And some have both. During a wedding, the couple might read special vows or promises that they have written for each other.

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The wedding is over quickly, but the feelings for each other have to last a lifetime.

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Each group brings its own wedding customs and traditions to the mix.

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But there's a catch: After the wedding, each spouse has to qualify for the same type of credit to be eligible.

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The rising price does reduce demand but each festival and wedding season brings sales back up again.

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Bridal translator: While this is a momentous day for you and your nearest and dearest, your wedding day to a majority of your guests is, just another wedding, one of several each of them will attend in their lifetimes.

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