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11.04.08
Ceremony Featured

BY
Ms Polka (Dorothy)
The Traditions Issue

Let’s dive deep into the beautiful world of wedding traditions – both old and new!

We’ll explore how couples are honouring their heritage while creating their own meaningful customs, from ceremonial rituals to family traditions and everything in between.

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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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