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The Wedding of Mr Laurence Marks to Miss Lily Balon
Rain and confetti, and big smiles all round, as the weather fails to dampen spirits at a Manchester wedding.
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A fashionably dressed bride and her equally stylish bridesmaids brighten up the gloom of a wet autumn day in this delightful short film, shot at the South Manchester Synagogue. Never mind the weather, this is a very happy occasion for the newly wed Laurence and Lily, smiling through the shower of confetti, and for their families and friends, enjoying the attention of the camera.
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