Since then,parts of Carlsbad Caverns have been used for movie sets, weddings,even meetings of the Carlsbad City Council.

VOA: special.2009.12.07

Spending on weddings has reportedly dropped about ten percent in recent years because of the economic recession.

VOA: special.2010.08.09

Shark fin soup is usually served at weddings and at banquets, and it's very expensive."

VOA: special.2011.03.15

As in other cultures, many Americans attend parties for weddings and religious and national holidays.

VOA: special.2009.09.11

More than five thousand couples have had their weddings at the Mall of America.

VOA: special.2010.08.13

Each year, more than two million weddings take place in the United States.

VOA: special.2010.08.09

Some have small,simple weddings and invite only their closest friends and family members.

VOA: special.2010.08.09

However,people can find many ways to save money on their weddings.

VOA: special.2010.08.09

Some people have big weddings and invite everyone they know.

VOA: special.2010.08.09

More than seventy billion dollars is spent on those weddings.

VOA: special.2010.08.09

Now,people use small fireworks to help celebrate weddings and birthdays.

VOA: special.2009.07.05

For example,African-American weddings may include "jumping the broom."

VOA: special.2010.08.09

But one tradition at most weddings is music.

VOA: special.2010.08.09

With many weddings, the celebration lasts three days.

VOA: special.2010.08.09

This week -- weddings in America.

VOA: special.2010.08.09

Many couples plan their weddings themselves.

VOA: special.2010.08.09