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June tends to kick off the wedding season. So here are a few helpful hints.

Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Level 1: 3-10 tasks
Level 2: 11 or more tasks
Each task can be done once

TASKS

1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
Traditional etiquette dictates that a couple can only start wedding planning after the proposal—and taking on any planning tasks beforehand is a no-no. Well, times have definitely changed. With wedding venues and vendors in high demand, couples are booking their must-have pros before the question's been popped.
💍 Read a book where a character proposes or with a character who is a wedding planner or with a couple on the cover.

2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
Today more than ever, couples fund their celebration in different ways. It's true the majority of weddings are paid for by the bride's parents however, unlike in the past, where the bride's family was expected to foot the whole bill, they're in no way obligated to now. Grooms' parents and the couples themselves chip in nearly as often as brides' parents do. Many couples split costs evenly with both sets of parents or even pay for the entire thing themselves. It all depends on you two and your families' financial situations and preferences.
💍 Read a book where two people split the bill or with a bride on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.

3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
While having the father of the bride walk his daughter down the aisle during the processional is a common wedding tradition, it can actually feel pretty dated. Traditionally, a father walking his daughter down the aisle was part of the giving away process, often symbolizing the daughter leaving her family home, Today, many brides are frowning at the thought of being 'given away', and are choosing to walk down the aisle alone. Couples who have chosen to do a first look also want to walk down the aisle together, or each partner might have both of their parents or other loved ones escort them.
💍Read a book where a father walks their daughter down the aisle or with a house on the cover or where an item is given away.

4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
You do not need to have a wedding party if you don't want one. While some couples are still having large wedding parties, others are eschewing the tradition all together. And it's absolutely not poor etiquette to skip the whole wedding party thing—there are other ways to honor loved ones on your wedding day. So many couples decide to forego the traditional wedding party for all sorts of reasons.
💍Read a book where a character attends a party or where a character honors someone or read a large book. (Over 300 pages).

5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
Gone are the days of bridesmaids and groomsmen being the only options for wedding party roles. Couples are now creating gender-inclusive titles for all members of their wedding party, from bridespeople and groomspeople to wedding squads and friends of honor, and not focusing on specific sides.
💍Read a book with a groom on the cover or a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation) or where there is a division of the sexes at an event.

6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
If your parents are paying for a majority of the wedding, proper invitation wording etiquette still stands—their names should appear on the invites. But if the couple is shouldering the financial burden, their parents' names needn't be included. Traditionally, this was a way to recognize the parents as the host, but couples are taking complete control of the hosting duties.
💍 Read a book where parents host an event or where a character takes control or where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)

7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
If you want and can afford to give all of your guests plus-ones, go for it. However, once you've invited all guests who must be considered package deals (a quick refresher: spouses, engaged couples and couples who live together, or have been dating seriously for a year or more), you aren't obligated to offer other single guests dates. The only exceptions to this rule are members of your wedding party and single guests who are coming from far away or really won't know anyone there.
💍Read a book where a character gets a package deal (Your interpretation) or read a stand alone or a character who travels a distance from home.

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
Requesting cash contributions instead of, or in addition to, traditional presents is not only acceptable but hugely popular among today's couples. Thanks to The Knot Cash Fund, couples can ask for cash to put toward experiences like a dream trip. So while traditional retail registries aren't losing favor any time soon, there's definitely a new registry sheriff in town and its name is cash.
💍Read a book with cash on the cover or where a character goes on a dream trip or where a character is a sheriff.

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
If a herd of screaming kids is not your idea of a good time, there's a simple solution: Don't invite 'em. An adults-only wedding is completely acceptable, and it's your prerogative to go that route if you prefer it. Leaving the kids at home will make for a sophisticated affair and can really help you trim down the guest list. Just make sure you handle the "no kids" request tactfully so no one's offended.
💍Read a book that is tagged children or where a character attends a sophisticated event or when children get left with a babysitter.

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
There is no wedding rule around not asking for gifts regardless if this is your first marriage or your fourth. And chances are, your guests will want to celebrate your marriage by giving you gifts, too. Still feeling uncomfortable about it? Consider creating a honeymoon fund instead.
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.

11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
Traditionally, it was considered gift-grabby if members of the bride's immediate family, like her mom, planned and hosted the shower, which is why you'd often see the maid of honor, entire wedding party, a family friend or the in-laws commonly play host. But that's not really a thing anymore. Really, it comes down to who wants to throw the shower—the bride's aunts, in-laws, family friends, college roommates or even coworkers—as well as who lives where. And showers aren't just for brides—couple's showers are growing in popularity.
💍Read a book where a character attends a bridal shower or where a character has a roommate or has a coworker they consider a friend.

12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
Guests are not "required" to give a gift of any particular value to cover the cost of their attendance at the wedding. In fact, guests aren't technically required to give a gift at all. When you're gifting anything, it's important to give what you can afford and what's appropriate for your relationship with the couple.
💍Read a book where a character has to pay to attend an event or where a character gives a gift to someone or where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.

13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
The only wedding etiquette rule you have to follow at your pre-wedding bash is that anyone invited to it must also be invited to the wedding. You should invite your closest friends who support, love, and cherish you because that's what it's all about.
💍Read a book where close friends get together or where two people are in love or where a friend gives support to another friend.

14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
Be on time, be kind to your wedding vendors, focus on your guests comfort and be grateful and show gratitude.
💍 Read a book where a character is kind or where a character says thank you or where a character has guests.

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FINISHED!!! Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024 (June 7, 2024)

Level 2: 11 or more tasks
Each task can be done once

BOOKS: 14/11+
TASKS

☑️ 1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
X 💍 Read a book where a character proposes
The Paradise Problem Christina Lauren (Liam proposes to Anna) 06/01/24

or with a character who is a wedding planner

or with a couple on the cover. (Show cover)

☑️ 2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
X 💍 Read a book where two people split the bill
Wild at Heart (The Simple Wild 2) K.A. Tucker (Calla leaves and Jonah buy a house together) 06/05/24

or with a bride on the cover

or where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.

