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"I Do" 15 Years Of Wedding Misadventures
15 years of memories from 1,400+ weddings as a professional videographer. There are plenty of entertaining stories to share with the readers!
Chapter titles include:
* Where's Grandma?
* Can I Get Your Autograph?
* Who Brought the Gun?
* Calisthenics in Formal Wear
"This book is a page-turner! Once you pick it up, you won't be able to put it down until you're done!"
Complete Bridal Planning Checklist Included
“After reading this book, I’m thrilled that my wedding was so ‘average’.”
“Absolutely hilarious! This is the strategic, guerrilla handbook to planning a successful wedding.”
"This book is a MUST READ for anyone who is planning on getting married or has already taken the trip down the aisle!"
Chapter titles include:
* Where's Grandma?
* Can I Get Your Autograph?
* Who Brought the Gun?
* Calisthenics in Formal Wear
"This book is a page-turner! Once you pick it up, you won't be able to put it down until you're done!"
Complete Bridal Planning Checklist Included
“After reading this book, I’m thrilled that my wedding was so ‘average’.”
“Absolutely hilarious! This is the strategic, guerrilla handbook to planning a successful wedding.”
"This book is a MUST READ for anyone who is planning on getting married or has already taken the trip down the aisle!"
- GenresNonfiction
224 pages, Paperback
Published May 30, 2017
About the author
Kiersten Hall
7 books110 followersKiersten Hall is a 30-year speaker/presenter, 35-year comedienne-in-hiding, 36-year entrepreneur, 42-year salesperson, and lifelong self-proclaimed hippie. In 2023, she became an empty-nester after 31 years of children in the house and now lives as a full-time nomad/RV’er, constantly searching for a perpetual summer with no snowbanks or inclement weather in sight. Kiersten still writes and gives author visits, school readings, literary events, etc., across the United States, all designed to keep her busy (and out of trouble).
To date, Kiersten has published six books, with An Unexpected Journey being her seventh. Much like her varied interests, she tends to write about whatever piques her curiosity, allowing her to share her stories with all ages across several genres.
Published Books:
+ “I Do”—Fifteen Years of Wedding Misadventures (memoir and bridal planner)
+ Corner Confessions (hybrid fiction/non-fiction novel, first in series)
+ The Lies We Live (hybrid fiction/non-fiction novel, second in series)
+ JELLYBEANS (children’s picture book with an emphasis on inclusivity and kindness)
+ The Blue Frog (children’s picture book with a “whodunnit” flair)
+ Scout (children’s picture book about a newly adopted puppy)
+ An Unexpected Journey (memoir and “love letter” to my soulmate)
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To date, Kiersten has published six books, with An Unexpected Journey being her seventh. Much like her varied interests, she tends to write about whatever piques her curiosity, allowing her to share her stories with all ages across several genres.
Published Books:
+ “I Do”—Fifteen Years of Wedding Misadventures (memoir and bridal planner)
+ Corner Confessions (hybrid fiction/non-fiction novel, first in series)
+ The Lies We Live (hybrid fiction/non-fiction novel, second in series)
+ JELLYBEANS (children’s picture book with an emphasis on inclusivity and kindness)
+ The Blue Frog (children’s picture book with a “whodunnit” flair)
+ Scout (children’s picture book about a newly adopted puppy)
+ An Unexpected Journey (memoir and “love letter” to my soulmate)
Webpage:
foxpointepublishing.com/author-kierst...
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/25821...
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/foxpointepu...
Blue Sky:
https://bsky.app/profile/foxpointe.bs...
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/foxpointe...
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January 15, 2018
If you have an interest in people, and would love to hear their confessions, I would recommend you read this book. I would love to have traded places with Steph at anytime, and sit and listen as one by one people signed onto to her experiment, and came to the cafe to sit in the corner and tell their most hidden secret.
Each new confession has the persons name, and the reader is quickly thrust into their lives. It might seem strange to some, that someone would want to sit down and tell their most darkest secrets to a stranger, but to me it makes perfect sense. A strange doesn't know you, nor can they hold the information you are about to divulge against you. All in all it is an excellent plot, and a fabulous read. I was completely hooked, and admit to being disappointed when the last confession was voiced and the book ended.
