Review: 'Perfect Weddings' by Lynda Renham (2016)

Every bride wants a perfect wedding and that includes Georgina Winters. Amy Perfect is the crème de la crème of wedding planners so who best to plan Georgina s wedding... except the man Georgina plans to marry is the same man who jilted Amy three years ago. Will her plan to give Georgina the most imperfect wedding backfire on her? Is this the chance for Amy to win back the love of her life, or will insufferable Ben Garret put a spanner in the works? Arab princes, spoilt brides and wedding catastrophes make Perfect Weddings a page-turning romantic comedy that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
I think I've probably mentioned it before, but over the years I've developed quite a love for 'wedding lit'; chick lit novels in which a wedding (or even better: multiple weddings) takes on a significant role. So, when I was contacted last year about possibly reviewing Lynda Renham's novel 'Perfect Weddings', I straight away knew this was a read I didn't want to miss. Unfortunately I didn't have the time to pick it up until the very end of 2016 due to other review requests, but: better late than never, so I was happy to have 'Perfect Weddings' as my first read of 2017 and hoped I would enjoy it! 
Amy thought she had it all when she was about to marry her lovely boyfriend Greg. Until he got cold feet and decided to never show up on their actual wedding day, without even a note of explanation. Now, several years later, Amy managed to turn her sadness and anger into something positive, namely her own successful wedding planning business 'Perfect Weddings.' When Amy is contacted by Georgina Winters she isn't sure whether there will be enough time to plan Georgina's rather last-minute wedding, until she discovers the groom: her own ex-fiancee, Greg. Amy realises this could be her chance to finally find out what happened and get Greg back. But as Amy's life seems to slowly turn into quite a disaster, she is forced to think twice about what she's doing and whether this is really what she wants.
Lynda Renham's novel 'Perfect Weddings' is a read I am positive every wedding lit fan will thoroughly enjoy, just like I did. I have to admit I was a bit daunted at first since the book is quite a long one, but as soon as I'd read the first few chapters I felt myself warming to main character Amy and just really enjoying the story, wanting to keep on reading. The story consists of relatively short chapters, which fit really well, and is written in a comfortable and well-paced writing style. While the main focus lies on jilted bride Amy who has set up her own popular wedding planning business, there's also room for a collection of fun secondary characters, such as Amy's colleague Lucy, her best friend Rosie, and the several brides she does business with.
This book is a real romantic comedy with some great and funny scenes and situations. Some of them are perhaps a bit over the top, but that also made it a fun read that actually made me laugh out loud multiple times. As I already said, the read is quite a long one and I think the author could have also written it in fewer pages, but on the whole I just really enjoyed checking out this chick lit read and already look forward to reading more of Lynda Renham's work in the future. 'Perfect Weddings' is a delightful, fast-paced and fun read all about the wedding business; a great first read of the year for me!

Rating:9/10

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Thanks to the publisher and author for providing me with a review copy in exchange for an honest review.

Review: 'The One With the Wedding Dress' by Erin Lawless (2016)

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For fans of romantic comedies like Bridesmaids and Four Weddings & a Funeral, and bestselling authors Mhairi McFarlane and Jenny Oliver, this is a hilarious new romantic comedy series about one bride and her four best friends.
The second part of Erin Lawless' newest e-book series has finally been released and it's something I've been looking forward to for quite some time now! After reading 'Somewhere Only We Know' earlier this year (click here to read my review), I developed a bit of a crush on Erin and her writing style and was already looking forward to checking out more of her work. 'The One With the Engagement Party' was a promising start to a new series (click here to read my review) and I couldn't wait for the second instalment to be released. Well, luckily I was approved to receive a NetGalley review copy of the novella a few weeks ago and immediately freed up some time in my reading schedule to catch up with the story again!
Nora Dervan is getting married to the love of her life, Harry, and she couldn't be more excited to share her journey to the aisle with her friends and bridesmaids Sarah, Cleo, Bea and Daisy. After a successful and fun engagement party, it's now time for a weekend trip to the countryside to score a wedding dress. A pretty full itinerary, the brides mother, some delicious cupcakes, and a lot of pretty and not-so-pretty dresses all together form the recipe for quite an interesting trip for Nora and her friends...
'The One with the Wedding Dress' is the second instalment of Erin Lawless' new e-book series and I'm happy to say that after reading it I've only become more excited about this series! There's quite a big group of characters at the core of the story, namely bride Nora and her friends Bea, Cleo, Daisy and Sarah. While Nora's wedding preparations take centre stage, all women are dealing with their own issues as well, which makes for some interesting and enjoyable reading. I have a soft spot for books about weddings, and just loved the dress shopping that was going on in this instalment of the series.
I think this new Erin Lawless read definitely has everything I look for in an enjoyable chick lit story. As mentioned in my review of the first part as well, though, there are quite a lot of characters, and especially since the novel is released in different parts, it makes it a bit tricky to keep up with all of them and remember who is who. Maybe this would work better as one full-length novel instead of a series, but nevertheless, I'm still really enjoying it and already curious to see what's going to happen in the next part, which will focus on the hen party...!

