Rudy Pakravan's wedding shower in Orinda, California, on April 7, 2002. Above, left to right: Rudy teaches Danielle some Persian dance steps; Rudy's mom joins in.

Above, left and right: During one of the party games Danielle goes to a place where nobody else dares to go: What kind of wedding dress would Olivia Newton John have worn? Nonetheless, her Xanadu-inspired creation did not win first prize.

Above, left to right: More Persian dancing; Rudy and Danielle watch as guests model their toilet-paper dresses.

Above, left and right: Danielle and Mila take a break from all the activities; After opening her gifts, Rudy shows off her ribbon bonnet. You know, it actually looks kind of cool on her too.

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