Kiersten Hall knows how to write, she also knows how to keep the reader interested. She has also produced one amazing book!!
Want to know more, grab your copy.....
Each new confession has the persons name, and the reader is quickly thrust into their lives. It might seem strange to some, that someone would want to sit down and tell their most darkest secrets to a stranger, but to me it makes perfect sense. A strange doesn't know you, nor can they hold the information you are about to divulge against you. All in all it is an excellent plot, and a fabulous read. I was completely hooked, and admit to being disappointed when the last confession was voiced and the book ended.
Kiersten Hall knows how to write, she also knows how to keep the reader interested. She has also produced one amazing book!!
Want to know more, grab your copy.....
January 9, 2017
WHAT A GREAT READ - WHO DOESN'T LIKE TO HEAR SECRETS?
I have never read a book like this before and I LOVED it! What a clever and interesting concept.
This book is about CONFESSIONS - some little and some BIG and some humorous and some SERIOUS! Each person's story is very well written and different from the previous ones. The author draws you in with a very caring and positive thinking, nonjudgemental interviewer. While sitting quietly at a corner table in a small cafe, drinking coffee, she listens to each person's secret.
I felt like the proverbial "fly on the wall" and was pleasantly surprised that the interviewer asked the same questions that I would have asked as each story unfolds. This was an excellent read and quite a "change of pace" from my usual ones. I can't wait for the 2nd book! Don't keep me waiting too long, Kiersten!
I have never read a book like this before and I LOVED it! What a clever and interesting concept.
This book is about CONFESSIONS - some little and some BIG and some humorous and some SERIOUS! Each person's story is very well written and different from the previous ones. The author draws you in with a very caring and positive thinking, nonjudgemental interviewer. While sitting quietly at a corner table in a small cafe, drinking coffee, she listens to each person's secret.
I felt like the proverbial "fly on the wall" and was pleasantly surprised that the interviewer asked the same questions that I would have asked as each story unfolds. This was an excellent read and quite a "change of pace" from my usual ones. I can't wait for the 2nd book! Don't keep me waiting too long, Kiersten!
July 31, 2017
Hall hits the five-star mark with Corner Confessions. Before reading this book I'd already expected that it would be an intriguing read from the book's synopsis. And as it turns out, I couldn't have been more right. The story is about complete strangers divulging their deepest darkest secrets and personal affairs to another complete stranger who also happens to be an interviewer. Who doesn't love a fat juicy secret ? And Corner Confessions certainly has it's share. I found myself totally cracking up laughing at some of the accounts told and then raising my brows with my jaw dropped at the next. I even wondered if the author had thrown a few factual events into this fiction. Some of the story's were just that surprising and so very well written, that they seemed to come from a very real place. But then, I guess that's just great creative writing mixed with one hell of an imagination. Highly recommended! Awesome work!
December 29, 2018
“Corner Confessions” is a rousing romp that explores the secrets that 14 people have kept hidden through much of their life. The book takes the interesting premise that all of us have things that we keep inside, never to share with anyone; then, these individuals are given the one opportunity to unload all of this baggage in an anonymous exchange.
February 22, 2017
First I have to say that in the interest of full disclosure, I did receive this book for free for playing a promotional game the author was running on her Facebook page. That being said, whether or not I pay for a book, does not in any way reflect on how well a book was written, the author's ability to capture my attention, or the entertainment value of said literature.
When I first picked up this book, there was little to go by for what the book was about. I had not yet read the Goodreads synopsis on the book's page and had only the teasers and snippets the Author had posted regarding her work along with the teaser on the back about "Stella". I was unsure this was going to be my "thing" but I'm pretty open minded when it comes to books and will attempt to read pretty much anything.
I have to say that I am VERY glad that I did go all in for this one. As I had said above, the cover of the book cleverly gave nothing away and I'm not entirely sure that was unintentional. The book is about secrets after all.
