My New Book _ Our Wedding Planner

Today I have some big news to share with you for this is a project I have been working on! You might not know that I have been super busy during these covid times...sort of making use of quiet time that I would not normally have...and today I am giving you a peek at what has been keeping me busy ! 

 

I am wearing my heart on my sleeve for it is so exciting to finally get to share my book and its' beautiful cover with you !

This beautiful cover and all of the images are from my friend Lori Sparkman, who has been thrilling me with her photography skills for over 10 years, and she has shot some beautiful photos all over the world! 

God's timing is amazing, isn't it? Sometimes He says "Be still and know"...which is hard for me for I just don't have patience...   But in the still and quiet of the past year, God knew my heart as  I have been working on a some really fun projects and today I am sharing all the details and the very first look at  Our Wedding Planner ! 

I have been blessed with the task of helping brides to plan their own weddings and enjoyed every minute of it. A wedding, your own wedding has been the dream of most little girls even before they met their prince charming. And to some, all of the planning, decisions,  choices can quickly become overwhelming to push beyond your own creative boundaries. It takes a lot of time and energy to plan the perfect wedding for no two weddings are quite the same. 

So here is where I step in...the sights, the sounds, the smells and tastes of planning a wedding are all shared in easy to follow guidelines. From years of experience in helping brides to plan their dream wedding, I pour my heart out with knowledgeable text, suggestions, advice and beautiful creative ideas to help you feel calm, stress-free  every step of the way. 

This simple and detailed planner will make the job of planning your wedding so much easier and much more enjoyable. It will allow you to take those duties, contracts, timelines and business cards, off your desk and help you to create a well-organized go-to source that is uniquely tailored to you, your vision and your smoothly run wedding. 

Here are some pages from the book....

A peak inside the book takes you from discovering your style

 to changing your name on your drivers license! 

I wanted the book to inspire all sorts of different venues, color palettes and styles. 

If you know of someone special who is getting engaged, 

what a wonderful engagement gift to get them off and running.

or, 
The book is shipping June 1st, and I can't wait until

 you can hold it and start planning your own wedding. 

My heart is so full and I just want to say "thank you" to all of the brides 

and their families that have passed through our gates

 for I could not have written this book with out you. 

You can purchase Our Wedding Planner HERE 

or from your favorite local bookseller.

You’ll find me on Instagram here:  Alda's Magnolia Hill 

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You're Engaged! First thing to do!

Soooo ....You are engaged! 

Sometimes it happens when you least expect it, 

or maybe you had a "feeling" but one day the

 love of your life asks you to marry him,

 he puts a ring on your finger, and you are engaged!

 It is especially wonderful if Mr. Right 

has planned a surprise engagement 

for just the two of you.

       

with a little planning, a photographer 

can be close by when needed.

 

And then there is the moment you want to share it 

with friends and especially your family. 

Share the news with family especially first hand...

not through social media. 

Let them hear the excitement in your voice. 

Most fathers like it if they are "asked"

 for his daughter's hand in marriage. 

It is an old tradition but still quite beloved. 

   

It is always nice if you can take a bit of time

 and let the commitment "sink in" 

.... just enjoy the process of things to come. 

Always let those closest to you know of your excitement... 

  It is rather 

heartbreaking sometimes

 if they "hear" of your 

news through the grapevine 

or through social media. 

Capture the moment...

Start thinking of a "season" that you want to get married for the actual 

date will depend upon the dates 

that are available of a venue you have your heart set upon.

One of the first things people ask, "when is the wedding"?  

Don't rush on a date, it may vary, depending on

when a convenient date for those closest to you 

or that you need IN your wedding .

Right after you are engaged, start thinking of an Engagement Photo session. 

Let a photographer capture the magic of the moment

 at this time of your life.

We love engagement photo sessions for they are so sweet to 

play and laugh as you celebrate together.

These photos will most likely be useful in "Save the Date" cards 

once a date has been nailed down.  

Guests will love seeing pictures of the two of you displayed at your reception. 

A favorite picture may be enlarged, framed and useful on the 

Guest Book Table 

This is such a special time, that maybe you want to have 

a book of pictures for a keepsake. It may be used for a guestbook 

if blank space is left for guests to sign. 

On picture day, bring a couple of outfits for you both to change in, 

depending on the mood of your shoot...is it casual or semi formal. 

                                                                                                       Benjamin Martin photography

A good photographer will capture the sweet spirit of the moment.

Any season is fine for an Engagement shoot, but I have to say, 

Fall is my favorite. 

Fall is perfect for boots and sweaters.

Sometimes "Family"members join in the picture

"Now at last they were 

beginning Chapter One 

of the Great Story

no one on earth 

has ever read,

which goes on forever;

in which every chapter is better

than the one before."

                        - C.S. Lewis

We have so many colorful trees around the lake in the fall 

The woods, fields and lake is so pretty in the fall air.

The lake and boats are most romantic...

and I saved a surprise for last...this couple decided

 to "jump in the lake" with a PLANNED canoe roll.

 The water was cold 

but it captured a most memorable kiss!

Enjoy your time of Engagement, and plan for a fabulous memory

...with your love of a lifetime.