Rating:9,5/10

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Thanks to the publisher for providing me with a review copy in exchange for an honest review.

Guest post by Sophie King!

I'm really excited to have a special guest post from wonderful author Sophie King on the blog today! Scroll down to read Sophie's post 'Unusual Weddings', to learn a bit more about her latest release 'The Wedding Party' and be in with the chance to win a wedding gift experience voucher from Tinggly.com! 
UNUSUAL WEDDINGS by SOPHIE KING

The bride wore white. White thermals. The groom wore a hat. A bobble one. The guests were blue with cold. Which wasn’t surprising. Because the ‘registry office’ was on the top of a very high hill in Scotland.
Jill and Robbie are keen mountaineers. “We couldn’t imagine getting married inside,” said Jill. “It might have been a bit nippy, But it was a perfect day.”
Nowadays, weddings are getting more and more unusual as I found out when researching my latest novel THE WEDDING PARTY. In fact, getting married on a mountain is small fry compared with getting married in the basket of a hot air balloon. “We didn’t want a big wedding,” said Simon, who recently plighted his troth with Mandy. “But we couldn’t work out how to restrict the number of our guests. Then we saw an advert for hot air balloon weddings. It seemed the answer to our problems. There was only space for eight people – so we restricted it to close family.”
Well it’s one way of sorting out the guest list! Or you could go for a full strike like the couple who got married in a bowling alley recently. Talk about being knocked for six!
Perhaps you fancy a museum, instead, although personally I wouldn’t like a dinosaur looking over my shoulder. Frankly, I’d rather get married in a treehouse. See www.the-lodge-scotland.com. Or maybe in a castle in full Elizabethan dress like a friend of mine (who got divorced two years later).
But it’s not just the venue that makes an unusual wedding. It’s also the company. Recently, my second husband and I went to our first same-sex wedding reception. We were still there at midnight – no one wanted to leave because there were so many interesting people to talk to. The couple also gave a really moving speech about how much it meant to have the support of their families and friends.
Sometimes, unusual weddings happen without you meaning them to! When I got married for the second time, my husband and I decided to have our ceremony in a church without electricity in the Lake District. We wanted something simple and close to the earth. But we hadn’t reckoned on one of the worst storms of the decade! My husband’s had to discard his soaking wet wedding trousers and don jeans. And I wore a pair of pink Wellington boots underneath my halter-neck Amanda Wakeley designer dress! The yew tree outside the church, swayed so violently during the service, that it threatened to crash into the stained glass window. And the mud outside the church was so thick that my groom had to carry me to the car! It was certainly a day to remember.
But maybe the most unusual weddings are the ones that are usual. A simple ‘I do’ without any frills. I have some friends who got married in their work clothes and asked two strangers off the street to be their witnesses at the registration office. That was thirty four years ago. And they’re still going strong ...   
NOTE: Some of the names in this post have been changed!

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The Wedding Party by Sophie King

Sophie King’s popular romantic comedy is published in a brand new ebook edition. Shortlisted for Love Story of the Year by the Romantic Novelists’ Association in 2010.
’An absorbing, feel-good novel ‒ I really enjoyed it.’ Penny Vincenzi
When Monique and Geoff decide to tie the knot they soon discover that love second time around brings special challenges. And not just for them. There are ups and downs for family, friends, the wedding planner, and even the vicar as the big day approaches.
Geoff’s ex-wife can’t accept that he has moved on. Could a chance meeting help Helen come to the right decision about her future?
Their daughter, Becky, doesn’t approve of her dad’s bride-to-be. But as she juggles motherhood and a high-powered career, will she realise it’s her own marriage that needs most attention?
Janie was sacked from her last job as a wedding planner for being so disorganised. Is she really the right choice to help the happy couple get hitched without a hitch?
Mel swapped a job in advertising for a new life as a vicar. But can she keep her faith after an accident which turns her family’s world upside down?
Family and friends learn that the course of true love never did run smooth, and there really is no such thing as a stress-free wedding. But can they each still find their own happy ever after?

