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UK imposes marriage visa curbs on foreign brides, grooms (The Economic Times) - The British Government has decided to impose visa curbs on foreign brides and bridegrooms to prevent forced marriages in the country.

Review: 'Seven Brides' a lackluster show (The Oklahoman) - Male chauvinism, swooning girls, a bland narrative and an overwhelming sense of quaintness are the prevailing traits of "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” the third of four productions in Lyric Theatre's 2008 summer season. The MGM film on which this stage musical is based dates from 1954, but its attitudes seem more in line with its setting: 1850s Oregon. It was a time when a husband's word was ...

With boxing gloves, brides prepare to say "I do" (Reuters via Yahoo! News) - A punch-up isn't the best way to start a marriage but several brides in Hong Kong are pulling on boxing gloves and sweating it out in the ring to becoming fighting fit for their wedding day.

Alfred Angelo offers brides gowns to fit every budget (The Hazleton Standard-Speaker) - As the economy leaves the nation wondering about its direction, brides need not fear for their most sacred purchase...the wedding gown. Alfred Angelo’s bridal collections have always, and continue to, offer brides a beautiful assortment of gowns for every budget.

UK imposes marriage visa curbs on foreign brides and bridegrooms (New Kerala) - London, July 24 : The British Government has decided to impose visa curbs on foreign brides and bridegrooms to prevent forced marriages in the country.

More brides looking for 'modest' alternatives (The Record) - The next major trend for the bridal fashion industry could be a “modest” one – brides seeking “modest” bridal attire – dresses that cover arms, chest and back and that are suitable for weddings in churches, synagogues and mosques.

Visa curbs on foreign brides and bridegrooms to tackle forced marriages (Times Online) - Teenage foreign brides and bridegrooms are to be barred from entering Britain on marriage visas under measures announced yesterday to tackle forced weddings.

Brides hope to score knockouts on fat (MSNBC) - A punch-up isn't the best way to start a marriage, but some brides in Hong Kong are pulling on boxing gloves and sweating it out in the ring to becoming fighting fit for their wedding days.

Fears for wedding gift list firm (BBC News) - Wedding gift firm Wrapit says it is having financial problems, amid fears that brides and grooms will not get their presents.

For wedding photos to remember, trash the dress (Reuters via Yahoo! News) - The perfect dress a perfect wedding makes but an Australian photographer is advising brides to destroy their prized gowns for nuptial pictures to remember.