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For over 40 years, Maria has had an invisible hand in hundreds and hundreds of weddings. She is now retiring.

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There is a small local fashion crisis taking place that you may not be aware of. It’s not just restricted to the bridal business, but that’s where it will be most evident.

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This summer, brides may look just a tad less soigné, a smidge less fabulous.

Oh sure, they’ll still look radiant, but to the trained eye, the hand-beaded bodices may lack a certain “je ne sais quoi”, the lace veils might appear a little short on poetry. You see, the local expert has folded her tent. Folded her tent and gone home for good.

Maria Fonseca has shut down her business.

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And just who is Maria Fonseca?

For over 40 years, Maria has had an invisible hand in hundreds and hundreds of weddings. In fact, there’s a good........

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