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War Brides Soldier On Though Their Numbers Decrease (Queens Chronicle) - (Jillian Abbott) Eileen Guaricci, and Hilda Benjamin, are two of Flushing’s four British war brides. “The war was a long time ago and we’re not getting any younger,” said Eileen Guaricci, a lively, vivacious woman who came to New York as a war bride at 18, in 1946.

'Sexist' ban on brides' dads (Daily Telegraph) - BRIDES are being told their fathers can't walk them down the aisle - because the practice is "sexist". Traditionalists fear the PC ruling will spread.

City brides to say 'I do' to a bargain dress (The Scotsman) - BRIDES-TO-BE can snap up a bargain after a city charity shop received another donation of six brand new designer wedding dresses.

Dads walking daughters down the aisle, a no-no in Stockholm (AFP via Yahoo! News) - Brides in Stockholm who want their fathers to walk them down the aisle are likely to be told it can't be done, as some pastors are refusing to allow the practice they say is sexist, a pastor said on Friday.

Weight loss and fitness for brides-to-be (The Virginia Gazette) - Eager to slim down and shape up for your magical day? You can accomplish these goals successfully and safely by eating right and making sure to exercise, according to two experienced dieticians.

Attorney: Swindler Left Brides Without Gowns (WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul) - A former Benton County bridal shop owner was charged Monday for swindling brides out of $23,000. Video: Heather Brown Reports More Crime News

Giving girls away a no-no (Herald Sun) - SWEDISH brides who want their fathers to walk them down the aisle will be told it can't be done, as some pastors ban the practice they say is sexist.

Business owner accused of cheating brides (KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul) - A former Sauk Rapids, Minnesota business owner is in an Iowa jail, accused of taking money from dozens of brides, but not giving

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.

Tips for Making Your Skin Radiant on Your Wedding Day (Richfield Reaper) - (ARA) - Every bride wants her wedding to be picture perfect - from the dress to the flowers to the food at the reception. And of course, brides want to be beautiful, both for the ceremony and for the wedding pictures.