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Authors: Jack Canfield
What People Are Saying About
Chicken Soup for the Bride’s Soul
. . .
“This thoughtful and deeply moving selection of stories reminds us that love is the cornerstone of marriage, family and life itself. I smiled, laughed and cried my way through the book.”
Rosanna McCollough
editor in chief,
www.WeddingChannel.com
“After a hectic day of wedding planning, reading
Chicken Soup for the Bride’s Soul
is the perfect way to unwind and be inspired by incredibly emotional stories of love’s triumph before, during and after the wedding ceremony. These wonderful stories should not be missed by any one who has any part of the wedding planning process, including Mom, Dad, attendants, and especially the bride-and groom-to-be.”
Debbie Hansen
director,
Bridal Show Producers International
www.bspishows.com
“
Chicken Soup for the Bride’s Soul
grounds us. It is a moving and gratifying book, full of real-life stories that give us a kind and warm reminder of what love and marriage are all about. This is a perfect book to be shared with anyone involved in a wedding—its message will also touch those with relationships that need reconnecting.”
Sherra Meyers
editor,
Southern Bride Magazine
“Being huge fans of the
Chicken Soup for the Soul
series, we were genuinely excited to hear about
Chicken Soup for the Bride’s Soul
. To have a loving and fulfilling marriage takes much more than just planning a wedding. This resource of heartwarming and inspirational stories will definitely help couples in the first stages of a long and happy life together!”
Erik and Beth Kent
copublishers,
NJWedding.com
“Of all the things brides need—a little laughter and encouragement are what they truly cannot do without. This wonderful book will take you there with stories that will have you holding your sides and wiping away a few stray tears. Let
Chicken Soup for the Bride’s Soul
help you make this the start of a lifetime together. . . .”
Paula Rinehart
author,
Strong Women, Soft Hearts
and
Sex and the Soul of a Woman
“Well-written and moving, the stories in
Chicken Soup for the Bride’s Soul
will help readers reflect on what’s
really
important in their lives—light-hearted attitudes and a lifetime of loving commitment.”
William S. Doddridge
CEO, The Jewelry Exchange
www.jewelryexchange.com
“After reading
Chicken Soup for the Bride’s Soul
, the first thought that came to my mind was:
Thanks for the memories
. This book is a warm reminder of how precious life and the relationships we have are, and how they never should be taken for granted. Get together with someone special, light some candles, read
Bride’s Soul
to each other and just enjoy each other’s company.”
Steve Dines
, “BridalMan”
www.bridalman.com
“What an ideal gift for a future bride to turn to while planning her
big day! Chicken Soup for the Bride’s Soul
is the perfect remedy for a chaotic time in a woman’s life. These true tales will inspire an emotional bride, remind her to enjoy time with loved ones and cherish her day with the love of her life.”
Matteo Bossio
vice president of planning,
iweddings.com
“The
Chicken Soup
series has done it again—this time for all things wedding! From the proposal to the honeymoon, these heartwarming, funny and enlightening stories will inspire and entertain all readers involved in virtually any aspect of a wedding. You’ll get a kick out of these fantastic stories.”
Cynthia C. Muchnick
author,
The Ultimate Wedding Idea Book
and
The Frugal Bride
CHICKEN SOUP
FOR THE
BRIDE’S SOUL
Stories of Love, Laughter and
Commitment to Last a Lifetime
Jack Canfield
Mark Victor Hansen
Maria Nickless
Gina Romanello
Health Communications, Inc.
Deerfield Beach, Florida
www.hcibooks.com
www.chickensoup.com
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Cataloging-in-Publication data is on file with the Library of Congress.
© 2004 John T. Canfield and Hansen and Hansen LLC
eISBN-13: 978-0-7573-9976-3
eISBN-10: 0-7573-9976-2
All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the written permission of the publisher.
HCI, its logos and marks are trademarks of Health Communications, Inc.
Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.
3201 S.W. 15th Street
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442–8190
R-12-06
Cover design by Larissa Hise Henoch
Inside formatting by Lawna Patterson Oldfield
T
his book is dedicated to brides of the world!
May your wedding day lay a foundation of
lifelong commitment, love and happiness.
Contents
Foreword
Beverly Clark
Twenty-Six Years—An Unfolding Romance
Kris Hamm Ross
My Love Is Like a Red, Red Marker
Carrie St. Michel
A Second Chance
Ariana Adams
Roses Not Required
Rachel Wallace-Oberle
A Change of Heart
Denise Jacoby
Dancing in the Aisles
Amanda Krug
The Porsche Factor
Mitali Perkins
Treasure Hunt
Steve Manchester
The Last Quarter
Ward Nickless
The Changing Tide
Michelle Marullo
Until Death . . .
Barbara Loftus Boswell
Storybook Proposal
Matthew Cummings
Love Is in the Air
Lynette Baker Helms
Hidden Treasures
Michelle Isenhour
A Trail of Love
Shad Purcell
Taking Care of Business
Leigh P. Rogers
Popping the Question
Elizabeth L. Blair
A Friend, Indeed!
Sylvia Suriano
Never Say Never
Sally Kelly-Engeman
She Did It Her Way
Julie Firman
Priceless
Nora E. Kessel
Given the Green Light
Jeanne Hill
Holding It All Together
Adele Noetzelman
Tagged for Delivery
Pat Phillips
The Blessed Dress
Sandy Williams Driver
Keepin’ the Faith
Greta Montgomery
A Snow Cloud’s Silver Lining
Annmarie B. Tait
Kiss and Tell
Theresa Chan
A Bouquet to Remember
Cindy L. Lassalle
Flower Princess
Nicole Owens
What Could My Country Do for Me?
Carlienne A. Frisch
Dismally Late
Jeanne Hill
My Love Is Like a Mountain
Eileen Chase
At Ease
Carol McAdoo Rehme
Should We or Shouldn’t We?
Raegan Holloway
He Completed Us
Michelle Lawson
Coming Full Circle
Denise N. Wheatley
Built on Love
Miriam Hill
Raining Love
Kelly Stevens-Hartley
A Tale of Two Fathers
Kimberly Ripley
The Best One
Michelle Marullo
The Unconditional Step
Donald R. Novakovich
Bedtime Fears
Charlotte Lanham
Going Home
Liza G. Maakestad
Angie’s Wedding Day
Judith Givens
The Music Played On
Nancy B. Gibbs
This Is Our Dance
Amanda Parise-Peterson
The Unlikely Best Man
Jenn Dlugos
Given Away
Renata Waldrop
That’s Entertainment!
Maryellen Heller
Of Blue Jeans and Buttons
Maria Nickless
House to Home
Mike Zeballos
Princess Bride
Veneta Leonard
Te Amo, Te Quiero, Cariña
Patrick Mendoza
In the End
Barbara M. Johnson
A Second Chance at Remembering
Becky Knutson, as told to Jeannie Kim
What Matters Most
Shonna Milliken Humphrey
Old Love Turned Brand-New
Vicki Frizzell, as told to Janet Matthews
Got Match?
C. Capiz Greene
A Bridesmaid’s View from the Altar
Kathy Passero
At the Ritz
Cathy L. Novakovich
Chain of Love
Kathleen Happ
Through the Beholder’s Eyes
Keith A. Wooden
Arm-in-Arm
Michele Wallace Campanelli
Sisterly Love
Ann Cooke