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A fresh dusting of snow from the night before made the property look as clean as a new beginning. The sunlight shining on the snow made it shimmer. The weather was crisp, with no wind to add to the chill of the day.
Ward cleared the parking area, paths, and ceremony area. He lit the gas heaters an hour before guests would arrive in the wooded wonderland under the sycamore tree.
Its trunk was white and complemented the snowy ground and white tulle Elizabeth strung along the bridal path. She wove pink and purple roses and baby’s breath into the fabric for a pop of color that matched Autumn’s bouquet. The men in the wedding party had a single purple rose boutonniere. The purple roses symbolized enchantment and splendor, while the pink represented femininity, grace, and true love.
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