Renee C. (steelergirl83) reviewed on 4/8/2012 + 54 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 4

I'm probably the world's most romantic human being, I see the beauty in everything and old things are what I love the most. Give me an old Victorian with crumbling gingerbread trim and tread wear to it's hardwood floors over that beautiful new mansion across the street any day. The same goes with an old book or an old piece of jewelry, I love to imagine who turned the pages before me, maybe a young lady sitting on her porch swing on a summer day or the beau who surprised his sweetheart with a brooch he saved for a month to get. I'm the type who doesn't see wear and tear in things but love and care.

When I picked up The Wedding Dress, a story of a mysterious and beautiful 100-year-old wedding gown that finds its way into the hands of a modern bride-to-be, I immediately knew this was going to be my kind of book and it was in so many ways, it was like some of my imaginings brought to life in book form! Rachel Hauck combined everything I love into one story - antiques, weddings, romance, and mystery. It doesn't matter if you love contemporary romance or historical romance, christian fiction or no, this book is terrific. I will admit part of the story concerning Mary Grace sidetracked me a bit and sort of took away from the general flow of things but in and of itself it was still an interesting "bit" of story. After having read The Wedding Dress and getting to know Charlotte, our heroine, I have to say I could definitely read more of Emily, Mary Grace and Hillary in their own books. This was such an enchanting story and had the feel of a modern-day fairy tale that I wish more author's would write.

All in all this was a great book which I highly recommend if you are as much a romantic as I am! ;-)

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