Fifty years after missing out on his dream of attending Woodstock, a White Rock man got to live out the long-awaited experience last Saturday, tie (dying) the knot with his fianc茅e on the golden anniversary of the famous music festival.

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At the reception, the traditional white tablecloths were replaced by tie-dyed colours. The walls paid tribute to the legends: Janice Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Frank Zappa.

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No detail was spared, down to the pen used to sign the marriage certificate, which was was shaped like a mushroom.

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