Why You Should Always Drive Yourself to a First DateBy Megan Sayers for HowAboutWe

Besides, even Cinderella brought her own pumpkin to the ball.Whether you've met online, through mutual friends or in the middle of a crowded bar, first dates are always a bit nerve-wracking. What will you talk about? Who picks up the tab? What can you order at dinner that won't get stuck in your teeth?

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But there's one crucial decision that any woman who lives in Los Angeles has to make well before it's time to choose the appetizers:

Do you drive yourself or do you let him pick you up?

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In other cities, this dilemma doesn't exist - or at least, it's far less of a consideration. Thanks to the joys of public transportation, it's standard protocol to hop on the subway or cab it to the restaurant.

Not here. L.A.'s car-and-only-car culture means that 99.9% of the time, at least one party on the date is driving. I've heard friends

With Memorial Day just days away, for those of us who err on the side of procrastination or who like to keep things spontaneous, we might not be too sure what we are going to do come Monday. In the event that you are in need of a little time with just you and your significant other, consider making child care arrangements for the children and going on an outing. It is likely there will be lot of parties and barbeques happening that weekend which means plenty of opportunities for the kids to still be entertained while you are away. Inspired by a Your Tango round-up of last minute getaways I decided to come up with a few last minute date ideas for Memorial weekend. Click through for 7 Memorial Weekend Date Ideas! -By Krishann Briscoe

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Though theme weddings used to be considered garish, The New York Times reports that, "The bar for creating weddings that are not only memorable, but also so thoroughly different that they might be talked about for years, seems to get ever higher," the paper notes. While some couples spend lots of money hiring a coordinator to create a tastefully themed affair, others use a more DIY-approach to styling their over-the-top ceremonies and receptions. These photos are incredible and the affairs were all stunning. Those of you planning weddings - or any party, really - will certainly be inspired. Click through for 7 epic and classy theme weddings! -By Carolyn Castiglia

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Thirteen years ago, after Casey and I let the cat out of the bag and told everyone we were engaged, we were both bombarded with marriage tips. Some of that advice was good advice and some of that advice was… not. Unfortunately for us, we didn't know which tips were good tips and which tips were bad tips. We had to learn through trial and error, and some of those learning experiences almost cost us our marriage-and many nights of sleep. I'm sure that some of the advice is good for other couples, but it was just plain bad advice for us. And I'm also sure that some of the advice I would give to a newlywed couple would turn out to be terrible advice for them in the end as well. But some of the tips we received, we'd never give to anyone else regardless of the couple and I have no idea how some of these tips ever passed as good marriage advice in the first place. Here is my list of the top 7 worst marriage tips that I received before I got married. - By Cody Coombs

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The Six of Wands card reversed suggests that your relationship could be suffering from jealousy and miscommunication, or you could be involved with a high-profile but socially unacceptable person and are unable to publicly demonstrate affection or any sort of romantic connection. The cat may be out of the bag, however, due to a matter dealing with pride or jealousy. A struggle could result, but you and your lover may not be built to go the distance. It may be time to put yourself back in the dating game.

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By Rachel Wilkerson, Lover.ly

In honor of Memorial Day, we're celebrating engagement photos that feature all-American details. Red, white, and blue is peppy and patriotic; we love it for a military bride and groom, or just a couple who loves classic Americana. Here are our favorite red, white, and blue engagement photos to inspire you.

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There's no denying the men in this summer's biggest blockbusters are smoking hot. But when it comes to husbands, we're looking for more than a chiseled jawline and piercing blue eyes. We've searched for - and found - America's Hottest Husbands for years now, so we're kind of aficionados when it comes to determining whether or not a guy has true dad potential. Thanks to years of practice, we applied our expertise to a thorough examination of the men of 2013's biggest summer movies. By Lauren Le Vine, REDBOOK.

Clark Kent a.k.a. Superman (Henry Cavill) in Man of Steel













Pros
- Faster than a speeding bullet, so he can always do school pick-up at a moment's notice
- Looks like that in spandex- Is a national treasure
- Stronger than a locomotive

Cons
- Unclear if all those frequent flier miles can be transferred to any major airlines
- X-ray vision allows him to see through other women's clothing
- Didn't he learn his lesson about the dangers of capes from The Incredibles? Amateur hour.- Major daddy issues

Dominic













Pros
- Super handy and knows his

Real brides share their wedding night stories (and they're not what you think).

By Anne Roderique-Jones for TheKnot.com

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We had an evening garden wedding that happened to fall on the day of a 75-year record high...a whopping 106 degrees. We were exhausted and soaked when we finally got back to the honeymoon suite. I went to the bathroom to peel myself out of the drenched wedding dress, take a shower, and change. I finally walk out -- perfect hair, stellar makeup, and some sexy lingerie -- only to find my husband sprawled out on the bed, passed out, and snoring. Bravo TV and I spent one salacious evening together. --Sposati

Flooded With Emotion
The hotel we stayed in had a huge, two-person shower, and we jumped in it immediately after the reception. We started to fool around until my husband began to look extremely freaked out. Apparently, my fake eyelashes were falling off, and he had no clue that I had been wearing them. One strip was on my cheek, and the other was hanging