10 Wedding Related Romance Novels to Read Before You Say "I Do"

Wedding season is almost upon us!

Even with weddings being postponed for the foreseeable future, many brides-to-be are still knee-deep in seating charts or RSVP responses and in desperate need of some R&R. Whether you’re taking a quick break from your incessant planning, postponing plans, or spending a weekend free of any wedding talk, it can be fun to get lost in a world of romance that isn’t your own. Books can transport you into someone else’s love story or the troubles of a single bridesmaid, and there’s no better time than now to dive into an enticing read. No matter the type of novel you choose to indulge in, curling up on your couch or laying on a blanket in your backyard with a good novel and a refreshing drink will have you relaxed in no time. If you’re a self-proclaimed bookworm like us, check below for our 10 favorite wedding-related romance novels you should read on your journey to say “I do!”

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

You can never go wrong with this classic novel set in 19th century England. The story follows the Bennet family who are anxious, specifically Mrs. Bennet, to marry off their brood of daughters. Elizabeth Bennet has no interest in getting married, that is until she meets Mr. Darcy and embarks on a tumultuous relationship.

The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory

What would you do if you couldn’t find a plus one for your ex’s wedding? This novel follows Drew Nichols as he gets stuck in an elevator with Alexa Monroe and proceeds to invite her to be his plus one. But, by surprise, they enjoy their time together and soon embark on a long-distance relationship.

The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks

The famed author of A Walk to Remember (which is also an excellent novel choice) delivered a spin-off of The Notebook that centers around Noah and Allie Calhoun’s son-in-law Wilson Lewis. After 30 years of marriage, Wilson feels as though his marriage to his wife Jane has deteriorated. With his daughter’s wedding approaching, can Wilson find his way back to Jane?

Save The Date by Morgan Matson

There’s nothing quite like family drama to create a chaotic wedding weekend. This novel follows the story of Charlie Grant as she navigates through her sister’s wedding and has all of her siblings under the same roof for the last time before their childhood home is sold.

The Ship of Brides by Jojo Moyes

If you’re a lover of historical fiction, this novel by Jojo Moyes of Me Before You fame is a dive into the stories of four women who join 650 other war brides on a ship headed for England after World War II. They are facing unknown futures and having to fulfill the commitments they made to the men they married during the war.

Girls in White Dresses by Jennifer Close

This comical novel follows the story of three best friends who are trying to navigate life and career changes while attending an endless amount of weddings and bridal showers. Capturing the chaos that comes with early adulthood, this is a fun read for a bride-to-be who made it past that trying time.

The Young Wives Club by Julie Pennell

Not to be mistaken with the film The First Wives Club, this novel centers on four women from Toulouse, Louisiana, who are navigating married life and the reevaluation of what they thought their futures would look like. They come together to help each other through the hardships of life as a young wife.

Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin

The inspiration for the 2011 film of the same name, this novel is a play off the traditional wedding saying “something borrowed, something blue.” Except in this story, the “something borrowed” is Rachel having an affair with her best friend Darcy’s fiance after harboring feelings for him for years.

Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella

A novel filled with rash decisions, heartbreak, and old flames, this story follows Lottie as she anticipates her boyfriend’s impending marriage proposal. But, when he surprisingly skips popping the question for a trip abroad instead, Lottie decides to reconnect with an old flame, and to her sister’s shock, gets married.

Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld

A modern take on the classic story of Pride and Prejudice, this version follows sisters Liz and Jane as they return home to the rest of the Bennet family after their father suffers a health scare. As Jane’s fortieth birthday is approaching, Mrs. Bennet is in a rush to marry her off.

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