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More brides angle for cheaper weddings (The Pantagraph) - RALEIGH, N.C. -- Brides are still saying “I do” in 2009, but they’re saying “I don’t” to lavish weddings.

Recession hits home for Bay Area brides this summer (Oakland Tribune) - This summer and fall marks the first big wedding season since last year's economic meltdown. Whether they're planning big parties or intimate gatherings, experts say, couples are sticking to their budgets and downsizing their dreams in this rocky recession.

Recession hits home for Silicon Valley brides this summer (San Jose Mercury News) - This summer and fall marks the first big wedding season since last year's economic meltdown. Whether they're planning big parties or intimate gatherings, experts say, couples are sticking to their budgets and downsizing their dreams in this rocky recession.    More economic crisis news

Website to help credit crunch brides (Blyth and Wansbeck Today) - CREDIT crunch brides looking for the perfect dress for their big day are about to have their prayers answered with the launch of a charity website. (22/06/2009 09:21:43)

Frugal brides and grooms still walk Caribbean aisles (Hattiesburg American) - The dour economy is not stopping brides and grooms from the USA from saying "I do" on Caribbean sand.

Assessment of money matters should be added to 'to-do's' before 'I do's' (The Huntington Herald-Dispatch) - Consumer Credit Counseling offers the following advice for brides and grooms on handling finances as a couple:

YOUR SECURITY: A 'congratulations' card for June brides (Eureka Times-Standard) - Weddings are in season at this time of year. If you're planning to have one, or know someone who is, make sure you put Social Security on the to-do list -- because we may need to send you a card.

Same-sex weddings, heartland style (CNN) - The art of dodging tossed wedding bouquets had been mastered by Cindy Pollard. At 52, and with plenty of experience celebrating the big day for others, she'd learned how to back into corners and disappear when brides sent those flowers flying.

A match made in New York (The Globe and Mail) - Destination weddings usually involve a trip to the beach – or Vegas. But these days other cities are trying to entice brides and grooms with deals and amenities. Ryan Bigge reports on his nuptial escape to New York

Fashion Forward: Beyonce looks dashing in 'Clara' dress (USA Today) - This week: At the airport with Beyonce, stylishly, and new designs online.