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Congrats to our fellow Gawker Media blogger Gina Trapani, who married her longtime partner, Terra, in California today. She told Choire at Radar: "For the record, I *know* that marriage is a lame institution rooted in religion (I'm an atheist) and patriarchy. BUT, my parents had a great marriage—I watched my Dad come home from work and kiss my Mom hello every evening 34 years into it, genuinely happy to see her—and I wanted that same thing with Terra. (And that's IT—as mushy as I'm getting! Shutting up now!)" AWWW!! [Radar]
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Same Sex Marraiges More Egalitarian Than Heterosexual Couplings, Some Studies Show
With California slated to start handing down marriage licenses to gay couples this month, the New York Times science section has a roundup of studies pertaining to longterm homosexual relationships. One notable study was performed in Vermont after the state legalized same-sex civil unions in 2000. The study examined sources of strife: housework, sex, and money, and how homosexual couples dealt with these issues when compared to heterosexual couples. According to Tara Parker-Pope of the Times, "Same-sex relationships, whether between men or women, were far more egalitarian than heterosexual ones. In heterosexual couples, women did far more of the housework; men were more likely to have the financial responsibility; and men were more likely to initiate sex, while women were more likely to refuse it or to start a conversation about problems in the relationship." In addition, while the rate of conflict was similar between homosexual and heterosexual couples, the rate of satisfaction was higher amongst the gays. More »
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French Annulment Of Muslim "Virgin" Marriage Exposes Underlying Tension
M. X and Mlle. Y were working professionals of North African decent living in France. M. X, an engineer, had become increasingly religious as of late, and his fiancee, Mlle. Y, had promised him that she was a virgin before they wed. On the wedding night, M. X stormed into the still-bumping wedding party to rant that his wife had lied; there was no bloody sheet, and so she was not a virgin. M. X asked for, and was granted, an annulment by French courts, based on Article 180 of French Civil Code, which allows for immediate dissolution of marriage if one spouse "fails to fulfill an 'essential' part of their pre-wedding agreement," according to the Independent. The ruling has inflamed an already touchy French national subject: separation of church and state. Fadela Amara, a minister from France's largely African-immigrant populated suburbs called the ruling a "fatwa against the emancipation of women." Rachida Dati (at left), France's first senior minister of North African descent, supported the ruling, to much criticism. More »
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It Was The Best Of Times, It Was The Worst Of Times: A Gallery Of Not So Gorgeous Bridal Fashions
Hi guys! And greetings from the world of Big Ponies! So way back when I was still a full-time Jezebel, I asked you to send me pics of the best-worst bridal party dresses you've ever worn. And I have to say: You're all a bunch of chickens. You totally weenied out on me! Too afraid to insult the so-called "friends" who forced you wear the monstrosities, only twenty-two of you dared to send me your bridesmaid crimes of fashion. And rest assured, I admire you for it. After the jump, the gallery of the brave, the strong, the survivors of the worst hells bells has to offer.More »
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Meddling Moms Already Planning Kids' Future Gay Marriages
Many people are rejoicing about the newly legal prospect of gay marriage, and no one is more excited than certain marriage happy moms, who feel that they have somehow failed if their children are not betrothed and be-childrened. In California, where one-in-four residents is foreign born, Sandip Roy writes in Salon, "For my immigrant friends, being gay in California is not much of an issue. Being unmarried in their 30s and 40s is the real issue, the conversation-stopper at Indian potlucks, the thing that makes them stick out at Chinese banquets." He adds, "Immigrant families just understand marriage, even same-sex marriage, more easily that singlehood. Singleness means you never grew up. It's the biggest failing of parenthood — the incompleteness of the unmarried child." More »
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Maybe-Lesbian Lindsay Lohan's Home State To Recognize Gay Marriage
Did ya hear? Lesbianism is chic now that Lindsay Lohan has tacitly embraced the joys of Sappho. At least that's what the New York Post thinks, and New York, one of Lilo's favorite playgrounds, is the newest state to recognize gay marriage. While gay marriages cannot be performed in New York State, according to the AP, Governor Patterson "instructed state agencies - including those governing insurance and health care - to immediately change policies and regulations to recognize gay marriages." And unless there is a stay of the recent California Supreme Court ruling, the left coast will start issuing same-sex marriage licenses on June 17. More »
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Plus-Size Bridal On An Anorexic Budget: Now At A Mall Near You
Torrid, plus-sized mall-chain extraordinaire, is now moving into the wonderful world of bridal wear, all priced at the very friendly price point of $78-$220. But are the looks any good? Eh, yes and no. After the jump, I evaluate the mass-produced dresses for the supposed curvy girl on a budget. More »
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Wedding-Planning Polls: Democratic Or Dumb?
