The Wedding People

By:

Alison Espach

Spice Scale

Number of books

1 Published

KU

❌

Audiobook

✅

Series Status

Complete

Interconnected

N/A

Overall Rating

Coming Soon

The Wedding People by Alison Espach follows Phoebe Stone, a heartbroken woman who checks into the luxurious Cornwall Inn in Newport, Rhode Island, wearing a green dress and gold heels but no luggage, intending to end her life after a devastating divorce, infertility struggles, career stagnation, and the recent death of her beloved cat. Unbeknownst to her, the entire hotel is booked for an extravagant multi-day wedding led by the meticulous young bride Lila, who mistakes Phoebe for a guest and, upon learning her dark secret in an elevator confession, refuses to let her proceed with her plan during the festivities. What begins as an awkward intrusion evolves into an unlikely bond between the two women, drawing Phoebe into the chaotic wedding world filled with family quirks, unexpected alliances, humor, and revelations that challenge her despair and spark hope for renewal amid themes of grief, connection, and second chances.

Jamie’s review

What a delightful BookTok winner! Phoebe checks into a hotel alone without luggage and finds herself amidst a wedding party. I loved being inside Phoebe's brain and getting to know all the characters through her POV. The dialogue is SO good, so funny.

Just an endearing, heartwarming read about grief and loss and complex families/friendships while also making you laugh out loud. Great vacation read.