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Fripp Island Wedding Highlight Film from Life Stage Films

2012-02-02T18:40:41Z

We couldn’t help but fall in love with this couple. After watching the Highlight Film from Life Stage Films, we know they formed a very special family at this Fripp Island Wedding, and I for one feel so privileged for being allowed to share, in this small way, in their big day. You’re going to love them. Happy Saturday, LBBers!

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“The Big Kahuna” & “Delic” & Braedon – Wedding Highlights with Super 8mm from Life Stage Films

I’m from South Carolina originally and the low-country has a special place in my heart. There’s no other place quite like it – from the smell of the pluff mud to the egrets flying overhead to the Spanish moss blowing in the wind. When Andy and I got engaged we had to decide where to get married – and we had some great options. His family is a Partner in Lambert Bridge Winery in Northern Sonoma – so we could have had a wine country wedding or we could have chosen Atlanta where I was currently living. But after much debate we decided we wanted to share Fripp Island, South Carolina with all our friends and family.

It turned out better than we could have ever imagined. Our goal was to surround ourselves with all the people we loved and create memories that would last a life time. The time was filled with magical sunsets, dolphins, seashell hunting, low-country boils, oysters and bbq, cruising around on golf carts and bikes, cocktails …. all cumulatting with a sunset wedding overlooking the marsh. The sun broke through the clouds as we said our vows and then we all moved on to the reception at the Beach Club where the entire crew danced the night away to the sounds of GrooveTown!

It was a week we’ll never forget – made all the more special by the people that were standing by our sides. My Aunt and Uncle that live on Fripp surprised us with a guest appearance by author Pat Conroy at our rehearsal dinner . I’m still in shock… I cherish his books and go to them when I’m missing that special part of the world. Here’s the toast he presented us with:

“I would like to propose a toast to the bride, Paige Price and her very carefully selected groom, Andy Wilcox. I first came to Fripp Island in the summer of 1961 on a fishing trip with a Marine Colonel as his son. I had no idea by coming to this island before it had a bridge or a single house that I was stepping into my own fate. Five generations of Conroys have walked on this magic island which has always seemed a portion of paradise to me and a Hog Heaven to the Price family. Who could know that Paige Price, a woman who was extremely picky about men, would find her man waiting for her at the Lambert Bridge Winery in the other wing of paradise in Sonoma Valley, California. A love that spent her girl-hood on the beaches of Fripp and finds her bliss working among the grapes and the vines of one of the splendidly beautiful vineyard of Sonoma is a lucky love indeed. What story book ending is better than a southern belle hooking up with a man who spends his life making superb California wines – who could doubt such a vintage. Paige and Andy, tonight you are embarking on a new fate and a new beginning. All of us present tonight are part of your fate. I’m now part of your fate and you are the owners of the first written toast I’ve ever given on Fripp Island. Be happy for the rest of your lives.”

Cinematography: Life Stage Films / Ceremony Location: Ocean Creek Golf Course / Ceremony Coordinator: Becca McCoy / Reception Location: Fripp Island Beach Club / Entertainment: Groovetown / Photography: Jeremie Barlow / Catering: Proof of the Pudding / Floral Design: Laura’s Carolina Florist

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SMP Welcomes Our Advertisers + Giveaways!

2012-02-10T20:07:51Z

Welcome to the weekend and to our favorite Saturday of the month! Not only do we get to introduce you to our fabulous new advertisers, we get to share with you some pretty sweet discount codes and giveaways! So go ahead, take your time and be sure to check out all the wedding goodies they have to offer. We just know you’re gonna love them!

Let’s face it. Favors are a big part of your wedding day decor and say a lot about what kind of day you are creating for yourself and your guests. This is the place to get super creative and fun. And that’s why we love Kate Aspen because their favors are more than favors…they are petite gifts that are sure to make big impressions. Whether you are modern, traditional, or whimsical, you’re certain to find just the right favor to fit your day and your budget.

Feel free to choose as many different favors as you want. There are no rules when it comes to thanking your guests for sharing in your special day. See the entire collection here.

