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Ljubica & Milan's Serbian Wedding in Moraga, California

Happy Anniversary to Ljubica and Milan! They were married one year ago today at the Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox church in Moraga, California.

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Ljubica had such an elegance and grace as a bride. She truly made her guests and family her focus.

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The flower girls were so cute and adoring of the bride!

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Both dad’s meeting of the first time!

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In Serbian - American fashion, Ljubica's escort as she arrived at the church!

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Milan with his Kum (best man)

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The ceremony was performed by seven priests, and felt very inclusive and intimate in the Moraga church.

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One of my favorite moments of the day was how immediately following the ceremony, everyone processed outside.

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They joined hands and danced a kolo to the festive accordian music! Coins were also tossed in the air by the children.

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Off to the reception to celebrate!

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During the cocktail reception, guests were given a sprig of rosemary or ruzmarin, traditional for slavic weddings.

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Add Ljubica's family traveled all the way from her home country of Montenegro.

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 She hadn't seen her father in six years, and their reunion was sweet. Particularly their dance together at the reception.

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