This was 3 fantastic stories in one. Not what I expected at all but loved it. Gosh I would love to have met Gwendoline Flowers when I was getting married. The fair ground twist was amazing and tearful and the wedding you had no idea who.. Darrell was a character and a half. The twist with Mandy's grandmother was ace. Just brilliant

Fabulous idea and very well told. Three love stories woven around one wedding dress - whether it is used or not. The three tales cover love in different generations, different guises and different places and are all beautiful. You cheer for Suzanne and whether the right person will be walking down the aisle, you empathise with Bella and will her to overcome her barriers and get to the aisle and Amanda's true love carries it all home. Don't know which of the three parts I loved most and I don't think it matters at all!

I wasn’t sure what to expect with this as it seemed somewhat different to Dani’s previous novels. I wasn’t disappointed. A simple sublime novel, so beautifully written with heart and warmth.

3 different love stories that are poles apart but held together with one dress and Dani Atkins magic. I wasn’t sure what to expect and feared this novel could be sickly sweet and unlike her thought provoking novels. I was sooo wrong. It’s spellbinding and I loved each one. It showcases different love matches  and is a rollercoaster of emotions in lots of ways. There is romance and more. The life changing experiences were told with sensitivity, depth and love.

One beautiful wedding dress, 3 women who fall in love with it, and their stories. This is such a lovely book, it made me smile, cry and appreciate my family and friends. I loved it, just what we all need to read at the moment. I enjoyed all 3 of the stories but my favourite is Amandas(Gran). This book is so well written, so easy to read, I couldn't put it down.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.

The first I am reading this author and it was a joy. Love how an item of clothing cans bring three people and their stories together.

I absolutely adored this book. Dani Atkins brings depth and warmth to her characters and Suzanne, Bella and Mandy are no exception. The book is really three short stories which are linked by the same dress, although each woman’s interaction with the dress is very different. Each part is a love story moving, surprising and beautifully told and complete as a story on its own but with subtle links between all three. I can whole heartedly recommend this book which I devoured in a day and it will stay with me for a long time, wondering where the wedding dress has moved on to now. Beautiful.

I absolutely love Dani Atkins’ books and The Wedding Dress is so beautiful with characters I wish I could keep reading about forever!

I love how this book is split into three parts with each telling a separate love story. There is one thing that connects all three though; a wedding dress! This is all I knew before I started reading as I only looked at the cover (not the synopsis) as I love to begin knowing the bare minimum when I read a book by an author whose writing I already adore! Therefore meeting each of the three main characters Suzanne, Bella and Mandy for the first time was so wonderful. I am not going to say any more about them so that you too can be surprised as you get to learn about the lives of these three incredible women.

I really liked how in all three stories different types of family relationships and friendships were explored and each had such a different story arc. I loved the surprises part one delivered and this continued right up until the final chapter of that section. I didn’t see any of these reveals coming at all! A little reference was mentioned to an event in part one too, which was the day in which Bella’s life changed forever in part two, which I thought was clever. Part two for me was a real rollercoaster ride from beginning to end and I was rooting for Bella so much every step of the way. The last two chapters of that section in particular made me smile so much! Finally, part three was really touching and I liked the special bond Mandy had with her grandmother Amanda. It was clever how the wedding dress found its way into this story line too! I also had a particularly soft spot for Mandy’s boyfriend Jamie!

I know that I will think about this book and all of the incredible characters Dani Atkins has created for a long time to come. Each story is so special and I’ve found myself imagining what each of the characters are doing now. I honestly cannot recommend this book highly enough!

I love Dani Atkins books and this is no exception. 3 women 1 wedding dress and the stories behind it. Was quite emotional at times. Brilliant

A great read. The story follows three different brides - Mandy Suzanne and Bella. All with completely different stories but linked through the wedding dress. All three stories were enjoyable however Bella’s story stood out as being more emotional and consuming. I would recommend this book

Suzanne is engaged to be married to the man of her dreams – except the lead up to her wedding is beginning to feel more like a nightmare. Can Suzanne uncover the truth about her fiancé ahead of her big day? Bella's life was on track until the day of the hen party when everything changed. Now she must find the strength to rebuild her future – and decide who she wants to spend it with. Mandy's grandmother has fallen in love but her family don't approve. For her grandmother's dreams to come true, Mandy has a secret wedding to plan, and a very special dress to find. These are the three strangers whose stories are about to be woven together by one perfect wedding dress.

Without spoiling it for anyone this is different to Atkins usual style and I have to say it is lacking emotional oomph. This is still a beautiful heart-warming read but it was definitely missing her usual dramatic style.

Atkins tells this story in three parts, each part focusing on one character and their story. I loved one above all the others and that was the middle part, Bella's story. Bella's story is gorgeous and could easily have been a whole book on its own. The other two parts are enjoyable but are just nice to read, I did not connect with them massively and did not find them as interesting. Atkins does bring all the threads together well and overall the book is an enjoyable read and easy to get lost in.

Of course, a book like this relies on its characters and the connection the reader develops towards them. I think it is clear from above that Bella is again, my favourite character. Bella is so realistic and has an incredible story to tell, I could not help but connect to her. The other two central characters, Suzanne and Mandy are likeable and have a nice story but I just lacked a connection to them. My head was completely immersed in Bella and her world.

'The Wedding Dress' is a beautiful book about a stunning dress, it is just lacking a bit of oomph. Overall I did enjoy this very readable book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Head of Zeus for an advance copy.

The Wedding Dress is another immensely page turning uplifting book from this author. Here we have three different stories with a tenuous link to the same wedding dress.
Suzanne is about to marry the man of her dreams even if her friend’s and family have reservations about him, therefore there are lots of obstacles to overcome and secrets at play, will she discover them before the wedding?
Bella suffers a terrible tragedy but with grit, determination and the help of friends she survives to become stronger and find love.
Mandy’s grandmother tell her a secret, one Mandy is not sure how her family will react to once it’s revealed. Trying to help her grandmother and family is a minefield Sophie’s prepared to cross.
I loved all three stories but Bella’s was my favourite and Suzanne’s a close second, not that I didn’t enjoy Mandy’s but it didn’t have as much depth as the other two.
A lovely read.
My thanks to net galley and publisher for the opportunity to review this book honestly.

This was three stories in one with the wedding dress being the connection. Good strong characterisation throughout. I did find the different colour type very annoying, but that’s probably because it was a proof copy.

I really like Dani Atkins. I loved Our Song & this book was fab too. Loved all the stories connected to the wedding dress. Thanks for the opportunity to read and review this book.