GIVEAWAY! Paper is one of those oh-so-important design elements that make up your big day. So why not have fun with it? Create that instant wow factor with Timeless Paper. They specialize in super cool custom cutout paper for your all your wedding stationary including invitations, escort cards, ceremony programs, menu cards, place cards, napkin rings, you name it, they do it! You pick the style, text and color and wha-la! Instant amazingness.

And now for the best part! Timeless paper is giving one lucky reader a $50 gift certificate and all you have to do is check out their designs here, then comment below with your favorite one. Oh, and they are also offering 15% off your entire order! Just use the code SMP15 at checkout.

If you’re looking into Cabo San Lucas for your destination wedding, look no further! Capella Pedregal is a drop dead gorgeous hotel with incredible ocean front views and suites that will make you swoon. They’ve got some fabulous perks that promise to deliver a truly customized wedding experience worthy of your most special day.

Their super detail oriented Celebration Specialists will be there each and every step of the way to ensure that your wedding exceeds your greatest expectations. They’ll plan everything. From your pre-wedding activities like spa treatments or a round of golf to flowers and photography, reception to honeymoon, the Celebration Specialists make your wedding their top priority. And you’ll always have a special place to honeymoon because they offer a complimentary one-night stay on the night of your anniversary each year for the rest of your lives! Pretty amazing, right? Click here for more details.

GIVEAWAY! It’s no secret that we la-la-love the gorgeous creations from Donna Morgan. Not only are they pretty, feminine and super wearable, but averaging just $158, they won’t break your besties budget! As if that wasn’t reason enough to love them already, the fabulous people at Donna Morgan are offering all of you the chance to win bridesmaids dresses for your entire bridal party, plus 3 dresses for your honeymoon!

To enter, just click right here and fill out the form. The contest ends March 31st with the winner announced Tuesday, April 3rd. Good luck!

Once you’ve figured out all the design details for your big day, it’s time to head over to Perfect Details, a fabulous on-line bridal boutique, to get your accessory shopping on. These fabulous ladies have been in business since 2000 and offer designer jewelry, shoes and accessories for you, your maids or just a night out on the town. Their showroom is in Burlingame, CA so if you’re lucky enough to be a California bride, we totally recommend you head over in person to find the perfect jewelry, shoes and accessories to complete your big day look.

You’ll find exclusive bridal jewelry found only in select boutiques such as Erin Cole, Debra Moreland for Paris, Margaret Rowe as well as renowned jewelry lines such as Majorica Pearls, Badgley Mischka & Sorrelli. You’ll also find amazing evening bags, gloves, wraps and faux furs. See, we told you they are fabulous! And now they are offering all of you 20% off all shoes!* But hurry because this fabulous sale ends at midnight on Valentine’s Day. Use the code SMP-shoes20 at checkout.

*Excludes Pink by Paradox

So there you have it. We hope you love our newest Advertisers as much as we do and make sure to stop by their sites and show them some SMP support! Welcome aboard everyone, we’re super happy to have you!

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Wrap It Up Pretty + Winners!

2012-02-10T10:40:30Z

Hasn’t this been the most amazing week here on SMP?!? Gorgeous weddings, beautiful photo shoots, sweet engagement sessions… it’s been five full days of pretty and, well. That’s just fabulous. Plus, we have one last dose of Valentine’s Day inspiration for you lovelies before you head off into the weekend, all courtesy of the talented team of Poppi Photo and Fox in the Pine. Trust us, one look at the gorgeous images below and you’ll be making romantic plans with your honey ASAP, complete with cute paper hearts, yummy cookies and a sweet picnic for two. So, join us in the gallery for all of the R.O.M.A.N.C.E and then have a magical weekend, lovelies! xoxo

Click here to see the entire image gallery!

From Poppi Photo… “And I was sick with heartache. And she was sick like Audrey Hepburn when I met her. But we would both surrender. True love is not the kind of thing you should turn down. Don’t ever turn it down.” – Avett Brothers song lyrics to January Wedding.

