Bridesville.com Web News Archive

Charitable donations often go hand-in-hand with weddings (The Press-Enterprise) - When it comes to weddings, a growing number of marrying couples are deciding that it is better to give than to receive. Philanthropy Web sites and industry sources report a rise in weddings with a cause, including a move to channel donations to charity in lieu of traditional gifts.

Destination weddings catering to kids (CNN.com) - 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.

Brides-to-be race to get in shape in time for their weddings (Chattanooga Times Free Press) - When Amanda Johns was preparing for her May 31 wedding, she wanted to be sure her mermaid-fit dress showed off curves in all the right places.

Couples keep down costs with DIY weddings (Midland Reporter-Telegram) - SEATTLE -- Folks jogging by. Families on a picnic. The occasional drunk. And in a Seattle public park, the possibility of rain.

30 Ways to Save: low-budget weddings (KRCG Jefferson City) - By Amelia Waters Monday, July 28, 2008 at 2:43 p.m. Wedding the love of your life is an American dream for many couples, but the stress of food costs and high gas prices may be putting a halt on walking down the aisle.

30 Ways to Save: low-budget weddings (KRCG Jefferson City) - You can get invites for under a dollar. Story By Amelia Waters Posted on Monday, July 28, 2008 at 2:43 p.m. It may be easier than you think to save money on a wedding.

Canadian spies track fake marriages among immigrants (Hindustan Times) - With cases of foreigners coming to Canada through marriages of convenience and then dumping their partners piling up, the Canadian government has reportedly sent secret squads to many countries to collect information on these weddings to stop this trend.

Some TLC for your heart! (Deccan Herald) - Dangling stardust! Something that our great grandmothers wore with pride at select weddings is today all over international fashion ramps and red carpets. What is it about chandelier earrings that makes them so hot?

How to announce an engagement or wedding (Journal Inquirer) - Send a request for an announcement form, along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope, to Weddings and Engagements Desk, Journal Inquirer, 306 Progress Drive, Box 510, Manchester, CT 06045-0510. The charge is $49 for standard wedding and engagement announcements, with or without photographs.

Development center preps new biz owners (BizJournals) - With a knack for crafts and helping to plan friends' weddings, Karita Brown always knew she'd open an event planning business after she retired.