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Exactly one week ago, Daniel and I decided to make our nine-year anniversary very memorable... by getting officially married! Surrounded by our parents, we found a last-minute officiant, chose our outfits, ordered a heart-shaped cake and mini bouquet, and said, 'I do.'
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During the initial stages of our wedding planning, we contemplated a destination wedding, elopement, and a traditional wedding.
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I knew I'd want my parents to walk me down the aisle, see my niece and nephew in their little outfits, and travel far for our honeymoon, so we opted for a traditional wedding in the city. Meanwhile, Daniel was content with any decision I made.
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We'll be having a formal ceremony and reception with our family and friends next summer, but we loved how we had this special and intimate moment between the two of us on our anniversary.
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I'd like to give a special shout-out to my colleague and friend, Krisha, for stepping in last minute during her lunch hour to help us capture these moments.
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Most importantly, we'll still only need to remember one anniversary date from now on. :)
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