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Wedding Savvy: Simplicity Saves

Marriage licenses in Benton County cost approximately $52, however Corvallis couples, on average, spend $25,306 in preparation for their “big days.” Local expenditure ranges between $18,980 and $31,633, and to-be-weds can expect each guest to cost them between $193 and $236.

If these figures churn a gut-slicked sickness in you, too, if your sanity sits at a far more moderate figure, fear not. I’ve sniffed out all the tricks at keeping that post-nuptial debt at bay,

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Social media pokes fun at Golden Globes fashion fails comparing Jane Fonda's ruffles to cakes and J Lo to a bottle of mustard

Awards season with its endless parade of gorgeous gowns has plenty to delight fashion fans, but sometimes looking out for the frock horrors can be a lot more entertaining.

And at last night's Golden Globes there was plenty of fodder for social media users who likened Jane Fonda's white ruffled gown to everything from a lampshade to a crème brûlée to a cake.

The veteran star,

This woman repurposed her wedding dress into gowns for stillborn babies

For many women, wedding dresses are treasured items, and — though they may never be worn again — these items are often kept as a wedding day memento. One British woman has decided to put her wedding dress to good use after deciding she won't wear it again.

Yvonne Trimble — who is originally from Edinburgh but now lives in Cyprus — sent her wedding dress to Cherished Gowns for Angel Babies, a Kent-based charity that turns weddi

Beautiful bride donates her wedding dress to non-profit organisation who make dresses for stillborn babies

LISA Callander-Bone gave her wedding dress to Cherished Gowns for Angel Babies who create dresses for stillborn babies, a cause close to her heart.

IT was the dress she wore to marry the man of her dreams on one of the most special days of her life.

And when Lisa Callander-Bone’s big day was over, she knew she didn’t want her beautiful dress to simply hang at the back of her wardrobe gathering

The Ultimate Wedding Gift Etiquette Guide for 2016

Given the hot, swampy summers we have here in the South, "June" doesn't really hold true as the busy wedding season for us. Fall weddings are popular here and the busy season lasts well into January and February, when the more financially conscious brides and grooms snag the best deals. Really, weddings happen all year long why I'm popping in, post-holiday to give you a wedding gift etiquette guide to last you the entirety of 2016. As a personal

Black lesbian couple pays lobola, say they want to follow tradition like any other couple

Lesbian couple Antoinette (Vaivi) Swartz and Sape Maodi-Swartz have shown it is possible to stay true to oneself and still respect African tradition by paying lobola.

"The initiation point for us was saying we want to do this process. Speaking to our parents about it we found them open to the idea because I think they expected it from my side,” said Sape.

Sape said they decided her family should get the paymen

New Year, New Makeup Bag: When to Toss Old Beauty Products

"Out with the old, in with the new" isn't just one of those overused phrase that applies to the arrival of 2016—if your vanity is crowded with products you picked up years ago, it may be time to introduce the saying to your hair and makeup rituals. Just because there's still a little product left in that tube of MAC Lipglass you bought back in 2012, doesn't mean you should actually use it, and since most beauty products aren't stamped wit

4 make-up rules if you're having a day wedding

Thinking of having a day wedding? These make-up rules will help you look radiant throughout.

1. Do not skip primer

Think of primer as a way to weatherproof your make-up. After all, you don't want your foundation to start melting off when the sun soars high in the sky. Prime your face, neck, and eyelids with a silicone based-formula.

2. Stay away from shimmer

Bronzers and highlighters might help you l

Here's how to dress up for your date

Since you don't get a second chance to make a first impression, here's a guide men should refer to when selecting their date night attire.

Asking the woman you like on a date is a courageous task, and just by doing so, you have crossed the first hurdle successfully. But now don't let all your efforts go down the drain by dressing up shabbily for your big date. Here are a few tips you should keep in mind.

