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Weekly Contest #197
I stared in the mirror, wearing my long, lacey, wedding gown at the last fitting. I asked the dressmaker for a few last-minute changes. I wanted a bigger bustle, something more dramatic and theatrical. I needed a veil that was at least 20 feet long, maybe something with feathers. I wanted more lace and ruffles. At that time, the look of my dress was the only thing I had control over. My parents were spending a lot of money to throw me their dream wedding to impress their friends. A month before everyone’s big day ...
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