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May 19
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Ladies & Tangents | Para Pods
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Jeri & Brady are married so let's give it up for the newest Mr. & Mrs. Parsons! We're recapping the day Ciara's brother and cousin tied the knot and all the shenanigans along the way. One thing about us is if we shenan once, we'll shenaningan. THANKS SPONSORS - Stop settling for wines that don't quite hit the mark—head to https://tryfirstleaf.com/ladie ... Show More
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