Manhart-Griffin Wedding Vows Read Jul 26, 2008
Junior bride and groom were Whitney Griffin, bride's cousin, and Blake Babbs, bride's nephew. Flower girl was Maddie Rose Buehrle, bride's second cousing. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
'Star Wars' Fans Wed At Comic-Con Jul 26, 2008
Both the bride and groom removed their helmets to vow to the contract. . (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Hindu women step up to fill a priest shortage Jul 26, 2008
Inside, the bride and groom took seats under the red mandap, or wedding canopy, and the priest began chanting in a high, melodic voice. For some, the chants heard at the service last month sounded like a break from Hindu custom. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Fashion Rules for Summer Weddings Jul 25, 2008
As long as your ensemble is ladylike and appropriate and you have taken care with your outfit (no creases, shoes cleaned etc) then the chances are that although the bride and groom will appreciate your efforts, they will just be delighted that are able to join them to share in their big day. The copyright of the article Fashion Rules for Summer Weddings in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Isn't Genealogy Fun Jul 25, 2008
The two mothers-in-law of the bride and groom had Heck as their maiden name, but are not believed to have been closely related to each other. Otto and Philomena came to the United States. (Suite101.com)
Mich. police taser Durango newlyweds during wedding reception Jul 25, 2008
The Michigan wedding of Durango newlyweds Andy and Ania Somora came to an abrupt end last weekend after the bride and groom were tasered by local police and spent their wedding night in jail. According to a news release from the Chikaming Township (Mich. (Durango Herald)
Schwartz-Mertins Jul 24, 2008
The bride and groom are juniors at UW-Eau Claire. The bride is pursuing a degree in social work and the groom is pursuing a degree in accounting. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Fun begins at the North Iowa Fair Jul 24, 2008
The winners of best in show were Danielle Welsh and Kelsey McEniry, who dressed themselves and their horses up as bride and groom. With other costumes ranging from Brea Alexander s Mexican theme to Danielle Steere s hippy theme, the novelty show was well-received. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Today I'll take the present and future over the past Jul 23, 2008
But the bride and groom understood how uncomfortable it was for their guests. Bottled water handed out as people went to their seats, and the couple sped up the ceremony as best they could. (Daily Triplicate)
Taking the headache out of wedding preparations Jul 21, 2008
Weddings in Indonesia are not only about the bride and groom exchanging vows, but also a social event involving extended family. Many couples in Indonesia prefer to prepare their weddings by themselves rather than hire wedding planners. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Smith, Stewart united in marriage (35) Jul 20, 2008
The bride and groom later left for a trip to Wilmington. The couple are making their home in Hamlet. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Ms. Natalie Michelle Carnes Weds Mr. Matthew Philipp Whelan Jul 20, 2008
He was followed by the co-presiders and the families of the bride and groom: Sisters of the groom Ms. Elizabeth Furrey Whelan of Washington, D.C., and Ms. Katherine Creamer Whelan of Charlottesville, Virginia were escorted by their brother Mr. Joseph Philipp Whelan of Sacapulas, Guatemala. Brother of the groom Mr. Kevin Philipp Whelan escorted his fianc. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Longtime Health Center Residents Marry Jul 20, 2008
Despite their love for each other, the idea of being married still unnerved the bride and groom. Days before the wedding, they said, they were nervous and butterflies continued to rattle their stomachs until the final moments. (FOX61, CT)
Marrying local foods with big party style Jul 20, 2008
" she said appreciatively. As it happens, the food wasn't the only thing "green" about the wedding: in an effort to reduce the wastefulness usually associated with weddings, the bride and groom had forsaken commercially bought cut flowers in favor of local flowers, grasses and artistically arranged tree branches. Instead of renting fancy linens from New York or Atlanta as the company usually does, Lee Epting Catering decided to use their own from the warehouse. Instead of washing plates for 200... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Love is in the air Jul 19, 2008
Instead, all the people who love and care about a bride and groom come together and find joy in doing their part to give the new couple what should be one of the best days of their life. Maybe a gaggle of women bond over making pew decorations, a friend of the family who decorates cakes bakes love into every slice, things like that. (Carmi Times, IL)
Angst of being single in wedding season Jul 17, 2008
From nosy questions about their marital status to tedious rituals like the bouquet toss, they get nearly as much attention as the bride and groom -- except much of it is unwanted. "The whole emphasis in this culture is that it's a sin to be single. It's crazy," says Linnda Durre, Ph. (CNN)
