Elizabeth Oakes's Blog – June 2010 Archive (5)

Part Two of excerpts from the Prop 8 trial final arguments: Ted Olson makes the case that marriage matters and so does fairness. Ted Olson makes the case that marriage matters and so does fairness. From the transcript: "And I would submit that, "We've always done it that way," that "It's a traditional definition of marriage," which is something like "We've always done it that way," is the same -- is the corollary to the "Because I say so." It's not a reason. You can't have continued… Continue

My commentary on the final arguments in the Prop 8 federal trial--a decision is expected anytime.

Prop 8 Final Arguments (Part One): We Don't Need No Stinkin' Evidence

Part Two soon--thanks for reading! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner

Now it's starting the get scary--Judge Vaughn Walker is asking attorneys for both side of the Prop 8 federal case to get to the nitty-gritty on definitions of sexual orientation and traditional marriage. Closing arguments are next week; who will prevail?



Judge Posing New Questions As Prop 8 Ruling Draws… Continue

In Part 2 of "Who Pays For The Wedding?" you'll learn how to approach parents about contributions and how to keep your mouth shut if they don't come across, and how parents can help their kids have a less spendy wedding by enticing them with leftovers. Here it is:



Who Pays For The Wedding? Ultimately, You Do (Part… Continue

Who pays for the wedding these days, now that brides and grooms often have independent means? Better find out before you book that marching band and French caterer....

Who Pays For The Wedding? Ultimately, You Do (Part 1)

Enjoy! Elizabeth Oakes, National Wedding Examiner @ Examiner.com