Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin Gets Married in a ‘Low-Key’ Affair

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Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin Gets Married in a ‘Low-Key’ Affair

By Greg Garrison | ggarrison@al.com Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin got married on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 8, in a private ceremony on an outdoor terrace at a house with a view of Vulcan and overlooking the city with close family in attendance. The newly wedded couple shared photos on social media Monday. Woodfin, who a source […]

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