When Catherine from Fox in the Pine and I decided to collaborate on a Valentine’s Day inspired photo shoot, I knew it was going to be good!!! Catherine is pretty much the most creative person I know. She makes pretty things prettier and doesn’t hesitate when it comes to adding beautiful details to all occasions. Catherine’s talents and blog influenced both the location of the shoot and their clothing (aka she made her skirt!). As much as Valentine’s Day can feel commercial, what a great excuse to be extra romantic, extra sappy and extra nostalgic. I hope these images have the same affect on you as they do me… Love is grand. Now go run through the woods with your sweetie.

Photography: Poppi Photo / Skirt: Handmade by Catherine Fox of Fox in the Pine / Cookies & Decorations: Handmade by Fox in the Pine & Poppi Photo / Hair & Makeup: Poppi Photo

In case you missed any, here are all of the pretty posts from the week…

a gorgeous Des Moines wedding
a beautiful farm wedding shoot
a stunning Los Olivos soiree
a sweet Titusville affair
a gorgeous Palm Springs soiree
a colorful Anna Maria Island wedding
a fabulous Idaho soiree
a breathtaking Maui wedding
a stunning Martha’s Vineyard soiree
an uber-gorgeous Rhode Island affair
a beautiful Sedona wedding
a lovely Malibu soiree

Some fabulous links from around the web…

fun Valentine Scrabble Gram via Oh Happy Day!
fabulous Brass Valentines via Camille Styles
a yummy Marshmallow tea latte via Oh Joy!
a sweet DIY Heart Sweater via A Beautiful Mess

We’d like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Little Black Book members…

AM Wedding Films
Scott Hopkins Photography
Jenny Moloney Photography
Sunstone Winery
L’Auberge Del Mar
Mark W. Brown Films
Southern Events Party Rental & Vintage Prop Shoppe
Modern Ketubah
Bluebird Event Destination Management
Two Ring Studios
Alucinarte Films
Impact Events, LLC
Austin Weddings Unlimited
Rustic Red Studio
Megan Thiele Studios

To apply to become a member of our LBB click here. We’d love to hear from you!

And last, but certainly not least… we have some winners to announce!

Style Me Pretty Illinois reader, Mary, is the lucky winner of a free bridal bouquet from Fragrant Design! Congratulations!

Congratulations to our SMP California reader Leighann for winning the adorable customized wedding hanger from My Amber Coloured World!

Have a happy, happy weekend, lovelies! See you back here Monday morning! xoxo

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Wrap It Up Pretty Little Black Book!

2012-02-10T21:17:00Z

I’ve been waiting all week to show you lovelies this engagement session. It’s bordering on embarrassing how much I’m crushing on this couple. And not just because they are amazingly adorable and fantastic photographers. But also because of this stinkin’ cute proposal. You see, they hired some of our faves, bobbi+mike, to take a few promotional photos for their website. Little did Mae know Bryan had a little something up his sleeve. And I think it’s the perfect ending to this perfect week of pretty, pretty weddings. I might just have the perfect beginning (their wedding!) to next week stewing, so make sure you pop in nice and early… xoxo

Click here for the full image gallery!

A spot for all our lovely weddings of the week right here:

a stunning and so sweet wedding film in Australia
a Texas wedding where everything is bigger and more purple
a French inspired, and drool worthy menu at this Portland affair
a casual and beautiful soiree in Virginia
an Atlanta couple’s Mad Men inspired engagement sesh
a pretty in pink fête in Virginia, covered in gorg flowers
a roundup of the prettiest jewelry in this vendor spotlight, just in time for V-Day
a fantastically whimsical Pennsylvania wedding complete with an ice cream truck
an oodle or two of inspiration in this Vermont barn shoot
a New York, new take on nautical soiree to die for
a Midsummer Night’s Dream in California to warm your winter blues away

Some links we’re digging from around the WWW:

a crepe paper flower DIY perfect for an eternal Valentine’s bouquet via Martha Stewart Weddings
a wedding with the most perfect red backdrop via Grey Likes Weddings
a super sweet candy bowl escort card DIY via One Lovely Day

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Fredricksburg, Texas Wedding by The Nichols

2012-02-10T17:42:24Z

Going out with a bang. Truer words have never been spoken as we wrap up this week with a big ol’ Texas celebration with even bigger heart. And we have the picture perfect musings of The Nichols to thank for all this beauty. Seeing the world through their lens is one of our favorite past times and this view is BEYOND. It’s an impeccable mix of natural details, crazy gorgeous flowers by Sprout and color-packed whimsy and it’s making this celebration one not to be missed. See it all here!

