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Group warns Inland pastors about same-sex weddings (The Press-Enterprise) - A Sacramento-based conservative legal group arrives in Corona this week to warn local pastors that they might be sued for refusing to host same-sex weddings, and to advise them on how far they can go in supporting a ballot initiative that would ban same-sex marriage.

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.

Audio: Skip Weddings to Save Money (US News & World Report) - Other tips include splitting costs and limiting gifts.

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.

Weddings: Palmer-Johnson (Bakercityherald.com) - Luke Palmer and Michelle Johnson were united in marriage on July 12, 2008, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. There will be an open house reception for friends and family Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sunridge Inn.

Mass. House OKs out-of-state gay marriage (USA Today) - The Massachusetts House voted Tuesday to repeal a 1913 law that had been used to block gay marriages involving out-of-state couples, all but assuring that the state will lay out the welcome mat for such weddings.

Weddings (Hartselle Enquirer) - Stephanie Brooke Mayfield of Hartselle and Daniel Earl Vickers of Falkville were married June 7, 200, at Hopewell Baptist Church. The bride is the daughter of Teddy and Renae Mayfield of Hartselle. The groom is the son of Walter Earl Vickers Jr. and Shela Eddy of Hartselle.

Limits lifted on gay weddings (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat) - BOSTON -- The Massachusetts House voted Tuesday to repeal a 1913 law that had been used to block gay marriages involving out-of-state couples, all but assuring that the state will allow same-sex couples to wed regardless of where they live.

Weddings and Engagements (Princeton Town Topics) - Powell-Roman. Katharine Powell, daughter of Robert and Sharon Powell of Skillman, to Dr. Benjamin Roman, son of Robert Roman of Costa Rica and Rabbi Donna Kirshbaum of Swathmore, Pennsylvania.

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?