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Filene's 'Running Of The Brides' Extra-Wild In '09 (WCBS-TV New York) - It's turned into an annual event: the Running of the Brides at Filene's Basement, where engaged women go on a frenzied search for deeply-discounted wedding gowns. It's an event that has even more meaning this year with the country deep in a recession.

Love, honor and buy: Brides stampede store (MSNBC) - The white gloves came off for many brides-to-be in New York City. More than 1,300 of them and their loved ones rushed through the Union Square department store Filene’s, hoping to score big discounts on designer gowns.

Brides Stampede Filene’s for Cheap Designer Gowns (NBC New York) - Local brides waited for hours to get a shot at big discounts.

Brides Storm Filene's For Annual Sale (NY1 News) - It is a battle of the brides-to-be at Filene's Basement in Union Square today. The annual wedding gown sale, known as the Running of the Brides, started in 1947.

More than 1,000 women frantically swarm Filene's Basement in annual 'Running of the Brides' (New York Daily News) - Bridezillas swarmed Union Square Friday morning, going garter to garter as they fought to find the perfect dress at the perfect price.

Brides wonder if gown shop can deliver dresses (KATU Portland) - Tres Fabu in the Westmoreland neighborhood is closing and brides who have paid hefty deposits for their dream dresses are wondering if they will actually receive them.

Brides Rush Filene's Basement (WCBS 880 New York) - You could actually feel the wind through your hair as the crowd rushed past. READ MORE >>

Bridal fashions on display Sunday (The Press-Enterprise) - Brides-to-be and wannabe brides will have a chance to see what's in style this season at Edward-Dean Museum and Gardens' Spring Bridal Show 2009 on Sunday. The free event starts at noon and includes fashion shows at 1 and 3 p.m., sponsored by David's Bridal. The Cherry Valley museum and gardens are also a venue for about 60 weddings each year.

Acid test as Pirates face Kobs (The Monitor) - Group Four Securicor (G4S) Pirates are in a win or bust situation and will have to walk the talk against ‘runaway brides’ utl Kobs today in the Bell Lager Super 8 Rugby League if they are to revive their fading title hopes.

Photographing Your Wedding Experience (South Bend Tribune) - (BNN) A picture can indeed be worth a thousand words, especially when it comes to weddings. Most brides-and-bridegrooms-to-be have undoubtedly booked the best photographer their budget will allow to capture priceless memories from their wedding day.