"Seed No Evil" by Kate Collins and Penguin Publishing

"Seed No Evil" ($7.99 Penguin Publishing 2013) is the 14th book title in the popular Flower Shop Mysteries series written by author Kate Collins. Set for release in August 2013, it promises the wedding of main character Abby Knight after a nearly decade wait for fans of the florist-turned-sleuth.

OFFBEAT: Author Kate Collins ready for character Abby's August wedding

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'Spirit of love' part of Vaentine's Day nuptials at Albert's

Emma Mata, 7, watches her parents Kelli Mata and Armando Mata, of Hammond, kiss after their wedding ceremony at Albert's Diamond Jewelers in Schererville on Thursday.

'Spirit of love' part of Vaentine's Day nuptials at Albert's

Sharon Denise Powell waits to walk down the aisle during her wedding ceremony at Albert's Diamond Jewelers in Schererville on Thursday.

'Spirit of love' part of Vaentine's Day nuptials at Albert's

Angie and Bob Colunto of Griffith fill out paperwork before their wedding ceremony at Albert's Diamond Jewelers in Schererville on Thursday.

SLICE OF LIFE: Marital bliss and the meat hut

I've seen the chocolate dipping fountain, the photo booth stocked with silly hats and even an Elvis impersonator.

Inspire: Region Weddings

Jackie Wilson in Munster, Ind.

Inspire: Region Weddings

Linda and Tom Davis in Crown Point, Ind.

Inspire: Region Weddings

Candy and Chris Isom in Hobart, Ind.

Inspire: Region Weddings

Michelle and Nick Alderfer in Lansing, Ill.

Inspire: Region Weddings

Elise and Chris Phillips in Valparaiso, Ind.

Inspire: Region Weddings

Stacey and Steve Cooper in St. John, Ind.

Local businesses offer help to jilted brides

VALPARAISO | A number of local businesses have stepped up to help brides-to-be left in the lurch by the closing of Sisters Bridal last week.

Sisters Bridal gives gives customers wedding gown blues

Signs critical of Sisters Bridal hang Tuesday on the door of the Valparaiso shop.

Rosemary Clooney Wedding to Dante DiPaolo on Nov. 7, 1997

Rosemary Clooney and new husband Dante DiPaolo leave St. Patrick's Church in Maysville, Ky., on Friday Nov. 7, 1997 to head to her nearby estate for their wedding reception.

Valentine's Day nuptials at Albert's Jewelers a traditional nod to anniversary

Schererville residents Solomon Page and Jill March examine their rings before getting married Tuesday at Albert's Jewelers in Schererville.

Valentine's Day nuptials at Albert's Jewelers a traditional nod to anniversary

Morocco residents Dale Wagner and Pamela Lattimore stand before East Chicago City Clerk Mary Morris Leonard to be wed Tuesday at Albert's Jewelers in Schererville. More than 20 couples took their vows at the jewelry store as part of an annual tradition.

Valentine's Day nuptials at Albert's Jewelers a traditional nod to anniversary

Hammond residents Harold Anaya and Cynthia Moran participate in nuptials before East Chicago City Clerk Mary Morris Leonard on Tuesday at Albert's Jewelers in Schererville.