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Engaging affair

This weekend my beautiful friend Daniella celebrated her birthday at the Panama Dining Hall in Fitzroy.
All her guests were in for a surprise, with the announcement of her engagement!
I broke into tears when Tomi & Dani revealed the news. It was so wonderfully overwhelming to see two people that I love take that valuable step toward commitment
Such exciting times ahead!!
Friends are the gifts we give to ourselves
I wore a dress by my gorgeous friend: Pin Up by Sophie Daniella's dress was delicious - dusty pink tulle and sequins
sharing their big news
smiles, surprise and excitement ruled the night
The smiling groom 
My favourite Frangelico to mark the occasion
The funny and goofy faces caught on camera
cheeky love - Dani's mum is so adorable
The beautiful blushing bride to be!
-xox-

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