Newly-weds in tree obligation May 6, 2009
Cucu and his bride, Yati Supriyatna, plant two saplings during their wedding ceremony. Family members gather for an all-day ceremony that begins with the groom bringing a gift to the bride's house. (CNN -- International)
Eight held for deadly wedding attack May 6, 2009
Masked assailants attacked the wedding ceremony in Bilge village, near the city of Mardin, with automatic weapons on Monday. Mr Atalay said authorities had ruled out a terrorist attack ; a reference to separatist Kurdish rebels active in the region ; and said the assault was most probably the result of a blood feud between families. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Blood feud massacre: 44 killed at Turkish wedding May 5, 2009
Four masked men entered the village square from different directions late on Monday, just after a Muslim preacher had completed the wedding ceremony, and opened fire on the crowd, witnesses told AFP.. They then stormed several houses, continuing to shoot, they said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Saudi Arabia mulls marriage ban for girls under 18 May 5, 2009
Reuters Grooms take part in a mass wedding ceremony in Riyadh June 24, 2008. REUTERS/Ali Jarekji. (Yahoo News)
44 killed in attack on wedding in Turkey May 5, 2009
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Turkey's Interior Minister says security forces have detained eight suspected gunmen following an attack on a wedding ceremony that killed 44 people, including the bride and groom. Officials say masked assailants attacked the ceremony in southeastern Turkey with automatic weapons, and six other people were wounded. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Maggie Gyllenhaal weds May 5, 2009
But when 'Brokeback Mountain' star Jake was seen leaving Los Angeles' LAX airport last week for Italy, reporters speculated that he would be attending an earlier wedding ceremony. Digg. (iAfrica.com)
Traditional wedding ceremony held in Shaoxing May 3, 2009
The traditional wedding ceremony held here Friday drew attention of many tourists and citizens. (Xinhua/Liang Yongfeng). (Xinhuanet, China)
Open-mindedness needed with same-sex marriage May 2, 2009
Thanks to the term many despise (separation of church and state), your minister or priest will never have to perform a wedding ceremony for a gay couple if your church so chooses. Sometimes we fear what we don't understand, but gay people cannot make you gay. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Canadian tourists scuttle Mexican vacation plans May 1, 2009
Frantic Alberta bride-to-be scrambles to find a new tropical locale for beachside wedding ceremony. (). (Globe and Mail -- National)
Family, friends praise prep star May 1, 2009
Marshall's father, Patrick Marshall, also spoke, as did the Rev. James Smith, who performed Eric Marshall's wedding ceremony. Martin recounted the story of when Marshall asked Martin to be his mentor. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hayek, Pinault renew vows among stars in Venice Apr 29, 2009
US actor Edward Norton, center, leaves "La Fenice" theater after the wedding ceremony of Mexican actress Salma Hayek and French businessman Francois-Henri Pinault, in Venice, Italy, early Sunday, April 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni). (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Minnesota couples apply in Worth County Apr 28, 2009
Parsley and Laurain had an unofficial wedding ceremony of their own eight years ago. They have been together 10 years. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Quake survivors pursuing happiness in new marriage Apr 28, 2009
On Sunday, the 20 couples planted 20 trees at the wedding ceremony to appreciate the caring from others and expect happiness in their own life, according to the wedding organizer ... Tang Jirao, another bridegroom, held fast to the hands of Zhang Li, his bride, in the 30-minute wedding ceremony ... According to the Qiang custom, new couples should sing love ballads at the wedding ceremony, and shelled corns and millets will be spread on the crowds, which is believed to bring fortune to the new... (Xinhuanet, China)
First same-sex marriage license issued in Iowa Apr 28, 2009
Shelley Wolfe, left, and Melisa Keeton, right, hold hands as Rev. Peg Esperanza performs their wedding ceremony on Monday outside the Polk County administrative building in Des Moines. The couple was the first to obtain a marriage license in the state and be pronounced legally married after the state Supreme Court on Monday issued the final step in clearing the way for such unions. (USA Today)
