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Isn’t there a charming old wives tale that rain on your wedding day signifies good luck? This was certainly the case for Bre and Izzy’s wedding at the enchanting Serendipity Gardens in Oak Glen, California. Despite the rain during the ceremony, the day was nothing short of beautiful and inspiring, making their wedding a perfect […]

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Isn’t there a charming old wives tale that rain on your wedding day signifies good luck? This was certainly the case for Bre and Izzy’s wedding at the enchanting Serendipity Gardens in Oak Glen, California. Despite the rain during the ceremony, the day was nothing short of beautiful and inspiring, making their wedding a perfect […]

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