Cover of my first book, originally uploaded by .Ariel.
This is it! Evidently, my editor had a huge amount of back 'n' forth with the design department, but I didn't see any of the rejected covers. I'm pretty pleased with this final result — she's not me, but she's got the pink hair.
About Ariel Meadow Stallings
Author of Offbeat Bride: Creative Alternatives for Independent Brides, Ariel acts as the publisher of all the Offbeat Empire websites. She lives, loves, and dorks out hard in Seattle, WA.
Tim said
Awesome! looks good and the pink hair is nice too. i'll get those for christmas presents this year! hahaah no more boring weddings to attend in the family!
Sara said
Perfect timing – my crazy sister is engaged! (Although I plan on buying a copy for myself as well, natch!)
Brodie said
Hey! Thats pretty nifty. It has been fun following the process of your book. I was thinking of your post about blessings and your husband's accident. I truly hope that you continue to see how blessing unfold even in such diffcult circumstances.
dr. dave said
beyond cool. congrats.
Jalpuna! said
CONGRATS!!!!!!!
shauny said
that is a truly classy cover, love it! can't wait til it's on the shelves
Brit said
What a fantastic cover! My good friend just got engaged and has been asking me a ton of planning-type questions. I'll be getting her this book!
Cara said
Love the cover, I can't wait to read it!
Michelle O'Neil said
Looks great but I think the real deal would have made a better cover shot!
Congratulations!
Pattie Lee said
Awesome cover! Congrats on living a writer's dream and getting published. I'll be sure to check it out when it hits bookstore shelves.
Dave said
Congratulations! It's incredible to see your full name in type, very cool.
CHRISTINA said
I like this!!! I'm excited for you!
Shannon said
The covor looks great, definitely something I would pick up even if I didn't read your blog! The colors work very well together.
Since I "plan" on getting engaged soon, I will definitely need thoughts/ideas on how to do it all. A site I use for all of my crafty needs is Craftster.org. It is a forum where people post things they have made and usually include tutorials. Here is the link especially for weddings. I have found some great STD ideas along with other great things:
http://www.craftster.org/forum…board=97.0 is the
renee said
Oh man! I wish this book was out when I was planning my wedding last year. I saw other sights and resources but they still were too traditional.
In this day and age you wouldn't think keeping your name and not being "given away" were nontraditional. But oddly enough, they are.