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Happily Ever After: Wedding Season Roundup!

GeekSugar — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:03:02 -0700

Wedding season on the Sugar Network is coming to a close, but that doesn't mean you can't still check out all of our fab geeky wedding tips and advice. Did you miss anything? Head on over to our wedding page for complete coverage, but until then, here are some of our most helpful and popular posts from the series. Happy wedding!

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How Do You Handle a Hairy Situation?

BellaSugarUK — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700

On your honeymoon, you realize that you've spent oodles of this time and money grooming your goods, your brows and your legs so that they are free of unwanted hairs, but you're guy is more hairy than a chimpanzee! Whilst a little bit of hair on his chest can be sexy, his back, underarms, unruly eyebrows and wild hair down there, can be unsettling. Of course there's always the exception, perhaps your guy is more metro-sexual or just likes to keep things tidy, but for most women, trying to groom your groom can be a hairy situation. How would you address this topic, and would you be direct, passive, or just turn it into a joke?

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All About Bubbly: A Guide to Champagne Jargon

YumSugar — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:15:10 -0700

Whether you're celebrating a wedding, honeymoon, graduation, or just the fact that it's Friday, you're probably raising a glass of champagne. Of course, not all sparkling wine is classified as champagne, and that's just the start of the confusing jargon. To help you choose the bubbly that's right for you, I've put together a guide to all of the relevant vocab, so you can sort out the doux from the cru.

Champagne: Sparkling wine produced in the French region of the same name. The "champagne" definition was protected by the Treaty of Versailles, but since the US never officially signed the treaty, some American producers use the champagne name, too.
Prosecco: A sparkling wine produced in Italy, mostly in the Veneto region.
Cava: Spain's contribution to the champagne family, named for the cellars in which it is produced.
Sparkling wine: A catchall term used for any bubbly without a specific regional designation, often applied to American wines.

For a closer look at all the adjectives you'll see on a label, read more.

Brut: A dry variety of sparkling wine, and the most common.
Extra brut: The driest of the dry. Also sometimes called brut sauvage.
Extra dry: Not to be confused with "extra brut," these wines are only slightly dry - a midpoint between sweet and dry champagnes.
Sec: Slightly sweet, even though the name actually translates to "dry" in French.
Doux: The very sweetest sparkler, typically served as a dessert wine.
Demi-sec: A bit sweeter than sec, but not as sweet as doux.
Cuvee: A rather confusing term that basically means that the bottle comes from a blend of wines, often kept secret by the maker.
Grand cru: A wine that comes from the highest quality vineyards.
Vintage: A wine produced from a single year of grapes, versus nonvintage, which combines several years.

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Do You Buy New Beauty Products For Your Honeymoon?

BellaSugarUK — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700

Some girls have lingerie showers before their wedding so that they have sexy new sleep-wear (wink) for their first trip together as a married couple. Others, get a spray tan or a bikini wax if they're going to a tropical destination, yet I've been told that more ladies than you'd think buy brand new cosmetics. Purchasing multi-purpose beauty products is not only a great way to physically lighten up your load for travel, but apparently the psychology is that you give off a more low-maintenance appearance.

Hmm, it's not like your new husband isn't going to find out sooner or later that your flat iron and giant body bronzing brushes are packable too! However, I know that being newly married can make you do things that are out of the ordinary. So tell me, all of you brides-to-be and newlyweds, is buying honeymoon makeup something you'd do?

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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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I'm Asking: What's Your Ultimate Honeymoon Destination?

SavvySugar — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:00:03 -0700

Some couples search for a destination that exudes romance, others prefer to bond as newlyweds by embarking on an adventure-focused honeymoon, and some are determined to find a perfect balance of the two. And let's face it - some newly married couples simply want to relax in a beautiful place. While affordability is important in reality, I'm wondering where you'd go if cost wasn't a factor. What's your ultimate honeymoon?

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Celebrity Honeymoons Quiz: Fiji Or Mexico?

PopSugarUK — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0700

Celebrities have the resources to honeymoon wherever their hearts desire. We've already learnt who travelled to tropical islands for their first holiday as husband and wife, and now it's time to see if you can guess who went to Fiji and Mexico - good luck!

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Heidi and Spencer Pratt?

Keep Your Newlywed Glow: Don't Watch These Movies or Shows

BuzzSugar — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:30:50 -0700

After the wedding, you're probably ready to just have a relaxing honeymoon and enjoy that newlywed glow. When it comes to unwinding with movies or TV, though, beware: certain stories will be wedding bliss buzzkills. Last year I made a partial list (including American Beauty and The Ice Storm, among others) and here are a few more titles to avoid during these early, happy days. You're welcome!

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15 More Affordable Honeymoon Destinations

SavvySugar — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:30:02 -0700

Don't let the recession prevent you from taking a romantic honeymoon. The economy has caused personal budget belt-tightening and the travel industry is feeling the effects. Many destinations are more affordable these days, so save up and get hopping on those cheaper reservations - these incredible deals won't last forever.

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Celebrity Honeymoons Quiz: Tropical Islands Edition!

PopSugarUK — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 05:00:00 -0700

We're celebrating wedding season by talking all things honeymoon. Celebrities know a thing or two about which tropical destinations to jet to as newlyweds, but how much do you know about where celebrities honeymooned? Take my quiz to find out, and stay tuned for more editions!

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Fergie and Josh Duhamel?