This is a found photo from a Facebook album, without context, which leaves some nagging questions: Is it a Kindle, or a Kindle 2? (The coloration up top screams Kindle 2 to me, but it's blurry.) Did the couple know their nuptials would be blessed with the presence of His Holy Whispernet? Was the priest using the Kindle's text-to-speech function? Why not? [9Gag via MakeUseOf via Digg]

New Yorkers Erin Finnegan and Noah Fulmor tied the knot on Zero Gravity Corp's G-Force One, a padded Boeing 727-200 flown with parabolic zero-g-inducing maneuvers.

The bride had to tie her hair down so that it didn't float. The groom wired his tux tails so that they wouldn't develop a mind of their own.

As you might expect, the ceremony was actually quite awkward since it consisted of a multiple microgravity first-timers donning formal gowns. At one point, a member of the bridal party's ring floated off, confusing the bride and groom as to just what to do with a third wedding band.

And then there was the magic of the first kiss:

"The physics of the first kiss were off. I could feel where I was going, I knew where I needed to be, but it was hard to reconcile the differences," he told reporters.

"Noah knocked into my nose and I thought it would bleed," Finnegan said.

Beautiful. Read the full story over at Reuters. [Reuters via Bornrich]

Think about it. You could be sitting around a table with a bunch of people in suits who you've never met (and quite frankly, don't believe exist for any purpose on this earth other than making awkward dinner conversation), OR, you could be taking tequila shots off the bride along with a Party Pump chaser.

Constructed of "party-safe plastic," the transparent look will blend perfectly with the inlaws' insistence on crystal. Plus, at just $25 a pop, it makes for a cheaper table centerpiece that dumb flowers.

At least, that's what I've convinced Jason. [Taylor Gifts via Nerd Approved]

The robot can be fashioned to look like an actual person, and can converse with people in pre-recorded snippets. When it detects someone nearby, it greets the person and responds to questions.

The possibilities for pranks are endless. If I ever get married, I plan to have one of these whisper "Help me please. I'm the real bride. The robot took my soul and switched places with me. You. Must. Stop. Her." [Japan Probe]

The challenge works just as well as a spectacle and a marriage allegory. Spinning with excitement, you dress in odd, uncomfortable clothes and march down a narrow path. When you finally meet, you regain your composure and stand across from each other. Later, still drunk on optimism and champagne, you clumsily ratify the union in the eyes of the (evidently medieval) Catholic church. Confused and frustrated, you crawl back to your respective chairs and sit, wondering how you ended up where you are and how you can get out. Which is sort of how the cast members of this show must be feeling right now.

Anyway, here's a bonus pic of the co-host who is not very impressed with the host's awesome MC Hammer dance routine:

Stay tuned (to your Giz) for weekly coverage of the 45 seconds of this show that is actually worth watching. [ABC]

I do have to compliment Debbie on the outstanding work. Each cake is 18-inches tall and I would assume they were laid down to be cut into. To the couple that received these cakes: I would think about re-evaluating the marriage. Pardon my Sex and the City reference, but it is pretty easy to fall in love with a TiVo (ask Miranda) and possibly fall out of love with another, we should know. –Travis Hudson

Picture of the Day: Holy Matrimony [ZNF]

Saying iDo: Weddings, the iPod, and You [iLounge]

If teddy bear throwing sounds like a lot of work to you, here it's made easy with a simple touch of a button. Pull the trigger and the tiny plush bear is catapulted into the air, and once airborne, it'll float safely back to earth thanks to its tiny parachute. Made by paintball gun manufacturer Sunamiya, the party crackers will go on sale this month.

Gun-shaped teddy bear crackers ready to liven up wedding receptions [msn news]

i have a question only you can answer... i've been asked by users of my site to video their Central Park wedding and broadcast it to their family in switzerland who can't make the trip to the states. i thought it would be easy to find a handheld wireless digital video camera but i haven't had any luck. in fact i haven't found anything to do the job, unless i held a typical web in my hand and connected it to a laptop.

so i guess my question is, if you were asked to stream a live video of a wedding over the internet, how would you do it?

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