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the latest trend in the wacky world of bridal is to replace the wedding planner with an online poll. Why should brides spend time and money making tough decisions when they can turn that responsibility over to the folks who'll be attending? They don't have to worry their pretty little heads about the cake, the first dance song, the booze or even their hairstyle. Of course, a bride is still a bride. It's her day, right? That's why Rachael Buskirk, 25, an engineer from Asheville, N.C. (who met her fiancé through MySpace), plans to ignore her cake poll. See, the guests didn't pick the style she preferred. More »
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Always A Bridesmaid; Always An Ugly Bridesmaid Dress
Are you neither black, nor Christian, nor a lover of animals? In other words: Have you not be able to participate in our "Past Fashion" posts? This may be your lucky day. Have you ever been looked in the eye by an otherwise loving friend or relative and been told to wear the same dress that nine other girls will also be wearing? The May installment of Past Fashion is all about your best-worst bridesmaids dresses. I have only been in one wedding, my cousin Amy's, and though the dress was "chocolate" (i.e. brown), it was nice enough. (That's me on the left.) But surely you've been subjected to worse forms of bridal torture. And we want evidence! Email your submissions to photos@jezebel.com with "Past Fashion: Bridesmaid Dresses" in the headline, and be sure to include all the gory details. Like the insane "color" of the dress (burnt tangerine! misty aubergine!) and tidbits about drunken groomsmen or bridezillas who made you cry. And don't forget your name (or username), location and date the photo was taken. We'll be accepting submissions until May 18 and want the absolute best of your bridal party worst.
I Thee Dread
Remember when Tracie and Anna attended the New York magazine Wedding Showcase and marveled at all the expensive shit? Well! It was clearly like visiting a landfill compared to the Wedding Salon, a "luxury" wedding showcase held Monday here in New York. For the $75 entrance fee, aspirationally-budgeted brides could meet vendors who put couples' pictures on M&Ms or create martini bars made entirely out of ice. Want the "entry-level" wedding offered by Sarah Jessica Parker's wedding planner Thomas Noel? That'll set you back $75,000. Want to go all the way? No problem: Your fantasy princess wedding will be dutifully arranged by him for a cool $10 million. "If you can afford it, you do it," says Noel. No thanks. [NYT]
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Reem Acra Bridal And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
There is something inherently creepy about the fact that this season's Reem Acra bridal collection was inspired by various children's characters like Alice in Wonderland, Raggedy Ann and Strawberry Shortcake. (Paging Dr. Freud!) And yet — thank goodness for Reem Acra, because, if not for her, we would all have been faced with one of the most boring (if not just plain bad) bridal seasons of recent memory. Acra's gowns explode with color, whimsy, and (what a relief!) point of view. At last, a designer who applies the concepts of high design to the world of bridal design, which is so frequently dismissed as the height of banality. Whether her almost-Lolita-esque designs are your cup of tea is another story altogether, but I can't help but applaud design that tells stories and isn't afraid of a little reckless, feckless imagination. The collection, of course, after the jump. More »
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This Season's Vera Wang Bridal: A Whole Lotta Ugly
Is there any bigger name in bridal than Vera Wang? I say no. Hell, the woman has even pimped her brand out into china, crystal, linens and mattresses to continue her monopoly on all things nuptial. But not gonna lie: I'm worried about Vera Wang. Because the bridal collection she showed yesterday is really really bad. There's little coherence to it and the shapes seem purposeless at best; deformed and dated at worst. Okay, there was one look I loved, but other than that it was a whole lot of oy. See for yourself, after the jump. More »
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Bridal Season Continues With A Flurry Of Lookalike White Gowns
More bridal shows! Yesterday, designers Angel Sanchez and lara Helene both essentially offered up the same old iterations of the same old styles we've seen forever, though props to Sanchez for popping a few short looks in the collection, which I happen to dig. (I just ain't a poofy dress kinda girl.) And since I know you all have strong feelings on the ubiquitous strapless gown, do the feeling stay the same with regards to strapless but short? The collections are after the jump: Go on and weigh in. More »
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This Season's Bridal Wares Continue To Inspire Shock, Awe
Another day, another set of new bridal collections to judge. Lela Rose, Oscar de la Renta, and Carolina Herrera are all noted presences in the (non-bridal) fashion world, each offering their own take on classicism and femininity. As for their their bridal collections, each had varying levels of success. Lela Rose's dresses are good in concept, but the execution is a little meh. Oscar de la Renta (at left) offers something for every taste: Sheaths! Princess skirts! Pantsuits! Cocktail dresses! And while many are unquestionably beautiful, his Scarlett O'Terror look is a bad, bad idea. Carolina Herrera's collection was the most consistent, and definitely had moments of brilliance. But the Three Blind Mice-meets-Dr. Zhivago styling certainly isn't for everyone. (Or maybe even anyone.) The collections for your review, after the jump. More »
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Suddenly, Disney Bridal Doesn't Look So Bad
The latest season of bridal shows began on Friday, and already we are mildly concerned with what we see. While really big name Badgley Mischka is, um, one of the really biggest names in this market, I found the whole collection to be 1) ugly 2) dated and 3) kitschy. Seriously, the Disney bridal dresses looked better than this shit. Monique Lhuillier, who is what Vera Wang was 10 years ago (aka the choice of "cool" brides who don't have to worry about money), offered a much better showing, her looks markedly sophisticated and tasteful and "modern' on the whole. Maybe it was just the choice of models, but something about it, though, left me with a funny taste of "child bride" in my mouth. The collections for your review, after the jump. More »
We know you've been on pins and needs, tossing and turning nightly worrying about who Jenna Bush was going to select to design her wedding dress. Breathe again at last: She has made her decision. Oscar de la Renta will be dressing America's favorite children's book author/boozy bride-to-be. Need to be reminded of what his sketch looked like? Click on the pic to see. [WWD, sub req'd]
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