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Janice Carnevale

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Since 2002 I have worked on well over 200 weddings. At Bellwether Events, I relish the opportunity to work with diverse couples who want to design a celebration that is a personal reflection of themselves. Over the years I have planned weddings in museums, gardens, galleries and hotels. But the weddings that are the most memorable are the ones I planned at private homes.

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