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To be in with a chance, simply email your answer to the following question to sophie@greatstorieswithheart.com by midnight BST on 10th August 2015.
Question: What is the name of Geoff's daughter in "The Wedding Party" by Sophie King?
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Blog Tour: 'Bride Without a Groom' by Amy Lynch!

Rebecca has chosen the most luscious, five tiered, wedding cake. The engagement ring that she has selected is celebrity inspired. The wedding singer is on speed dial. He doesn’t usually do Michael Bolton, but as it’s for a first dance he’ll make an exception. Father Maguire is checking dates for the parish church as we speak. The deposit on the white sand honeymoon is paid for in full on Barry’s card. She has fallen for an ivory lace couture gown that is to die for. The down payment may require her to sell a left kidney, but it will be worth it. Isn’t that why you have two?
There’s one teeny tiny problem. It’s nothing, really. No need to panic! It’s just that Barry has yet to propose. Says he’s not ready! He can be a bit of a kill joy that way. It’s time to face the harsh reality – Rebecca is a bride without a groom!
I am really excited to be part of the blog tour for Irish author Amy Lynch’s debut novel ‘Bride Without a Groom’ today! The book was released on the 7th of May and as soon as I heard about the release I was excited to get my hands on a copy. I love chick lit novels about weddings and can never get enough of them, so I definitely already had a good feeling I would end up enjoying ‘Bride Without a Groom’ as well. If you want to read more about the novel, be sure to also stop by some of the other fabulous book blogs that have been a part of the blog tour so far (you can find all the dates and blog names on the banner on the left)!
Rebecca Browne has just turned thirty years old and she just knows she’s about to have one of her biggest dreams come true: she will marry the love of her life, Barry. Rebecca has been busy organising the perfect wedding for quite some time already; she has found the most stunning Vera Wang dress, a delicious five tiered wedding cake, a relaxing honeymoon destination... While all of this is costing both her and Barry a lot of money, Rebecca knows it will all be worth it in the end. There’s one small problem though: Barry hasn’t actually proposed yet. Rebecca is sure it will only be a matter of days before he finally pops the question, but in reality Barry has had enough of Rebecca’s crazy bridezilla behaviour and decides he needs some time to think about their relationship. Suddenly Rebecca is no longer a bride-to-be but a bride-without-a-groom, with one important question: how to get her groom back?
Amy Lynch’s ‘Bride Without a Groom’ is a promising debut novel with a fun storyline at its core, focusing on thirty-year-old Rebecca who wants nothing more than to get married. However, while Rebecca is already busy planning all the small details of their wedding, her boyfriend Barry hasn’t actually proposed yet. Rebecca is definitely quite the diva and a true ‘bridezilla’ which makes her, on the one hand, a fun over-the-top main character who gets herself into all kinds of situations, but at the same time I couldn’t help but find it a bit difficult to really warm to her. Rebecca is quite spoiled and self-centred and I personally just didn’t really click with her. However, I am positive numerous readers will be really entertained by Rebecca’s antics; this was just my own experience while reading the book. 
The story is told from both Rebecca and Barry’s point of view which is something I really enjoyed and which also added something to the novel as a whole. Rebecca is in Dublin while Barry is on a business trip to Bangkok, and the switch between the two perspectives also added to the flow of the story and kept me curious to see what would happen next. Amy Lynch’s writing was comfortable to read and fits the genre of the book well. Overall, ‘Bride Without a Groom’ is a fun and entertaining read, especially perfect for people who also enjoy TV shows and other books about bridezillas. This wasn’t 100% my cup of tea, but still an enjoyable read and one which I’m sure other chick lit fans will pick up and love! 

Rating:7,5/10

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Thanks to the publisher for providing me with a review copy in exchange for an honest review.

