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June is traditionally the month for weddings and it is also now celebrated as Gay Pride month. Love is in the air all around. This is a juicy time of making whoopy. But while June is the jolly season for Brides and Grooms, Brides and Brides and Grooms and Grooms, it is important to remember…

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