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Dear Poll: What's More Important? The Wedding or the Honeymoon?

DearSugar — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:00:00 PDT

My friend is getting married later this month in a fairly modest wedding - just over 30 people at her grandparents' home. She and her fiancé decided to take all the money they would be spending on a bigger wedding and plan an ultrafabulous honeymoon.

This isn’t the first time I’ve heard a couple put their honeymoon plans before wedding celebrations, and while I can’t say whether or not it’s what I’d want for myself, I definitely see the appeal. What do you think? Is the wedding or the honeymoon more important to you?

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This or That: Honeymoon Disasters

DearSugar — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:00:00 PDT

After all the stress of your wedding , the honeymoon has finally arrived, and you and your new husband couldn’t be more excited. The last year has been a whirlwind and you’re ready for some serious relaxation. But within hours of arriving, your dream honeymoon is turning into a vacation nightmare. Would it be worse if . . .

This: Your luggage never makes its way around the baggage turnstile? When you talk to a rep at your airline, they inform you that they don’t know where your luggage is or when it will arrive, but hopefully within five days - nearly your entire trip.

Or . . .

That: Before you have a chance to even change into your bathing suit, you’re sick beyond belief? You’re stuck in the bathroom sick to your stomach for half of your stay.

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Book Review: TravelFit London

FitSugar — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:00:00 PDT

Vacations and honeymoons are a great time to sit back and relax, but that does not mean you have to let all your healthy efforts go to waste. If you and your new spouse are heading to London for your honeymoon then you'll definitely want to bring along TravelFit London ($15).

This handy, little travel guidebook gives you the ins and outs on how to keep off holiday weight gain in a city that treasures its fish 'n' chips. From finding bike tours to health clubs that offer day passes, to health-food stores, to walking tours, you'll be sure to keep up with your health while still be able to take in the sights. I love that it's small enough to fit in your purse so you can take it on all your outings. After all, Ben may be big, but you don't have to be.

If the City of Lights is your destination, be sure to check out TravelFit Paris.

You Asked: My Fiancé and I Can't Agree on Our Honeymoon!

DearSugar — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:00:00 PDT

Dear Sugar,

My fiancé and I are getting married in a few months - everything is planned and ready to go, but we just can't seem to agree on where to go for our honeymoon! I know it's typically the man's responsibility to plan and pay for it, but if I left it up to him, we'd be hiking in the Himalayas when all I really want to do is relax on a beach somewhere.

Without creating an argument, how can we come to an agreement on where to go and what to do? I don't want to sound like a spoiled brat, but I think it's important for us both to be happy. - Honeymoon Fiasco Francesca

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read more Dear Honeymoon Fiasco Francesca, You're right, you and your fiancé should definitely agree on where you go for your honeymoon so why don't you start off by writing a list of the things you both want out of your vacation. It sounds as though relaxing is important to you while being adventurous is important to him, but there's no reason why you can't meet somewhere in-between. Consider someplace like Costa Rica, New Zealand or South Africa so you'll have both the ability to hang out on the beach and explore your surroundings. While tradition says the groom should plan the honeymoon, I feel it should be a mutual decision. Your honeymoon is supposed to be about spending time with your new husband and basking in your wedded bliss so it's imperative that you're both happy with your final destination, even if that means a few trips to the drawing board. Good luck, but most importantly, have fun! To see all of our wedding coverage, check out IDoSugar.com. Source

Fat-Proof Your Life

Health — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:06:06 PST

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site.

By Maridel Reyes

It's true that there are certain times in your life when extra poundage seems to appear out of nowhere . . . and settle on you. In fact, experts have honed in on the exact moments when you're most vulnerable to weight gain.

"Life transitions, having a baby, and going through menopause cause many women to pile on pounds," says Susan Albers, PsyD, author of But I Deserve This Chocolate!: The 50 Most Common Diet-Derailing Excuses and How to Outwit Them. "But with planning and prep, you can stay thin."

We asked top experts for their strategies to help you ward off weight creep - and even shed pounds - at these tricky stages. Solutions ahead.

Getting married

Heavier ever after? It can be the flip side of wedded bliss: "Six out of 10 of my clients come back heavier after the honeymoon," says celebrity fitness and wellness guru David Kirsch.

Health.com: 25 Diet-Busting Foods You Should Never Eat

Young newlyweds pack on an extra six to nine pounds in the five years after getting hitched compared to singletons, according to research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. And most of that gain happens in the first year of marriage.

"Couples start to mirror each other's eating habits," explains Albers. "You might be matching him calorie for calorie without realizing it."

Learn how to keep the pounds down postmarriage and in the mommy years, after the break.

20s, 30s, or 40s: Which Decade Is Best For Becoming a Mom?

