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By the ti primped, it just after four o’clock Miranda and I are dressed and ready to go, waiting in the living room for Amanda After a few painful minutes, she finally walks out of the bedroom

“Ohod! It looks even better than it did in the boutique,” Miranda gushes

“It’s beautiful,” I say, appraising the gorgeous dress It fits her perfectly, like it was made for her, which it probably was

“Thanks It was designed by Jim Hjelm,” she says as she spins around so we can see the back

“He designed a wedding dress for Kim Kardashian,” Miranda announces

There’s a knock at the door and Miranda answers it

“The flowers for the Berkeley wedding,” a gentleular box announces

“Yes, can you put the to the coffee table He places the box down and leaves with a nod of his head Miranda opens the lid with a squeal “These are gorgeous!”

Our bouquets are beautiful For Miranda and I, they are brightly colored orchids in brilliant hues of pinks, oranges, and yelloith the stems wrapped in silk the color of our dresses Amanda’s bouquet is filled hite roses and white orchids wrapped in white silk

“Okay, ladies, let’s go take soo!” Amanda yells toward the back of the house

We all walk outside toward the beach where three photographers A up They’re supposed to be the best of the best One photographer directs us where to go and how to stand while another holds the cauys

As our pictures are being taken, Sheila shows up, ready to take charge Once our photo op is finished, she directs us down the beach, where the ceremony will take place

We’re brought to a boardwalk aisle leading toward the beach The boardwalk is decorated with fresh flower petals, palm leaves, and conch shells Sheila directs Mr and Mrs Berkeley to their seats, along with Mrs St Claire

Sheila brings et the slightest gli to, but can’t see Chase “Wait for the o to the left,” she tells Miranda and me

A few ins to play Canon in D Major Sheila is standing in front ofher eyes, she listens to the nals for me to move