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All Hail the Put-upon Bridesmaid

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[Photo by Amy — from a beautiful family wedding held last summer]

Dear Readers: Valentine’s Day has just passed, and with it a million marriage proposals have undoubtedly escaped their bubbly confines. Right now, prospective brides are spit polishing their rings and excitedly posting their engagement photos on social media.

They’re also planning their Pe…

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