Author and Public Speaker, Cornelia Powell will be the featured guest speaker at Carl House’s semi-annual Bridal Brunch , taking place on July 25th, where she will also sign copies of her best-selling book “Bride’s Ritual Guide: Look Inside to Find Yourself.”
In addition to being a beloved friend of Carl House owner BB Webb, Cornelia has worked with thousands of brides over the past two decades in her top bridal boutique in Buckhead. Cornelia specializes in the traditions and folklore surrounding weddings, and speaks to the heart of a woman’s soul regardless every stage of life.
“The Bride’s Ritual Guide” is written with the Bride-to-be in mind, and discusses the folklore and legends surrounding weddings. In addition to penning books, Ms. Powell also posts to several blogs as well as an online bridal magazine “Weddings of Grace” 
The following is taken (with permission) from Ms. Powell’s “Letters to a Bride” blog titled “All You Hold Dear”:
“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence for your shoe.”….
This familiar rhyme has connected and inspired and touched generations of brides to put attention on little details that are dear to women the world over. Bringing women together to borrow a keepsake to wear, or share an old-fashion notion, or hear a story about a wedding from long ago. Feminine exchanges of the heart.
Yes, the “something old, something new” folkloric ritual may inspire things for you to wear or carry on your wedding day. But the main point of participating in rituals — including this quaint little rhyme — is how they take you closer to the true expression of your heart, opening the way to make a lasting (and possibly healing) connection with family members and friends.”
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