Category: Tying the Knot
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10 Reasons Why Marriage is Like a Game of Rugby
I played an old game: “Why is a this like a that?” It’s something you can do with your kids, if you have any, or your inner child, on a road trip. Why is a motorbike like an orange? Why is a sardine like a photocopier? Why is marriage like a game of rugby? This…
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How a Man Who Makes Damn Fine Tea Changed My Mind About Marriage
Facing life without his magnificent cups of tea was not something I wanted to live through, so it was better in my head to never have to think about, and therefore never marry him.
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Tying the Knot is like Playing the Bounce!
A lucky bounce of the ball, or one critical call, can swing the game for or against you. But Loving Change means not fearing these game-changing moments, instead embracing them and the opportunities they bring. In rugby and in marriage, Loving Change is all about Playing the bounce.
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A Non-Fan’s Guide to Surviving Super Rugby
Non-fans are in for one hell of a ride, otherwise known as the Super 18 rugby tournament. Or Super Rugby, if you’re a proper fan.
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This Leap Year, Let’s Change the Rules of Engagement
Girls are asking guys to marry them all the time now. Guys are asking guys. The “rules” of engagement are as outdated as this silly Leap Year proposal nonsense, writes Stacey Vee.
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The Look of Love
In an age when anyone with a smartphone can snap a pic, why do we still need professional photographers at weddings? Because weddings are made of perfect moments that need to be captured to perfection. Meet wedding photographer Jacki Bruniquel, who turns magical moments into memories that last a lifetime.
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Hey Mom & Dad, Thanks for Finally Getting Married
What does the old-fashioned ritual of marriage mean in the 21st Century? Seen in the light of lingering love and tenderness, it can be a revelation, especially if it’s your parents who have finally made the big decision. By Raphael Bromilow
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Move Aside, You Zombie Hordes, This is Cupid’s Day
While zombies roam the wastelands in search of nourishing brains, the rest of us will be happy to let someone have a piece of our heart this Valentine’s Day. Dorothy Black tells us why.
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Competition is for losers
A relationship isn’t an Olympic event, with glory for the winner and sour grapes for the loser. It’s a partnership that puts both of you on equal footing. By Cath Jenkin
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Why I Wish I Had Been More Selfish on my Wedding Day
It’s your right to have the wedding of your dreams, at the venue of your dreams. So don’t let anything stand in your way, says Gilda Narsimdas