Sneak Peek at a simply elegant classic old Hollywood style Glamour Wedding!

A sneak peek at my blog about planning my daughter's wedding, a year and the half in the making.  So worth all the time, effort, and care to make Mandi and Dan's wedding just perfect.

The Bride:





The Groom:
The Ceremony:

The Bride and Groom:
The Wedding Party:
The Reception:

Happily Ever After:

More details to follow!



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