LIBrides.com Web News Archive

Brides, Creatures Out Full Force on Halloween in South County (Free Lance) - When she kept referring to her husband as a horny devil, I thought, “That’s really more than I need to know.” But he really was dressed as a horny devil, and you could see the string holding the horns to his head from the back.

Christmas-kickoff special section is now available on this Web site. (Perry County News) - The Perry County News regularly includes special sections in its print edition, and those special sections are posted here, as well. Just look on the left side of this page for the list, which includes sections on seniors, brides, home improvement, Little League players and other topics.

Designer caters to local brides (Public Opinion) - Most brides in middle America can't afford to buy a couture wedding gown, let alone personally consult with a private designer.

Trans-Atlantic love: the war brides' story (Expatica) - A new exhibition in Berlin tells the story of the German women and American soldiers who overcame the 'no fraternization' rule in the bleak post-war years. Clive Freeman talks to some of the couples, six decades on.

Dresdens scare up Avalon (The Daily Free Press) - With an audience running the gamut from vampire brides to drag queens, Boston's Dresden Dolls (Amanda Palmer and Brian Viglione) treated fans to its fifth anniversary concert Monday night at Avalon. The duo is currently recording an album expected for a spring 2006 release.

Couple Ties the Knot in Halloween Garb (AP via Yahoo! News) - Crystal Elliott is following in the tradition of other famous brides — like the Bride of Frankenstein and the Bride of Chucky.

Asia/Ancient custom of dowry exacts terrible cost in rural India (Asahi.com) - NEW DELHI-Rimpi's suitor appeared seven months before the wedding. His family seemed likeable enough, and easy to talk to.

Viral cause suggested for gender imbalance (San Jose Mercury News) - If left entirely to nature, the number of newborn boys and girls in the world should be roughly equal. But in some cultures that balance artificially has been tipped in favor of boys.

Woman's Weight At Center Of Dating Controversy (WCVB TheBostonChannel.com via Yahoo! News) - A woman looking for love instead found what she called "pure discrimination" with a local dating service.

Italy's best-selling cookbook served up in English (Reuters via Yahoo! News) - Italy's best-selling cookbook for five decades, used by Tuscan grandmothers and Michelin-star chefs alike, is being published in English for the first time, with recipes that range from penne arrabbiata to Milanese tripe.