☑️ 3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
X 💍Read a book where a father walks their daughter down the aisle
Forever Wild (The Simple Wild 2.5) K.A. Tucker (Simon walks Calla down the aisle) 06/05/24

or with a house on the cover (Show cover)

or where an item is given away.

☑️ 4. You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a book where a character attends a party

or where a character honors someone

X or read a large book. (Over 300 pages).
The Unmaking of June Farrow Adrienne Young (320 pages) 06/02/24

☑️ 5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book with a groom on the cover

X or a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation)
The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts Loren Grush 06/07/24

or where there is a division of the sexes at an event.

☑️ 6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where parents host an event

X or where a character takes control
Murder on the Italian Riviera (Armstrong and Oscar 7) T.A. Williams (Dan Armstrong takes charge of the murder investigation) 06/01/24

or where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)

☑️ 7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a book where a character gets a package deal (Your interpretation)

X or read a stand alone
The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson Ellen Baker 06/04/24

or a character who travels a distance from home.

☑️ 8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book with cash on the cover

X or where a character goes on a dream trip
Haruki Murakami Manga Stories 1: Super-Frog Saves Tokyo, Where I'm Likely to Find It, Birthday Girl, The Seventh Man Haruki Murakami Jean-Christophe Deveney (travels in a dream) 06/02/24

or where a character is a sheriff.

☑️ 9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book that is tagged children

or where a character attends a sophisticated event

X or when children get left with a babysitter.
Frenchman's Creek Daphne du Maurier (Dona leaves her children in Prue’s care) 06/04/24

☑️ 10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times

X or where a character goes on a honeymoon
The Good, the Bad, and the Aunties (Aunties 3) Jesse Q. Sutanto (the book starts with Meddy and Nathan on their honeymoon) 06/04/24

or with a gift on the cover.

☑️ 11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character attends a bridal shower

or where a character has a roommate

X or has a coworker they consider a friend.
Running Wild (The Simple Wild 3) K.A. Tucker (Marie and Corey are friends) 06/05/24

☑️ 12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where a character has to pay to attend an event

X or where a character gives a gift to someone
The Frozen River Ariel Lawhon (Martha gives May a quilt) 06/03/24

or where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.

☑️ 13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where close friends get together

or where two people are in love

X or where a friend gives support to another friend.
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives Dashka Slater (Sasha’s friends rally to support them after they were burned) 06/02/24

☑️ 14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
X 💍 Read a book where a character is kind
Out of the Easy Ruta Sepetys (Mr. Marlowe was very kind to Josie) 06/03/24

or where a character says thank you

or where a character has guests.

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Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

11/11

Each task can be done once

TASKS

1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book where a character proposes or with a character who is a wedding planner or with a couple on the cover.
👰🏻‍♀️ Couple on cover: Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams 6/3/24

2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where two people split the bill or with a bride on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.
👰🏻‍♀️ Author's initials LL: Liver Let Die by Liz Lipperman 6/1/24

3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book where a father walks their daughter down the aisle or with a house on the cover or where an item is given away.

4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a book where a character attends a party or where a character honors someone or read a large book. (Over 300 pages).
👰🏻‍♀️ Book length 320 pages: Fatal Fudge Swirl by Meri Allen 6/7/24

5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book with a groom on the cover or a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation) or where there is a division of the sexes at an event.
👨‍⚖️ Gender plays a role: Heartstopper: Volume One by Alice Oseman 6/1/24

6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where parents host an event or where a character takes control or where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
👰🏻‍♀️Word invitation in text: Four-Alarm Homicide by Diane Kelly 6/2/24 "Collin and I ate dinner on my couch while looking through wedding invitation options online." p41

7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a book where a character gets a package deal (Your interpretation) or read a stand alone or a character who travels a distance from home.
👰🏻‍♀️ MC goes to Mexico: Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte by Diane Kelly 6/11/24

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book with cash on the cover or where a character goes on a dream trip or where a character is a sheriff.
👰🏻‍♀️ Sheriff: Hanging Woman Creek by Louis L'Amour 6/13/24

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book that is tagged children or where a character attends a sophisticated event or when children get left with a babysitter.
👰🏻‍♀️ Tagged children: Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd 6/7/24

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.
👰🏻‍♀️ A character has been married a couple of times: The Plot Thickets by Julia Henry 6/6/24

11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character attends a bridal shower or where a character has a roommate or has a coworker they consider a friend.

12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where a character has to pay to attend an event or where a character gives a gift to someone or where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.

13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where close friends get together or where two people are in love or where a friend gives support to another friend.
👰🏻‍♀️ Friend gives support: Murder Most Owl by Sarah Fox 6/4/24

14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character is kind or where a character says thank you or where a character has guests.
👰🏻‍♀️ "Oh, thank you, dear." p3. To Helvetica and Back by Paige Shelton 6/9/24

Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
14/11+

Each task can be done once

TASKS

1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book where a character proposes or with a character who is a wedding planner or with a couple on the cover.
Beverly, wedding planner-Murder in the Masai Mara Victoria DeLuis 6/4/24
Proposal-Proposal Mending Mischief Kathryn Mykel 6/8/24

2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where two people split the bill or with a bride on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.