Review: 'Don't Tell the Groom' by Anna Bell (2012)

Penny has big dreams for her wedding day. She wants an unforgettable celebration, perfect down to the last detail, and has been saving for ages to make her dream a reality. When Mark finally pops the question, it's the best moment of her life.
Until Penny checks her wedding fund and is horrified to discover that something has gone terribly wrong. There's far less money there than she'd thought... and it's all her fault. She can't tell Mark the truth about what she's done, he knows nothing about how much time she spends gambling online. Her only choice is to seek help for her addiction and get married on a drastically smaller budget.
Working under the pretense of surprising Mark with her plans on their big day, operation 'Don't Tell the Groom' rolls into action, with surprising, hilarious and often moving results.
Anna Bell's novel 'Don't Tell the Groom' was published in December 2012 by Quercus and I remember how incredibly excited I was about its release. I hadn't read any of Anna Bell's work before, but I knew her from the Novelicious website and I straight away fell in love with the absolutelu stunning book cover. From the lovely silhouette of the bride to the pretty colours and flowers to the gorgeous font and promising title... It took me way too long to finally pick up my copy of this novel, but when I was lucky enough to receive a review copy of the third part of Anna Bell's book series, 'Don't Tell the Brides-To-Be', I knew I had to start from the beginning and first read 'Don't Tell the Groom' before starting on the others!
Penny has always dreamed of having an unforgettable wedding with everything she ever imagined, including a big princess dress and flying doves. So when her long-term boyfriend Mark finally proposes, Penny's over the moon and can't wait to start planning everything. However, when she accesses their wedding fund she's shocked to only find a few thousand pounds in the account. Penny knows she might have played a few too many online bingo games in the hopes of adding more money to the fund, but she never expected things to be this bad. Penny knows she needs to find help with her gamble addiction, but at the same time she also knows she can't tell Mark about their slightly altered wedding budget. She decides to come up with a plan of 'Don't Tell the Groom', which provides her with the chance to organise their perfect wedding without Mark knowing the details. All she has to do is stay within budget and make sure no one discovers what is really going on...
I can't believe it took me so long to pick up one of Anna Bell's books, because I absolutely loved 'Don't Tell the Groom' from start to finish! The book is a great romantic comedy and just what a chick lit novel is supposed to be like. Penny is such a great and funny heroine whom I couldn't help but warm to from the very first page. She has managed to get herself in quite a situation, and I loved seeing her tackling her problems and making the best of things. I think many readers will be able to relate to her in one way or another, just like I did while reading the book. I really like novels about brides and weddings and this one had quite an original and entertaining storyline, focusing on the idea of a budget wedding, which I really enjoyed.
I loved Anna Bell's writing style; this book was so comfortable and easy to read, and the writing is well-paced and funny in just the right places. I don't often find books I really can't put down, but I just wanted to continue reading about Penny's adventures. I'm just incredibly excited this book is actually the first of a series and I can't wait to read the other two parts that have already been released. Overall, 'Don't Tell the Groom' is an amazingly enjoyable, fun, easy-to-read romantic comedy read; a book which chick lit fans simply have to pick up, you won't be disappointed!

Rating:10/10

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Review & Interview: 'The Marrying Type' by Laura Chapman (2015)

Always the wedding planner, never a bride, Elliot Lynch is famous for orchestrating the splashiest weddings in Charleston, South Carolina. When her father’s sloppy management practices leave them on the brink of bankruptcy, Elliot will do whatever it takes to save the family business. When asked to appear on “The Marrying Type,” a reality TV show about the people behind the scenes as couples exchange I dos, she says yes to the invasion of privacy (and the hefty paycheck that comes with it). 
With a camera crew capturing every detail of her life, Elliot faces her most challenging contract yet: planning a wedding where her ex is involved in every part of the process. Add in a lazy assistant, liquor-loving bridesmaid, and rival planner encroaching on her turf, and Elliot’s wedding season goes from high-end to high-stress. 
Forced to confront her past, Elliot must live out her troubled present on national TV if she has any hope of saving her future.
On the 24th of February 2015, Laura Chapman's novel 'The Marriage Type' was released by Marching Ink. A few months ago I was contacted by the author herself about possibly reviewing her novel for this blog and I have to say I instantly fell in love with the stunning book cover (I really love it, it's gorgeous!) and the description of the story. I'm a big fan of novels about weddings, bridesmaids, wedding planners (as you can read in the Top 10 Tuesday post I posted yesterday)... Basically anything involving a wedding and a pretty dress, so I definitely looked forward to picking this up and had my fingers crossed for a great and entertaining read!
Elliot Lynch loves her job working for the family wedding planning business Engagements, which her mother set up before her death when Elliot was just a teenager. Elliot wants nothing more than to continue with her mother's legacy, but she discovers the business is having some serious financial problems and something needs to be done as soon as possible. When Elliot is approached by her cousin to take part in a new reality TV show, 'The Marrying Type', which is all about wedding planners all over the USA, Elliot isn't sure at first. But when she realises the money she'll earn with it will help the family business, she has no choice but to say yes. When she unexpectedly has to organise her ex-fiance's sister's big and expensive wedding, things start to get tricky for Elliot, especially when the producers decide this will definitely make for some good television...
Set in Charleston, South Carolina, 'The Marrying Type' is a thoroughly enjoyable read that definitely lived up to my expectations. With a gorgeous cover like this, I had my fingers crossed for an entertaining chick lit read and Laura Chapman certainly delivered. The book has a great cast of characters, including heroine Elliot (who is quite serious and passionate about her job, and I straight away warmed to her and could relate to her), her ex-fiance Eric, college friend Smyth, and the various brides and bridesmaids involved in the weddings. I'm always up for a good story about a wedding/wedding planner, and there was not a dull moment in this novel; it had me captivated from page 1 and I didn't want to put it down.
The author's writing style was something I personally really enjoyed; it flowed well, was easy to get into and a good division between dialogue and description, and kept my interest at all times. The book is told from Elliot's perspective, but also included pieces of script for the TV show, which was a nice touch (just like the wedding-related quotes at the start of each chapter). I'm really glad I got the chance to be introduced to Laura Chapman's work and I already can't wait for her next novel! 'The Marrying Type' is a lovely, light-hearted, romantic read that is perfect for people who love to read about weddings or chick lit fans in general; I loved it from start to finish!

