Marriage
Till death do us part
Paul Vallely ponders the surprising resilience of institutionalised monogamy
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Inside Marriage
State of the union: 18,000 Californian gay couples are legally married in a state which outlaws it
Saturday, 11 July 2009
Last year, California passed a controversial law allowing same-sex marriage for the first time. But now, the state's Supreme Court has overturned that right, resulting in a uniquely bizarre situation whereby 18,000 gay couples are legally married in a state which outlaws it
Should women trade in their surname when they get married?
Thursday, 25 June 2009
As the newly married Rebekah Wade becomes Mrs Charlie Brooks, Clare Dwyer Hogg examines the politics of trading in a surname
Does pre-marital guidance counselling lead to a happy marriage?
Wednesday, 18 March 2009
The church is booked. The guests are invited. But should the happy couple undergo a spot of premarital therapy, Hollywood-style? Guy Adams takes to the couch to find out
Top tips for great wedding photos
Wednesday, 17 September 2008
Make the most of your wedding photographerThis is a day that will never be repeated, so you need someone who can capture the best moments without cutting anyone's head off or giving you 'red eye'. Wedding experts Confetti.co.uk offer a few extra tips for getting what you want from your pictures.
The Ten Best Romantic Wedding Locations
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
For some couples, the local church or registry office just isn't special enough. But there are plenty of romantic and exotic alternatives to choose from.
The mystery of enduring love
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
We're always being advised on the joys of sex and the secrets of finding romance. But what about living happily ever after together? There's precious little guidance on how to do that, says Philip Hensher
Marriage: Our special relationship
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
Each marriage is different and changes with the passing years. Four writers at different stages in the adventure explain what theirs means to them
The facts of life: marriage
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
The number of marriages in England and Wales that were the first marriage for both partners peaked in 1940 at 426,100 when 91 per cent of all marriages were the first for both partners. This number has since fallen to 144,120 in 2006, accounting for 61 per cent of all marriages.
Sleeping around: What is it about weddings?
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
'I immediately introduced myself to a very fit man who I assumed was the stripper'
Sleeping Around
The no-holds-barred blog from The Independent's sex and dating columnist Catherine Townsend