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Real Weddings: Melody Barnes & Marland Buckner
Catering by Occasions Caterers Photograph by Greg Gibson Photography
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Real Weddings: Melody Barnes & Marland Buckner
The Congregational United Church of Christ Photograph by Greg Gibson Photography
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Real Weddings: Melody Barnes & Marland Buckner
Reception held at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium Photograph by Greg Gibson Photography
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Real Weddings: Melody Barnes & Marland Buckner
Florist: Capital Decor and Events Photograph by Greg Gibson Photography
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Real Weddings: Melody Barnes & Marland Buckner
Bride’s gown by Amsale (at Hitched); Groom’s tux by Armani (Saks Fifth Avenue Men’s Store) Photograph by Greg Gibson Photography
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Real Weddings: Melody Barnes & Marland Buckner
Event Planner/Designer: Laura Weatherly for Engaging Affairs Photograph by Greg Gibson Photography