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11.04.08
Ceremony Featured

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Ms Polka (Dorothy)
The Celebrations Issue

From the excitement of “Yes!” to the magic of “I do,” the journey from engagement to wedding is marked by celebrations!

Engagement party, bridal shower, hens/bucks parties….then the big day to happily ever afters!

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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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