I was, at first, slow to get into it. That was all part of the setup. We first meet Tom and Steph the two recurring figures in the overall story that's being told. They are discussing, among other things, the idea that everyone has some sort of secret that they hide from their nearest and dearest for fear of rejection, ridicule, and whatever type of judgement they may receive. Steph expresses that she thinks people would be willing to tell their deepest secrets to a complete stranger if for nothing than to get it off their chest and experience a little relief from the burden they carry. The idea is, that if the person you tell a secret to doesn't really know who you are, then why does it matter what they think or if they judge you?
Steph decides to set up a social experiment to prove her point. She makes up sign up sheets with time slots for two days a week to have these "confessions" at a back corner table in Tom's coffee shop. From there, the book is split into the individual confessors and each one is different from the last.
After reading the first confession, I was left somewhat perplexed. I didn't feel that the secret that was revealed was either deep or dark. I guess I was expecting racy, romantic, exciting and what have you. But then I really took some time to think about it. Each one of these people(characters/confessors) were revealing something of themselves that they've locked away from the entire world to this perfect stranger at the back of a coffee shop. It didn't matter if the secret met my standards of dark and racy, it mattered to the individual divulging the intimate details of their person. I understood at that point my perspective needed tuning before I could continue with the rest of the stories.
Once I was able to get into the right mind frame for the confessions and see them for what the author was trying to express them as, the book was incredibly enjoyable. All of the people we meet are so real and relatable. They really gave me pause to wonder if these are in anyway real people the author has encountered with obvious identifying features changed. It was difficult to distinguish these confessions as fiction vs. non-fiction.
In all, this book was a hoot and I am looking forward to the followup that is promised in the remaining pages of the book. I would definitely recommend this to everyone. It is entertaining in a way that no matter what genre you enjoy, this would keep you turning pages.
When I first picked up this book, there was little to go by for what the book was about. I had not yet read the Goodreads synopsis on the book's page and had only the teasers and snippets the Author had posted regarding her work along with the teaser on the back about "Stella". I was unsure this was going to be my "thing" but I'm pretty open minded when it comes to books and will attempt to read pretty much anything.
I have to say that I am VERY glad that I did go all in for this one. As I had said above, the cover of the book cleverly gave nothing away and I'm not entirely sure that was unintentional. The book is about secrets after all.
I was, at first, slow to get into it. That was all part of the setup. We first meet Tom and Steph the two recurring figures in the overall story that's being told. They are discussing, among other things, the idea that everyone has some sort of secret that they hide from their nearest and dearest for fear of rejection, ridicule, and whatever type of judgement they may receive. Steph expresses that she thinks people would be willing to tell their deepest secrets to a complete stranger if for nothing than to get it off their chest and experience a little relief from the burden they carry. The idea is, that if the person you tell a secret to doesn't really know who you are, then why does it matter what they think or if they judge you?
Steph decides to set up a social experiment to prove her point. She makes up sign up sheets with time slots for two days a week to have these "confessions" at a back corner table in Tom's coffee shop. From there, the book is split into the individual confessors and each one is different from the last.
After reading the first confession, I was left somewhat perplexed. I didn't feel that the secret that was revealed was either deep or dark. I guess I was expecting racy, romantic, exciting and what have you. But then I really took some time to think about it. Each one of these people(characters/confessors) were revealing something of themselves that they've locked away from the entire world to this perfect stranger at the back of a coffee shop. It didn't matter if the secret met my standards of dark and racy, it mattered to the individual divulging the intimate details of their person. I understood at that point my perspective needed tuning before I could continue with the rest of the stories.
Once I was able to get into the right mind frame for the confessions and see them for what the author was trying to express them as, the book was incredibly enjoyable. All of the people we meet are so real and relatable. They really gave me pause to wonder if these are in anyway real people the author has encountered with obvious identifying features changed. It was difficult to distinguish these confessions as fiction vs. non-fiction.
In all, this book was a hoot and I am looking forward to the followup that is promised in the remaining pages of the book. I would definitely recommend this to everyone. It is entertaining in a way that no matter what genre you enjoy, this would keep you turning pages.
