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Lovely First Looks of 2017

14.12.17
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 Photo by Melissa Mills via Gina & Brad’s Boho Inspired New Zealand Wedding

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  1. Lisa says:
    14 December 2017 at 5:58 pm

    The wedding dress was really nice and the bride was beautiful.

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