Bridesville.com Web News Archive

Planner specializes in small, upscale weddings (Greeley Tribune Online) - Big, splashy weddings aren't always an option for every couple. And small, cozy weddings can be hard to come by. Lorie Cooper of Eaton hopes to rectify that.

Three gay weddings a day in Scotland (The Scotsman: Scotland News) - AT least three gay "weddings" have been held in Scotland every day since new laws allowing homosexual couples to legally register their relationships came into force less than two months ago.

Average price of weddings about $27,000 (UPI) - NEW YORK, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Since 2002, every U.S. wedding expense has risen at least 20 percent and the average price of a wedding is $27,852 -- up 100 percent since 1990.

Weddings for Feb. 12 (The Advocate Messenger) - Kimberly Ann Belcher and Shayne Aaron Williamson were married Oct. 15 at First Baptist Church by the Rev. Timothy Mathis. Sara Bentley of Lexington was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Holly Belcher of Danville, Ashley Feather of Nashville, Tenn., and Jessica Belcher of Lexington.

WEDDINGS (The Pueblo Chieftain Online) - Martinez-LaRoche Karen Alicia Martinez and Mario Eric LaRoche were married Dec. 30 at the Zaragoza Hall. The bride is the daughter of Ted and Martha Martinez of Pueblo. The bridegroom is the son of Ron and Anna LaRoche of Pueblo. Maid of honor was Laura Mather and bridesmaids were Vanessa Martinez and Neva Martinez-Ortega. Best man was Ely Dynes and groomsmen were Paul Martinez and

Now you can get married at Diana's home (Daily Mail) - Princess Diana's wedding was the stuff of fairy tales. Now her ancestral home is throwing open its doors for all and sundry to say their marriage vows. The Althorp House estate - where the Princess of Wales is buried - has been opened up by her brother, Earl Spencer, for weddings, private parties and corporate events

The Tears I'Ll Be Shedding on Valentine's Day (RedNova) - By Libby Purves In the innocence of my twenties I laughed at the Valentine messages from Hugga Bear, Hunky Monkey and the rest. On Tuesday I'll just snivel. It's like crying at weddings. The young never understand why women over 50 dive for the Kleenex when the bride floats up the aisle.

Weddings and engagements (The MetroWest Daily News) - MEREDITH, N.H. -- Erika Jill Beam, daughter of Lucien and Kathleen Beam of Langdon, N.H., and David Harold Fenstermacher, son of Ned and Ethel Fenstermacher of Marlborough, were married July 2, 2005, at Church Landing at the Inn at Mill Falls in Meredith, N.H.

The Godfather tradition with Romanians (Nine O'Clock) - Basescu likes to be a Godfather. The country is packed with his Godsons and daughters. The custom dates back to an age-old Romania, divided into tribes, clans and families. In the ‘80s, Godfathers were an institution. Show-weddings and christening ceremonies were organised for propaganda purposes.

Local engagements and weddings: Feb. 12 (Bonita Daily News) - Dr. Michael and Veronica Cavoto of Naples announce the engagement of their daughter, Charleen Marie, to John M. Gledhill Jr., son of John M. Gledhill St. of Ocean City, Md. and Kathleen A. Mowrer of Kennett Square, Pa.