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Do You Think You Could Have a Last-Minute Wedding?

TresSugar — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:50:18 -0700

It's only the third season of Gossip Girl and we're seeing Lily wed for the second time - nevermind her countless marriages before the show! When the last-minute wedding fails to materialize, Lily and Rufus make another snap decision to get married that night in the Humphreys' Brooklyn loft with Sonic Youth as the wedding band (weird!).

I like the idea of a spontaneous wedding, especially when you've had an on-off relationship for 20 years, but I'm not sure I could actually go through with it. Do you think you could tie the knot on the spot without worrying about loose strings?

For more Gossip Girl coverage, check out Buzz's recap, CelebStyle's fashion breakdowns, and the quizzes on Bella, Fab, and Geek.

Oh Snap! And the Nines Have It

TresSugar — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:59:39 -0700

Were you aware that it is 9/9/09? Even if you're not, tens of thousands of Chinese couples will remember for you. They're all racing to get married today, because the number nine is supposed to be lucky. (In Chinese, the word for nine sounds a lot like the word for "forever.") And in Vegas, where nine doesn't sound like forever but some couples are getting married anyway? Maybe they just like the look of 9/9/09.

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The Word "Fiancé": Love It or Leave It?

TresSugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:00:00 -0700

A friend of mine recently got engaged but shudders at using the word "fiancé" to refer to her affianced. It feels more natural to say "boyfriend" when talking about her husband-to-be. I propose that she go with something intentionally hokey, like "my intended." How do you feel about using the word fiancé?

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Awkward! Destination Wedding Invitee Wants to Invite Friend

TresSugar — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:30:00 -0700

Thanks to a reader with an issue (sorry, reader!), we have an awkward scenario for you that she needs you to weigh in on.

"I have been invited to a destination wedding in Mexico. The bride has graciously invited me plus a guest. The problem is that I am not currently dating anyone and I am not really comfortable inviting any of my male friends. I may know some of the other guests, as I went to college with the bride, but I wouldn't be surprised if I didn't. While I'm not opposed to traveling alone, I feel the whole trip would be more enjoyable if I had someone with me. Can I bring a platonic girlfriend to the wedding or is that misusing the privilege of being invited with a guest? Is it appropriate to ask the bride?"

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Stranger Than Fiction: Pair Marries, Wants Divorce Same Day

TresSugar — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:00:00 -0700

What makes this story even stranger for me is that as I read it, I was reminded that I had a dream last night that I got married and immediately regretted it! Perhaps I was having sympathy pangs for the following Polish couple living in Hanover, Germany.

Right after they tied the knot, the 50-year-old groom told his 34-year-old bride that he wanted the marriage annulled and never wanted to see her again. She agreed. (Hmmm. They seem to agree on the fundamentals - if only they'd stuck it out a little longer! You know, like maybe an hour longer.)

Think this is bizarre? It gets weirder. After their civil ceremony, things got pretty uncivil. The unhappy couple began fighting, during which time the disgruntled groom tried to cut his new bride's hair with a kitchen knife. (Which he just happened to be carrying? On the day of his wedding? I'm so confused.)

She called the cops, got a restraining order, and he spent the night in a homeless shelter. Even my dream last night was less baffling than this.

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What's More Exciting: The Wedding or the Honeymoon?

TresSugar — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0700

The wedding is supposed to be the big day, but for some it's just an excuse to go on a romantic vacation with your new spouse once all the planning and socializing are over.

If you were getting married, what would you look forward to more: celebrating with all your friends and family at the wedding and reception, or escaping it all for some one-on-one honeymoon time?

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Awkward! Reusing a Ring Designed For a Previous Engagement

TresSugar — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:02:09 -0700

An engagement ring has so much symbolic value that people often get a little obsessed with its design, cost, and the method in which it's presented. A reader writes in with the following question:

"I was previously engaged and the engagement was broken. The ring that I wore was one that I designed with my mother and grandmother to become a family heirloom and was purchased by my family. My ex had nothing to do with the picking out or paying for the ring.

I am now in a relationship with someone else and we have been discussing marriage. He knows about the ring that my mother now has and has no objection to giving it to me if we were to get engaged. We have also discussed getting it engraved or adding a band to it. Is it tacky to 'reuse' this ring?"

What do you think - is it OK for her to reuse this ring? Any engagement ring sagas to share?

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50 Strangers Throw Couple Surprise Wedding Reception

TresSugar — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:15:00 -0700

The improv gurus behind No Pants Subway Rides teamed up this week to throw a surprise wedding reception for a random, unsuspecting couple. Fifty wannabe guests got dressed in their matrimonial attire, and headed down to Manhattan's City Clerk's office.

One couple was selected and led to tents that had been borrowed from a just-finished job fair. The guests (again, all strangers) cheered during the couple's first toast, watched them share their first dance, and boogied down with them for a couple of hours. One stranger gave the best man toast, and the bride and "maid of honor" met for the first time. After the gifts (mostly gift cards), the couple hopped in a pedicab complete with "Just Married" signage and took a ride around New York City.

Would you be happy if this happened to you, or would you have a hard time celebrating your wedding with strangers?

Sunday Confessional: Bride-to-Be Is Attracted to Someone Else

TresSugar — Sun, 31 May 2009 15:47:50 -0700

We're scouring the juicy (but anonymous!) secrets posted on Truu Confessions and letting you weigh in. One engaged confessor is having feelings for another guy!

I'm about to get married. I have very strong sexual feelings for a co-worker. I don't want to cheat. I don't know what I want to do.

Do you think this is a big deal?

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Group Therapy: I Have Cold Feet

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:00:00 -0700

I'm getting married in a few months, and I think I'm starting to get cold feet. I'm wondering if my fiance is really Mr. Right. And if we're going to be happy together. We've both been stressed out by life recently. This year we moved, both started new jobs, and of course, are dealing with planning a wedding. So we've been bickering a bit lately, but not over anything major.

Is having "cold feet" really normal? And if so, at what point does it stop being normal and become cause for concern?

[EDITOR'S NOTE: To be involved in more GROUP THERAPY, click here]

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