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From the bride… I think the inspiration for our wedding actually stemmed from our photographers, The Nichols. Photography was one of the most important things to me, so after Darrell and I got engaged, I immediately started asking around. Someone sent me a link to The Nichols blog, and I instantly fell in love. THAT was what I wanted our wedding to be like — homey, authentic and happy. From there, we set out to find a venue, and stumbled upon the Hoffman Haus in Fredericksburg, Texas. It’s an adorable B&B — so sweet and comfortable. It felt like home, and I knew we had found the perfect place! One of the best things about the Hoffman Haus is that you take the entire property for the whole weekend, so we had the run of the place from Thursday night through Sunday morning. Our immediate family and the majority of our bridal party all got to stay on the property with us. It was exactly what we wanted — our families and all our friends coming together to celebrate with us all weekend. It was like a big house party! Before the rehearsal, everyone was hanging out in the garden, and Darrell looked at me and said, “This is perfect.”

After we found our venue, everything else kind of fell into place. With Style Me Pretty and Pinterest as my guide, we ended up buying or making most of the decor for our wedding (with lots of help from our families!). The ribbon backdrop in our ceremony space was one of my favorite things. It looked beautiful and vibrant blowing in the breeze, and it added wonderful movement and color to our ceremony space. Michelle Hodges at Sprout did an incredible job of tying everything together with gorgeous flowers. (She even managed to find me peonies in November!) Darrell and I got engaged in London last September, so we wanted to incorporate at least a bit of British flair. Working with Jason at Royal Fig Catering, we settled on a British-inspired cocktail hour and served Pimm’s cocktails and mini bangers-and-mash. Also on the topic of food, we decided to have an ice cream sundae bar in lieu of a groom’s cake. My mom made all the cookies and brownies and shopped for the toppings, and Royal Fig provided homemade ice cream — salted caramel and vanilla bean. Darrell and I often make brownies and ice cream for dessert on the weekend now because so it was special to us!

I loved the sense of calm and excitement that came over me when I finally reached Darrell at the end of the aisle (I barely kept it together walking down the aisle, but was totally fine when I got to the end!). Our ceremony was magical — very personal but also Christ-centered. I loved seeing everyone sitting down to dinner together talking and laughing and having fun. Our maid of honor and best man gave the sweetest speeches that were both heartfelt and funny. In lieu of a more traditional dance (which would have left me in tears), my dad and I busted out a choreographed dance to N*Sync. The whole weekend was absolutely perfect — the best day of our lives.

Wedding Photography: The Nichols / Wedding Venue: Hoffman Haus in Fredericksburg, Texas / Flowers: Sprout / Catering + Rentals: Royal Fig Catering / Wedding Day-of Coordinator: Aimee Villa of Lizze Belle Event Planning / Hair: Corinne Kimbro of Jackson Ruiz / Makeup: Deanna of Rae Cosmetics / Wedding Dress: Reem Acra via the Bridal Salon at Neiman Marcus / Groom’s Suit: Theory / Bridesmaid Dresses: Amsale / Shoes: Vera Wang Lavender / Wedding Invitations: Night Owl Paper Goods / DJ: Chris Hanson (DJ Rhythmic) / Wedding Cakes: The Peach Tree / Caramel Apples: Lone Star Candy Bar (830-990-9100) / Cake Stands: Sister’s Vintage Party / Ribbon Ceremony Backdrop: DIY

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Weddington Way Gift Certificate GIVEAWAY!

