Sugar Bride Guide: Traditions


Updated 05/09/12 11:21 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Real Wedding Traditions

Throughout the wedding planning process, engaged couples are constantly faced with standard traditions they must decide to either include or exclude from their big day. Will you get married in a church? Will your bridesmaids wear matching dresses? Will you use the traditional vows or write your own? Will you have a bouquet toss? And while you may feel the pressure from everyone from your mom to Read more

William and Kate Mark Their Anniversary at a Friend's Wedding


Updated 04/30/12 10:12 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Kate Middleton and Prince William at Wedding on Anniversary

Prince William and Kate Middleton attended a friend's wedding at the St. Andrew's Church in Wingfield, England, on Saturday. Her childhood pal Hannah Gillingham tied the knot with Robert Carter. Kate's sister, a Project D-clad Pippa Middleton, was also along for the ceremony, as was Richard Branson's daughter Holly. Kate wore an Erdem dress that she also sported during her and William's tour of Read more

Weddings Through the Decades: Victorian Inspiration


Updated 04/23/12 10:38 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Victorian Wedding Inspiration Photos

"Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" — it's a wedding tradition that began in the Victorian era along with several other practices that continue today. While "something old" should have once belonged to a happily married woman, "something new" is usually the bridal apparel. To guarantee good fortune, "something old" must be gold, and "something blue" symbolizes the Read more

Easter and Passover Celebrations Around the World


Updated 04/10/12 3:59 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

White House Easter Egg Roll

This weekend was chock-full of church services, pilgrimages, bunny ears, parades, egg hunts, and more as people around the globe celebrated Easter and Passover. The Obamas spent some quality family time together at an Easter Sunday service and goofing off during the annual White House Easter Egg Roll today, while Queen Elizabeth II shared the day's events with Princess Eugenie and one of the Read more

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves Spend a Southern Easter Together


Updated 04/09/12 6:01 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves Easter Pictures 2012

Matthew McConaughey and his fiancée Camila Alves went to church in Austin, TX yesterday for an Easter mass. They brought about their oldest child Levi McConaughey. The McConaughey-Alves clan is making their home base in Texas at the moment, after moving from LA earlier this Spring. Matthew and Camila are looking forward to a few exciting events. They're working on their wedding plans, after he Read more

Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves Step Out in Austin With Levi and Vida


Updated 03/20/12 9:36 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Matthew McConaughey and Family in Austin Pictures

Matthew McConaughey carried Levi on his shoulders while Camila Alves held onto Vida in Austin yesterday. The whole family was joined by Camila's mom, Fatima, for the church outing. Matthew and Camila recently moved to Texas with their kids, though relocating to Matthew's homestate hasn't meant they're stepping out of the spotlight. Matthew and Camila hit the red carpet at SXSW to premiere Bernie Read more

Kate Middleton and Prince William Celebrate First Christmas as Royal Newlyweds


Updated 12/27/11 8:43 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Kate Middleton and Prince William Christmas Pictures

Kate Middleton opted for a burgundy coat and fascinator for her first Christmas as part of the royal family today. Duchess Catherine greeted some young fans and stood close by her husband Prince William as they arrived at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Norfolk, England. Kate and William were also joined by his brother Prince Harry, their father Prince Charles, and his wife Camilla. Unfortunately Read more

Lily Allen Makes Final Wedding Preparations Before Her Weekend Wedding!


Updated 06/13/11 8:38 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Lily Allen Wedding Preparation Pictures

Lily Allen rocked a pair of Prada platforms today as she arrived at the St. James the Great church in Cranham, England, for a wedding rehearsal. She's tying the knot with boyfriend of two years, Sam Cooper, tomorrow and is more than excited! She wrote on Twitter that, despite anxiety over having a zit, "I'm great, I'm getting married — eek!" Lily's dad, the actor Keith Allen, was on hand to Read more

Kate and William Attend a Friend's Wedding With Pippa and Alex!


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Kate Middleton Pictures at Wedding With William, Pipppa, and Alex Loudon

The Middleton sisters, Kate and Pippa, had a double date of sorts over the weekend when they both brought their significant others along to a friend's wedding! Their mutual friends, Thomas Sutton and Harriet Colthurst, were the latest to tie the knot, and their ceremony took place at the St. Mary and St. Nicholas Church in the English town of Wilton. Prince William arrived before Kate, as he was Read more

Dear British Women: Why the Hats?


Updated 02/22/11 11:47 AM · Posted by · 11 comments

Why Do British Women Wear Hats to Weddings?

Hats may not be required on the royal wedding invite like "morning coats" and "lounge suits," but they are important enough that bride-to-be Kate Middleton tapped famous milliner Philip Treacy to oversee royal hat duties for the wedding. The thing is, British readers, American women (namely me), don't get the tradition of wearing decadent hats to weddings. A bit of research turned up shoddy Read more