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- ↑ Alison Lynch (1 August 2016). "Father of the bride devastated after daughter reveals 'secret' tattoo sleeve". Metro.
- ↑ "Say Yes to the Dress UK is just too nice compared to the US original". Evening Standard. 12 August 2016.
- ↑ Caroline Westbrook (18 May 2017). "Love Island's Olivia Buckland torn between bridal gowns in Say Yes To The Dress". Metro.
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