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Russia Says Nyet to Lesbian Brides (The Advocate) - A pair of would-be lesbian brides was denied a marriage license by a Moscow official on Tuesday on the grounds that Russian law only recognizes marriages between heterosexual couples, reports the Associated Press.

Vote online now for the winner of Iron Brides (Portsmouth Herald) - Its time to vote for your favorite contestant on Iron Brides, billed as New Hampshires first reality TV show.

Loaner I do's: Today's brides rent the cake, the jewelry and the gown, too (New York Daily News) - Rent the hall, hire the limo and stump for a fistful of loaner tuxes - standard fixtures on a wedding checklist. These days, that's not all: Savvy brides are looking to hire, rather than buy, the bulk of their big day. Welcome to the era of the Rental Wed.

Brides and their blushing grooms (Stuff) - Brides there were a-plenty, but blushing was reserved for husbands only in New Plymouth. While the women needed no encouragement to don their wedding gear once more for the Bride of the Year competition, it was a brave few males who took to the stage in front of a full house at the Plymouth Hotel.

SES Creations Web site calls out to brides (National Jeweler) - New York--SES Creations has launched a new Web site that is designed to be a tool for both retail jewelers, who can now find the company's entire collection online, and for bridal customers, who can track down local jewelers via the Web site.

Some brides embracing cheaper wedding days (The Charlotte Observer) - Brides are still saying “I do” in 2009, but they're saying “I don't” to lavish weddings.

Cutting Corners: Tips To Saving On Wedding Costs (CBS4 Miami) - Today's tough economic times have forced many to rethink how they spend their hard earned dollars and what they purchase. For many brides planning a weeding this year, some tough choices will have to be made so she can still have the wedding of her dreams without going broke.

WeddingBook.com Offers Smart Tips for Budget-Savvy Brides & Grooms (PRWeb via Yahoo! News) - Yes! It's still possible get the most of the "special day" without breaking the bank.

Lesbians Rejected in Marriage Bid (The Moscow Times) - 12 May 2009 By Anna Malpas / The Moscow Times The brides wore white satin and pinstripes Tuesday morning as Irina Shepitko and Irina Fedotova-Fet tried to register the country's first-ever lesbian marriage.

Bankrupt vendors spoil weddings (Chicago Sun-Times) - With the slow economy and credit crunch pushing businesses into bankruptcy, more brides and grooms are getting burned by bankrupt vendors. The Better Business Bureau says couples might want to consider wedding insurance. Wedding insurance can provide a variety of coverage for many mishaps that might affect the nuptials, including vendor no-shows, bankrupt vendors, foul weather, military ...