3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book where a father walks their daughter down the aisle or with a house on the cover or where an item is given away.
Tea-Steeped in Suspicion Eryn Scott 6/12/24

4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a book where a character attends a party or where a character honors someone or read a large book. (Over 300 pages).
A Novel Murder Case Tabitha Knight 6/3/24

5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book with a groom on the cover or a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation) or where there is a division of the sexes at an event.
Vengeance in Little Leaf Creek Cindy Bell 6/17/24

6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where parents host an event or where a character takes control or where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
p 97 “…apprehension or perhaps an unexpected invitation?” Bonfires, Backpacks & Brawls Tonya Kappes 6/2/24

7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a book where a character gets a package deal (Your interpretation) or read a stand alone or a character who travels a distance from home.
Body in the Bookstore Ellie Alexander 6/13/24

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book with cash on the cover or where a character goes on a dream trip or where a character is a sheriff.
Sawyer Dunn-Kill or Bee Killed Jennie Marts 6/5/24

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book that is tagged children or where a character attends a sophisticated event or when children get left with a babysitter.
The Stranger in the Library Eva Gates 6/4/24

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.
Up the Creek without a Poodle Madison Johns 6/22/24

11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character attends a bridal shower or where a character has a roommate or has a coworker they consider a friend.
Charred to Handle Patti Benning 6/1/24

12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where a character has to pay to attend an event or where a character gives a gift to someone or where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.
Farm Table Felonies Summer Prescott 6/7/24

13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where close friends get together or where two people are in love or where a friend gives support to another friend.
Olive You to Death Lynn Cahoon 6/6/24

14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character is kind or where a character says thank you or where a character has guests.
Peach Cobbler Poison Diana Dumont 6/9/24

Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Level 2: 11 or more tasks
Each task can be done once

Progress: 13/11+

💍 1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
Read a book with a couple on the cover. Ruined by Sarah Vaughn - June 6


🎨2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL. Unhappy Camper by Lily LaMotte - June 5

🏡3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
Read a book with a house on the cover. California Dreamin': Cass Elliot Before The Mamas & the Papas by Pénélope Bagieu - June 14


3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣4. You Must Have a Wedding Party
Read a large book. (Over 300 pages). Scurry by Mac Smith - June 14

👩🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏻5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
Read a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation) or where there is a division of the sexes at an event. Tryouts by Sarah Sax - June 10

💌6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
Read a book where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) A Script for Danger by Carolyn Keene - p. 64 “You’re all getting invitations to the premiere of The Hamilton Inn.", June 4

🚗7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
Read a book where a character who travels a distance from home. From Beer to Eternity by Sherry Harris - June 1

🚢8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
Read a book where a character goes on a dream trip. Hockey Girl Loves Drama Boy by Faith Erin Hicks - June 19

👧🏼9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
Read a book that is tagged children. Small Volcanoes by Carolyn Keene - June 13

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character goes on a honeymoon. Homicide Honeymoon by B. A. Trimmer - June 1

👫11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
Read a book where a character has a coworker they consider a friend. A Time to Swill by Sherry Harris - June 15

🕌12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT. The Alchemist: A Graphic Novel adapted by Derek Ruiz - June 30

👩🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏻13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
Read a book where close friends get together or where a friend gives support to another friend. Always Anthony by Terri Libenson - June 8

🥬14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
Read a book where a character is kind or where a character says thank you or where a character has guests. The Comic Book Guide to Growing Food: Step-by-Step Vegetable Gardening for Everyone by Joseph Tychonievich - June 1

Wedding Etiquette

Completed 12/11+

✔️1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book where a character proposes
The Summer Island Festival by Rachel Burton - 05/06/2024

✔️2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.
Megan's Mark by Lora Leigh - 01/06/2024

✔️3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book with a house on the cover
Garden of Lies by Amanda Quick - 17/06/2024

✔️4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a large book. (392 pages)
Fireborn by Keri Arthur - 04/06/2024

✔️5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book with a groom on the cover
The Marriage Trap by Jennifer Probst - 03/07/2024

✔️6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where a character takes control
At Wolf Ranch by Jennifer Ryan - 03/06/2024

✔️7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a book where a character who travels a distance from home (UK to Canada)
Immortally Yours by Lynsay Sands - 02/06/2024

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book with cash on the cover or where a character goes on a dream trip or where a character is a sheriff.

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book where a character attends a sophisticated event
The Professor's Dragon by Louisa Masters

✔️10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times (Mike)
Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr - 02/07/2024

✔️11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character has a coworker they consider a friend.
Opening Up by Lauren Dane - 24/06/2024

✔️12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.
The Little Bookshop on the Seine by Rebecca Raisin - 26/06/2024

✔️13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where a friend gives support to another friend.
I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore - 12/06/2024

✔️14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character has guests.
Twice Bitten by Lynsay Sands - 04/06/2024

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Challenge Rules

*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go.

Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

15/11 COMPLETED!
Each task can be done once

TASKS

1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book where a character proposes.
Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani 6/8/2024
Jack Mac proposes to Ave Maria.

2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.
Prom Mom by Laura Lippmann 7/4/2024

3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book with a house on the cover.
Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica 6/16/2024


4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a large book. (Over 300 pages).
Cadillac Jukebox by James Lee Burke 6/21/2024
464 pages

5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation).
The Nail Salon by Natalie Tambini 6/25/2024

6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where parents host an event.
Lowcountry Bordello by Susan M. Boyer 6/12/2024
Nate and Liz get married. Her parents host the reception for 304 people in their backyard.

7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a book where a character who travels a distance from home.
Nest Egg by Josi Avari 6/4/2024
Saffron travels from her home in DC to Hawaii to settle an estate.

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book where a character is a sheriff.
The Alpine Zen by Mary Daheim 6/14/2024
Milo Dodge

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book with children get left with a babysitter.
High Heels are Murder by Elaine Viets 6/10/2024
Cheryl keeps dropping off her son with a sitter to feed her gambling addiction.

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.

11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character has a coworker they consider a friend.
The Goddess of Warsaw by Lisa Barr 6/21/2024
Lena and Connie

12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.
The Hunter by Tana French 6/30/2024 giFT

13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where a friend gives support to another friend.
Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures by Emma Straub 7/3/2024
Laura and Ginger have a long term friendship and Ginger evens gives Laura a job.

14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character has guests.
The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse 6/26/2024
Isaac and Laure treat Elin and Will to the hotel for the engagement party.

Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

11/11

Each task can be done once

TASKS

1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book where a character proposes.
Required Corpse by L.M. Harper 6/11/2024

2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book with a bride on the cover.
by Carli Palmer 6/2/2024

3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book where an item is given away. Easy chair
Twisted Twenty-Six by Janet Evanovich 7/16/2024

4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a large book. (Over 300 pages). p 379
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 8/12/2024

5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book with a groom on the cover or a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation) or where there is a division of the sexes at an event.

