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Dreams Can Come True: Bridal Shops Offer Deals to Out of Luck Brides (FOX 9 News Twin Cities) - After hearing that a bridal shop closed in Cold Spring, leaving dozens of brides out of a dress, several Twin Cities stores have offered to help make their days special. FOX 9's Beth McDonough, reporting.

Cold Spring bridal shop closes because of economy, angry brides want answers (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) - COLD SPRING, Minn. - Police and the Better Business Bureau are investigating the closure of a bridal shop in Cold Spring after several brides-to-be said they'd been stiffed.

Here come the thrifty brides: Devon charity shop opens donated bag to reveal 20 brand new wedding dresses worth £20,000 (Evening Standard) - A charity shop was swept off its feet today after a mystery woman donated 20 brand new wedding dresses - worth up to £20,000. Staff at the Cancer Research UK shop were stunned when the lady dropped off the silk, taffeta, lace and satin gowns in several cardboard boxes.

One of Britain's oldest brides, 94, marries again - in the same village church where she was first married 70 years ago (Daily Mail) - When Bess Atkins tracked down the chap she'd met on the bus and asked him out, she was afraid he'd think her a bit forward. Luckily, her bravery paid off - and she has become one half of Britain's oldest newly-wed couple with a combined age of 180

May 1, 2008 - 6:05 PM (CW Arkansas) - In today's Randamity, a country boy takes his brides ridin'. You've got to see the video from Farmer Wants a Wife. Also on Randamity, I have the demise of America in pictures. Plus, the creepiest looking fish you've seen all day and another celebrity sex tape.

One of Britain's oldest brides, 94, marries again - in the same village church where she was first married 70 years ago (Evening Standard) - When Bess Atkins tracked down the chap she'd met on the bus and asked him out, she was afraid he'd think her a bit forward. But when a girl has reached her 90s, she doesn't like to mess about.

Wedding extravaganza (The Kansas City Star) - The KC Weddings Bridal Spectacular, held in January, was a great opportunity for future brides to see gowns, caterers, cake designers, photographers, florists and more at the Overland Park Convention Center. The daylong event was highlighted with two fashion shows featuring a guest appearance by bridal designer Paula Varsalona.

US lawmakers ask Hu to end NKorean refugees repatriation (AFP via Yahoo! News) - Fifty-four US lawmakers have written to Chinese President Hu Jintao to end Beijing's policy of repatriating North Korean refugees, some of whom are reportedly executed on their return home.

Bad Economy Brings Brides to Consignment Stores for Gowns (WAAY-TV Huntsville) - It's wedding season and during hard economic times, young couples in love are looking for anyway they can to save on the big day. That includes buying their wedding dress second-hand.

Cold Spring Bridal Shop Closes Suddenly, Brides Out of Luck (FOX 9 News Twin Cities) - With a sign posted on a door saying, "Closed due to the economy," a bridal shop in Cold Spring has shut its doors and left dozens of brides out of their dresses.