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The Wedding Planner
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As with most Danielle Steel’s novels, The Wedding Planner features a strong, independent, (usually wealthy) female protagonist ripe for romance despite protestations to the contrary. It is a quick, entertaining read for when you just want to escape reality for a bit and fantasize about an alternate lifestyle.
Faith Ferguson is the premier wedding planner in New York City. Her weddings – big and small – are characterized by beauty, quality, and flawless execution. The story unfolds as Faith takes on three new clients for the summer – one an over-the-top extravaganza planned by parents desiring to show off their new-found wealth; one with a groom-to-be that gives off serious vibes for potential domestic abuse; and lastly, a loving gay couple who are also awaiting the birth of a child through a surrogate. As Faith navigates these major challenges, she also plans the smaller weddings of her mother (her fourth trip down the aisle) and her invaluable assistant. It all makes for an interesting and engaging look at the wedding industry.
The story is told in primarily narrative format with Steel’s penchant for repeating backstory details. The characters represent a wide variety of personalities addressing a host of social issues – premarital sex, unplanned pregnancies, domestic abuse, surrogate pregnancy, marriage between same sex partners, and infidelity – to name a few. I found Faith to be a likeable protagonist with a strong commitment to honoring her client’s wishes in planning their special day. The descriptions of the weddings are wonderfully detailed and evocative of Faith’s creativity and aesthetic nature. Of course, there are plenty of happy endings, leaving the conclusion on an upbeat note.
My thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the privilege of reviewing this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This review is being posted immediately to my GoodReads account and will be posted on Amazon upon publication.
Faith Ferguson is the premier wedding planner in New York City. Her weddings – big and small – are characterized by beauty, quality, and flawless execution. The story unfolds as Faith takes on three new clients for the summer – one an over-the-top extravaganza planned by parents desiring to show off their new-found wealth; one with a groom-to-be that gives off serious vibes for potential domestic abuse; and lastly, a loving gay couple who are also awaiting the birth of a child through a surrogate. As Faith navigates these major challenges, she also plans the smaller weddings of her mother (her fourth trip down the aisle) and her invaluable assistant. It all makes for an interesting and engaging look at the wedding industry.
The story is told in primarily narrative format with Steel’s penchant for repeating backstory details. The characters represent a wide variety of personalities addressing a host of social issues – premarital sex, unplanned pregnancies, domestic abuse, surrogate pregnancy, marriage between same sex partners, and infidelity – to name a few. I found Faith to be a likeable protagonist with a strong commitment to honoring her client’s wishes in planning their special day. The descriptions of the weddings are wonderfully detailed and evocative of Faith’s creativity and aesthetic nature. Of course, there are plenty of happy endings, leaving the conclusion on an upbeat note.
My thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the privilege of reviewing this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
This review is being posted immediately to my GoodReads account and will be posted on Amazon upon publication.
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Reading Progress
Finished Reading
April 10, 2023
– Shelved
