LIBrides.com Web News Archive

Gala affair for brides and grooms (The Star Online) - THOSE planning to tie the knot should not miss a bridal bonanza in Seberang Jaya organised by wedding expert Crystal Brides.

War brides share tales of travels and travails (San Jose Mercury News) - ``As much as we hate war,'' Dorothy Pence Berry was saying Saturday afternoon, ``let's think about the good that came out of World War II. And that's here, in this room.''

The many shapes and forms of faith (The Christian Science Monitor) - In a new book, photographer Kazuyochi Nomachi places the world's religions in their deeply personal context.

Holiday-recipes special section is now available on this Web site. (Perry County News) - The Perry County News regularly includes special sections in its print edition, and those special sections are posted here, as well. Just look on the left side of this page for the list, which includes sections on seniors, brides, home improvement, Little League players and other topics.

Brides in row over wedding dresses (Evening Star) - ANGRY brides today claimed a dry cleaner had kept their gowns for months and then returned them dirty. Prim Dry Cleaners, in Ropes Drive, Kesgrave, had Lisa Dakin's dress for four months and admitted it was never cleaned because they believed she would cause them trouble.

Scream Queen, Yes. Damsel in Distress, No. (NorthJersey.com) - Naomi Watts has a trademark scream. It's a high-pitched screech capable of sustaining an eardrum-shattering intensity until it is sharply silenced by the sight, or roar, of something more terrifying.

Guardian Unlimited Travel | Special reports | Weddings (Guardian Unlimited) - More on ... Getting hitched? Whether you want a traditional ceremony in Cyprus or a Vegas knees-up complete with Elvis, read on for our guide to getting married abroad, planning a hen or stag weekend and choosing the perfect honeymoon destination.

More local men marrying upwards (The Star Online) - More men are marrying better-educated women these days.

Indian Muslims say no to condom machines (Reuters via Yahoo! News) - Plans to install 500 condom vending machines in the capital of one of India's worst HIV/AIDS-affected states have angered Muslim groups so much they have taken to the streets to protest a "condom culture."

Mindset changes needed to tackle falling marriage rates: sociologist (Channel NewsAsia) - SINGAPORE : The total number of registered marriages might have increased by 1 percent last year, according to the latest Department of Statistics' Report on Marriages and Divorces.