These weddings are different to say the least. Two fake brides are big hits according to the Limerick leader. They were given the red carpet treatment as they put on fun shows to help two worthwhile causes.

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Back dresses are for funerals;white is for weddings–right? You may rethink that after reading this in Yahoo news.  See this for some astonishing thoughts on black bridal gowns from Vera Wang.

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According to the Rolla Daily News, cake toppers ain’t what they used to be! Couples are looking for more unique toppers, like monograms, or humorously posed toppers. With all the resources online, couples can find nearly any topper they’d like.

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Talk about fanatic! According to Yahoo Sports, a bride made a wedding dress for herself out of her husband’s Manchester City sports jerseys. And you know, it looks pretty good! Check out Yahoo for the pictures.

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According to the Metro, 92 couples in Lima, Peru got married all at once recently! The mass ceremony was done by Lima’s mayor, and was done for a special discounted rate per couple. Ages ranged from 18 to 74.

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According to the Springfield News-Sun, a man dropped his wedding ring into a recycling bin where it could’ve been lost forever! Lucky for him, the local waste management team helped out, tasking the inmates who sort the recycling to find the ring. And they did!

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You can’t control the weather, but you can plan for it! The Washington Post has some helpful tips on ensuring your wedding day is wonderful, no matter what the weather is. Check it out.

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Getting married this spring? D Magazine has some advice about what hairstyles are popular this spring. I’m personally a fan of the vintage looks!

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Going to Vegas? Want the Vegas wedding experience without the annoying annulment? According to USA Today, you can now have the quickie Vegas wedding ceremony without the legally binding part at the chapel of the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. I know what I’m doing for my birthday!

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According to the Washington Post, 33% of engagements happen between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. So in January, with the end of the holiday season, couples begin to kick their wedding planning into gear. Couples will flock to venues and trunk shows to begin the process. How exciting!

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According to ABC News, a Tulsa, OK couple recently got married… In a Starbucks! The couple met on a dating site and went on their first date in a Starbucks and many subsequent dates, so the coffee shop held a lot of meaning for them. Sure makes for a unique wedding.

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The wedding is your big day, but make sure you don’t forget about your guests’ needs! Huffington Post has some tips on how to ensure your guests have the best possible time at your wedding. If your guests have fun, they’ll talk about your wedding for months (or years) to come!

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So what do you wear instead? According to her article in The Guardian, bride Carrie Lyell decided on a kilt. This article makes a good point– there aren’t a lot of options that aren’t white, lacy gowns! Have you thought about wearing something more nontraditional?

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According to My Fox Boston, a woman lost her engagement ring on a commuter train. But, after she frantically tweeted about the loss, an employee of the commuter rail saw the tweet, and returned the ring within an hour. How’s that for resourceful?

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…by leaving your photographer alone! That’s the advice given by Huffington Post; if you want artful, stylish photos for not a lot of money, don’t be overbearing and leave the skilled photographer to their work. And do your research before you hire one!

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In the electronic age, couples have a new option to invite guests to their wedding– the internet! Is it gauche to send out your invitations through email instead of snail mail? The New York Times says no… sometimes. It depends on the style of your wedding. Check out their tips!

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According to the Washington Post, a little over half of American adults are married. Plus, the age that people are marrying is much higher than it was in the past. A victory for feminism, a product of a struggling economy, both, or neither? What do you think?

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Well, more like crashing. According to New York Magazine, what was supposed to be a British couple’s intimate destination wedding turned into quite the affair! Mayor Bloomberg asked to incorporate their wedding into a press conference celebrating New York City’s 50 million tourists (in one year!). And how can anyone refuse the mayor?

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A study done in Ohio says it’s because of fears of divorce. According to LiveScience, both middle-class and working-class couples are marrying later or not at all. There are many different factors, but the financial strain of divorce and the effects of a “divorce society” are prominent in the interviews done.

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If you saw the film Twilight: Breaking Dawn and fell in love with protagonist Bella’s dress, you’re in luck! According to the Daily Mail, the producers of the film teamed up with bridal retailer Alfred Angelo to create a replica of the dress. And it’s only $799!

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What a nightmare! According to Worcester Telegram and Gazette, two local women were found guilty of stealing $4165 of gifts intended for the newlyweds. Not quite as funny as the movie, right?

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If you’re planning a wedding, there might be lots of your friends and family that are eager to help! But Huffington Post warns that you should stick to hiring the professionals; you don’t want the vases of your floral arrangements to explode like they do in this story!

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Looking to spice up your engagement photos? Why not take a page out of this couple’s book and battle some ninjas while the camera snaps away? Check out the photos at IO9!

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Happy New Year, readers! If you want to look back on the year, and all its celebrity weddings and divorces, head over to the Washington Post for a neat slideshow with all the memorable pictures. What a year it was!

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According to ABC News in Chicago, a bride’s wedding was almost ruined when her car was stolen– with the wedding dress still in the trunk! Luckily for her, the car was recovered the day of the wedding, and the ceremony was able to proceed as planned, with the bride in her lovely gown.

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