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Even the most understated ceremony involves a certain respect for ritual and pageantry. No one plays more of a significant role than the bride's attendants.

Vera Wang

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Vera Wang
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: June 27
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New York City
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Vera Ellen Wang
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