The Post writes today that a Pew Research Center reports has found that marriage rates across the U.S. are hovering at the 50 percent mark, a drop from the 57 percent that took the plunge in 2000. more ›

Didn't get one? Yeah, neither did we. (Phst, whatever. Not like we wanted to go to Sacramento, anyway.) more ›

We mentioned it briefly in this morning's roundup, but several brides-to-be (and probably some people who were just looking for a steal on a wedding gown) lined up in droves outside the Filene's Basement in Friendship Heights this morning for the annual "Running of the Brides." DCist's Elisabeth Grant stopped by the store to take a look at the line -- it was long. No surprise, given that gowns were going for huge discounts of 50 to 90 percent off. more ›

We have a date! (Kind of!) D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee and Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson have been extra-tight-lipped about the details of their upcoming nuptials, but the groom-to-be spilled some of the beans to Sacramento news station KCRA. Johnson said that the wedding would be held on Labor Day weekend, which, of course, is the first weekend in September. Johnson also leaked the details on Rhee's wedding gown -- she'll be wearing Monique Lhuillier, a Los Angeles-based designer who has also done work for Carrie Underwood, Britney Spears and Al Gore's daughter, Sara. more ›

The Renaissance Mayflower Hotel sent word around today that DeSales St. NW between Connecticut Ave. NW and 17th St. NW will be closed starting at 4:30 p.m. for a traditional Hindu wedding procession. D.C. residents Shilpa Maheshwari and Neil Agarwal are getting married today, and the Baraat ceremony will involve the groom arriving on an elephant as he and his family proceed down DeSales St. The hotel is offering local media interview opportunities with the father of the bride, as well as encouraging people to use the outdoor part of the ceremony as a photo op ... we certainly hope the bride and groom got a discount on their ballroom rental in exchange for their special day being offered up as potential PR fodder. more ›

We're just getting into the thick of wedding season, and so apparently are the Washington Redskins. Somewhat infamous bachelor and Pro Bowl tight end Chris Cooley settled down with his ex-'Skinette fiancee Christy Oglevee this coming weekend in Landsdowne. more ›