Hurricane brides get another chance at wedding planning

Thirty-three Houston-based brides who saw their wedding ideas swept away by Hurricane Ike will finally have the chance to say "I do" in a new episode of the Rachel Ray show.

The TV presenter has organized a mass ceremony for the displaced couples, which includes everything from wedding photography and cake to flowers and decorations.

As part of the hour-long show, set to air on Friday, a reception will be held at Minute Maid Park - home of the Houston Astros - and Wynonna Judd will stage a special musical performance.

In preparation, a team from Ray's show helped the contestants get ready for their big day, with fashion and style guru Gretta Monahan and lifestyle contributor Colby Donaldson helping both brides and grooms choose the best attire for their walk down the aisle.

Ray told the Houston Chronicle she was inspired to step in after she heard the "tragic" story of the couples' ruined wedding day.

"We tried to replace a bad experience with a really beautiful memory," she explained.

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