Friends Pitch In To Help Keep Wedding Costs Under Control - 7/17/2008 Jul 17, 2008
DEAR ABBY: I think the real question is, are the bride and groom just cheap, which seems to be the implication in "Not Sure's" letter, or simply do not have the money for an elaborate wedding, and still want to include family and friends in the only way they can afford. -- CYNTHIA IN SAN DIEGO. (FOX23.com, OK)
Stat reporting earns Alvin Onaka award Jul 15, 2008
Onaka also cites Hillary Clinton as he explains how Hawaii became the first state to require a bride and groom to declare both their middle names and surnames after marriage. He said there was confusion about what women could use as a middle name. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
The role of the MC Jul 15, 2008
It is his job to welcome the guests and keep them informed of what is taking place, for example when the meal is about to be served, or when the bride and groom are getting ready to cut the cake ... At the agreed time the MC will then either make a short speech and propose a toast to the bride and groom, or call on the person who is performing this duty ... Sometimes the bride's father proposes the toast to the bride and groom, but some fathers are so overcome with emotion that they have to... (iAfrica.com)
Techie skydives to nuptial bliss Jul 14, 2008
He opened the parachute at 2,000ft, much to the relief of a cheering crowd comprising both the bride and groom s family. To avoid any untoward incidents, an ambulance and a police van was posted near the wedding venue. (Calcutta Telegraph)
Hurley, Walker wed Jul 13, 2008
Brian Frederick and Kyle Boddy were attendants of both the bride and groom. The couple will honeymoon in Hawaii in 2009 and make their home in Juneau. (Juneau Empire)
Marriage drama Jul 13, 2008
"Guests can absolutely call or e-mail the bride and groom to ask about the dress code," Naylor says ... "I was in a full tux, but everyone in the wedding party -- including the bride and groom -- was barefoot, so I went sans socks and shoes and wore the legs of my trousers rolled," says Wood, a photo editor at a Greensboro, North Carolina, book publishing house. (CNN -- US)
Do you take this credit card? Jul 13, 2008
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Guests at an Israeli wedding hall can now insert a credit card into a machine at its entrance, tap in a sum and leave a gift for the bride and groom. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News)
'Shower' the Wedding Season with Love, Tradition and Aloha Jul 6, 2008
Regardless of whether or not the bride and groom are headed to Hawaii on their honeymoon, you can bring paradise to them by hosting a Hawaiian-themed pre-wedding party. Here are some tips and recipes from King's Hawaiian, purveyors of authentic Hawaiian breads. (Pekin Times, IL)
Chris Smith marries Erin Campbell (26) Jul 6, 2008
Uniting the bride and groom and their individual families, a sacred Unity Sand Ceremony was held, which was completed by the pastor, Kenton White, who covered the mingled pink and brown sand with white sand, symbolizing that their marriage is covered by the sacred love of Christ ... The reception was held at The Silo, a beautiful, wooded area with a Bed fast available for the bride and groom. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
SCHLAPFER, 28, AND VILLANUEVA, 36 Jul 6, 2008
"It was a small, intimate family gathering." The bride and groom recited their vows before 40 family members at the Eden Roc, a luxury hotel on Lake Maggiore in Ascona, Switzerland. A romantic, candle-lit reception at La Casetta, a rustic waterfront restaurant at the hotel, followed. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Ben Franklin, Betsy Ross actors wed in Philly Jul 4, 2008
The bride and groom, as well as the entire wedding party, were in costume for the event. "Ralph and Linda, the entire city could not be happier for you," said Mayor Michael Nutter, who performed the brief ceremony. (Albany Times Union)
Burnt Orange Glasses: The Damn Wedding Jul 4, 2008
If the bride and groom wind up in legal connubial bliss, we did what we came here to do and everything else is secondary. Same thing with our offense. (InsideTexas.com)
Andrew G gets hitched in Israel Jul 2, 2008
While the week-long wedding celebrations made headlines in Israel, Australian fans of the Idol star will have to wait until Monday to see pictures of bride and groom, who will sing their tune in a magazine kiss-and-sell. Held in the small coastal town of Caesarea, about 45km out of Tel Aviv, the couple's big day was an international affair, with 100 guests flying in from all over the world to celebrate the occasion. (NEWS.com.au)
Slicing and Serving a Wedding Cake Jul 2, 2008
Traditionally, the top tier of the wedding cake is saved for the bride and groom, who may eat it at their first wedding anniversary or the christening of their eldest child ... After the wedding the bride and groom may wish to take some cake on honeymoon. (Suite101.com)
Mom hits limit to hospitality Jul 2, 2008
There was a basket of envelopes accompanied by a "cutesy" poem about helping out the bride and groom because they have so much to do. Guests were then asked to address their own thank you envelopes. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Va. will not seek charges against same-sex couple Jul 1, 2008
