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The right answer is: Some people spend a lot of money hiring people for wedding services; they are lucky to have such talented friends.
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The right answer is: The flowers will be roses, daisies, and snapdragons; orchids, tulips, and irises; or peonies and lilies.
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The right answer is: There will be three colours for the wedding: white, black, and gold.
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The right answer is: They’ve finally narrowed down the dinner choices: salmon, steak, and a vegan stew.
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The right answer is: Their wedding invitations contained the following quote from the Roman poet Ovid: If you want to be loved, be lovable.
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The right answer is: The invitations said that the wedding would be “outdoor casual.”
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The right answer is: “What exactly does ‘outdoor casual’ mean?” I asked the bride.
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The right answer is: She told me to “dress comfortably and wear shoes that do not sink into the ground.”
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The right answer is: On the day of the wedding, we’re going to rent a limo.
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The right answer is: My brother’s wife will make the arrangements.
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The right answer is: She’s a great party organiser.
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The right answer is: On the day of the wedding, the bride looked more beautiful than ever (and I’ve known her for fifteen years).
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The right answer is: All the details were perfect (in my opinion).
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The right answer is: The groom danced with his new mother-in-law.
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The right answer is: It was a spectacular, fun-filled day for everyone.
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