6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where parents host an event or where a character takes control or where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)

7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a stand alone.
Natural Selection: A Short Story by Elin Hilderbrand 8/14/2024

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book where a character goes on a dream trip.
Nabbed in New Mexico by Patti Benning 8/7/2024

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book where a character attends a sophisticated event.
Beef Stolen-Off by Liz Lipperman 6/7/2024

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.

11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character has a coworker they consider a friend.
Arsenic and Old Lies by S.C. Wynne 6/26/2024

12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.
Dare You by Ella Frank 7/3/2024

13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where two people are in love.
Courted by a Cowboy by Lacy Williams 6/1/2024

14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character is kind.
Smoke and Murders by S.C. Wynne 7/25/2024

Welcome all

Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Level 2: 11 or more tasks
Each task can be done once

13/11+ Completed. Finished

TASKS
1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book with a couple on the cover.
Dangerous Beauty-J.T. Geissinger 6/20/24


2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.
Heather M. Orgeron-Worth the Shots 6/23/24

3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book where a father walks their daughter down the aisle or with a house on the cover or where an item is given away.

4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a book where a character attends a party
What Doesn't Destroy Us-M.N. Forgy 6/08/24

5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation)
Reign-Jessica Gadziala 6/03/24

6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where a character takes control
The Girl and the Bride-A.J. Rivers 6/02/24

7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a stand alone.
The Worst Kept Secret-Q.B. Tyler 6/24/24

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book where a character is a sheriff.
(MC is a Sheriff)
Fallen-Linda Castillo 6/05/24

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book where a character attends a sophisticated event
State of Suspense-Marie Force 6/04/24

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times
Her Dying Secret-Lisa Regan 6/07/24

11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character has a roommate
F-Bomb-Lani Lynn Vale 6/02/24

12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.
Robert Dugoni-In Her Tracks 6/10/24

13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where close friends get together
Infatuation-River Savage 6/07/24

14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character says thank you.
Loving Romeo-Laura Pavlov 6/13/24

Wedding Etiquette
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

0 of 11+

Each task can be done once

TASKS

1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book where a character proposes or with a character who is a wedding planner or with a couple on the cover.

🍰 2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL
My Sister, the Serial Killer - Oyinkan Braithwaite - 7/2/24 - OB

3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book where a father walks their daughter down the aisle or with a house on the cover or where an item is given away.

4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a book where a character attends a party or where a character honors someone or read a large book. (Over 300 pages).

5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book with a groom on the cover or a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation) or where there is a division of the sexes at an event.

6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where parents host an event or where a character takes control or where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)

7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a book where a character gets a package deal (Your interpretation) or read a stand alone or a character who travels a distance from home.

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book where a character is a sheriff.
Drown Her Sorrows - Melinda Leigh - 🍐

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book that is tagged children or where a character attends a sophisticated event or when children get left with a babysitter.

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.

11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character attends a bridal shower or where a character has a roommate or has a coworker they consider a friend.

🍰 12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.
Half Blood Blues - Esi Edugyan - 6/19/24 - EE

13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where close friends get together or where two people are in love or where a friend gives support to another friend.

14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character is kind or where a character says thank you or where a character has guests.

COMPLETED 13 tasks

Wedding Etiquette:
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Level 1: 3-10 tasks
Level 2: 11 or more tasks
Each task can be done once

TASKS

✔1. 💍 Read a book where a character proposes
Toward the Sunrise by Elizabeth Camden (6/12/24) - Ashton proposes to Julia

✔2. 💍 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.
Killer Christmas by Harper Lin (7/11/24)

✔3. 💍Read a book where an item is given away.
The Merchant's Daughter by Melanie Dickerson (7/1/24) Lord Ranulf gives Annabel his Bible

✔4 💍Read a large book. (Over 300 pages).
A Most Noble Heir by Susan Anne Mason (7/24/24) - 360 pages

✔5. 💍Read a book with a groom on the cover.
Serving Up a Sweetheart: A February Wedding Story by Cheryl Wyatt (6/21/24)

✔6. 💍 Read a book where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Hidden in a Whisper by Tracie Peterson (6/9/24) Pg 65 - Lettie always pushed for an invitation ...

✔7. 💍Read a stand alone.
A Lady in Attendance by Rachel Fordham (7/21/24)

✔8. 💍Read a book where a character is a sheriff.
A Shelter of Hope by Tracie Peterson (6/4/24) Zack Matthews Deputy Sheriff

✔9. 💍Read a book that is tagged children
Where Is the Bermuda Triangle? by Megan Stine (6/9/24)

10.💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.

✔11. 💍Read a book where a character has a roommate
Plot Twist by Bethany Turner (7/5/24) - Olivia and Fiona are roommates

✔12. 💍Read a book where a character gives a gift to someone.
Love's Daring Risk by Lauralee Bliss (7/6/24)

✔13.💍Read a book where close friends get together
Places We've Never Been by Kasie West (7/9/24)

✔14. 💍 Read a book where a character has guests.
A Match in the Making by Jen Turano (8/19/24)

Welcome Frankie, Olivermagnus, and Bridget

Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Goal: 13/11+
Level 2: 11 or more tasks

TASKS

**1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book where a character proposes.
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries - Heather Fawcett - 06/20/24 – Wendell Bambleby proposes to Emily Wilde.

**2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.
A Summer Affair - Elin Hilderbrand - 07/08/24

**3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book with a house on the cover.
Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies - Catherine Mack - 07/26/24


**4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a large book. (Over 300 pages).
The Final Equinox - Andrew Mayne - 06/12/24

**5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation).
Island Witch - Amanda Jayatissa - 07/03/24

**6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born - Ayi Kwei Armah - 06/06/24 – “Instead, the invitation was uttered in a manner that made it plain that…” (Kindle Location 2685)

**7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a stand alone.
The Reappearance of Rachel Price - Holly Jackson - 06/09/24

**8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book where a character is a sheriff.
Moonlight, Murder, and Small Town Secrets - K.C. Hart - 07/05/24 – Sheriff Reid

**9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book where children get left with a babysitter.
How to Marry a Billionaire - Elise Sax - 06/08/24 – “Olivia introduces herself to the babysitter and gives her a lot of instructions…” (p. 70)

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.

