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Kirsty and John’s Chic Homestead Wedding

21.02.13
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A Couple Of Night Owls
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Jane Yeh
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Rosemary Smith
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Natasha Radonich Hairdressing
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  1. Avatar Danelle of A Couple Of Night Owls says:
    21 February 2013 at 12:11 pm

    Thanks for featuring Kirsty and John’s gorgeous wedding, Polka Dot Bride lovelies! 🙂

    P.S. It’s Kirsty, not Kristy. 😛

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  2. Avatar HayleyLane says:
    21 February 2013 at 3:28 pm

    Love everything about this wedding! These photos are just amazing A Couple of Night Owls 🙂

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