MADISON — Is anything more full of promise than a wedding on a bright June day?
Since June is the most popular month for weddings, it's only appropriate that the Madison Historical Society is launching its "Wedding Dresses Through the Decades" summer-long exhibit with a wedding-like reception at its museum today from 4 to 7 p.m.
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