will not seek charges against same-sex couple. will not seek charges against same-sex couple:/n/a/2008/06/30/national/a110726D15. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Origins of Wedding Traditions Jul 1, 2008
When the bride and groom drink their wedding toast, whoever finishes first is said to be in charge of the family. Carrying The Bride Across The Threshold. (Suite101.com)
Wedding Dash Review Jun 30, 2008
As they arrive, you must seat them at the tables in front of the bride and groom. But like any two extended families coming together, you must watch to see exactly who likes to sit with whom. (IGN Wireless Games)
The dreaded speech Jun 30, 2008
The bride and groom should also be spared the embarrassment of vulgar or risqu jokes. The golden rule is to tell only one joke, and to stick to the kind that you could tell your elderly maiden aunt without blushing. (iAfrica.com)
Taylor, Locklear united in marriage (29) Jun 29, 2008
Annalicia Locklear of Rockingham, daughter of the bride and groom, and Hannah Taylor, niece of the bride, were flower girls. David Sweatt of Rockingham was ring bearer. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Heusinkveld - Fay Wedding Jun 29, 2008
Eucharist Gift Bearers were Wilma Billars and Ben and Phyllis Fay, grandparents of the bride and groom ... The tables were adorned with centerpieces featuring live goldfish as well as wine bottles with personalized labels bearing pictures of the bride and groom ... Bride and Groom are graduates of Texas Aersity and Kari is a graduate of University of Texas Medical School. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Hamilton-Valenzuela Jun 29, 2008
The ring bearer was Damien Valenzuela, son of the bride and groom. The bride is the daughter of Nicole Valenzuela and Eric and Kathy Hamilton of Tombstone, Ariz. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
DeAsis, Bernard wed Jun 28, 2008
Family and friends of both bride and groom from Ireland, Alaska, Washington, California and New Mexico, were in attendance. After taking a few days to leisurely drive up the coasts of northern California and Oregon, the couple returned to Roslyn, Wash. (Juneau Empire)
Initials Make for Personal Wedding ... Jun 28, 2008
If a couple wants something different from the traditional "bride and groom" wedding cake topper, initials are a good way to go, such as this one on They are fairly easy to find in silver, gold and white, in various fonts. The initials are commonly placed with the groom's first initial first, smaller, then the groom's last initial in the middle, larger, then the bride's first initial, smaller. (Suite101.com)
Letter: Facing bigger issues than gay marriage Jun 27, 2008
Here we are: Gas prices going through the roof; crime, especially gang-related, rampant; the peach farmers taking a major hit from the weather early on in the year; and Dan Logue is worried about a marriage form that changed from bride and groom to Party A and Party B.. Wake up, Logue, it ain t the end of the world. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Prayers and wishes Jun 27, 2008
The reception was held at The Galley, a restaurant on the beach where the bride and groom competed with the magic of sunset for the guests attention and admiration. Having been nourished spiritually at the church, fine dining, dancing and spirits of a different kind followed late into the evening as the moon bathed the island at the end of a near perfect day. (Concord Journal, MA)
Dreams do come true Jun 26, 2008
A year ago, the bride and groom, founders of Homeless Not Hopeless, were homeless on the streets of Hyannis. But with true determination and many helping hands from community members committed to fighting homelessness on Cape Cod Mark and Mary Ann not only fought their way to independence, they stuck around to help other homeless people do the same. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Something new for bride, groom Jun 22, 2008
Registries are the bride and groom s way of electronically saying here s what we want ... Also, Post says, the bride and groom should use words like ask for a donation, ask for help with or ask for a contribution toward ... Room-service treatments, couples massages and room upgrades are all wonderful ways to honor the bride and groom, Howard says. (Montana Standard, MT)
Teamwork enables greater success Jun 22, 2008
After the wedding in the local church, the village women would escort the bride and groom to a nearby forest and stand them before a large tree. They would then hand the young couple a two-handled bucksaw and ask that they use it to cut down the tree. (Albany Times Union)
Miss Briana Leigh Perkins Weds Ensign Robert Hoke Hartzell, III Jun 22, 2008
The bride and groom are both 2003 graduates of James E. Taylor High School in Katy, Texas. Briana was graduated from Texas Aersity in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications, with a minor in English and Business. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Kading-Nichols Wedding Jun 21, 2008
The guest book attendant was Jessie Matthews, friend of the bride and groom. The bride recently received her master s degree from Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C. and plans on finding a job as a legal secretary or administrative assistant. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