2012-02-10T19:05:56Z

Our giveaway extravaganza is coming to an end, but not before we thank each and every one of our oh-so-fabulous advertisers for helping to make this one very awesome week here at SMP. And, of course, each and every one of you lovelies for joining in on all of the fun. We’ve loved every last second of celebrating the Best of Magazine with each of you… and revisiting all of the insanely gorgeous weddings from 2011. It’s been a total blast. Which is why we had to wrap it all up in the biggest of ways… with one final giveaway from the uber-amazing Weddington Way!

We absolutely ADORE Weddington Way. They’ve made shopping for bridesmaid gowns the easiest part of wedding planning… and let’s face it, with bridesmaids scattered across the country AND on different schedules, it hasn’t always been that way. Their online boutiques take all of the stress out of the dress decision and instead provide a simple, stylish and FUN experience for you and your besties. Shop, share and purchase your dresses ALL ONLINE. Now that’s pure genius.

So, here’s the awesome part. In celebration of our 2011 Best of Magazine, the fabulous team at Weddington Way is gifting one VERY lucky reader with the dress of their choice for their MOH. (Up to $250)

To Enter: Head on over to our Best of Magazine and leave a comment below telling us your favorite bridesmaid look – with the associated page number. (Example – GORGEOUS Lavender Gowns, pg. 28)

To Win: The winner, chosen completely at random using a number generator, will be announced right here on SMP on Friday, February 17th.

A very big thank you to Weddington Way for making this one uber-amazing Friday! Good luck, SMP-ers! xoxo

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San Jose Wedding from Charmed Events Group, LLC + Gladys Jem

2012-02-01T15:40:26Z

Though we are in the middle of winter, this California affair has come just in time to brighten up your day. A Midsummers Night Dream it truly was, thanks to the planning of Charmed Events Group, LLC and the passion of this stunning couple. Gladys Jem was on hand to capture the day, and she did so magnificently! Click here for the full image gallery.

From Charmed Events Group, LLC … Milton and Annikke have the classic “love at first sight” story that we all dream about. It all started when Milton was craving a cup of milk tea on a hot summer day and walked into one of his favorite stores and when he went to place his order, he saw Annikke and was instantly attracted. From that day on, he went back everyday to buy a cup of milk tea until Annikke finally agreed to go on a date with him, and the rest is history!

Milton and Annikke really wanted to have a romantic and modern theme based on a Midsummer’s Night’s Dream. With their personal favorite colors of Navy Blue and lavender, we brought in light pink and metallic silvers and golds to accent their favorite colors to create a dreamy color palette that would shape their day. In addition to bringing in the romance of a Midsummer’s Night Dream, they really wanted to incorporate stars into the design so we began by bringing in some stars into their printed items and soon figured that stars would be a great physical accent to the actual details of their day. Wallpaper patterns were also a huge love of Annikke’s so we also brought in an immense amount of patterns into their printed and stationary items.

Milton and Annikke were married at the First Unitarian Church in downtown San Jose. Upon entry to the church, guests were greeted by custom wreaths adorned with butterflies that hung on the large church doors. Butterflies were a huge motif that Poppy’s Petalworks used to bring out the Midsummer’s Night Dream, and the butterflies sat perfectly on the wreaths and purple pomander balls that lined the aisle. Guests were invited to pick up programs as they entered and the programs that we created for them all had a cover of different patterned papers that would later be seen in the reception.

Their reception was held at the gorgeous San Jose Rotunda at City Hall. The entire venue sits inside a glass dome and certainly gave the guests a wow factor as they entered for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Guests were ushered up the romantic stairway, lined with silver star luminary bags, that led them to the Mezzanine floor overlooking the actual reception space. For the sign in, we wanted to do something different that has never been seen before so we decided to have their sign in become an art piece that they could take home after the wedding and display. We had stars cut in their color palette and invited guests to leave their name or a small note on the stars that were then placed on a metallic silver board to create an ombre design of a beautiful wave of stars. For the escort display, we also wanted to do something dreamy and whimsical and had created a custom “curtain of stars” in which each guest name was written on stars and gave a little more interaction for guests in finding their names. Each table was distinguished by different patterns of paper so the star curtain turned out to be a big hit with the different patterned stars.

