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11.04.08
Ceremony Featured

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Ms Polka (Dorothy)
The Alfresco Issue

As the weather warms up, we’re celebrating the magic of outdoor weddings! Picture gorgeous receptions under the setting sun and dancing beneath the stars.

We’ll cover everything from stunning styling ideas to practical planning tips – like wet weather backup plans and all those important outdoor wedding considerations.

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  1. Kat says:
    27 September 2008 at 2:32 am

    yes! i’m planning to use little birdy’s “beautiful to me” at the end of our ceremony, me and my fiance both love it but it’s the first time i’ve seen anyone else mention it in the wedding context. fab!

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