December 25, 2016
First, I want to say that this is not a typical read for me. Although I find I usually enjoy books that tell true stories and give insight into people's worlds, I don't often pick them up. I decided to read this book when I spoke with the author on social media and thought I'd give it a shot. I'm always willing to support indie authors and love to help. Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised when I started reading "I DO" 15 Years of True Stories from a Wedding Videographer.
This book is funny, witty, and full of surprising anecdotes, a definite page turner. Just when you think that people can't get any worse, you turn the page to find another humorous story about how insane brides and grooms can be. You cannot make this stuff up! I've been involved in a few weddings, mine included, and have only dealt with on bridezilla, I do not know how Kiersten dealt with these insane women and their ridiculous demands, inconsideration, and lack of basic human decency. But this book doesn't just talk about the bad or insane, it tells about the cute and funny things that make weddings fun and exciting for all who are involved. Definitely recommend reading, I absolutely recommend this fun, easy to read book.
This book is funny, witty, and full of surprising anecdotes, a definite page turner. Just when you think that people can't get any worse, you turn the page to find another humorous story about how insane brides and grooms can be. You cannot make this stuff up! I've been involved in a few weddings, mine included, and have only dealt with on bridezilla, I do not know how Kiersten dealt with these insane women and their ridiculous demands, inconsideration, and lack of basic human decency. But this book doesn't just talk about the bad or insane, it tells about the cute and funny things that make weddings fun and exciting for all who are involved. Definitely recommend reading, I absolutely recommend this fun, easy to read book.
September 11, 2017
"I DO" 15 YEARS OF TRUE STORIES FROM A WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHER BY KIERSTEN HALL is over 200 pages of really what not to do when planning a wedding. Kiersten Hall has taken 15 years of her career and written this totally hilarious account of what happens before during and after the even best planned weddings . Everything from losing grandma to having the decorations on the tables catch on fire!
I have been married for almost 40 years and am NOT planning on getting hitched again but I enjoyed every page of this book. Married, single, planning to get married or not, "I DO " is the perfect book to relax with, read and laugh , or in some cases cry at 15 years of weddings that Kiersten Hall has videoed.
I received this book free from goodreads in exchange for an honest review.
I have been married for almost 40 years and am NOT planning on getting hitched again but I enjoyed every page of this book. Married, single, planning to get married or not, "I DO " is the perfect book to relax with, read and laugh , or in some cases cry at 15 years of weddings that Kiersten Hall has videoed.
I received this book free from goodreads in exchange for an honest review.
August 1, 2017
It was very entertaining. A quick read because of the large print, but almost every page was interesting. I'm sure Ms. Hall could have written more, after 15 years in the business, but she did a good job at writing about her topics, and had a variety of topics to expound on - everything from before the wedding to after. I would recommend it to anyone getting married or taking part in any wedding party. And I would really recommend it to anyone thinking of getting into the business.
October 24, 2021
As someone who doesn't have a lot of drama in their lives, but likes a good dramedy, this is a wonderful book to scratch the itch!! The author did a wonderful job creating a fleshed out character in the protagonist even while she spends the whole book mainly listening to other people tell their own stories. It made me think about what secret I would tell or what secrets those around me have, and I sped through this like someone watching a reality TV show!
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February 22, 2022As someone who is preparing for a wedding, this book was part hilarious and part anxiety-inducing in the most comical way! Hall's voice comes through and it reads as if I was at a comedy club, listening to her tell a bit about her time as a wedding videographer. The stories were concise and easy to understand, which made it a quick read to relieve any wedding planning anxiety or post-wedding regrets. No way you can feel bad about how your wedding went after reading some of these mishaps!
August 15, 2017
Seriously this book is beyond hilarious but has some real honesty behind the process of getting married and what to do and NOT do! I love how there were examples and I couldn't stop laughing because some stories given where like " oh no she didn't" seriously you MUST READ!!! It's funny that these are all real people Lordy Help them ... LOVED THIS BOOK and learned so much at the same time!
July 24, 2022
I went into this blindly. I’m a glutton for juicy gossip so this was right up my ally. I love the way I fell right into each character. Definitely a story I wouldn’t have picked up normally but I’m glad I took a chance on it.
