Last month we had a big pretty big event happen in our family. One month ago today, my oldest son got married, and we gained a daughter-in-love! They had such a beautiful ceremony that was full of love and reminders of how God’s design for marriage comes together beautifully when you place Him first in your relationship.
There was planning, presents, and dress shopping, not to mention the showers–oh so many bridal showers! Their house is sufficiently decorated now, and it’s so cute. It’s been twenty-seven years since I got married, so it was fun to see how the trends have changed in that time. (And it’s changed a lot). It’s been so fun to see all the details of the past seven months come together, but it’s over in the blink of an eye.
It’s definitely wedding season–at least for me. My oldest kids are at an age where many of their friends are starting to get married or get engaged. Almost every month this spring, summer, and fall, there is a wedding to attend. April through October are popular wedding months. My daughter works at a wedding venue, and there are two to three weddings each weekend during those months. They stay busy for sure!
All the talk about love has inspired me to hop back into my work in progress. Honestly, I’ve been so busy the past year between wedding planning, work, and my daughter’s sports I haven’t written much. But that’s changing now, and thankfully I’ve been writing a little more each week. I guess all the talk about love has given me lots of inspiration!
What’s on your reading list this summer? I’d love for you to leave your book recommendations or TBR in the comments. Reading is always a great inspiration for writing.
PS… I couldn’t talk about the wedding without sharing at least one photo from the beautiful day. We’re still waiting on pictures, but we did get a few sneak peeks from the photographer.
K. Leah is a hopeless romantic and adores a good Hallmark movie. Growing up in the South, she likes her tea sweet and coffee strong. Family and faith are what matter most and she wears many hats, including being a wife, mom, and graphic designer. Other than being creative with designs or stories, she likes to spend her free time escaping reality into the pages of a sweet love story.
That’s a lovely photo, congratulations to your son and daughter in law!
I’m looking forward to reading Autumn McArthur’s new book His Tender Mercy’ and the new Jessie Gussman series
It’s a great photo! Love her dress!! You really need to read Elizabeth Maddrey’s newest Billionaire book, The Billionaire’s Backup. It’s really good!! I’m ready for the next one! I have so many in my TBR stack I want to read, plus I checked out some books from my church library! There’s just not enough hours in the day!
Thank you! I’ve heard great things about Jessie’s new series.
It was a beautiful day with beautiful people! I agree my TBR is never-ending too. Elizabeth’s book is on my Kindle right now. I love her billionaire series!
Congratulations on the marriage of your son , they both look beautiful! Beautiful photo. I will be starting The Long March Home . Have a great day and a great week.
What a beautiful photo; I loved this post, it was so cute. Congratulations and best wishes!
I have a few in my TBR for the summer. I plan on reading Smile for Me by Jan Thompson.
I am visiting Mackinac Island so I plan on reading Behind Love’s Wall by Pagels, Carrie Fancett. I also plan on reading Love on the Beach by Kerry Evelyn when I’m in California.
My husband and I got married on the 24th of June. It was going to be June 11th of 2020 but we all know that story. ;)
I love weddings. Love the picture you shared. I just finished Pam Crooks book in the Pink Pistol Sisterhood series, Armed & Marvelous. I will be reading the last 4 books of that series as they release. Today I started Huckleberry Hill by Jennifer Beckstrand. Like so many others, I have a TBR list a mile long.
At this time, I believe most of my summer will be reading ARC’s for authors. I have recently read two outstanding ARC’s. One was Rachel Hauck’s The Best Summer of our Lives. The other was Cindy Sproles’ This is Where it Ends. Both of these books will be coming out on June 27th. They are must reads. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you.
Thank you!
Thank you! I love beach reads. I’ll have to check that one out. Oh, that year….
Thank you! I think a true reader always has a TBR a mile long. lol! I’ll have to check out your recommendations.
Oooh, I’ll definitely have to check these books out! Thank you!
I am waiting for a Susan Page Davis cosy Mystery coming out next Tuesday. Then in July Where Our Hearts Lie the next book in the Trinity Lakes Series by Jenny Glazebrook.
But next will be On The Record by Susan Page Davis (It came out last year and the sequeal to She Get’s July) (both contemporary.)
Sounds like you have some great reading for the summer!
I haven’t created a list, other than as I see books I add them to the tbr list. It’s something I will look into post eye surgery. Congratulations on expanding your family, it sounds like it was an amazing event full of love and blessings.
Thank you so much! It was a great day!