**11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character has a coworker they consider a friend.
Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands - Heather Fawcett - 07/12/24 – Emily and Wendell

**12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where a character gives a gift to someone.
The Book Thief - Markus Zusak - 07/05/24 - Max gives a gift to Liesel: “A late birthday gift. Look in the morning. Good night.” (Kindle Location 2815)

**13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where close friends get together.
Memory Piece - Lisa Ko - 06/23/24 – Giselle, Jackie and Ellen

**14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character is kind or where a character says thank you.
The Bullet Swallower - Elizabeth Gonzalez James - 06/19/24 - “Thank you kindly,” Remedio said, and he could feel the heat coming off Juan Antonio’s eyes like two burning coals.(Kindle Locations 1343-1344)

Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

14/14

Each task can be done once

TASKS

1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book where a character proposes or with a character who is a wedding planner or with a couple on the cover.
The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by K.J. Charles June 15 - couple on cover

2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where two people split the bill or with a bride on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.
Ich, Eleanor Oliphant by Gail Honeyman June 27 - MC and her colleague split the bill in a pub

3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book where a father walks their daughter down the aisle or with a house on the cover or where an item is given away.
How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin June 12 - house on cover

4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a book where a character attends a party or where a character honors someone or read a large book. (Over 300 pages).
Six Cloves Under by Gin Jones June 1 - MC honors her late aunt by taking over the garlic farm

5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book with a groom on the cover or a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation) or where there is a division of the sexes at an event.
Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See June 6 - Gender plays a huge role in the book (what you can and can't do as a woman, the importance of birthing a boy)

6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where parents host an event or where a character takes control or where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins June 19 - "An invitation to a feast." 72%

7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a book where a character gets a package deal (Your interpretation) or read a stand alone or a character who travels a distance from home.
Solange es Liebe gibt by Hanni Münzer June 2 - standalone

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book with cash on the cover or where a character goes on a dream trip or where a character is a sheriff.
Der Traum vom Meer by Julia Kröhn June 8 - MC Salome goes on a dream trip to Italy

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book that is tagged children or where a character attends a sophisticated event or when children get left with a babysitter.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl June 16 - MPG Children(s)

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears June 28 - Britney Spears was married a couple of times

11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character attends a bridal shower or where a character has a roommate or has a coworker they consider a friend.
Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder by Valerie Burns June 15 - MC Maddy is friends with her coworker

12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where a character has to pay to attend an event or where a character gives a gift to someone or where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.
Be my Heartbeat by Christina Ellis June 21 - FMC gifts an expensive necklace to her friend's brother

13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where close friends get together or where two people are in love or where a friend gives support to another friend.
Emilia Galotti by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing June 1 - Marinelli supports his friend the Prince in his effort to break up a couple

14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character is kind or where a character says thank you or where a character has guests.
The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer June 19 - Jack invites guests onto his private island

Welcome Ferenc, and Fiona

Wedding Etiquette - FINISHED
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Level 2: 11 or more tasks
Each task can be done once

Completed: 11/11

1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book where a character proposes or with a character who is a wedding planner or with a couple on the cover. State of Affairs - Marie Force 6/15/24

2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where two people split the bill or with a bride on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL. Otherwise Engaged - Amanda Quick 6/22/24

3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book where a father walks their daughter down the aisle or with a house on the cover or where an item is given away. Long, Hot Texas Summer - Carolyn Brown 6/26/24

4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a book where a character attends a party or where a character honors someone or read a large book. (Over 300 pages). Speaker for the Dead - Orson Scott Card 6/2/24 (382 pgs.)

5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book with a groom on the cover or a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation) or where there is a division of the sexes at an event. Lilli de Jong - Janet Benton 6/1/24

6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where parents host an event or where a character takes control or where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) Sing, Wild Bird, Sing - Jacqueline O'Mahony 6/25/24

7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a book where a character gets a package deal (Your interpretation) or read a stand alone or a character who travels a distance from home. Thirst for Justice: A Novel - David R. Boyd 6/25/24

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book with cash on the cover or where a character goes on a dream trip or where a character is a sheriff.

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book that is tagged children or where a character attends a sophisticated event or when children get left with a babysitter.

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover. Two Nights in Lisbon - Chris Pavone 6/23/24

11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character attends a bridal shower or where a character has a roommate or has a coworker they consider a friend.

12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where a character has to pay to attend an event or where a character gives a gift to someone or where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT. The Surgeon 6/16/24

13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where close friends get together or where two people are in love or where a friend gives support to another friend. Private Vegas - James Patterson 6/4/24

🥬14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
Read a book where a character is kind or where a character says thank you or where a character has guests. The Five-Star Weekend - Elin Hilderbrand 6/3/24

Welcome Caraina

Wedding Etiquette
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Level 1: 3-10 tasks
Level 2: 11 or more tasks

13/11+ Tasks Completed

1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book where a character proposes or with a character who is a wedding planner or with a couple on the cover.
A Heart Worth Stealing by Joanna Barker (6/13/24)


2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where two people split the bill or with a bride on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.
Countdown by Lynette Eason (6/1/24) - whoLE bill

3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book where a father walks their daughter down the aisle or with a house on the cover or where an item is given away.
Saltwater Cowboy by Christy Barritt (6/20/24)
item given away

4. You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a book where a character attends a party or where a character honors someone or read a large book. (Over 300 pages).
A Princess of Wind and Wave by Melanie Cellier (6/9/24) - 376 pages

5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book with a groom on the cover or a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation) or where there is a division of the sexes at an event.
The Captive by Julie Coulter Bellon (6/6/24)
gender plays a role

6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where parents host an event or where a character takes control or where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
The Crushing Depths by Dani Pettrey (6/3/24)
character takes control

7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a book where a character gets a package deal (Your interpretation) or read a stand alone or a character who travels a distance from home.
A Crown of Snow and Ice by Melanie Cellier (6/7/24)
travels distance from home

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book with cash on the cover or where a character goes on a dream trip or where a character is a sheriff.
The Shifting Current by Dani Pettrey (6/6/24)
sheriff

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book that is tagged children or where a character attends a sophisticated event or when children get left with a babysitter.
Convenient Lies by Robin Patchen (6/15/24)
babysitter

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.

