I've never understood why so many people focus on the wedding instead of the marriage. Anyway, Meredith Davenport did a wonderful job of capturing the movement and emotion of this frenzied event.

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Women storm Filene's Basement during their annual bridal gown sale known as the "Running of the Brides" in New York City on March 2. The dresses are sold at dramatically reduced prices and hundreds of brides bring teams to help them find a gown.