Heidi Montag Looked Like A 'Princess Bride,' Beauty Editor Says Apr 28, 2009
Star's Tara Kraft also gave Spencer Pratt a thumbs-up: 'I don't think he's looked better. She looked like a true bride. (VHI.com -- Music News)
UPDATE AND PICTURE: No problems as same-sex couples apply to marry Apr 28, 2009
Shelley Wolfe, left, holds hands with Melisa Keeton, as Rev. Peg Esperanza, center, performs their wedding ceremony outside the Polk County administrative building, Monday, April 27, 2009, in Des Moines, Iowa. Iowa became the third state to allow gay marriage when the state Supreme Court ruled April 3 that a ban on same-sex marriage violated the Iowa Constitution. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Hills stars Spencer and Heidi are officially wed Apr 28, 2009
A source on the scene spotted the Hills stars leaving the Westminster Presbyterian Church following their wedding ceremony with some surprising attendees. Before leaving in an old Bentley with Pratt, Montag threw out a wedding bouquet, yelling, Lauren, get in there, to surprise guest and Hills frienemy Lauren Conrad who caught the bouquet. (MSNBC -- News)
Traditional Chinese wedding ceremony held in Henan Apr 19, 2009
A couple attends a Chinese-style wedding ceremony held in Kaifeng, central China's Henan Province, April 18, 2009. A traditional Chinese wedding ceremony was held in Kaifeng on Saturday, in which people put on traditional costumes, and the newlyweds followed a series of Chinese wedding customs. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Councilors blast city over change in wedding location Apr 16, 2009
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) councilors yesterday blasted the Taipei City Government for changing the location of a group wedding ceremony just days before the event, forcing participants to make last-minute changes to their plans ... The department will hold another mass wedding ceremony in October. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
100 Days Of A Better Ghana Apr 16, 2009
Feature Article of Thursday, 16 April 2009. Feature Article of Thursday, 16 April 2009. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
How to Have a Traditional Italian W... Apr 15, 2009
Nowadays, people everywhere are looking for ways to add extra personal meaning to their wedding ceremony ... While the bride walks through town to her wedding ceremony, locals place in her path various obstacles intended to foretell the kind of wife she might become: a broom which, if picked up, means she will keep a good home; a beggar whom, if she treats him kindly, means she will live a charitable life; and a crying child whom, if she offers it comfort, means she will be a good mother ... To... (Suite101.com)
Red Sox brings couple together in Harvard Square wedding ceremony Apr 7, 2009
Wicked Local staff photo by Kate Flock Kelly Dugas and Dennis Coveney tied the knot in front of Cardullo's in Harvard Square, where Coveney proposed. They are the Chairman and First Lady of the Chair Club, which meets to watch Red Sox games on Cardullo's big screen TV.. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Why Recycle The Osbournes? Apr 7, 2009
The saddest stunt in the whole wretched mess was a forced wedding ceremony. The Osbournes pulled a "random" man out of the audience, then presented him with his longtime girlfriend, who came on stage in a wedding gown and threatened "It's over -- unless you marry me tonight." Family and friends and a minister were all pushed in the groom's face. (Human Events Online)
Shotgun Wedding Apr 6, 2009
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Cameroon: Bridegroom Drunk in Church Apr 3, 2009
Then, the wedding ceremony began. Rufus and Rebecca heartily repeated the marriage oath after the administrator, exchanged silver rings and boisterously walked into the courtyard for memorial photo shots. (allAfrica.com)
Grieving groom prepares to say goodbye (1821) Apr 2, 2009
Mark and Kelly (Beard) McQuate exchange vows March 17 during their wedding ceremony in Key West, Fla. The newlyweds were in an automobile accident last week on the way back to the Quad-Cities from Florida. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Infotainment Mar 28, 2009
More than 250 people in northern Bangladesh have attended a wedding ceremony between two frogs as part of a ritual to bring rain to the parched region, a newspaper said on Friday. The bride and groom came from two neighbouring villages 110 kilometres (68 miles) north of the capital Dhaka, according. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Stillwell - Oxendahl Mar 28, 2009