Kate Stahl — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:03:28 PST

Just a couple of weeks after her 25th birthday, Kristin Cavallari announced she and fiancé Jay Cutler are expecting their first baby. Kristin joins fellow twenty-something soon-to-be mama Hilary Duff, who turned 24 last September. While both Kristin and Hilary reflect the national average age for women to become first time moms - it now stands at 25.1 years old - they certainly aren't the norm for celebs, many of whom wait until their 30s before they have a baby. Molly Sims is expecting a honeymoon baby at age 38 with hubby Scott Stuber. Jessica Simpson will welcome her firstborn at age 31, and Beyoncé became mom to Blue Ivy at 30. I had my daughter at 31 and I thought that was the perfect age - young enough to be able to cope with the lack of sleep in the beginning and, later, the high energy of a lil one, but old enough to not have any regrets about missing out on my carefree 20s. So what decade do you think is best for becoming a new mom? Weigh in below!

6 Tips to Start Your New Job Right

Kiplinger — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:08:12 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy!

I learned some valuable lessons about how to succeed in the "real world" while starting out at my first full-time job, and you can, too.

I never expected my social circle, at age 22, to use the phrase "I feel so old" so much. We know we still have our whole lives ahead of us, but making the transition from college to career can really make you feel like you've aged 20 years. For example, unlike in my college years, convincing myself to go out on a Friday night these days takes almost as much work as getting out of bed on a Monday morning. And I never thought I would be spending my beloved lazy Sundays running whatever errands I didn't get done during the week. Even four internships, including one with my current full-time employer, the Kiplinger Washington Editors, hadn't fully prepared me for this whole professional-life thing.

To help you make the adjustment and overcome common obstacles you might face when you're just starting out, here are some lessons I learned in the first few months of my first job. I hope these tips will help you feel as young as you are. SEE ALSO: Our Quiz on Navigating the First Weeks at Your New Job

Read on for tips.

Kate and Jamie Have a Movie Date as They Hit the Six-Month Mark

Lindsay Miller — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:54:57 PST

Kate Moss and Jamie Hince wrapped their arms around each other as they left the Curzon Cinemas in London last night. The pair, who celebrated their six-month anniversary on New Year's Day, bundled up for a casual weeknight date at the movies. The duo spent their first holiday season as a married pair in the city after Jamie wrapped up his international tour with The Kills. Kate joined him for several shows around Europe and Australia, but also had her own work to attend to back home during his months-long travels, unveiling new covershoots for both British Vogue and Vogue Paris.

Kate continues to dominate modeling after more than two decades in the business. Beyond her many magazine covers in 2011, she launched a new lipstick collection with Rimmel and walked in both installments of Paris Fashion Week. She still made time for fun and family, however, breaking for a three-day bachelorette party and a romantic honeymoon cruise along the Mediterranean and the French Riviera with Jamie after their July nuptials.

George Clooney Talks Competing Against Brad Pitt and Oscar Chances Alongside Viola Davis

Lauren Turner — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:31:54 PST

George Clooney and Viola Davis went black tie for the cover of Entertainment Weekly's latest issue. The actors are getting recognition for their respective roles in The Descendants and The Help, which could also mean Oscar nominations are in their future. George and Viola, who have worked together on films like Out of Sight, Solaris, and Syriana, sat down with the publication to talk about their Oscar chances, friendship, and their award season competition. Here's more from George Clooney and Viola Davis in Entertainment Weekly:

George on possibly being nominated alongside Brad Pitt: "Brad is my pal, and we're a long way from that discussion anyway. But I'd like living in a world where Brad Pitt has an Academy Award. I watched Moneyball and I couldn't do what Brad does."
Viola on possibly being nominated alongside Meryl Streep: "Can you wrap your mind around someone throwing you into the ring with Meryl Streep? You are in a fight with a 500-pound gorilla. I mean, you just throw up your hands."
George on Viola honeymooning at his Lake Como Villa: "I had just bought the place. And she was getting married, which I tried to talk her out of. [Laughs] But that didn't work out, so she had her honeymoon at my place."

Buzz Blabber: Breaking Dawn Is a New Twilight Fan Favorite

BuzzSugar — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 03:05:00 PST

Last week's release of Breaking Dawn bowed to big box office and some critical reviews, but the consensus among readers here was clear: the Twilight installment is awesome. Check out those comments, plus other things that readers had to say about this week's entertainment new below.

Breaking Dawn gets good reviews from readers

"It was perfect! All the parts of the film I was concerned about seeming super dumb or cheesy were well taken care of. Rob and Kristen were great, I only wish the honeymoon was longer because it was nice to see them happy for once. The ending was EXACTLY what I had predicted would happen and it was the perfect ending that left me wanting more! Can't wait to see Kristen be a vampire!" - liz313
"I liked it better than the other Twilight movies. Yes, it wasn't perfect, but I was worth watching." - pattyg7787
"Loved it! Laughed through the wolves talking and laughed when the bed collapsed, but apparently they were so enraptured that they didn't even notice. Anyway, love it and because I missed some of the movie due to some morons talking behind me in the theater, I'll be going to see Breaking Dawn again tomorrow." - likethedirection

See what other story had readers talking after the jump.