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Western 'pop' weddings boom (China Daily) - The Westernization of weddings is becoming a "pop" phenomenon. With Chinese Valentine's Day on Aug. 19, it seems that more and more Chinese people are giving their wedding ceremonies a Western face, literally, by hiring expats to perform Western-style wedding ceremonies.

Weddings go green (The Wichita Eagle) - Green events are in full leaf in some parts of the country. In other areas, "going green" at weddings, banquets, company barbecues and other special events is a concept just starting to take root. But signs of this budding trend are sprouting everywhere: A stationer offers recycled paper for party invitations; a caterer recommends organic produce for a reception; a transportation company ...

Afghan weddings bring limos and bling (Guardian Unlimited) - Marriage season sees import of a little luxury amid the potholes and poverty.

Weddings go green (The Record) - Green events are in full leaf in some parts of the country. In other areas, "going green" at weddings, banquets, company barbecues and other special events is a concept just starting to take root.

Princes Ready To Say "I Do"? (CBS News) - If you believe the tabloids, weddings bells could be ringing for Princes William and Harry. And with the royals' official policy of not commenting on speculation, the guessing game is in full swing. Mark Phillips reports.

Royal occasion marks diamond year (BBC News) - People from Sussex who celebrate their diamond weddings this year are being invited to a celebration service.

Flowers, colors abound for fall weddings (The Virginia Gazette) - The choices are endless for fall brides. From flowers and colors to décor, fall brides can create the wedding of their dreams simply by using their imagination.

Sheila Weller: Note to NYT: If You're Going to Selectively Gush Over White-Gown-and-Bouquet Weddings, Keep Cold-Blooded ... (HuffingtonPost) - When the Times' swoon over politically correct rehabilitated criminals joins with the Times' high-priestess power-to-socially-anoint, it's usually funny. Not now.

Weddings for August 19, 2007 (Jacksonville Daily Progress) - Katy Marie Massingill and John Richard Geren were married Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Eagle’s Bluff Country Club in Bullard. Katy is the daughter of Richard and Sarabeth Massingill. Michael is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Monte Geren. Rev. Mike Bradford officiated the double ring ceremony.

Teen Fashion Designer Dreams About Her Own Wedding Day (Benton Evening News) - (ARA) - It's no surprise that weddings are a serious business. They are, after all, a $25.3 billion industry.