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National park to charge for weddings (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) - GATLINBURG, Tenn. -- Citing a fivefold increase in weddings inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the past half decade, the National Park Service is set to begin charging for permits for them.

Zimbabweans opt for virtual weddings (BBC News) - Zimbabwe's traditional weddings are now increasingly being held in the absence of brides and grooms who live overseas.

"Weddings at Splendido" Unveils on September 18, 2006 (Manila Bulletin) - Get married in style – find out how when Splendido Taal, the premier wedding destination in Tagaytay, unveils "Weddings at Splendido" on Monday, September 18, at the Splendido Golf Clubhouse.

Brides And Grooms Betting On 'Lucky 7' Weddings (CBS 2 Chicago) - Most engaged couples consider themselves "lucky in love.” And now the rush is on for brides and grooms to lock in some "luck" for their wedding day.

Zimbabweans opt for virtual weddings (ZWNEWS.com) - Harare - Zimbabwe's traditional weddings, usually joyous occasions with singing, dancing and plenty of food, are now increasingly being held in the absence of those whose presence might be considered vital - the bride and groom.

Fewer weddings may hit sales (The Times of India) - The traditional peak wedding season sales for vehicles, consumer durables and gold this year-end seem to be under threat.

Shark Fin Trade a Threat to Species, Report Finds (New York Times) - American researchers using fish auction records from Hong Kong have calculated that the trade in shark fins kills 26 million to 73 million sharks a year. The new estimate, reported in the October issue of the journal Ecology Letters, is far higher than United Nations assessments. Shark fins are used in a soup traditionally served at Chinese weddings and other celebrations. The scientists, led by

This Week in Weddings: (wten.com) - One of my bridesmaids is due to give birth right around my wedding and I'm worried she won't feel up to standing up for me... should I ask her to step down?

New Generation of Camcorders Records Memories Directly on DVD (Ionia Sentinel-Standard) - (ARA) - From weddings to graduations to new babies, memories fade, but videos of the occassion preserve the moment. DVD camcorders, which combine the versatile capabilities of a camcorder with the unbeatable convenience of DVD media, are the perfect solution.

Weddings and Engagements (Hartselle Enquirer) - Randy and Sharion Lusk of Hartselle announce the engagement of their daughter, Bethany Renae Lusk, to Phillip Lyle Bremmerman, son of Larry and Cathy Bremmerman of Hayden.