11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character attends a bridal shower or where a character has a roommate or has a coworker they consider a friend.
The Deadly Shallows by Dani Pettrey (6/5/24)
coworker friend

12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where a character has to pay to attend an event or where a character gives a gift to someone or where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.
A Groom of One's Own by Emma St. Clair (6/17/24)
gives a gift

13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where close friends get together or where two people are in love or where a friend gives support to another friend.
Lady Avery and the False Butler by Sofi Laporte (6/1/24)
people in love

14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character is kind or where a character says thank you or where a character has guests.
A Dream of Ebony and White by Melanie Cellier (6/8/24)
character is kind

I actually had a former friend who invited me to her bachelorette party, but not her wedding. I didn't go.

Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1st, 2024 - Aug. 31st, 2024

Level 1: 3-10 tasks
Level 2: 11 or more tasks

13/14

✅1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book where a character proposes or with a character who is a wedding planner or with a couple on the cover.
The Marriage Game by Sara Desai - June 19th

✅2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where two people split the bill or with a bride on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.
Dictionary of Fine Distinctions: Nuances, Niceties, and Subtle Shades of Meaning by Eli Burnstein - Aug. 12th

✅3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book where a father walks their daughter down the aisle or with a house on the cover or where an item is given away.
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer - Aug. 31st

✅4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a book where a character attends a party or where a character honors someone or read a large book. (Over 300 pages).
The Kingdom of Copper by S.A. Chakraborty - June 2nd
640 pages

✅5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book with a groom on the cover or a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation) or where there is a division of the sexes at an event.
The Fox Maidens by Robin Ha - July 8th

✅6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where parents host an event or where a character takes control or where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Tidal Creatures by Seanan McGuire - June 21st
"She won't step through the gate without an invitation" @ 23%

✅7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a book where a character gets a package deal (Your interpretation) or read a stand alone or a character who travels a distance from home.
Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland - June 5th

✅8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book with cash on the cover or where a character goes on a dream trip or where a character is a sheriff.
New Moon by Stephenie Meyer - Aug. 16th
Bella's Dad is the Chief of Police, but she refers to his jacket as his 'Sheriff's jacket', so close enough.

✅9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book that is tagged children or where a character attends a sophisticated event or when children get left with a babysitter.
Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher by Bruce Coville - June 27th

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.

✅11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character attends a bridal shower or where a character has a roommate or has a coworker they consider a friend.
Middlegame by Seanan McGuire - June 30th

✅12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where a character has to pay to attend an event or where a character gives a gift to someone or where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.
More Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa - July 17th
Takako gives Tomo a birthday gift.

✅13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where close friends get together or where two people are in love AND where a friend gives support to another friend.
Lore Olympus: Volume Six by Rachel Smythe - June 5th

✅14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character is kind or where a character says thank you or where a character has guests.
Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult - June 16th
pg. 560

Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Read: 13
Level 2: 11 or more tasks

Each task can be done once.

TASKS
1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book where a character proposes.
Never Forgot You: An emotional over-40's, second-chance, small-town, slow-burn romance Kath Farr 6/7/24

2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.
Songbird Cottage Barbara Cool Lee 6/9/24

3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍 Read a book with a house on the cover.
Bobbins And Bodies A.C.F. Bookens 6/19/24

4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍 Read a book where a character attends a party.
Margaritas at the Beach House Hotel Judith Keim 6/20/24

5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍 Read a book where gender plays a role in the story.
Hanged By A Thread A.C.F. Bookens 6/27/24

6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where the word invitation can be found in the text.
The Restaurant on Plum Island Amy Rafferty 6/3/24 p 183 Curious about what Ethan wanted to tell her, she accepted his invitation.

7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍 Read a book where a character gets a package deal.
To Have and to Hold Heidi Renee Mason 6/6/24

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍 Read a book where a character is a sheriff.
Heart of Curiosities Karice Bolton 7/1/24

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍 Read a book where a character attends a sophisticated event.
Fatal Consequences Marie Force 6/23/24

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.

11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍 Read a book where a character has a roommate.
Summers at the Saint Mary Kay Andrews 6/26/24

12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.
15 Summers Later RaeAnne Thayne 6/23/24

13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍 Read a book where two people are in love.
Lunch at The Beach House Hotel Judith Keim 6/17/24

14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character says thank you.
Hold on Tight Serena Bell 6/4/24

Welcome Shash, Kendra (wow I wouldn't either the only case was if the wedding was for family only or something), and JoAnne

Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

0/11

Each task can be done once

TASKS

1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book where a character proposes or with a character who is a wedding planner or with a couple on the cover.

2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where two people split the bill or with a bride on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.

3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book where a father walks their daughter down the aisle or with a house on the cover or where an item is given away.

4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a book where a character attends a party or where a character honors someone or read a large book. (Over 300 pages).

5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book with a groom on the cover or a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation) or where there is a division of the sexes at an event.

6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where parents host an event or where a character takes control or where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)

7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a book where a character gets a package deal (Your interpretation) or read a stand alone or a character who travels a distance from home.

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book with cash on the cover or where a character goes on a dream trip or where a character is a sheriff.

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book that is tagged children or where a character attends a sophisticated event or when children get left with a babysitter.

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.

11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character attends a bridal shower or where a character has a roommate or has a coworker they consider a friend.

12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where a character has to pay to attend an event or where a character gives a gift to someone or where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.

13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where close friends get together or where two people are in love or where a friend gives support to another friend.

14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character is kind or where a character says thank you or where a character has guests.

Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Level 2: 11 or more tasks

11/11

Each task can be done once

TASKS

✅1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book where a character proposes or with a character who is a wedding planner or with a couple on the cover.
💗Prince of the Palisades-Julian Winters, 6/15/24

2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where two people split the bill or with a bride on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.

