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This charming couple have been together for 14 years and decided it was time to tie the knot. However neither of them cared for a big traditional wedding, so… they decided on a wonderful, intimate courthouse ceremony instead. But they very much wanted to include their adorable nieces and were not allowed to have a photographer with them during the actual ceremony. So. What to do? The bride asked if we could find a cool, iconic “Palm Springs” location to sort of.. recreate some fun flower girl photos. I mean… twist my arm will ya?? LOL! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here we are at the very icon building house the Palm Springs City Hall, with the dang cute flower girls and their handful of guests. Such cute “before” the photo shoot moments captured documentary style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Courthouse wedding in Palm Springs, photos by ME!!
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