{Modern Brides Can Thank Queen Victoria}

With the re-opening of Kensington Palace in London after a magnificent restoration, those who visit will get to see Queen Victoria's 1840 wedding gown -- on display for the first time in over a decade. And why is this important to modern brides?

We have the Queen and the sentimentality and romance of the 19th century to thank for "the great white wedding" that we know today -- as well as all the customs that come with it! The music, words and attendants; the flowers, cake and honeymoon; the rituals, wedding veil and the tradition of a bride wearing white all came together in the Victorian era creating the wedding prototype that is familiar to all of us.

In The Bride's Ritual Guide: Look Inside to Find Yourself, I share this romantic history and wrap it up in a modern bride's sensibility so she has a complete picture of her womanly rite-of-passage to come. Order an autographed copy now of The Bride's Ritual Guide and receive free gifts for you or someone you love! (And please note in the order instructions if you want it personalized.) ~

{Engaged!}

Since more couples get engaged at Christmas than at any other time of the year, I bet there are friends and family in your world who are newly engaged and thinking of wedding plans! Be prepared to "shower" a bride-to-be with the perfect engagement present -- a copy of The Bride's Ritual Guide: Look Inside To Find Yourself.

This book answers these "questions of the heart" for brides: How can I plan my wedding with ease, without effort and struggle? Who do I need to be for my wedding to be an expression of the joy and intimacy I felt at the moment I first fell in love?

'Tis not a "how to" plan a wedding book, it's a "how to be" while planning a wedding book! This is a "woman's storybook" for brides on how to be more at ease, more grounded and confident in their choices, more aware of the nature of the journey they are beginning -- and how to feel beautiful inside and out with every step.

Have copies of The Bride's Ritual Guide on hand for the perfect gift from the heart.
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[Photograph: Priscilla Wannamaker]

Thanks!

Many thanks to all who came to my book signing in Atlanta. The event was lots of fun and I got to see many old friends plus customers from my former shop in the city, as well as meet new friends.

If YOU would like a copy of The Bride's Ritual Guide: Look Inside to Find Yourself, then just click on the title to order a copy of the book plus some FREE gifts! The Amazon best seller makes a delightful gift for every bride-to-be, taking her back to her heart-center each time she reads one of my "RitualWise Bridal Notes." The short Notes are a collection of stories with a little women's mythology, goddess legend, costume history and wedding lore all wrapped around a bit of wise advice for a centering, "aha" moment.

Since all the stories are intended to keep a bride in touch with the intimacy of her rite-of-passage, they are also a reminder to keep her attention on the heart of her relationship.

Enjoy your copy...

[Photograph: David Willems].