May 26 , 2003

Here Comes the Bride

Fiction

Visitors by Anita Brookner

In this extraordinary novel, Brookner tells the story of Dorothea May, an elderly woman who is most at ease in the company of strangers. In the week before a family wedding, she agrees to take in a young man and this act throws her world into disarray as family secrets and conflicts erupt.

Amanda's Wedding by Jenny Colgan

Melanie and Fran are two charmingly wisecracking young Londoners who simply can't believe it when their vicious old school friend Amanda gets engaged to Fraser, a Scottish laird. Determined to save Fraser from a life sentence with the Queen of Preen, the pair and their eccentric crew of friends engage in hilariously memorable antics to sabotage the mismatch of the century.

Once Upon a Wedding by Kathleen Eagle

A charming tale of weddings, marriage, and love lost and found. Although Camille's daughter wants a small wedding, it soon grows into an extravaganza, and mother and daughter face overwhelming emotions neither expects. Also, Camille's ex-husband is back in her life, making Camille wonder if their split wasn't a mistake.

Miss Julia Throws a Wedding by Ann B. Ross

Miss Julia, the feisty Southern heroine, is back in her third wacky, warmhearted tale of not-so-gracious living.

Non Fiction

Your Brilliant Wedding Speech by Helen Smith

This little book will help take the fear factor out of making your wedding speech.

How to Have a Big Wedding on a Small Budget by Diane Warner

This newly revised guide shows how to plan a wedding with all the trimmings but without all the expenses. Warner's dozens of creative ideas are to certain to help brides, grooms, and their families save money and frustration--and have fun in the process.

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