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engagement to finalize details. "My favorite part about being engaged and the planning process was how excited James was to be a part of everything. I feel like you expect most fiancés to take a back seat and just let the bride do everything, but I loved that he wanted to be involved." Part of the prep was finding the right dress. Not only did Lauren pick "the one" during her first appointment, but it fit perfectly, and she went home with it that day. The couple wanted to keep their wedding party intimate, but Lauren knew she wanted a "squad" of flower girls by her side. Her three nieces and James' cousin were thrilled to be included and took their duties very seriously, including putting in a request to wear high heels. "It was hysterical because even I wasn't thrilled about wearing heels, but we

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