March 15, 2016
Cute stories of wedding bloopers and good advice for those going through their own planning.
January 8, 2017
Kept me reading! Definitely worth picking up this book. Great writing combined with a good story.
July 1, 2017
A nice, quick, and easy read.
July 3, 2017
This is a Goodreads win review. This is different book about the confessions people make in life.
July 6, 2017
This is a story about secrets and the people that keep them.
August 3, 2017
I met the author and she is a ball of FIRE! Everyone has confessions but this Author brings them to LIFE! I can't wait to finish and read others.
July 6, 2026
Dearest Kiersten, I must tell you how much I appreciate you having written your experiences to share with the world! Having just now completed reading "An Unexpected Journey", I am so moved, touched, & hopeful. Hearing it in your voice as I read about the roller coaster ride you were both on was an added bonus! This book is indeed "a beacon, a ray of light and hope for those who, in their heart of hearts, know that there is something more to this existence but are afraid to embrace it." May it truly light up the world!
June 25, 2026
A touching true story about a soul-deep connection that arrives without warning and lingers long after loss. The author invites you into her journey of love, grief, and the quiet ways a bond can continue beyond this life. It’s tender, moving, and beautifully told. You can feel her pain and emotion.
February 18, 2018
A great behind the scenes look at what can go right and go wrong with a wedding. I assumed there would be some funny stories told in this book, and there were, but oh my! I don't know how the author withstood all those years dealing with all the not so nice people. This is a great book to read if you're planning a wedding , just as a heads up for what can go wrong. For the most part the stories were funny and some were very sweet. I guess it shows it really takes all kinds to make the world go around. I do recommend "I Do" just to read how very different people/couples react act, ignore, disregard requests, and so on, and expect everything photographed to be perfect. The author must have the patience of a saint. All in all I looked forward to getting back to reading "I Do", and enjoyed it very much.
December 29, 2018
If you will ever have or be part of the planning of a wedding, you must read this book. Kiersten Hall writes a delightfully entertaining recount of the matrimonial ceremony from her unique perspective as a Wedding Videographer. With tales and insights that span the entire gamut of the wedding process from pre-event planning all the way through to the honeymoon and beyond, this book is bound to touch a familiar chord in all of us. There are countless tales that will touch your heart and make you laugh (and there is even a checklist for planning weddings in the back of the book). So, if you are planning a wedding, you've been through one, or you just want a little light read, this is an excellent book.
July 19, 2022
Kiersten Hall has an original concept with her book Corner Confessions. I enjoyed most of the stories, although a few were really off the wall. The one that stuck with me the most was Ralph's confession, and I had an eerie feeling Ralph (spy who couldn't go back to his family) could be Steph's real father, though I can't find in the book what happened to Steph's father. I'd read a sequel to see if Ralph comes back.
There were some places with head hopping and the author telling what the other person was thinking, but overall, I'd recommend the book because of the interesting stories and format.
There were some places with head hopping and the author telling what the other person was thinking, but overall, I'd recommend the book because of the interesting stories and format.
November 1, 2017
A quick read, but that is about all that can be said that is good of it. I just did not find it that interesting or shocking. But I do not really think anything these days can be written that is too shocking. All the same it made the main character [Steph] come off as a dollard for not knowing the confessions in the first sentence, because know I sure did.
June 11, 2020
This should be in the horror section. A wedding from a videographer's point of view isn't for the faint of heart. This is when this profession was in its infancy and so many people wanted to go on the cheap only to regret their decision. It's a sorry sight when you have to have it in a contract to get a meal. A must read for how to video your wedding right.
January 20, 2018
The stories were not that interesting in fact I thought they were rather boring.
April 11, 2019
The idea was good and confessions quite interesting, but the writing needs work.
July 24, 2022
Sweet, funny, kind of awkward and great for anyone planning a wedding. It’s also a quick enjoyable read.
August 20, 2023
Great read!
Very intriguing, couldn't put it down! Can't wait to start the next one! I already have it ready to go!
Very intriguing, couldn't put it down! Can't wait to start the next one! I already have it ready to go!
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