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Weddings then and now (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) - What has changed over the years In the last 50 years, according to the AARP magazine, many aspects of weddings, including the cost, the gown, the honeymoon and the age at which couples married, have changed – some drastically. Enjoy a look back in time. In 1958, 1.5 million weddings were held.

REGION: Recession prompting local couples to downsize weddings, eliminate frills (North County Times) - The recession has had a profound effect on weddings in North County, with couples shrinking guest lists and eliminating extravagant frills, while upscale venues have begun offering large discounts and ramping up marketing efforts.

Weddings still need planners, but couples' budgets have tightened (MinnPost) - FACES OF THE ECONOMY Weddings still need planners, but couples' budgets have tightened By Emily Ness | Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 Couples are trying to save money these days, but they're still hiring wedding planners to organize their budgets and help them find the most efficient ways to pay for the big day.

Anniversaries | Births | Engagements | Weddings (Nassau County Record) - Jason Lee Dew Seth Smith would like to announce the birth of his baby brother, Jason Lee Dew. Raulerson, Bedran to marry Rick and Cheryl Raulerson of Hilliard, along with Salim Bedran of Jacksonville and Carla Davis of Hilliard, are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children, Megan Leigh Raulerson and Alexander S. Bedran.

Weddings (Hartselle Enquirer) - Stefanie Dee Conner of Decatur and John Wesley Orr of Hartselle were wed Aug. 22, 2009, at First Methodist Church of Hartselle. The bride is the daughter of Lance and Teresa Conner of Decatur. The groom is the son of John Patton and Candy Orr of Hartselle.

North Buncombe landmark Claxton Farm plans to construct new facility to replace burned-down barn (Asheville Citizen-Times) - WEAVERVILLE — The landmark barn at Claxton Farm that burned to the ground will be replaced, allowing the venue to continue hosting weddings and other events, its operators said.

Are You a Bride on a Budget?! (WKBW-TV Buffalo) - When it comes to weddings anything goes! But as our own Channel 7's Kyla Igoe is learning, everything can add up pretty quickly. She is recently engaged, and has some tips from local vendors on how to cut corners and still have that dream wedding. Click the link to watch the story?

Flowers by Cori-Lynn: Florist blooms anew (The Powell River Peak) - Florists at Flowers by Cori-Lynn have an emotional connection with their customers. They share milestones from birth to end of life. Beginning with a baby bouquet, the individual relationships continue through celebrations of birthdays, graduations, weddings, anniversaries, openings of businesses, promotions and many other occasions. Seasonal celebrations such as Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother ...

TLC WALKS DOWN THE AISLE THIS WINTER WITH WEDDING PROGRAMMING (The Futon Critic) - "Battle of the Wedding Planners," "Happily Ever Faster," "Four Weddings" and "Manhattan Marriage Project with Gino Filippone" are all due in the coming weeks.

The Knot Reports Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) - NEW YORK----The Knot, Inc. , a leading lifestage media company targeting couples planning their weddings and future lives together, today reported financial results for its third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009.