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  • jwil
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    Have a lovely day!
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    Enjoy the wedding . 
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    Have a wonderful day and I hope the new in-laws turn out to be friends-in-waiting.
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    Have a lovely day. Hope all goes smoothly. Xx
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  • borefest
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    have a fab time,  precious moments to enjoy xxx
  • foxgloves
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    Have a lovely time.
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    2) To read 100 books (46/100) 3) The Shrinking of Foxgloves 8.1kg/30kg

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    Have a lovely day at the wedding I hope all goes smoothly for you 
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    Hope its all going well. 
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  • PennysIntoPounds
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    Looking forward to hearing your report, hope you're all having a wonderful day. Congratulations to DS and the new Mrs DS 🥂
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    Have a wonderful time. Congratulations to you and the newly weds!
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