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Here Comes the Bride (book give away!)

May 14, 2012 by Amelia

Photo taken right after I heard about Dad's Handout

Nearly fifteen years ago on my wedding day, my dad and I stood behind the doors to my childhood church’s sanctuary. Just before the pastor’s wife opened the doors for our grand entrance, Dad raced into the nursery for a tissue. He wiped his eyes, and chuckled as he asked, “Does my hair look ok?” (My dad is bald.) We walked down the aisle, arm-in-arm, a happy mess. Dad surprised me that day by writing up a precious handout, about the size of a business card, that he gave to all of our guests as they walked into the church that day.

It’s my privilege to tell the story “Dad’s Handout” in the new Chicken Soup for the Soul book, Here Comes the Bride. This story is extra special, for a variety of reasons – 1) My dad is quite amazing and it’s a joy to honor him this way, 2) In a few weeks Kedron and I will celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary, 3) This is the first story I’ve had published!

I’ve read a number of stories in the book, and they made me laugh and cry and want to attend a wedding! If you know anyone who is getting married, this book would make a wonderful engagement, shower, or wedding gift. Or if you just love wedding stories, it’s a great read. (Or if you’d just like a piece of my little history…) The book is available now on Amazon and at your local bookstores.

Also, I’ve re-created the handout that my dad made for my wedding, it is available for download either in Word format or as a PDF here. If you know someone who is getting married, please feel free to pass this little handout along!

 

In honor of my first publication, and 15 years of marriage, I’m giving away two copies of the book here on my blog! PLUS! I’m holding an extra give away for new friends on Facebook. To be eligible for the contest on Facebook, press the like button that appears in the right hand column of my website, or visit my page here.

To enter the contest on my blog, fill out the Rafflecopter widget below. Winners will be announced next Monday!

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  1. Jason says

    May 14, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    Wow a young looking Dad in that photo!

    • Amelia says

      May 14, 2012 at 7:56 pm

      Aw, he still looks young now too 🙂 (insert brownie points for me!)

      • Dad says

        May 14, 2012 at 9:33 pm

        i see these comments.

        • Amelia says

          May 14, 2012 at 9:47 pm

          Hello there handsome Father! 😉

  2. susan says

    May 14, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    So proud of you! Love the picture too!

  3. susan says

    May 14, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    Oops! I was supposed to leave a favorite wedding memory, wasn’t it? We recited the passage from Ruth “your people will be my people…your God will be my God” Loved that, especially since I was leaving my home and all I knew to move to Florida to be with Bobby. And here we are, almost 11 years later…

    • Amelia says

      May 14, 2012 at 9:48 pm

      Oh that is so precious!! Love it!!

  4. Susie Finkbeiner says

    May 14, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    Ah. My Mom gave me away. When we neared the front of the sanctuary, Jeff came to meet us and escort us to the stage. It was so sweet. 🙂

    • Amelia says

      May 14, 2012 at 9:48 pm

      I love hearing about other weddings! What a sweet moment Susie!

  5. Jessie says

    May 15, 2012 at 6:36 am

    MY own wedding was fabulous. I just felt so special and happy, though we did almost burn down the church!

    • Amelia says

      May 15, 2012 at 12:59 pm

      Jessie you can’t just say that and not tell the story!! The suspense!!

  6. Joy says

    May 16, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    As a newlywed myself, celebrating just 6 months of marriage, I have SO many fond memories of our big day. I loved my dress, the flowers [and the adorb flower girl!], our TOMS, but most of all, the look on my new husband’s face as I walked down the aisle. Priceless.

  7. Glogirl says

    May 19, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    My favourite wedding memory was when I asked by my aunt to read scripture at her wedding (a whole chapter!). I was 17 years old I believe. I’m not sure I’d do that now as I’d get too nervous in front of a crowd.

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