✅3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book where a father walks their daughter down the aisle or with a house on the cover or where an item is given away.
💗 -TJ Klune, 7/1/24

✅4. You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a book where a character attends a party or where a character honors someone or read a large book. (Over 300 pages).
💗Fallen Too Far-Abbi Glines, 8/2/24

✅5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book with a groom on the cover or a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation) or where there is a division of the sexes at an event.
💗Clueless Puckboy-Eden Finley, 6/19/24

✅6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where parents host an event or where a character takes control or where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
💗Forever Too Far-Abbi Glines, 8/10/24 -- pg.11, mailed out INVITATIONS or anything

✅7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a book where a character gets a package deal (Your interpretation) or read a stand alone or a character who travels a distance from home.
💗Red, White & Royal Blue-Casey McQuiston, 6/6/24

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book with cash on the cover or where a character goes on a dream trip or where a character is a sheriff.

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book that is tagged children or where a character attends a sophisticated event or when children get left with a babysitter.

✅10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.
💗Never Too Far-Abbi Glines, 8/7/24

✅11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character attends a bridal shower or where a character has a roommate or has a coworker they consider a friend.
💗Sideline Infraction-Emily Silver, 7/2/24

✅12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where a character has to pay to attend an event or where a character gives a gift to someone or where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.
💗Coach Stare Down-Crea Reitan, 8/29/24

✅13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where close friends get together or where two people are in love or where a friend gives support to another friend.
💗Road to You-Jaclyn Quinn, 8/1/24

✅14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character is kind or where a character says thank you or where a character has guests.
💗Tristan-Samantha Lind, 7/28/24

Welcome Grace and Katelyn

FINISHED!!! Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024 (June 7, 2024)

Level 2: 11 or more tasks
Each task can be done once

BOOKS: 14/11+
TASKS

☑️ 1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
X 💍 Read a book where a character proposes
The Paradise Problem Christina Lauren (Liam proposes to Anna) 06/01/24

or with a character who is a wedding planner

or with a couple on the cover. (Show cover)

☑️ 2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
X 💍 Read a book where two people split the bill
Wild at Heart (The Simple Wild 2) K.A. Tucker (Calla leaves and Jonah buy a house together) 06/05/24

or with a bride on the cover

or where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.

☑️ 3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
X 💍Read a book where a father walks their daughter down the aisle
Forever Wild (The Simple Wild 2.5) K.A. Tucker (Simon walks Calla down the aisle) 06/05/24

or with a house on the cover (Show cover)

or where an item is given away.

☑️ 4. You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a book where a character attends a party

or where a character honors someone

X or read a large book. (Over 300 pages).
The Unmaking of June Farrow Adrienne Young (320 pages) 06/02/24

☑️ 5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book with a groom on the cover

X or a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation)
The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts Loren Grush 06/07/24

or where there is a division of the sexes at an event.

☑️ 6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where parents host an event

X or where a character takes control
Murder on the Italian Riviera (Armstrong and Oscar 7) T.A. Williams (Dan Armstrong takes charge of the murder investigation) 06/01/24

or where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)

☑️ 7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a book where a character gets a package deal (Your interpretation)

X or read a stand alone
The Hidden Life of Cecily Larson Ellen Baker 06/04/24

or a character who travels a distance from home.

☑️ 8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book with cash on the cover

X or where a character goes on a dream trip
Haruki Murakami Manga Stories 1: Super-Frog Saves Tokyo, Where I'm Likely to Find It, Birthday Girl, The Seventh Man Haruki MurakamiJean-Christophe Deveney (travels in a dream) 06/02/24

or where a character is a sheriff.

☑️ 9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book that is tagged children

or where a character attends a sophisticated event

X or when children get left with a babysitter.
Frenchman's Creek Daphne du Maurier (Dona leaves her children in Prue’s care) 06/04/24

☑️ 10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times

X or where a character goes on a honeymoon
The Good, the Bad, and the Aunties (Aunties 3) Jesse Q. Sutanto (the book starts with Meddy and Nathan on their honeymoon) 06/04/24

or with a gift on the cover.

☑️ 11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character attends a bridal shower

or where a character has a roommate

X or has a coworker they consider a friend.
Running Wild (The Simple Wild 3) K.A. Tucker (Marie and Corey are friends) 06/05/24

☑️ 12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where a character has to pay to attend an event

X or where a character gives a gift to someone
The Frozen River Ariel Lawhon (Martha gives May a quilt) 06/03/24

or where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.

☑️ 13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where close friends get together

or where two people are in love

X or where a friend gives support to another friend.
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives Dashka Slater (Sasha’s friends rally to support them after they were burned) 06/02/24

☑️ 14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
X 💍 Read a book where a character is kind
Out of the Easy Ruta Sepetys (Mr. Marlowe was very kind to Josie) 06/03/24

or where a character says thank you

or where a character has guests.

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FINISHED

Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

11/11

Each task can be done once

TASKS

1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book where a character proposes or with a character who is a wedding planner or with a couple on the cover.
👰🏻‍♀️ Couple on cover: Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams 6/3/24

2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where two people split the bill or with a bride on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.
👰🏻‍♀️ Author's initials LL: Liver Let Die by Liz Lipperman 6/1/24

3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book where a father walks their daughter down the aisle or with a house on the cover or where an item is given away.

