My sister, Celine, has always been the adventurous type, known for her spontaneous decisions. So, when she announced she was engaged to a man named Gavin after only three months of dating, it was a surprise to our family. What was even more surprising was that we had never met him. The wedding was planned in a whirlwind six weeks. Naturally, we were all a bit worried, expecting a rushed event with “cheap flowers, a bad DJ, and awkward vibes.”….CONTINUE READING IN BELOW
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