Sept. 4, 2025, 3:20 p.m. ~ book ~ suggestion
7 Must-Read Novels for Anyone Who Enjoyed The Wedding People Book
Finishing The Wedding People by Alison Espach is one of those bittersweet reading experiences. You laugh through the chaos and cringe at the secrets that come out.
By the end, you feel like you’ve spent a long weekend at the Cornwall Inn. You’ve been side by side with Phoebe Stone and the other wonderfully messy wedding guests. The setting, the humor, the sharp observations — it all comes together to create one of the standout books of the year.
But of course, when the last page turns, you want more. If you are looking for a book like The Wedding People, I have found highly recommended novels for you.
1. The Secret Bridesmaid by Katy Birchall
A laugh-out-loud rom-com about a professional bridesmaid hired to save weddings from chaos. When Sophie lands her toughest client yet, sparks fly in unexpected ways. Funny, charming, and full of heart, it’s an instant summer favorite.
2. Bridesmaids by Chance by Meghan Quinn
Accidentally ending up in a stranger’s bridal party? Meghan Quinn takes this wild setup and spins it into a hilarious, feel-good story. The story packs awkward encounters, unexpected chemistry, and the kind of humor that makes it a page-turner.
3. Great Big Beautiful Lie by Emily Henry
Emily Henry does what she does best: writing about love, vulnerability, and messy human truths with razor-sharp wit. This one blends humor with emotional depth, making it perfect for readers who crave both laughter and heart.
4. Till Summer Do Us Apart by Meghan Quinn
Second-chance romance meets summer heat. Two exes collide in a story filled with banter, tension, and rediscovered love. Meghan Quinn’s signature humor makes it light, while the emotion makes it stick.
5. Island Affair by Priscilla Oliveras
Fake dating plus family drama in sunny Key West. A firefighter and an influencer team up to play couple for a week, only to find sparks turning real. Warm, romantic, and tropical — it’s vacation in book form.
6. Three Days in June by Anne Tyler
A quiet, beautifully written family drama. Over the course of three days, old wounds resurface, secrets emerge, and love in its many forms faces tests. Thoughtful and deeply human — classic Anne Tyler.
7. Just for Summer by Abby Jimenez
Two people who believe they’re cursed in love decide to take a risk on each other. What follows is witty, romantic, and unexpectedly emotional. Jimenez has a gift for mixing comedy and heart, and this book proves it.
Wrap up
Here’s the thing about wedding people stories: they’re never just about the cake or the dress. They’re about what bubbles up when families, old flames, and secrets crash together in one room.
Alison Espach captured this so well in her book, The Wedding People. Whether at the Cornwall Inn or in Newport, Rhode Island, she shows this clearly. This is what makes these seven novels great follow-ups.
Each one offers a different spin: comedy, romance, family drama, emotional depth. All of them are like The Wedding People in important ways: they are messy, funny, heartfelt, and unforgettable.
If you are making a list of the best summer books or your favorite books of the year, start here. These are the novels that will keep you up too late, laughing, cringing, and maybe even crying — just like The Wedding People.
So, stack them high. Because once you’ve fallen for the wedding people world, you’ll always want more.
Want to keep building your TBR? Check out The Ultimate Guide to Create Your Perfect Summer Reading List for more bookish ideas
