The Wedding People

The Wedding People is a novel by Alison Espach published by Orion in paperback format. The story centers on Phoebe Stone, who arrives at a glamorous hotel at a deeply difficult point in her life and becomes unexpectedly drawn into a wedding party taking place there. The book is described by retailers as both hilarious and heartbreaking, and as a story about love, friendship, dysfunctional families, and the surprising routes people take toward happiness. The edition associated with this ISBN is a 384-page English-language paperback, published in the UK market by Orion/Hachette UK. Retail listings indicate it is the first edition of this paperback release, with publication date 1 December 2025. The novel was originally published in the US in 2024, but this ISBN corresponds specifically to the UK paperback edition. The book has been presented by retailers as a contemporary adult novel with broad appeal, combining emotional depth with humor. Its core setup involves a woman at a personal low point whose stay at a luxury hotel leads to unexpected human connection and a change in direction. This ISBN matches the title and author across multiple bookstore and ISBN reference sources, confirming it is The Wedding People by Alison Espach.