A reception will follow immediately after the wedding ceremony at Trinity Christian School. All family and friends are welcome to attend. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
* World News Quick Take Mar 28, 2009
More than 250 people attended a wedding ceremony between two frogs as part of a ritual to bring rain to the parched region, the Bengali paper Jugantor said yesterday ... Villagers organized the wedding ceremony because the region was suffering a water shortage as it waited for monsoon rains to arrive, said to schoolteacher Noor Mohammad Kalon, who was a guest on behalf of the groom. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
MOVIE REVIEW: 'Monsters vs. Aliens' a fun if flawed match up Mar 27, 2009
Susan now emits a green glow, nothing compared to when she begins growing into a giant during the wedding ceremony. Soon, government agents swoop in, spiriting the humongous Susan to a secure facility, where she joins other oddly shaped monsters, all given a promise: If they combine talents to defeat the invading alien, they will win release and have their freedom again. (North County Times)
Lau-Chu KL wedding ceremony called off Mar 27, 2009
According to a Hong Kong magazine, the three-day wedding ceremony to be held in Kuala Lumpur at the end of next month was cancelled after Lau found out that Chu was not pregnant. There was talk that Lau was willing to tie the knot after learning that Chu was pregnant. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
People Profile--Trimmer shifts life’s focus from math to church, family Mar 24, 2009
Certainly, Jan and Ron s 2004 wedding ceremony in the Frieden s UCC sanctuary might well be an occasion worth noting as significant in this initial 21st century decade of a now 300-member country church whose storied history dates back nearly 120 years to an 1890 founding. Indeed, it seems highly likely the Rev. Trimmer is the only pastor in the Washington church s nearly 120-year history to have exchanged vows with his bride in the sanctuary where he serves as the congregational leader. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Season of hope is in his cards Mar 24, 2009
"Sources" told People the couple has invited friends, family, Patriots teammates, and Bundchen's model pals to a dinner on Friday, April 3, followed by a wedding ceremony and reception the next day. The celebration has been planned for months, but will still be low-key and cozy. (Boston Globe)
Bruce Willis weds model Mar 23, 2009
The small wedding ceremony took place at the actor's home in Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos. Also present among the small group of guests were Moore and Willis's daughters, Rumer Willis, 20, Scout, 17, and Tallullah Belle, 15. (MSNBC -- News)
Sternberger - Sumners Mar 22, 2009
A reception and dance will follow immediately after the wedding ceremony at the Airport International Inn. All family and friends are welcome to attend. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Cathy’s Corner — Classical music takes me somewhere else Mar 20, 2009
It is often played at the other end of the wedding ceremony from the Here Comes the Bride opening. I put the disc in the CD player, and listened to more than an hour of heavenly music. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Bride to waltz by candlelight as sign goes out Mar 19, 2009
But one couple is taking advantage of Earth Hour to replace neon with candlelight at their wedding ceremony on March 28 at the Kings Cross Hotel. Helena Donohue and Steve Trupp will dance their bridal waltz while friends hold candles and Sydney's famous Coke sign falls asleep for Earth Hour from 8. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Mandy Moore Was 'Giddy,' Tearful When Marrying Ryan Adams Mar 15, 2009
She was thrilled to be getting married,' Pastor Steve Schulte says. " "She was thrilled to be getting married. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Wedding announcement: Amanda Christine Byford and Steven Paul Henderson Mar 11, 2009
The wedding ceremony is planned for Saturday, March 7, at Sugar Valley Church of God in Sugar Valley. A reception will follow at the church. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
More Americans say they have no religion Mar 10, 2009
Thirty percent of married couples did not have a religious wedding ceremony and 27 percent of respondents said they did not want a religious funeral. About 12 percent of Americans believe in a higher power but not the personal God at the core of monotheistic faiths. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Christian Louboutin talks shoes Mar 6, 2009
