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Recession hits New York brides (UPI) - NEW YORK, April 12 (UPI) -- Brides in New York appear to be among the victims of the recession, with retailers saying more grooms are buying cubic zirconia rings instead of diamonds.

Mesquite church helps brides on a budget (The Mesquite News) - Many brides spend months n even years n planning their perfect wedding day. From the wording of invitations to the texture of icing on the cake, each detail is meticulously considered to create a ceremony fit for royalty.

For today's brides, going on a reality TV show like 'Bridezillas' can mean really big savings (New York Daily News) - Wedding reality TV shows have taken over cable TV and savvy brides-to-be are taking advantage of the trend. An Astoria couple - RoseMarie, 30 and William Fair, 29 - saved thousands on a wedding planner by appearing on "Whose Wedding.".

Brides ditch something new for something nearly new (Gulf Times) - London: Superstitious brides have followed the mantra “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” since the Victorian era, but this year, budget-conscious women seem to be turning their back on the “new” entirely and plumping instead for second-hand wedding gowns, antique rings, and even used flowers.

Recession hits New York brides (Moldova.org) - Brides in New York appear to be among the victims of the recession, with retailers saying more grooms are buying cubic zirconia rings instead of diamonds.New York Diamond District retailers said an increasing number of would-be husbands are purchasing the fake diamonds for their brides' engagement rings to save money during the economic downturn, the New York Post reported Sunday.There are ...

Brides Kiss Dream Weddings Goodbye as Vendors Shut (Update1) (Bloomberg) - April 13 (Bloomberg) -- Connie Banks was planning a “bride’s dream” at Tuscany of Garden Oaks, a Houston banquet hall with ceilings painted to resemble the Sistine Chapel. Then the hall’s owner filed for bankruptcy.

Brides Kiss Dream Weddings Goodbye as Vendors Shut (Correct) (Bloomberg) - (Corrects spelling of Rachael Ray’s name in the 21st paragraph.) April 13 (Bloomberg) -- Connie Banks was planning a “bride’s dream” at Tuscany of Garden Oaks, a Houston banquet hall with ceilings painted to resemble the Sistine Chapel. Then the hall’s owner filed for bankruptcy.

Watercooler Stories (UPI) - Madoff Mets tickets fetch $7,500 … Recession hits New York brides … British town finds will of Obama kin … Zoo keepers pull woman away from bears … Watercooler stories from UPI.

West Catholic to put on musical (MLive.com) - West Catholic High School students, directed by Sherry Lee Allen, will present the stage version of the popular 1954 musical "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" at the Performing Arts Center at Aquinas College, 1607 Robinson Road SE.

Thousands of brides amid millions of dirhams Buoyant final day of The Bride Show Dubai (AME Info) - The Bride Show Dubai closed to opulence, grandeur and extravagance, with the unveiling of a Dhs1m bridal gown designed by the UAE's King of Wedding Dresses.