*sweet, emotional, feel-good book
*well-written and easy to read
*strong character development
*highly recommend ( )

The Wedding People is one of those books that a slight veer in one direction would turn it into mindless romance and a small push the other way into plotless navel-gazing, but Allison Espach expertly keeps it balanced perfectly between the two. Phoebe arrives at a fancy Newport hotel to realize that she is the only guest not part of an extravagant wedding about to happen there. She quickly finds herself caught up with the families and their drama while she deals with her own life that she left behind in St. Louis. Espach brings a lot of humor to some serious topics, and although predictable, still an enjoyable read for those looking for something a step above typical chick-lit with wit and substance. ( )