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11.04.08
Ceremony Featured

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Ms Polka (Dorothy)
The Garden Issue

Step into the magic of garden weddings. From secret gardens and wildflower fields to backyard blooms, discover real weddings, botanical styling, seasonal flowers, and ideas that let lush greenery and beautiful blooms take centre stage in your celebration.

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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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