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Pastors defy United Methodist officials to conduct gay weddings (Los Angeles Times) - Some have officiated at such ceremonies, some plan to and 82 retired ministers have offered their services. Bishop warns that violating church guidelines has consequences. Scores of United Methodist Church ministers in California are putting their careers on the line in an open revolt against religious edicts that forbid them to conduct weddings for gay and lesbian couples. ...

Economy is crashing weddings (The Charlotte Observer) - Heather Greenwell has been dreaming of her wedding day since she was a little girl. But with bills piling up and a smaller income, Greenwell will have to wait a little longer. “Three years ago, I could have afforded a much, much bigger wedding,” Greenwell said. “But now wedding money is being used for necessities like putting food on the table and paying bills.” Greenwell, 24, postponed her ...

Couples plan weddings with a click 19 Jul 2008, 0110 hrs IST,REUTERS (The Times of India) - CHICAGO: Susan and Mark Golebiowski found love on an internet dating site, so it was only appropriate that when the couple started planning their June wedding they turned to the web.

Panel OKs Gifts For JPs Performing Weddings (KTHV Little Rock) - The state Ethics Commission says that justices of the peace can't ask for fees in exchange for performing wedding ceremonies, but they can accept gifts of $100 or less.

Weddings and Weather... What Do You Do? (WCBD-TV Charleston) - Many couples in the Lowcountry planning to tie the knot this weekend ha've likely already gone to plan B. But for those still in the planning process, how do you plan your big day around an unpredictable mother nature?

Ark. panel OKs gifts for JPs performing weddings (Baxter Bulletin) - LITTLE ROCK -- Justices of the peace in Arkansas counties can’t ask for fees in exchange for performing wedding ceremonies, but they can accept gifts of $100 or less, a state ethics panel said Friday.

The Musician's Guide to Brides -- How to Make Money Playing Weddings by Anne Roos (PRWeb via Yahoo! News) - Weddings. They are the most coveted gig for a working musician. The pay is great; the hours are not so bad; you have a captive audience. But playing a wedding isn't as easy as showing up in a suit and tie and sitting down at the piano. Micromanaging wedding planners, Bridezillas, intoxicated guests--these are just a small sampling of the myriad of obstacles a good wedding musician has to ...

Trendy young newlyweds ditch the meat at weddings (Vietnam Net) - VietNamNet Bridge – Holding a wedding at a vegetarian restaurant is not commonly done in Vietnam, even though the practice of Buddhism is prevalent. But the recent marriage of Vu Van Tiem and Tuyet Ngan may change all that.

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World wide weddings: Couples webcast nuptials (The Norman Transcript) - WILMINGTON, Del. -- John Roehsler took his wedding vows, exchanged rings with his bride -- and turned to the webcam."Whoever's watching ... we're sorry that you couldn't be here," the groom said. "But you are here, so that's great.