Before heading inside David’s Bridal, we stopped to say a prayer for the Holy Spirit to fall sweet on our experience, and that we would be reminded of the Bride of Christ–His love for us. We prayed to put all distracting “to do” lists and attitudes away and enjoy the moment. Before heading there, we…
Category: A Mother-Of-The-Bride Journey
Inspiring Gifts for the Bride and Groom-to-be
A gift box of soaps from Monastery Creations with a beautiful letter of why the scents were chosen was a unique and very special gift for my daughter. Her theme is lavender, mint, and rosemary. They have many selections and scents to choose from. They have more than soaps! They have art, music, books, and…
Hot Virginia Dip
From Tyra Lamb (mother of the groom-to-be) This was served at the engagement party and has become a new family favorite for the Hebbs! Thanks Lambs! Hot Virginia Dip 1 Cup Pecans-chopped 1 Tsp. butter 16 oz Cream Cheese, softened 4 Tablespoons milk 5 Ounces dried beef (chopped) –very hard to find in the grocery…
Engagement Party
An engagement party can be fun and a great way to bring both sides of the families together. We turned my oldest daughter’s birthday celebration into an engagement party after we found out he proposed to her. Some tips! Ask the bride her favorite main dish and ask others to bring side dishes. On the invitation…
After the Engagement: A Prayer and Message for Our Families and Friends
There are certain aspects of a wedding ceremony that overwhelm me with emotion. Weddings and marriage are symbols of our covenant relationship with Jesus. One day He will return for His bride–the church and a great wedding feast will occur in heaven. No longer will there be individual weddings, but a unified wedding, in which,…
The Proposal: Victoria’s Story
June 8th, 2014 Spencer and I last-minute decided to go to church with my parents, not knowing what the pastor would preach on. We got there and the pastor began to talk about Baptism. I knew right then and there God placed us at Clover Hill AG that morning for a reason. The message was clear, direct, and…
Summer Cleaning with Jesus
Oh Glorious moments with Jesus! When He shows up–He shows up! And, for some reason, He shows up in the mundane, every-day life. I’m cleaning. I’m doing the type of cleaning that you find dust bunnies and carry on a conversation with them. The cleaning that you find stuff you need, and praise God you…
Selfless Love
After some of our wedding posts, it may appear that everything is perfect in the wedding party household. I received a text from a dear, precious friend, who acknowledged our joy with seemingly no stress. After receiving this reply from another friend in regards to the Song of Solomon post, I had to be real…
“My Beloved Is Mine And I Am His”
My beloved spoke and said to me, “Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, come with me. See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land. The fig tree forms its early fruit; the…
Wedding Veils
Ringing the Marriage Bell at one of the Venues Yesterday our family went on an adventure to find the perfect spot for my oldest daughter’s wedding. We had time in between two places so went home for brunch–sausage and gravy with homemade biscuits. Our discussions lingered on flowers, budget, decorations, and the veil came up….
ARRESTED BY GRACE 