The modern bride can hardly be called demure.

As with the modern bride, the modern groom no longer absolutely has to wear a traditional black tux.

The modern bride, marrying out of Industry, leaves most of her economic value behind.

Like most modern brides, Paulette Brown knew she wanted her wedding to be different and special.

But the very modern bride insisted that religion is not the tie that binds them.

"I'm a modern bride - what else can I say?"

"She's the ultimate modern bride," said Michael Kors, who attended the event.

And even the most modern bride can suddenly become sentimental and long for an antique-style ring.

Many modern brides opt to create their registries online, and a Web wish list might be just the thing for you.

Yet every weekend, in towns and cities all across America, that's exactly what modern brides do.