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@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@ _See [wedding.rampatra.com](http://wedding.rampatra.com/) for a demo. Use invite
 # Getting Started
 1. `$ git clone https://github.com/rampatra/wedding-website.git` - clone this project to your computer
 2. `$ cd wedding-website` - go inside the project directory
-3. `$ npm install` - install dependencies _(optional)_
-4. `$ gulp` - compile sass to css, minify js, etc. _(optional)_
+3. `$ npm install` - install dependencies
+4. `$ gulp` - compile sass to css, minify js, etc.
 5. That's it, open `index.html` file on your browser by just double-clicking on it.
 
 # Documentation