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<p>ESSENCE Storybook Wedding</p>

<p>In June we presented six loving couples vying to win a Storybook Wedding. More than 10,000 of you voted in our contest, and now we have our winners! Take a behind the scenes look at their bridal bliss, and see their special day in our February 2013 issue.</p>

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