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The Ceremony Decor

Another DIY decoration for the wedding included Alyson and Philip’s bamboo arch. They wanted elements of their wedding to reflect the time they had spent in Japan, so they folded dozens of paper cranes and glued them to fishing line. “I love the pop of color they added!” says Alyson.

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Alyson & Philip: A DIY Destination Wedding in Lahaina, HI

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