When it came time for guests to formally enter into the reception area, a seating chart was created for guests to “spot their star” for easy directions in making way to their assigned tables. Each table had a silver star luminary bag with the assigned pattern paper at the base for guests to find their table. These luminary bags also added to the magic and “dreaminess” of the venue later on in the evening when the sun went down. Custom napkin wraps were created for each guest and romantic centerpieces of pomander balls and pink roses with crystals filled the tables to add to the dreamy atmosphere that we wanted to create for guests. The big statement of entering the reception space was the gorgeous dessert bar that we had sitting against a backdrop of hanging ribbons and crystals. Jens Cakes created a fabulous ombre display of miniature cupcakes in our color palette and we put together a candy bar that consisted of all chocolates in the color palette that we wanted for guests to have as favors. Custom treat bags were created with star ties to finish off the theme.

A wonderful evening was had by all as guests literally danced underneath the stars that were projected onto the dance floor. Congratulations to Milton and Annikke for having a star-studded, romantic and dreamy wedding inspired by a Midsummer’s Night’s Dream!

Planning: Charmed Events Group, LLC / Photography: Gladys Jem / Brides Dress: Lazaro / Bridesmaids dresses: ML Monique Lhuillier / Groom’s Suit: Ralph Lauren Black Label / Brides Shoes: Manolo Blahnik / Floral Design: Poppys Petalworks / Invitations & Paper Goods: Post Etiquette / Makeup & Hair: Vanity Pham / DJ: Brian Lu / Officiant: Jon Olsen / Lighting: Fantasy Sound Events / Caterer: Catered Too / Rentals: Catered Too & San Jose Rotunda / Ceremony Venue: First Unitarian Church / Ceremony Organist: Libby Codd / Reception Venue: San Jose City Hall Rotunda / Cupcakes: Jen’s Cakes / Videography: Shakewell Studios / Transportation: El Paseo Limousine

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Skirball Cultural Center Wedding by Fresh Events Company + Adrienne Gunde Photography

2012-02-10T19:11:27Z

Get your pinning fingers ready because you are not going to want to miss out on all the incredible details tucked into this Los Angeles wedding! When you have two super stars like Fresh Events Company and Adrienne Gunde Photography at the helm no wrong can possibly ever be done. I don’t believe that modern romance has ever looked so darn pretty! Click here to see it all in the full gallery!

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From the bride… Woody and I first met about 10 years ago. I had been visiting friends in Chicago and met Woody in person for the first time during that trip. (We had known each for few years beforehand through mutual friends.) While in college, I was heading to England for my study abroad year, and then 9/11 happened. Everything in the US (and in the world) came to a halt, including my trip to England. My flight was delayed for about a week. During that week, Woody asked me out, and what ensued was a 10-year long-distance relationship.

Woody flew up to San Francisco from Los Angeles on a rainy Friday December evening to surprise me with the help of my sister and good friend. I was running late for my sister’s birthday dinner (as usual), and Woody called a couple of times, insisting to remain on the line with me while I was getting ready. He asked me to go outside to the mail room to pick up a birthday package for my sister and on my way there, I saw someone standing outside in the rain with their back towards me. Confused as to why a person would be standing in this type of downpour, I walked over to them and to my surprise, it was Woody, soaking wet after standing in the rain for about 30 minutes. From there, he walked me up and then down the steps, both of us stumbling because of our nerves, and asked me to marry him.

During the few moments before our grand entrance, we had the chance to look down at the reception from above while the guests cheered on the wedding party’s entrance. We were on the opposite side and hidden from our guests’ view and stood on a balcony one floor up. This moment was the one time we had during the night to take everything in in a very touching and quiet setting. We will never forget the feeling it gave us.

Wedding Photography: Adrienne Gunde Photography / Wedding Venue: Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California / Event Planning: Fresh Events Company / Flowers: Ixora Floral Studio / Rentals: Luna Party Rentals / DJ: DJZ Entertainment / Wedding Dress: Matthew Christopher via Haute Bride / Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka / Bride’s Jewelry: Borrowed from Her Mother / Groom’s Suit: Ermenegildo Zegna / Groom’s Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo

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