Just in time for Halloween, the National Wedding Examiner's picks for the scariest
true wedding stories of 2010!:
The Scariest Wedding Stories of 2010!Enjoy, and have a safe and fun Halloween! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner @ Examiner.com
Added by Elizabeth Oakes on October 28, 2010 at 9:21pm —
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Here's the latest from California--though the stay is extended, it looks like the chances of marriage equality are good due to a technicality:
CA Same-Sex Marriage On Hold Until DecemberEnjoy Examiner's new site upgrade, and please subscribe! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding and Marriage Examiner
Added by Elizabeth Oakes on August 18, 2010 at 6:06pm —
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Same-sex Marriage To Resume Next Week in CA….Maybe! Everything you need to know....Will they or won't they? As Prop 8 proponents appeal to the Ninth Circuit, they may find they don't have standing to appeal at all. Meanwhile, same-sex weddings are set to resume next Wednesday…or they might not.
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Added by Elizabeth Oakes on August 12, 2010 at 11:32pm —
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A successful superhero wedding without the spandex? You bet your cape and Batmobile! Custom art and a fun, flexible location really makes the difference--for fanciful DIY wedding ideas, check it out!
Look, Up In The Sky! A Superhero Wedding!Enjoy, adventurers! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner @ Examiner.com
Added by Elizabeth Oakes on August 11, 2010 at 10:28pm —
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Read all about it here: Prop8 Decision Comes Down:
Marriage Equality FTW!!!May love always prevail, and congratulations to those who now will have the freedom to marry.
Elizabeth Oakes, National Marriage and Wedding Examiner, Examiner.com
Added by Elizabeth Oakes on August 4, 2010 at 6:22pm —
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Wedding ring design isn't all about the Victorians anymore:
The ultimate in chic and unique modern wedding ring designs by Los Angeles jeweler and designer Claudia Endler of ClaudiaEndler.comEnjoy, and thanks Claudia! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner @ Examiner.com
Added by Elizabeth Oakes on July 15, 2010 at 4:48pm —
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The decision in the recent federal trial in Boston concerning federal benefits for married same-sex couples has declared the provisions of DOMA are discriminatory:
Federal District Court in Boston Strikes Down DOMA ProvisionsThough the ruling itself is fairly narrow, it is a huge step…
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Added by Elizabeth Oakes on July 9, 2010 at 7:16pm —
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Part Two of excerpts from the Prop 8 trial final arguments: Ted Olson makes the case that marriage matters and so does fairness. Ted Olson makes the case that marriage matters and so does fairness. From the transcript: "And I would submit that, "We've always done it that way," that "It's a traditional definition of marriage," which is something like "We've always done it that way," is the same -- is the corollary to the "Because I say so." It's not a reason. You can't have continued…
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Added by Elizabeth Oakes on June 30, 2010 at 12:33pm —
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My commentary on the final arguments in the Prop 8 federal trial--a decision is expected anytime.
Prop 8 Final Arguments (Part One): We Don't Need No Stinkin' EvidencePart Two soon--thanks for reading! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner
Added by Elizabeth Oakes on June 21, 2010 at 11:39pm —
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Now it's starting the get scary--Judge Vaughn Walker is asking attorneys for both side of the Prop 8 federal case to get to the nitty-gritty on definitions of sexual orientation and traditional marriage. Closing arguments are next week; who will prevail?
Judge Posing New Questions As Prop 8 Ruling Draws… Continue
Added by Elizabeth Oakes on June 10, 2010 at 2:56am —
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In Part 2 of "Who Pays For The Wedding?" you'll learn how to approach parents about contributions and how to keep your mouth shut if they don't come across, and how parents can help their kids have a less spendy wedding by enticing them with leftovers. Here it is:
Who Pays For The Wedding? Ultimately, You Do (Part… Continue
Added by Elizabeth Oakes on June 4, 2010 at 3:51pm —
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Who pays for the wedding these days, now that brides and grooms often have independent means? Better find out before you book that marching band and French caterer....
Who Pays For The Wedding? Ultimately, You Do (Part 1)Enjoy! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner @ Examiner.com
Added by Elizabeth Oakes on June 4, 2010 at 1:43am —
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Great to know there are still craftsman out there who care about making beautiful custom wedding bands for couples to enjoy their entire lives.
Creating A Custom Wedding Band with Goldsmith Reg SchoppEnjoy! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner @ Examiner.com
Added by Elizabeth Oakes on May 24, 2010 at 9:59pm —
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There's a lot more to Niagara Falls than meets the eye--will this historic honeymoon town overcome Canadian competition, recessionista brides, and bad management?
Niagara Falls: Still The Honeymoon Capital, But Hurting For CashEnjoy! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner @…
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Added by Elizabeth Oakes on May 7, 2010 at 10:41pm —
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You can easily blend your cultural heritages into a single beautiful wedding ceremony--just be sure to keep the elephant out of the sushi.
Intercultural Weddings: Elephants, Opulence, and Blending Your Traditions With StyleEnjoy! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner @…
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Added by Elizabeth Oakes on April 5, 2010 at 12:32am —
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This Facebook thread from Hidden Los Angeles is a gold mine--a wiki-style compendium of "unique and affordable" wedding sites in Los Angeles (both terms are given rather wide definition.) Wedding at the Downtown Library or the LAPD Revolver Club, anyone?
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Added by Elizabeth Oakes on March 30, 2010 at 7:42pm —
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Public proposals of marriage on a bus: good.
Public displays of spousal arguing on Facebook: bad.
Read all about it here!
Ticket to Bride: Man Proposes on Port Authority Bus, NYers Go "Awwww"Enjoy! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner, Examiner.Com
Added by Elizabeth Oakes on March 21, 2010 at 4:46pm —
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Will your wedding reflect not just who you are, but the
best of who you are? Reflections on Anaheim Wedding Examiner Kathleen Howard's recent post asking how you'll create the inner landscape for a beautiful wedding day.
On Your Wedding Day, Character CountsEnjoy! Elizabeth…
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Added by Elizabeth Oakes on March 11, 2010 at 2:07am —
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It has been a good week for marriage equality; anyone taking bets whether Steve Martin will ask Alec Baldwin to marry him while they're hosting the Oscars together?
Ole! Gay couples register for marriage in Mexico City, D.C.Enjoy! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner, Examiner.com
Added by Elizabeth Oakes on March 5, 2010 at 5:54pm —
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It's true--you have to know how to say "I'm sorry" before you say "I do."
Before The Wedding: Learn To Say You're SorryEnjoy! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner, Examiner.com
Added by Elizabeth Oakes on February 27, 2010 at 2:58am —
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