Bride, groom and boom!: July 4th celebrations in region are display of patriotism and love.

From: Morning Call (Allentown, PA) | Date: July 5, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Kathleen Parrish

Jul. 5--The bride wore white but the rest of the wedding party donned red and blue gowns, a fitting tribute not only for the day, but the couple's beginnings.

"Our first date was on July Fourth six years ago," said 21-year-old Jamie Smith, of Breinigsville as she nervously awaited the start of the ceremony from the sanctuary of St. Mark's United Church of Christ in Allentown.

The wedding featured other patriotic flourishes;...

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