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FLOWERS ARE THE FOCAL POINT OF YOUR DÉCOR, SO BE SURE TO CHOOSE YOUR BLOOMS WISELY.
WE ASKED D SOME FLORAL EXPERTS FOR THEIR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE FOR WHEN IT COMES TO SELECTING THIS OH-SO-IMPORTANT OH SO IMPORTANT ASPECT OF YOUR WEDDING.
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-STEPH DEVINE, GARDEN OF ADEN FLORALS
Get colourful
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--SARAH SARAH A SYLVESTER, L ITTLE T SHED FLOWER COMPANY LITTLE
