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Heavy security takes the fun out of Sri Lankan weddings (AFP via Yahoo! News) - Ahead of a South Asia regional summit in early August, the Sri Lankan government has dealt weddings yet another blow by ordering five-star hotels to cancel all banquet hall and restaurant bookings for a week.

Lanikai residents: No commercial weddings (Honolulu Star-Bulletin) - Some Lanikai residents say enough is enough - they no longer want commercial weddings taking place in their neighborhood. At the same time, the white-sand beach with turquoise waters is sought after by brides and grooms throughout the world since being named one of the top 10 most beautiful beaches.

Fast-track weddings (Denver Post) - Nathan Stevens proposed to Katherine Parkhurst in May after a three-year romance. Yet, their plan for a September wedding surprises friends and family.

What's Cooking With Guida House? (Central Tampa News & Tribune) - The idea of a museum, cultural arts center and community center to hold weddings, receptions, and arts and education classes was thrown around.

5 Ways to Save at Weddings (US News & World Report) - Just because your friends are getting married doesn't mean you have to go broke.

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.

Arlington Park picks new bugler (Daily Herald) - When trumpet player Jean Laurenz is offered a high-profile gig, she takes it. This summer, she played in a Texas orchestra. Last summer, she played with Kanye West at the House of Blues in Chicago. She's played at more weddings than she can count.

Figures show a rise in the number of humanist weddings (BBC News) - The number of humanist wedding ceremonies taking place in Scotland is on the rise, according to new figures.

Taking The Kids: More destination weddings being geared to include families (Ventura County Star) - Four-year-old Grace Layman, decked out in full frilly flower girl regalia, excitedly led her smiling surprise guest to the separate kids' party she was hosting at her dad's wedding reception. Mickey Mouse wowed everyone — grown-ups, too.