bought a light gold pair for her wedding ceremony in May. Art critic and curator Alexx Shaw of Los Angeles wheedled her father into getting the $6,295 Marie Antoinette shoes in pink for her upcoming 25th birthday. (AZCentral -- Style)
In pics: Amrita Arora's starry wedding Mar 5, 2009
Amrita Arora and Shakeel Ladakh at their wedding ceremony ... Amrita Arora and Shakeel Ladakh at their christian wedding ceremony at Olive Bar and Restaurant. (India Times, India)
Celebrations Mar 4, 2009
Sarah Elizabeth Power of Marshfield, the daughter of Richard and Joan Power of Marshfield, married Matthew Thomas Thibault of Danvers, the son of Louis and Jessie Thibault of Danvers, on May 23, 2008, during a wedding ceremony officiated by Father Gerard Dorgan at St. Anthony s Church in Cohasset. Tue Sep 30, 2008, 01:14 PM EDT. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Busch brothers top qualifying in Las Vegas Feb 28, 2009
Unfortunately for myself, I wont be in the cool photo next to my brother at the drop of the green flag, said Kyle Busch, who celebrated the pole-winning run by crashing a Victory Lane wedding ceremony between race fans and stepping in as the best man. The 1-2 qualifying effort marked the first time brothers have swept the front row since Rusty and Kenny Wallace at Martinsville in 2000. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Girl, 14, divorces 17yo husband Feb 28, 2009
Jewish religious law does not require the presence of a rabbi at a wedding ceremony. The boy gave his girlfriend a ring in front of friends who served as witnesses, and said: "Behold, you are consecrated to me by means of this ring, according to the law of Moses and Israel.". (Sydney Morning Herald)
Brady and Gisele Wedding Photos Har... Feb 28, 2009
Brady and Gisele Wedding Photos Hard to Find: Private wedding ceremony keeps media out ... Private wedding ceremony keeps media out. (Suite101.com)
The healing power of flowers Feb 25, 2009
Considered able to wash away bad luck and restore positive energy, the flower bath can form part of a wedding ceremony or be used to help heal people who are ill. However, the place of flowers in holistic healing traditions around the world goes beyond this kind of local belief. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Wedding announcement: Destiny Rose Frye and Ricky Chad Wallin Feb 25, 2009
The wedding ceremony is planned for Oct. 17 at Cowboy Church of LaFayette, where both are members. CLICK ON THESE LINKS. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
To owners, restaurant is family Feb 24, 2009
" They had a beer and a sub sandwich at a deli. Looking back, she said it was an interesting moment of foreshadowing. They got married in 1983. They were living in a cottage in Napa surrounded by vineyards. They wrote their own wedding ceremony and had a friend craft their wedding rings. They rented costumes, not formal wear. "Neither of us wanted a formal wedding, normal stuff. We rented costumes that were from the South," Mrs. Barrett explained. She wore a hoop skirt like a Southern belle.... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bounty hunter's 'Baby Lyssa' weds at Ko Olina Feb 24, 2009
After bestowing upon his new son-in-law his bounty-hunting badge at the start of the wedding ceremony, Chapman said, "I gave away two of the most precious things in my life today my daughter and my bounty hunting badge." ... The couple wrote their owns vows for their sunset wedding ceremony. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Jade Goody tells new husband Jack Tweed to find another love when ... Feb 23, 2009
The mother-of-two made the remark just hours before marrying Tweed in a "dream" wedding ceremony at the Down Hall Country Hotel near Hatfield Heath in Hertfordshire ... She sold the picture and TV rights of her wedding ceremony for nearly 1 million, and she hopes to raise as much money as possible for her sons, Bobby, five, and Freddie, four. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Obama's Governing Style Feb 19, 2009
To be at the signing ceremony and not know what he was ordering done with the terrorist inmates is a level of ignorance about equivalent to being a groom at the altar in a wedding ceremony and asking who it is you are marrying. Once again, in the third item -- the stimulus process -- his lack of personal involvement in its design is curious. (Human Events Online)
Hayek extremely beautiful at wedding Feb 19, 2009
