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Outrage as rector in gay marriage row stages £1,800 'white weddings' for Japanese tourists (Evening Standard) - The rector who presided at the controversial 'gay marriage' of two priests has caused fresh outrage by conducting £1,800 'white wedding' services for Japanese tourists.

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 ...

Every reason to celebrate (The Star) - BIRTHDAYS, weddings, anniversaries, engagements, new baby, new home, reunions, and graduations show that there is always a reason or a special occasion to celebrate.

More Methodists Support Clergy Performing Gay Weddings (The Christian Post) - More United Methodists are throwing their support behind clergy in California who want to perform same-sex "marriages" despite the denomination's stance that homosexual practice is "incompatible with Christian teaching."

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.

JPs’ wedding fee OK, panel states (NWAnews.com) - An Arkansas Ethics Commission opinion issued Friday states that a justice of the peace may accept a gratuity for performing weddings as long as it’s $100 or less. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition)

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?

Friendly Encounters: Young Gunners Go For It (4thegame.com) - With lavish weddings, sun-kissed holidays and endless rounds of golf now just a distant memory, Premier League players have returned to their clubs to stroll through some friendly matches against lower league clubs or foreign minnows.