June brings more than just warm weather and blooming flowers. It’s famously the season of weddings. If you adore romance, enjoy the buzz of wedding season, or feel like sinking into stories that celebrate love and commitment, these book picks are made for you.
We’ve picked out stories that capture everything we love about weddings: the anticipation, the nerves, the chaos, the joy, and of course, the romance. From second-chance love to unconventional partnerships, here are a few books that will have you laughing, crying, and maybe even catching the bouquet.
1. Love at First Fight by Jeffrey Naylor (Winterwolf Press)
Let’s start with a feel-good favorite that celebrates love in all its messy, funny, and heartfelt glory. Love at First Fight isn’t your typical wedding romance, but it is packed with real-life stories that show how love can surprise you, challenge you, and make life better in the most unexpected ways.
Jeffrey Naylor brings us true southern tales that are equal parts hilarious, tear-jerking, and deeply moving. These stories remind us of the big and small moments that bring people together. The kind of love that sticks with you through fights, flaws, and the funny stuff. It’s like sitting down with your favorite uncle at a wedding and hearing all the wild, sweet, and unforgettable love stories he’s collected over the years.
2. The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory
Need a charming, fun, and flirty read? Look no further. In The Wedding Date, two strangers meet in a stuck elevator and end up fake-dating for a wedding weekend. What starts as a casual arrangement becomes something a lot more complicated, and swoon-worthy.
Guillory nails the chemistry between Alexa and Drew, and the banter is top-tier. Plus, it touches on real-life issues like communication, expectations, and the weird unspoken rules of modern dating. If you want something light but meaningful, with characters you’d totally root for in real life, this one’s a great pick.
3. One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
For those who like their weddings with a bit of time travel, mystery, and heart-melting romance, One Last Stop is a magical ride. August, a slightly cynical New Yorker, meets Jane, a charming woman stuck out of time, on the subway. What unfolds is a story of connection, identity, and fighting for love, even when the odds are weirdly stacked against you.
Though it doesn’t center around a wedding per se, the themes of love across time, chosen family, and commitment to one another absolutely fit the wedding season vibe. Plus, Casey McQuiston’s writing sparkles with warmth, humor, and deep emotional resonance. This one will hit you right in the feels.
4. The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
Imagine being forced to go on a romantic honeymoon with someone you can’t stand. That’s exactly what happens to Olive and Ethan in The Unhoneymooners, and it is hilarious. Their enemies-to-lovers journey unfolds in tropical paradise, with all the sunshine and shenanigans you’d want in a summer read.
If you’re in the mood for a rom-com with snarky banter, steamy tension, and some unexpected heart, this book delivers. It also plays with the idea of what comes after the wedding, when you’re stuck with someone and everything starts to get real. Perfect for readers who like their romance with equal parts humor and heat.
Planning a wedding? Showing up as the life of the party? Or maybe you’re just in the mood to soak up all the love-filled stories this season has to offer? These June reads are ready to sweep you off your feet. Grab one (or a few), pour something bubbly, and raise a glass to the magic of love, both on the page and off.
Stay tuned for more book recommendations soon!