Rating:9,5/10

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Thanks to the author for providing me with a review copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Author interview with Laura Chapman!

I'm delighted to have author Laura Chapman visiting the blog today to tell us more about her recently released novel 'The Marrying Type', her own favourite books and her future plans as an author!

Can you tell us something about your novel, ‘The Marrying Type’? In ‘The Marrying Type,’ twenty-something Elliot Lynch sets out to save her family’s business by participating in a reality TV show and pursuing some big-dollar customers, though neither of these comes easily or comfortably to her. She’s also dealing with some unresolved family and romantic issues that are only heightened when some professional challenges arise: namely the arrival of a new rival wedding planner trying to steal their business and when her biggest client turns out to be a blast from the past. This was a lot of fun to write, because it includes a few of my favorite things: weddings, wedding-related reality TV, and the reappearance of the one who got away.   Where did you get the inspiration for your novel? Is it in any way based on your own experiences? My junior year of college, I became addicted to a TV show on the now-off-the-air Style Network (rest in peace) called ‘Whose Wedding is it Anyway?’ While binge-watching episodes of this show, I toyed with the idea of writing my own book about a wedding planner. A few years later, after reading ‘Persuasion’ by Jane Austen, I found myself remembering my desire to write a book about weddings and brainstorming ways I could combine both together. ‘The Marrying Type’ came out of that. With all of this inspiration, I did not need to draw on much of my own life experience to tell this story. That said, there is one scene in the middle of the book that is very similar to a real-life experience I had. I can’t tell you which one without spoiling the story, but I’ll let you guess. :)    Can you tell us a bit more about the main character, Elliot? Elliot is someone you would want to be best friends with, or at least have on your side. There’s not much she wouldn’t do to help out a friend, family member, or client. She’s generous, helpful, sweet, and loyal. Despite being pretty confident with her professional abilities, Elliot could do with a personal self-esteem boost. With her free time, which she doesn’t have much of, she enjoys going to baseball games, drinking wine, and dreaming about the places she would like to go.   There’s a great cast of supporting characters in the novel as well. Which character did you most enjoy writing? It’s a toss-up between Heloise, the hellish bridesmaid, and Smyth, Elliot’s college buddy-turned wedding assistant. Heloise was fun to write, because she can be so catty and awful. There’s a scene involving bridesmaids dresses where you really get to see her claws come out. On the other hand, Smyth was a pure joy to write, because he is also all about fun, but in such a charming way. If I had to pick one character from this book to travel the world with, Smyth would be the one. The only problem would be how many laugh lines I’d get along the way. Did you do any particular research for parts of the book? I did quite a bit of research on Charleston, South Carolina, the University of Virginia, and weddings in general. I spent a lot of time looking up visuals to help me set the scene. A lot of that was also helpful to use terminologies. I probably spent way too much time looking at wedding and bridesmaids gowns, but I had a blast with that part of the research.   Can you perhaps tell us something about your future plans? Are you perhaps already working on a next novel? I do have a couple of projects in the works. Without giving away too much too soon, I am editing my third novel and writing a holiday novella. I also have a fourth novel near completion and am outlining my fifth. With any luck, and a lot of perseverance, these stories will be released in the next couple of years.   Do you have any tips for aspiring writers? Never give up. Whether it’s writing the first draft of your first novel or the tenth draft of your tenth novel. Writing is a lot of fun, but it also takes work and dedication. That said, it’s okay to give yourself a break. Don’t beat yourself up if you can only spend a few minutes a day working on your story rather than blocking out big chunks of time. Every bit helps and will add up over time.   What is the last book you read that you’d like to recommend to others? I recently reread Mindy Kaling’s ‘Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns).’ This book makes me laugh out loud every time I return to it. I’m a big fan of Mindy Kaling and find myself inspired to constantly improve myself as a writer whenever I read or watch her work. If you haven’t seen her show, ‘The Mindy Project,’ I highly recommend it too. Which book could you not live without? This is a tough one, because I have several books I regularly re-read. If I had to pick one, I’d probably say my Jane Austen collection (hey, it’s all in one book, so it should count!), because it contains several of my all-time favorite reads, including ‘Persuasion,’ ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ and ‘Emma.’   And last but not least, if you had to describe ‘The Marrying Type’ in just three words, which words would you pick? Love, dream, and forgiveness.    Thanks so much, Laura! :)

