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Why Do We Go to Prom?
Prom has become the defining moment of many American students' high school experiences. But why has a single night of partying come to represent a crucial coming of age moment? Today, Danielle examines the history of prom and how...
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Guests toasting kissing bride and groom at wedding reception
Guests toasting kissing bride and groom at wedding reception
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Bride and groom smiling and hugging at wedding reception
Bride and groom smiling and hugging at wedding reception
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Father of the bride pouring champagne for guests at wedding reception
Father of the bride pouring champagne for guests at wedding reception
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Wedding guests throwing confetti over bride and groom
Wedding guests throwing confetti over bride and groom
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Groom and groomsman hugging at wedding reception
Groom and groomsman hugging at wedding reception
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Bride and flower girl hugging at wedding reception
Bride and flower girl hugging at wedding reception
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Bride and groom kissing at wedding reception
Bride and groom kissing at wedding reception
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Bride and groom dancing and drinking champagne at reception
Bride and groom dancing and drinking champagne at reception
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Friends and family toasting bride and groom at wedding reception
Friends and family toasting bride and groom at wedding reception
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Bride and groom hugging and kissing at wedding reception
Bride and groom hugging and kissing at wedding reception
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Bride and groom talking to friends and family at wedding reception
Bride and groom talking to friends and family at wedding reception
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Friends and family toasting bride and groom at wedding reception
Friends and family toasting bride and groom at wedding reception
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Bride and groom hugging at wedding reception
Bride and groom hugging at wedding reception
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Bride and flower girl hugging and talking at wedding reception
Bride and flower girl hugging and talking at wedding reception
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Bride and groom hugging and talking at wedding reception
Bride and groom hugging and talking at wedding reception
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Bride and groom dancing and drinking champagne at reception
Bride and groom dancing and drinking champagne at reception
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A young boy happily shows his missing front tooth and holds up his tooth-fairy pillow
A young boy happily shows his missing front tooth and holds up his tooth-fairy pillow
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Bridesmaid and flower girl dancing at wedding reception in backyard
Bridesmaid and flower girl dancing at wedding reception in backyard
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Bride and groom hugging and talking at wedding reception
Bride and groom hugging and talking at wedding reception
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MS POV Men helping to man carrying Torah at Wailing Wall / Jerusalem, Israel
MS POV Men helping to man carrying Torah at Wailing Wall / Jerusalem, Israel
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MS POV Group of people at bar mitzvah celebration at Wailing Wall / Jerusalem, Israel
MS POV Group of people at bar mitzvah celebration at Wailing Wall / Jerusalem, Israel
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Bridesmaid fixing flower girl�s hair before wedding
Bridesmaid fixing flower girl�s hair before wedding
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Family toasting bride and groom with champagne
Family toasting bride and groom with champagne