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Wedding Belles.

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Hello all :) Here's some descriptive writing inspired by my sister's wedding.  Twinkling lights and sparkling material had adorned the walls of that home. Each garland of flowers a pretty decoration and a witness to all of the festivities. The silky syrup from the mithai and bakhlava flowed as smoothly as the silky sweet conversation the girls were having.  "Salaam! Ahhh!! Look at her! So pretty!" Tears gathering like precious diamonds in the corners of their eyes. A splash of duas and trickle of love running down their faces.  Gulab Jaamuns were squashed against cellophane, like a toddlers' fat cheeks pressed against a window, thinking "Argghh! Let me out of here." Chunks of pink, green and orange sprinkled with silver foil and lime coloured pistachios, sprinkled with icing sugar and desiccated coconut stood to attention. Tables laden with trays of baked goodies neighbours and friends had brought. If you looked upward, red and gold