Good morning, friends! Wow, wow, wow, wow, I cannot possibly thank you enough for the most amazing launch day in the history of all the launch days. It feels so great to have THE WEDDING VEIL officially out in the world, and seeing all your shares and photos and receiving your comments and well wishes just absolutely made my day. And the launch party! Oh my word, the launch party. It was spectacular in every way, and I hope to share the photos with you next week. But, let’s just say, when a pair of Princess Diana’s dresses are there, things are good!
Onto my something old… If you know me or have read my books or columns, you probably know that family is very, very important to me. I was lucky enough to have my maternal grandparents at my wedding, but my paternal grandparents had passed away. So, as a reminder of them, my bouquet was wrapped with an antique, monogrammed lace handkerchief that my great-grandmother had passed down to my grandmother.
One of the things that struck me right away when I was researching Edith Vanderbilt’s wedding veil was that all the papers commented how it was her mother’s veil, yes. But it was made from her grandmother’s lace. It resonates more since it meant so much to me to have my great-grandmother’s lace with me on my wedding day!
What was your something old at your wedding? Let me know in the comments.
Are You Looking For a Signed Copy?
If you’re looking for a signed copy of THE WEDDING VEIL, South Main Book Co and M. Judson both have plenty. For personalized copies, I’ll be at MacIntosh Books, Copperfish Books, and Quail Ridge Books later in the week. All are happy to take personalization requests and ship your way!
Upcoming Tour Dates
Join me today at 7 PM EST on Friends and Fiction on Facebook at and attend my launch party for THE WEDDING VEIL.
To get tickets and additional information for upcoming events, check out my full tour schedule! I would love to see you!
mY MATERNAL GRANDMOTHER DESIGNATED HER OLDEST GRANDAUGHTER RECEIVE HER DIAMOND RING AFTER SHE PASSED. aS THE OLDEST GRANDAUGHTER, i WAS GIFTEN THAT RING ON MY 16TH BIRTHDAY. fOR MY 21ST BIRTHDAY, MY PARENTS HAD THE STONE REMOUNTED INTO A GOLD RING (THE ORIGINAL MOUNT IS WHITE GOLD; i STILL HAVE IT AS WELL). i WORE THE GOLD VERSION ON MY WEDDING DAY AND CONTINUE TO WEAR MOST DAYS CURRENTLY. i’M EXCITED TO HOPEFULLY JOIN YOU ON aPRIL 10 IN wINSTON sALEM ALTHOUGH MY OLDEST SON AND HIS WIFE ARE RESIDENTS OF cARTERET cOUNTY, nc AND i ALWAYS WONDER IF i’LL SEE YOU WHEN VISITING.