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Annual show helps brides-to-be (News 14 Carolina) - WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- A lot goes into creating a fairytale wedding says Gail Galloway, publisher of "The Perfect Wedding Guide." But planning one can be a nightmare. Thankfully, Triad brides-to-be will get a helping hand this weekend at the Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show.

The Brides of Lancaster County (BellaOnline) - The Brides of Lancaster County series written by Wanda Brunstetter shares the stories of Amish women and how they meet their husbands. Reading about their old fashioned lifestyles is a welcome relief from the typical romance novel.

Seaport Brides Go Green While Wearing White (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) - BOSTON----Seaport Boston, comprised of the Seaport Hotel and Seaport World Trade Center, has launched its Green Wedding Package, allowing brides and grooms to honor their commitment to the environment while celebrating their commitment to each other.

Jilted brides sue facility (Daily Breeze) - The Ivy House Gardens in Inglewood closed abruptly, leaving couples without a wedding site or refunds.

Got engaged over the holiday season? Now what? (The Virginia Gazette) - If you're among the more than 25 percent of brides-to-be who received an engagement ring over the holidays, it's time to begin the search for 'the one.' No, we're not talking about 'the guy,' we're talking about 'the dress!'

Wedding facility sued on closure (Long Beach Press-Telegram) - Brides who lost thousands of dollars when an Inglewood wedding facility abruptly closed two months ago have filed a lawsuit against its owners.

Magically realistic flowers from clay (Honolulu Advertiser) - The clay flowers of Kazuko Miyai and her daughter, Yukiko Miyai, are so lifelike that when you see a photograph of them, you think you're looking at the real thing. Brides have carried bouquets like the one on the cover of Yukiko's new book, "Clay Art for All Seasons: A Guide to Soft Clay Art" (Island Heritage, closed spiral, $15.95) and nobody suspected a thing until it was time to throw the ...

Two boutiques to welcome designers, trunk shows (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) - Headpiece and jewelry designer Christina Garcia will be available to help prospective brides from noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Clarissa Boutique, South Side.

Making your own wedding dress (The Virginia Gazette) - Brides today have more choices than ever before when they are picking a wedding dress. Many of the old rules have been tossed out. For example, dresses aren't always white, they're not always big and poufy and they don't have to include trains that go on for miles. A bride can feel free to choose a wedding dress that fits her body type and personality.

Keep your sanity while planning your wedding (The Virginia Gazette) - Working full-time or have friends and relatives spread all over the country or world? If you answered yes to either question, planning a wedding can be a logistical nightmare; but for savvy brides and grooms-to-be, online wedding planning has become a lifesaver.