently, it wasn't until Queen Victoria donned a white gown that this virginal shade became the wedding-dress color of choice. Before that, a bride was merely expected to dress in her finest finery.
Dads giving the bride away. The tradition of fathers walking daughters down the aisle actually goes back to the days when dads used female offspring as bartering tools to pay off debts or make peace.

Three more fun facts, so read more.

Tossing the bouquet. This one is hilarious: In the past, newlyweds would just sneak off to a separate room after the ceremony to consummate their union, and the wedding guests would crowd outside the door. The bride tossing her bouquet started as a way to divert guests' attention.
Saving the top of the wedding cake. Some couples save the top of their wedding cake to eat on their one-year anniversary. But the original reason people saved part of the sweet treat was so that it could be served at the first baby's christening.
Throwing rice as the couple leaves. Initially, this tradition wasn't limited to rice; guests could also opt for oats and corn. Either way, the sentiment is the same: showering the newly married couple with good fortune and fertility.

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The Big Day Week in Review

DearSugar — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0700

If you missed any of the big day coverage this past week, just check out my recap below!

If you've been wondering what the maid of honor should be doing on the big day, then check out my list of MOH responsibilities to get the low down.
Most weddings wouldn't be complete without something going wrong, but do you know of any truly terrible wedding disasters?
Even if the wedding isn't flawless that doesn't mean it's not perfect, so what's most memorable from your big day?
Share your thoughts on the old wedding traditions - tossing a garter belt and wedding night sex - and the more contemporary twists, like letting a friend officiate the ceremony!
Is it OK to ask to bring a date to someone's wedding?
Some couples are brave enough to bust out all the crazy moves at their wedding, but what song did you and your husband dance to?
Are you superstitious? Do you think it's actually bad luck for the bride and groom to see each other before the ceremony?
Wedding day jitters are perfectly normal, but that doesn't make them any easier to deal with, so check out some tips for combating cold feet.
Her fiance's father is a terrible speaker, but does No Speech Please Paula have the right to ask him not to speak at the wedding?
Where do you stand: Should the bride and groom make a grand exit?
Don't forget to take a glance at part four in our wedding timeline series to see all you should be doing two to four months before the wedding.

To see all of our wedding coverage, check out IDoSugar.com.

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