PUZZLE

Solution to the previous puzzle:  

1) a current gift: a PRESENT PRESENT
2) a secure bank vault: a SAFE SAFE
3) a short formal statement: a BRIEF BRIEF
4) a fragile supply ship: a TENDER TENDER

New Puzzle:

You will be given clues for two words. 

Removing the first letter of the first word will reveal the second word. 

Example: Begin -> Sour
Answer: Start and Tart.

1. Marrying female -> Travel on
2. Marrying male -> Indoor area
3. Inspired -> Married
4. Couple -> Atmosphere
5. Fetch -> Band
6. Blossoms -> Turns down
7. Gifts -> Begrudges
8. Uncontrolled slide -> Child