French court puts annulment on hold in case of false virginity claim Jun 21, 2008
The bride and groom both came from "moderate Muslim families," the groom's lawyer, Xavier Labb. e, has said in newspaper interviews, although he said the ruling had not been based on any religious criteria. (International Herald Tribune)
Too much body ink? Jun 21, 2008
"I was out on site all day, and I wasn't allowed to show any of my tattoos," says the 28-year-old Florida native, whose six large tattoos on her arms and back include a brightly colored sunflower, a marigold and a rendition of a Dia de los Muertos bride and groom on her upper left arm. "Ninety-eight degrees and long sleeves is not so cool when you're in Miami.". (CNN -- US)
Del Norte joins rush for same-sex marriages Jun 19, 2008
Published: June 18, 2008. Triplicate staff writer. (Daily Triplicate)
A same-sex 'I do' in Kings Jun 19, 2008
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After 55 years -- congratulations are in order Jun 19, 2008
They sign in as Party A and Party B rather than bride and groom -- just in case you were wondering. The first couple to tie the knot were, appropriately enough, a San Fransisco couple, Del Martin, and Phyllis Lyon, Del is 87, Phyllis is 84. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Food news and notes Jun 19, 2008
Basics for the Bride and Groom ... Its Basics for the Bride and Groom course taking place Tuesday features Chef Nicole teaching how to create dinners just for the new couple or to impress friends and family. (Florida Times-Union)
Holsopple-Jantzi Jun 19, 2008
The mothers of the bride and groom lit the candles. Ushers were Ben Allison, Chan Gingerich, and Samson Mbugua of Harrisonburg, and Brad Nelson of Alaska. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Same-Sex Couples Embrace Freedom To Wed Jun 18, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. David McNew/Getty ImagesSame-sex wedding cake topper figurines are seen at Cake and Art cake decorators June 10, 2008 in West Hollywood, Calif. (KSBW 8, CA)
Gay couple says ‘I do' in Lompoc Jun 18, 2008
In addition to a few word changes on the marriage licenses changing bride and groom to Party A and Party B some words in the ceremony were changed: Wedded wife and wedded husband were replaced by married spouse. Also, at the end of the ceremony, the couple were simply pronounced married instead of man and wife. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Hundreds of gay couples enjoy 'dream come true' in Calif. Jun 18, 2008
Hundreds of gay couples enjoy 'dream come true' in Calif. Sign up to receive our free Daily Briefing e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. (USA Today -- News)
Calif. gays rush to wed on 1st full day of legal rites Jun 18, 2008
gays rush to wed on 1st full day of legal rites. gays rush to wed on 1st full day of legal rites. (AZCentral -- News)
California Same-Sex Marriage Ceremonies Begin Jun 18, 2008
com Senior Staff Writer June 17, 2008. com) - The battle over same-sex marriage entered a new phase Monday evening, as the first legal homosexual marriages were set to take place across California. (CNSnews.com)
Gay marriage now legal in California Jun 17, 2008
gay couples get marriage licenses - Life- msnbc. $7 online stock trades. (MSNBC -- Race)
Dozens of gay couples wed in Calif. after ruling Jun 17, 2008
Robin Tyler, left, and Diane Olson lean on each other during their same-sex Jewish wedding ceremony on the steps of Beverly Hills Courthouse, Monday June 16, 2008, (Kevork Djansezian / AP). Jeff Barr, left, and Wes Wilkinson hold hands during their wedding ceremony at the Yolo County Clerk/Recorder's office in Woodland, Calif. (Albany Times Union)
REGION: Same-sex weddings begin Tuesday Jun 17, 2008
HotJobs Local Search. Protests expected at one San Diego County license site. (North County Times)
Wedding gifts -- what and how much? Jun 17, 2008
The gift in question -- a fused-glass plate decorated with a "tacky scene of a bride and groom," she recalls -- had been given to Bilotta at her own wedding a few years earlier. Nothing wrong with a little regifting as long as the bride and groom enjoy the gift ... Peggy Post disagrees with putting a price limit on a wedding gift ("There's no such thing as a dollar amount," she says), but she does suggest basing the amount you spend on your affection for the bride and groom and their family. (CNN)
Same-Sex Marriages Start In California Jun 17, 2008
Bailes and Pontac were one of 10 to 12 couples who took their vows Monday night at the Yolo County Clerk Recorder's Office and issued a gender-neutral marriage license that read parties "A and B" instead of "bride and groom.". "It just means the world to me," Pontac said. (KCRA 3, CA)
California gay couples head to altar as ruling takes effect Jun 17, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO - Dozens of gay couples planned to rush down to their county clerk's office Monday evening to be among the very first to say "I do" under the historic court ruling making California the second state to allow same-sex marriages. The May 15 decision by the California Supreme Court was set to take effect at 5 p.m. While Mondays are not exactly a big day for weddings, at least five county clerks around the state agreed to extend their hours to issue marriage licenses, and many gay... (The Daily Texan, TX)