The Wedding People by Alison Espach is the hilarious and moving international bestseller that was a Read With Jenna book club pick and winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction. The story centers on Phoebe Stone, who arrives alone at a grand Rhode Island hotel, only to be immediately mistaken for one of the wedding guests. However, Phoebe is the only person at the Cornwall Inn who is not there for the big event.

The bride, Lila, is furious when she discovers that her elaborate destination wedding might be ruined by this unexpected and depressed stranger. Lila has meticulously planned for every detail and potential disaster, except for Phoebe. Soon, both women find their best-laid plans completely derailed. They form an unlikely bond, becoming confidantes in a chaotic yet tender environment. The novel is an irresistible look at love, friendship, dysfunctional families, and the unexpected paths that lead people to happiness.

Key Details

• Author: Alison Espach
• Title: The Wedding People: The hilarious and moving million-copy bestseller
• Format: Paperback
• Release Date: $3$ July $2025$
• Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Humor, Romance
• Awards/Bestseller Status: Million-copy bestseller, Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction, #$1$ Best Seller in Weddings
• Rating: $4.3$ out of $5$ stars ($1,390$ ratings)
• Source: Amazon