Weddings News

Kabul - For years, as violence raged through Afghanistan, lavish weddings offered a rare opportunity for celebration, but now even that is under threat after last weekend's deadly attack on a party venue sent shock waves through one of Kabul's key industries.

Lisbon - It is Lisbon's wedding of the year. Crowds gather at the cathedral, hoping to catch a glimpse of the newlyweds as cameras lie in wait.Suddenly, the organ music grows louder and photographers get into position in front of the imposing entrance.

Paris - Britain has long entranced the world with its spectacular royal weddings, occasions of glittering pageantry and glamour that feed into a fascination with the monarchy.

Tecumseh - A clergyman who was found guilty Thursday of allegedly stealing up to $234,000 from his church will retain the title of priest. A jury only needed a few hours to deliberate before finding Rev. Robert Couture,52, guilty of theft over $5,000.

The holiday season is the ideal time to pop the question so January and February are big months for wedding planning for many brides-to-be, and those in the wedding industry know this.

Milwaukee - One couple got a pleasant surprise after their newly legal nuptials. They found out that their restaurant had provided their wedding dinner free of charge to them.

In the past few days, Idaho and Oregon have made same-sex marriage legal. Now Pennsylvania has joined them and gay couples are rejoicing.

On Facebook, Lynne Ames recently posted a photo of a man's wedding ring found on a Mattapoisett, Massachusetts beach in the United States. Ames is asking the public to help locate the rightful owner.

Slow is the appropriate word for the box office as the winner could only muster $20 million. Not only that no one seemed to want to attend a wedding, either.

Izmit - Spring has finally come to Turkey, and people enjoy walking outside in the sunshine, strolling through parks, planning weddings, and admiring tulips.

It could be the calm before the storm or a little pain before a big gain as the world awaits "Iron Man 3." But, "Iron Man" comes out next week.

Istanbul - In Turkey, marriage is important, so people go all-out for engagements and weddings. Dresses can range from simple frocks to fancy ball gowns, but even more interesting are the traditions and ceremonies involved.

Otari, a small Japanese farming village of about 3,200, had its first wedding in 42 years. To a town that is slowly shrinking in population, this wedding is like a breath of fresh air.

Democrats think your money is theirs to give to other people, while Republicans believe your money is your money to do with as you please. Yes, that is a tired, old political cliché, but all clichés are born out of some level of truth.

Toronto - Planning a wedding is hard work. This weekend at Toronto's Metro Convention Centre the Toronto Bridal Show helps to make some of the key decisions a bit easier.

One of the world's most romantic balconies is now available for weddings. The House of Juliet in Italy is famed for being the home of Juliet from Shakespeare's story, Romeo and Juliet, even though there is no historical evidence to support this belief.

Love just can't be trusted during these times of Recession. Divorce is down, weddings are smaller, romance novel sales are up, and online dating is where its at.

Getting married at New York's City Hall used to be nothing to write home about. You would go into a dark, dingy all-purpose room, for a quick and dirty affair. But it's amazing what can be done with $12.3 million and a little mortar and paint.

Swedes can now have their weddings “Las Vegas” style by having drive-in weddings with gospel choir and Elvis soundtrack.

With the rising cost of weddings everyone could use a price break. Use your IPod and some speakers for reception music and you have save a bundle. Wedding singers and DJs have new competition for those pricey reception gigs.

Yes, you read right. Most of us have been invited to a surprise birthday party but this time, it was a surprise wedding and the only one who didn't know about it was the guest of honour: the bride!

or, let's hear it for entrepreneurial spirit!

The Walt Disney Co. has changed its policy to allow same-sex couples to participate in a popular Fairy Tale Wedding program it runs mainly at its two U.S. resorts and cruise line, a Disney spokesman said on Thursday.

An Episcopal minister will stop performing all wedding ceremonies to protest the denomination's prohibition of same-sex unions.

NEW YORK CITY (voa) - Singer, dancer, stage and screen actress Liza Minnelli has taken her fourth walk down the aisle in a star-studded wedding in New York City. The best men for Minnelli's extravagant wedding at an old church on Fifth Avenue were p...

ROCHESTER - A new web site, launched recently, enables brides- and grooms-to-be to share important wedding information online. Couples can post information about the wedding ceremony, reception and accommodations on OurWeddingSoon.com free of charge....