Keep it minimal

You understand the word 'simple', right? Do

Three Brides Tie the Knot, But One (Already) Dislikes Her Groom

You're marrying a stranger: What could go wrong? On the Tuesday, Dec. 8, episode of Married at First Sight, the three couples each tied the knot, attended their wedding reception, and set out for their first night as husband and wife. Spoiler alert: Not every couple sailed through smoothly. In fact, one couple hit waters so choppy that the duo seemed in danger of drowning completely — and they'd only known each other for about 30 min

Gwen Stefani’s ‘The Voice’ Dress: Wows In White Hot Frock For Finale

Gwen Stefani showed off her versatile style in a sleek and chic white dress for ‘The Voice’ finale — and we loved it! If you did, you’re in luck — you can SHOP for a similar, winter-white frock RIGHT HERE.

Gwen Stefani, 46, showed off a slew of stylish looks this season on The Voice, and with only one episode left she’s bound to go out in style — and we would expect nothing less from the edgy glam songstress! In fact, for the Dec

Pennsylvania Says We Can Keep Our Wedding Anniversary!

In 2013, Pennsylvania's state ban on same-sex marriage was in effect. Montgomery County register of wills, D. Bruce Haines, defied the law starting in July of that year. His office issued marriage licenses to gay couples for a short time. My now-husband and I were one of 174 pairs who got hitched before a court ordered his office to stop. Our wedding anniversary is August 10, 2013.

Or so we thought.

This week, Brian (my husband) said to me, "Di

9 of the most bizarre wedding rings out there

Picking out a wedding ring is a big deal. It’s an accessory you wear everyday for the rest of your life, and symbolizes your love and union as a married couple. While a diamond ring is traditional, there are several rings that buck tradition. Rubies, pearls and even sapphires for Princess Diana have been chosen over the diamond, but none of those options even come close to what you can buy your beau these days. Check out these nine wedding rings that

Our Wedding Story: Mississippi proposal leads to Slane ceremony

Emma Toner and Ken Ottley had decorations of gold spray-painted pineapples and pink flamingo fairy lights

mma, content manager for Groupon and Ken, a self-employed gardener, met five years ago on Derby day at the Curragh, Co Kildare.

Last June, the couple took a road-trip though the American South and got engaged on the steamboat Natchez on the Mississippi river.

On September 4th, 2015, Ken and Emma were married in a spiritualist ceremo

Kylie and Tyga: breakup then make up The News Telegraph

Kylie Jenner wants everyone to know that she and boyfriend Tyga have not broken up, contrary to numerous reports.

Not only did Kylie refused to attend Tyga's birthday party in Los Angeles, the rest of the none of the Kardashian and Jenner family members weren't there either. Shortly afterwards, TMZ broke a story that Kylie had returned home prematurely from her business trip to Australia because of something that Tyga did. Totally kidding.

But

Bride’s parents bearing less of the wedding cost burden

In the 1990s comedy “Father of the Bride,” Steve Martin, as George Banks, bursts into a grocery store on a rampage. After ripping into a package of hot dog buns and removing four he doesn’t need in the hopes of saving money, Banks yells at a store clerk, “I’m not paying for one more thing I don’t need. George Banks is saying NO!”

“Who’s George Banks?” asks the worker.

George’s 1990s tux might date him, but his predicament? Maybe not.

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Here's the One Lipstick Hack Makeup Artists Think You Should Know

In addition to the thousands of tubes in our beauty closet, it's safe to say that every female staffer at Allure has a lipstick or two—or 10 or 20—stashed at her desk. From trending formulas to out-of-the-box lip-art ideas, it's no secret we're big fans of the stuff. But there are always new tips and tricks to pick up. Here, 17 makeup artists share their most useful, creative lipstick advice.

Avoid stained lips. "The berry lip is ve

The craziest thigns real mother-in-laws have done at weddings

Think your mother-in-law is actually a monster-in-law? You may think differently after you read what these real mother-in-laws did to these brides on their wedding days.

"After the wedding, my mother-in-law came up to me — not to tell me I looked beautiful or welcome me to the family — but to tell me how excited she was that my husband's ex-girlfriend was in attendance. She then asked if she could move her place card and sit next to his

Wedding ideas: 5 reasons to elope vs a traditional wedding

Not sure if eloping is the right thing to do? Our relationship expert takes a look at the pros of an elopement vs a traditional wedding celebration

Right after one of the biggest decisions in life, to marry the one you love, comes another big question: how (and when) to get married? It seems quite a few people are opting to elope to get married rather than have a wedding in front of an audience of friends and family. What are the pros and