Ellie The Bride

Before the Ring, During the Yes, and After “I Do” — Your Bridal Companion

The Ultimate Wedding Themed Reading List

The thing that has been the most exciting to me about being engaged to be married is all the prepetory reading I have been able to do. The following is the entire list of what I have read so far with a quick sentence review. Please please please give me recommendations!

The Wedding People – by Allison Espach

  • Rating: This book found me at the right time. It avoids the cliché of “extravagance is empty, true love is humble,” and instead offers a sharp, layered story. Definitely a rewarding read for well-read audiences.
  • Country: United States
  • Publisher: Henry Holt & Co
  • Genre: Literary Fiction
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Seating Arrangements – by Maggie Shipstead

  • Rating: I’d skip. It only really resonates if you’re immersed in WASP culture.
  • Published: June 12, 2012
  • Country: United States
  • Publisher: Knopf
  • Genre: Literary Fiction
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The Guest List – by Lucy Foley

  • Rating: A fun, easy read. Perfect if you need a break from heavier books, but don’t expect to be blown away.
  • Published: May 20, 2020
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Genre: Mystery/Thriller
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The Wedding – by Dorothy West

  • Rating: Excellent! A beautifully reflective exploration of what weddings have meant for Black Americans.
  • Published: January 1, 1995 (originally 1948)
  • Country: United States
  • Publisher: Doubleday
  • Genre: Literary Fiction
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A Family Affair – by Sue Nyathi

  • Rating: Wonderful! Nyathi captures the humor of Southern African weddings and gracefully tracks three different marriages with warmth and authenticity.
  • Published: October 1, 2020
  • Country: Zimbabwe
  • Publisher: Pan Macmillan South Africa
  • Genre: Contemporary Fiction
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The Polygamist – by Sue Nyathi

  • Rating: A rare book offering insight into plural marriages. Reading it feels like having a gossip session with a beloved friend.
  • Published: February 1, 2020
  • Country: Zimbabwe
  • Publisher: Pan Macmillan South Africa
  • Genre: Contemporary Fiction

His Only Wife – by Peace Adzo Medie

  • Rating: So wonderful! It begins with a Cinderella-like wedding but transforms into a story of discovering independence and power.
  • Published: August 3, 2021
  • Country: Ghana
  • Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
  • Genre: Literary Fiction
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The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand

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