The Reluctant Bride: One Woman's Journey (Kicking and Screaming) Down the Aisle by Lucy Mangan

WILL LUCY MAKE IT DOWN THE AISLE? IT'S GOING TO BE AN UPHILL STRUGGLE . . .

THE BRIDE:

A late starter in life, Lucy always swore she'd never get married. But now she has to find a caterer who doesn't charge a fortune for a cupcake, a dressmaker who doesn't make her cry and a way to bring Great-Auntie Betty down from Dundee for the sixpence she is willing to spend - isn't it meant to be HER special day?

THE GROOM:

Christopher has spent twenty minutes compiling his guest list and checking his suit fits before returning to his newspaper - this wedding business isn't so hard after all.

THE MOTHER OF THE BRIDE:

Armed with colour-coded wedding planning folders she is all set. However, twice-daily conversations with her daughter don't seem to be shortening the 'to-do' list she's drawn up.

THE FATHER OF THE BRIDE:

A wedding? My daughter? Who's she marrying?

THE BEST FRIEND:

Gillian has stood by Lucy through thick and thin, but she is refusing to be a bridesmaid and wear a daft dress.