Chicken Soup for the Bride's Soul

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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

Acknowledgments

Foreword
Beverly Clark

Introduction

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1. THE MEANING OF MARRIAGE

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

2. PROPOSALS

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

3. THE PERFECT DRESS

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

4. THE BIG DAY

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

5. WHO GIVETH?

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

6. FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE

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

7. TREASURED MOMENTS

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

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