As of July 15th, I am very happily engaged to the most amazing man I know.

In honor of my engagement, I’m holding The Barefoot Bride’s very first giveaway. One reader will win a copy of Edith Schaeffer’s book, The Hidden Art of Homemaking.

To enter, leave a comment sharing one of your favorite homemaking tips. It can be a time- or money-saving idea, or perhaps something you do to make your husband feel special or your guests feel welcome.

For a second entry, follow me on Twitter. Make sure you leave a separate comment letting me know you’re visiting my nest.

For a third entry, blog or tweet about this contest. Leave another comment, along with a link to your post about the giveaway.

The giveaway ends on July 31st and 1 winner will be selected randomly.

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Welcome, and thank you for stopping by! Check back regularly for information on bridal shows, big sales and money-saving tips, DIY wedding ideas, inspiration from real weddings, and more. I may even have a giveaway from time-to-time.

Weddings are all very similar, but each bride wants to add her fingerprint, or footprint, to her “big day,” making it unique, memorable, and truly a representation of her and her groom’s personalities and their relationship together. I hope to help provide you with ideas and inspiration for giving your wedding just that little something extra.

So go ahead and bookmark this blog and check back often to see what new ideas have been added. And, the day I get married, be sure to look down and catch a glimpse of my bare feet peeking out from under my dress.

-The Barefoot Bride