Plan on it [ The Staunton News Leader ] Jun 12, 2008  When it comes to planning her wedding, some people might think Grottoes' Melissa Acker is ahead of the game — way ahead. Though her June 20, 2009, wedding date is still nearly a year-and-a-half away, Acker and her finacee, Jeff Gooden of Elkton, are already getting their plans in order. Read More ...

Find your dream wedding dress! [ MSNBC ] Jun 13, 2008  Planning your big day but not sure where to even start looking for your dress? Before you begin your hunt for the ultimate wedding gown, TheKnot.com shares helpful, practical advice. Read More ...

Sisters turn businesses into love match [ Honolulu Star-Bulletin ] Jul 06, 2008  In the past 16 years of business, Gladys Agsalud has seen her family-run business Casablanca Bridals and Formals change locations three times, quadruple in size and experience tenfold revenue growth. Read More ...

New Stretch artwork glows in downtown De [ The Kansas City Star ] Jul 9, 2008  Flickering rows of corn and a truckload of windows for clothes dryers inspired Kansas City artist Stretch to move beyond his comfort zone. Read More ...

Exclusive A to Z guide to the secrets be [ Daily Mirror ] Jun 10, 2008  We all enjoy a wedding. Champagne, dancing, new frocks and good food - but you've never seen anything like THIS extravaganza. Read More ...

Love Radio bridal fashion show a success [ Sun Star ] Jul 01, 2008  NOTHING is sweeter than the first time. Read More ...

Entries For Fashion Award Close This Fri [ Scoop.co.nz ] Jul 06, 2008  The award specifically showcases fashion that is inspired by the influence of the Pacific and will be onstage at the Vector Arena in Auckland on Friday September 5 in a fashion and entertainment spectacular which is broadcast as a TVNZ television special. Read More ...

Local Business Briefs - 06/20 [  ] 06/20   Riverside-based Fleetwood Enterprises Inc. said Thursday it would start an offering to sell 12 million shares of common stock. Read More ...

The recently wed share their advice for [ TCPalm.com ] Jun 20, 2008  June is the marriage month — the most popular time to wed. On the Treasure Coast, scores of brides will say 'I do' and carry out the June tradition. We asked four of the newly wed to share their experience and their advice. Here's what they loved, and what they would have changed. Read More ...

Coldest Beer [ Boise Weekly ] Jul 01, 2008  By BW Staff. Read More ...

Picking The Perfect Bridal, Bridesmaid A [ WCCO Minneapolis ] St. Paul, 2008  The start of summer is also the start of wedding season. So what will the brides be wearing? WCCO had the chance to visit with one of the bridal industry's top designers at one of Minnesota's newest shops. He shared the #1 rule for picking the perfect dress. Read More ...

Ad Track Subway skinny man Jared plans 2 [ USA Today ] Jul 06, 2008  The Ad Team normally would go for high-end Italian when given a chance to dine on USA TODAY's expense account. But with Subway's chief ad man in town last week, we thought it would be fun to do lunch at our usual haunt: a Manhattan Subway. We got our usual 'Veggie Delite,' he went for a 'Subway Club.' Then we talked shop. Read More ...

Now is the hourglass in fashion [ Stuff ] Jul 07, 2008  In its day, the corset was considered to be a representation of wealth, status and feminine virtue. But it was also an extremely restrictive piece of 'bodily equipment', squeezing the wearer's organs into a minuscule waist space. Read More ...

Comprehensive Analysis of the UK Bridal [ Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance ] Jul 03, 2008  DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the 'Bridal Shops - Portfolio Analysis' report to their offering. Read More ...

Expect variety in bark and breed in TV's [ Pittsburgh Tribune-Review ] Jul 05, 2008  So far, reality shows might have tested every vital skill. We've seen people sing, dance, act, fight and cook. We've seen them design clothes and hair and rooms. We've seen them model clothes, eat bugs, lose weight, merely survive. Read More ...

Decorators receive award for home design [ St. Charles Journal ] Jul 08, 2008  St. Charles County decorators and business owners Alisa Lankenau and Heidi Sowatsky received a first place award in their company's international design contest for outstanding design work. The award was for a children's room makeover, which included built-in bunk beds, a chalkboard, table and chair set, a theater area, a huge decorated box for dress-up clothes, a TV and places for storage. Read More ...

Reader photos Show us your Chucks! [ USA Today ] Jun 17, 2008  Last week I asked Pop Candy readers to send me photos of their shoes -- specifically, their beloved Converse sneakers, in light of the company's 100th anniversary. I received many responses, and I've posted a few of my favorites below.... Read More ...

The Art of Floral Arranging Book Review [ BellaOnline ] Jul 05, 2008  Whether you're a new or experienced floral designer, 'The Art of Floral Arranging' can't be beat. Read More ...