Top Ten Tuesday: 10 Books for Readers Who Like Weddings!

'Top Ten Tuesday' is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. I love making lists, so this feature fits me perfectly! If you also take part in this feature or have any additions to my lists, please get in touch; I'd love to hear from you!  

  10 Books for Readers Who Like Weddings
Time for a new Top Ten Tuesday list! This week's assignment wasn't a very specific one: 10 books for readers who like... I spent a bit of time coming up with various topics because there are so many different top tens I could come up with, focusing on different subjects. However, today I decided to go with one of my own favourite kind of novels: books about weddings! I love films, TV shows and novels about weddings and wedding planners, and I can't ever get enough of them. So, if you're a sucker for a lovely wedding, just like me, be sure to check out the books below! :)  

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1. 'Don't Tell the Groom' - Anna Bell

I recently read all three parts of Anna Bell's 'Don't Tell...' series and if you're a fan of weddings, you really need to pick up these novels. Main protagonist Penny is busy planning her first wedding in the first book, 'Don't Tell the Groom', and even more weddings are focused on in the other parts... Such lovely books!

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2. 'A Groom with a View' - Sophie Ranald

Another great chick lit read which focuses on a bride who decides to plan her own wedding. Sophie Ranald writes really entertaining and fun stories, and this is definitely a great read!

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3. 'The Marrying Type' - Laura Chapman

I'm actually reading this book at the moment and I'm really enjoying it. The cover is simply stunning, and the book is great fun. Another read perfect for wedding fans!

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4. Julia Williams - 'The Bridesmaid Pact'

Of course there are also some fabulous bridesmaid reads out there, like Julia Williams' 'The Bridesmaid Pact.' 

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5. Kat French - 'Undertaking Love'

I got the chance to read and review 'Undertaking Love' last year and I loved it! Marla has her own wedding chapel and she's facing a few challenges when handsome Gabriel opens a funeral parlour next door... A really original and thoroughly enjoyable read!

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6. Fiona Valpy - 'The French for Always'

This book tells the story of Sara who decides to leave England together with her fiance Gavin to transform a French chateau into a boutique wedding venue. When Gavin unexpectedly leaves her, Sara has to get through the summer alone, organising five big weddings. I love Fiona Valpy's writing style and this is a great read with a lot of lovely weddings in it!

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7. 'The Wedding Planner' - Melanie La'Brooy

It's been quite some time since I read this novel, but it's a story that has stayed with me. Mimi is asked to be the bridesmaid and unofficial wedding planner for her big sister Sabrina; a delightful novel! 

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8. 'The Wedding Party' - Sophie King

Sophie King is another women's fiction author whose novels never disappoint me. 'The Wedding Party' is no different; a lovely novel about... you guessed it, a wedding!

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9. 'The Wedding Girl' - Madeleine Wickham

Madeleine Wickham is actually Sophie Kinsella, whom we all know from the highly successful 'Shopaholic' series. Her novels are always great reads and this wedding-themed one is as well!

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10. 'Always the Bridesmaid - Whitney Lyles

 

This book is a bit like the romantic comedy '27 Dresses' starring Katherine Heigl, a film which I loved. I also really enjoyed this book which tells the story of a girl who continues to be the bridesmaid instead of the bride.

 

If you know any more wedding-themed novels, be sure to share them! :)