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Couples opt for humanist weddings as appeal of the church wanes (The Scotsman) - MORE and more couples are choosing humanist weddings over religious ceremonies because they have little connection with a church, a celebrant said last night.

Humanist weddings on the increase (West Lothian Courier) - Humanist weddings are on the increase while overall marriage figures are in decline, statistics have revealed.

Weddings feel pinch of sluggish economy (The Herald-Mail) - FREDERICK, Md. - Bride-to-be Tyra Seiver wanted white benches for her August wedding, but she balked at the $1,000 cost to rent them. So her fianc, William Higgs, built them himself. The couple spent $50 on lumber and $60 on discounted fabric at Jo-Ann fabrics store.

Outrage as rector in gay marriage row stages £1,800 'white weddings' for Japanese tourists (Daily Mail) - 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.

Weddings taking big bites out of wallets (Missoulian) - Editor's note: Each Sunday, the Missoulian examines how the nation's economic downturn is affecting western Montanans. Amanda Lewis is finding out that marrying Mr. Right comes with a hefty price tag.

Tufton Takes Spoils (Sporting Life via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport) - Ian Williams-trained Tufton defied top weight in the Weddings At Redcar Claiming Stakes at Redcar.

Massachusetts mulls weddings for out-of-state gays (WTOL 11 Toledo) - Associated Press - July 20, 2008 5:43 AM ET BOSTON (AP) - Gay couples from elsewhere could soon be able to get married in Massachusetts. The state Senate is scheduled to vote Tuesday on...

Massachusetts mulls weddings for out-of-state gays (KRQE Albuquerque) - BOSTON (AP) - Gay couples from elsewhere could soon be able to get married in Massachusetts. The state Senate is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a measure to repeal a 1913 state law which says couples can't wed in Massachusetts if the marriage would be illegal in their home states.

Slice of simplicity for weddings (SouthtownStar) - Traditionally, wedding cakes tended to look a lot like wedding dresses - overflowing with intricate design.

Weddings (The Herald-Mail) - Hartshorn-Griffith; Richardson-Hoffman; Booth-Davis