At her small, romantic Valentine's Day wedding ceremony in Paris, Salma Hayek wore white, carried a bouquet of red and white roses, and said, "I Do" in French. to her on-and-off beau of three years, billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault, PEOPLE reveals in its new issue. (MSNBC -- News)
A New Approach to the Family-oriented Wedding Feb 18, 2009
But finding the perfect "family" wedding ceremony was not as easy as Lynn had anticipated ... This five-minute ceremony -- known as the Family Medallion service -- can easily be integrated into any religious or civil wedding ceremony ... For additional information about Family Medallion products or the family wedding ceremony, visit www. (Pekin Times, IL)
Nice day for an ... elk wedding (1287) Feb 18, 2009
Sharon Ruther, left, and Brian Logue listen to Jackson minister Pat Hatfield during their wedding ceremony on Jan. 28 in a sleigh among the Wapiti on the National Elk Refuge near Jackson. The refuge hosts a handful of weddings each year. (Casper Star-Tribune)
Sales 34,716mn / Ordinary Income -629mn Yen QTR Results of TAKE AND GIVE. NEEDS [eol News] Feb 17, 2009
By 2006, T&G had the largest net sales and earnings of any peer in the wedding ceremony and reception business and was the number one provider of wedding services in Japan. The T&G Group, consolidated in fiscal 2006, has expanded to include 7 consolidated subsidiaries involved in the wedding industry, including an overseas wedding service provider, a honeymoon travel provider, a wedding financing operation and an internet-based wedding preparation site. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Trent, Sample exchange vows Feb 14, 2009
Following the wedding ceremony, a reception and dance were held at the Ramada Inn. Mary and Bob Kobernusz and Julie and Bill Krell were hostesses and hosts. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Family 411: Fun, Frivolous or Forward-Thinking Ideas in a Flash Feb 12, 2009
Go online and take a shine to the couple you'd most like to see receive a Valentine's Day gift of a wedding ceremony and reception later this year in Franklin. The couple with the most votes in this Appley Ever After contest will be treated to the events Oct. 3, during Franklin's annual Applefest celebration. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Learn Italian while you learn Italian cooking Feb 12, 2009
With Galassi s help, she learned enough Italian to enjoy the wedding ceremony in Rome. The acid test came later that same year when her new in-laws traveled to America for Thanksgiving. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Congratulations, Mr & Mrs Dutt Feb 11, 2009
Although their wedding ceremony on February 11 last year was a private affair, this year Sanjay Dutt and wife Manyata are certainly in the mood to let everyone be part of their first anniversary celebrations. Tonight, the couple is throwing a lavish party at their Pali Hill residence. (Times of India)
Nigeria: Buhari Expresses Concern Over Economic Meltdown Feb 10, 2009
Buhari gave the advice weekend at the wedding ceremony of Aliyu Arome Abubakar Audu, the son of former Kogi State governor, Prince Abubakar Audu and Amina Eri, daughter of the former Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Umaru Eri, held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja ... He explained that Prince Abubakar Audu, prior to the wedding ceremony, sent a powerful delegation to him in Kaduna, inviting him as chairman of the occasion. (allAfrica.com)
Alternative weddings Feb 10, 2009
The train would take guest to a scenic destination and guests enjoy a picnic and afternoon sundowners and the wedding ceremony before heading back home on the train. This information is from www. (iAfrica.com)
Wedding announcement: Kimberly Ann Griggs and Matthew Ryan Henry Feb 8, 2009
The wedding ceremony will be Saturday, April 25, in Gatlinburg, Tenn. After the honeymoon, the couple will reside in Tifton. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Scholey, Bruce Feb 8, 2009
The couple will celebrate their marriage with a wedding ceremony at Shore Acres on June 28. Skaidra is the daughter of Hunter Fales and Christine Scholey, both of Coos Bay. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Gay Travelers Take On The World Feb 8, 2009
In October, Olivia offered a package deal in which the night before a ship set sail from San Diego on a Mexican Riviera cruise, 100 couples from all over the United States had their wedding ceremony and reception at the Hard Rock Hotel. Some couples have been married by the ship's captain on Olivia cruises, as well. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)