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Eric and Emily's Cool Cali Wedding

CasaSugar — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:00:00 PDT

A wedding party in Toms shoes and neon plastic sunnies, plus a blissful couple bursting at the seams with excitement, made this wedding an event you just can't help but smile at. Throw in handmade details like the E+E wood coasters, courtesy of the groom, and the too-pretty hair/dress adornments made by a crafty bridesmaid, and you've got a beachy and rustic extravaganza. According to the bride, they were going for "J.Crew meets Anthropologie meets us" and wanted the day to be "a fun celebration of marriage that rang true of who we are." Mission accomplished.

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In Love and Marriage, Do Traditional Titles Matter?

DearSugar — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:00:00 PDT

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 PDT

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 PDT

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 PDT

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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Get Physical: Partner Yoga for the Bride and Groom

FitSugar — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 02:30:00 PDT

Since wedding planning can be really hectic, why not relieve some stress by trying something new with your fiancé? When yoga poses are done with another, especially someone you care about, they can relax your mind, open your heart and deepen your connection. Yoga is great on your own, but when you practice Partner Yoga, you can achieve what you never could alone.

Interested? Check out the yoga studios in your area to see if they offer special Partner Yoga classes or workshops. It's a great way to learn partner poses from an actual instructor so you can ask questions and get help with alignment. Plus, with the two of you in the class, when you're at home practicing together, you can help each other remember how to do the poses (two memories are better than one!).

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read more I highly recommend this amazing book called Partner Yoga: Making Contact for Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Growth. You can get it through Buy.com for only $16.18. It explains the spiritual aspect of Partner Yoga brilliantly, plus the illustrations are incredibly helpful so you can figure out exactly what you're supposed to be doing. It explains why touch is so important to our well-being and happiness. Partner Yoga can provide a playground for contact that is intimate, but not sexual. It can nourish that need for loving and affectionate touch that so many of us are living without. Fit's Tips: Know any new couples? This Partner Yoga Book also makes a great Engagement or Bridal Shower gift! Source

iDo: Wedding Planning and Multi-tasking

FitSugar — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 07:30:00 PDT

Planning for the big day can be really stressful. Working women/brides-to-be have so much to think about: flowers, the ceremony, bridesmaids, the cake, the honeymoon. Planning the wedding is almost a full time job!

So you don't become too overwhelmed, you're going to have to make multi-tasking a part of your planning process.

Here's a great way to kill two birds with one stone: research wedding info while working out. Download podcasts to your iPod from iTunes. Here are a few for you to try: Wedding Planning Talk Radio (8 free episodes), Queer Eye (has a 9-episode wedding series), and 4 free podcasts from Bride Magazine.

For a small bit of change, you can download individual episodes of your favorite wedding-themed TV shows, or even get an entire season of the reality TV show, Whose Wedding is This Anyway? for $18.

Listen while you tone up for your wedding, that is multi-tasking at its best.

It's Wedding Planning Mania on The Sugar Network

PopSugar — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 23:34:54 PDT

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.

Fab Gift Guide: Engagement Presents for The Groom

BellaSugar — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 12:27:22 PDT

We have come to a point in Engagement Week where we must also focus on the groom some. It's so easy to get carried away in the girly aspect of weddings, we sometimes forget that the Mr. in this equation deserves something special too. Here are some Fab Gift Guide suggestions for the Groom in three different price ranges. To see gift ideas for the bride, click here.

Under $50

This Anthony Logistics Essentials Starter Kit, $40, is a great way to introduce your groom into the world of grooming! This kit includes: glycolic facial cleanser, shaving cream, facial moisturizer, lip balm, body cleansing gel, glycerin hand and body lotion, a product-info card (to help explain what everything is) and a storage container. Now the couple can primp and pamper together - fun fun!

For two more engagement gift ideas for the groom,

read more $50 - $100 You can never go wrong with a nice pair of Michael C. Fina Sterling Silver Cuff Links, $90 - especially with all of your parties coming up. Make the main man feel special when he gets dressed up for a night out. These Satin and Polished Dome Cuff Links will never go out of style. You can have them engraved as well!
Over $100 A typical engagement/wedding gift for a groom is a nice watch. You have to figure that he's spent at least two months salary on your ring so now it's time to spoil him a little bit. Watches come in so many different price ranges, but this one just happens to be my absolute fave. The Cartier Roadster, $5,100, is a modern style from an established company. This stainless steel watch is masculine, sexy and sturdy. What's cool about it is that you can change the band from a bracelet to leather yourself. You know how guys love gadgets - he'll be psyched!

It's Wedding Season On The Sugar Network!

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

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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