4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a book where a character attends a party or where a character honors someone or read a large book. (Over 300 pages).
👰🏻‍♀️ Book length 320 pages: Fatal Fudge Swirl by Meri Allen 6/7/24

5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book with a groom on the cover or a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation) or where there is a division of the sexes at an event.
👨‍⚖️ Gender plays a role: Heartstopper: Volume One by Alice Oseman 6/1/24

6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where parents host an event or where a character takes control or where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
👰🏻‍♀️Word invitation in text: Four-Alarm Homicide by Diane Kelly 6/2/24 "Collin and I ate dinner on my couch while looking through wedding invitation options online." p41

7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a book where a character gets a package deal (Your interpretation) or read a stand alone or a character who travels a distance from home.
👰🏻‍♀️ MC goes to Mexico: Death, Taxes, and a Skinny No-Whip Latte by Diane Kelly 6/11/24

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book with cash on the cover or where a character goes on a dream trip or where a character is a sheriff.
👰🏻‍♀️ Sheriff: Hanging Woman Creek by Louis L'Amour 6/13/24

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book that is tagged children or where a character attends a sophisticated event or when children get left with a babysitter.
👰🏻‍♀️ Tagged children: Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd 6/7/24

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.
👰🏻‍♀️ A character has been married a couple of times: The Plot Thickets by Julia Henry 6/6/24

11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character attends a bridal shower or where a character has a roommate or has a coworker they consider a friend.

12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where a character has to pay to attend an event or where a character gives a gift to someone or where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.

13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where close friends get together or where two people are in love or where a friend gives support to another friend.
👰🏻‍♀️ Friend gives support: Murder Most Owl by Sarah Fox 6/4/24

14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character is kind or where a character says thank you or where a character has guests.
👰🏻‍♀️ "Oh, thank you, dear." p3. To Helvetica and Back by Paige Shelton 6/9/24

Well done Melissa A and Lali & Michelle.

Finished

Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
14/11+

Each task can be done once

TASKS

1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book where a character proposes or with a character who is a wedding planner or with a couple on the cover.
Beverly, wedding planner-Murder in the Masai Mara Victoria DeLuis 6/4/24
Proposal-Proposal Mending Mischief Kathryn Mykel 6/8/24

2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where two people split the bill or with a bride on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.

3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book where a father walks their daughter down the aisle or with a house on the cover or where an item is given away.
Tea-Steeped in Suspicion Eryn Scott 6/12/24

4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a book where a character attends a party or where a character honors someone or read a large book. (Over 300 pages).
A Novel Murder Case Tabitha Knight 6/3/24

5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book with a groom on the cover or a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation) or where there is a division of the sexes at an event.
Vengeance in Little Leaf Creek Cindy Bell 6/17/24

6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where parents host an event or where a character takes control or where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
p 97 “…apprehension or perhaps an unexpected invitation?” Bonfires, Backpacks & Brawls Tonya Kappes 6/2/24

7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a book where a character gets a package deal (Your interpretation) or read a stand alone or a character who travels a distance from home.
Body in the Bookstore Ellie Alexander 6/13/24

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book with cash on the cover or where a character goes on a dream trip or where a character is a sheriff.
Sawyer Dunn-Kill or Bee Killed Jennie Marts 6/5/24

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book that is tagged children or where a character attends a sophisticated event or when children get left with a babysitter.
The Stranger in the Library Eva Gates 6/4/24

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.
Up the Creek without a Poodle Madison Johns 6/22/24

11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character attends a bridal shower or where a character has a roommate or has a coworker they consider a friend.
Charred to Handle Patti Benning 6/1/24

12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where a character has to pay to attend an event or where a character gives a gift to someone or where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.
Farm Table Felonies Summer Prescott 6/7/24

13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where close friends get together or where two people are in love or where a friend gives support to another friend.
Olive You to Death Lynn Cahoon 6/6/24

14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character is kind or where a character says thank you or where a character has guests.
Peach Cobbler Poison Diana Dumont 6/9/24

Finished! ;)

Wedding Etiquette
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Level 2: 11 or more tasks

13/11+ Tasks Completed

1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book with a couple on the cover.
A Heart Worth Stealing by Joanna Barker (6/13/24)


2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.
Countdown by Lynette Eason (6/1/24) - whoLE bill

3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book where an item is given away.
Saltwater Cowboy by Christy Barritt (6/20/24)

4. You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a large book. (Over 300 pages).
A Princess of Wind and Wave by Melanie Cellier (6/9/24) - 376 pages

5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation)
The Captive by Julie Coulter Bellon (6/6/24)

6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where a character takes control
The Crushing Depths by Dani Pettrey (6/3/24)

7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a book with a character who travels a distance from home.
A Crown of Snow and Ice by Melanie Cellier (6/7/24)

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book where a character is a sheriff.
The Shifting Current by Dani Pettrey (6/6/24)

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book when children get left with a babysitter.
Convenient Lies by Robin Patchen (6/15/24)

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.

11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character has a coworker they consider a friend.
The Deadly Shallows by Dani Pettrey (6/5/24)

12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where a character gives a gift to someone
A Groom of One's Own by Emma St. Clair (6/17/24)

13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where two people are in love
Lady Avery and the False Butler by Sofi Laporte (6/1/24)

14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character is kind
A Dream of Ebony and White by Melanie Cellier (6/8/24)

The Lost Challenges
Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Progress: 11 out of 11
Level 1: 3-10 tasks
Level 2: 11 or more tasks

June tends to kick off the wedding season. So here are a few helpful hints.

Each task can be done once

TASKS

1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
Traditional etiquette dictates that a couple can only start wedding planning after the proposal—and taking on any planning tasks beforehand is a no-no. Well, times have definitely changed. With wedding venues and vendors in high demand, couples are booking their must-have pros before the question's been popped.
💍 Read a book where a character proposes or with a character who is a wedding planner or with a couple on the cover.
Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake - ***** - 6/7/2024 - 375 Pages



2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
Today more than ever, couples fund their celebration in different ways. It's true the majority of weddings are paid for by the bride's parents however, unlike in the past, where the bride's family was expected to foot the whole bill, they're in no way obligated to now. Grooms' parents and the couples themselves chip in nearly as often as brides' parents do. Many couples split costs evenly with both sets of parents or even pay for the entire thing themselves. It all depends on you two and your families' financial situations and preferences.
💍 Read a book where two people split the bill or with a bride on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.
The Sentence by Louise Erdrich - **** - 7/17/2024 - 387 Pages - Author Initials



3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
While having the father of the bride walk his daughter down the aisle during the processional is a common wedding tradition, it can actually feel pretty dated. Traditionally, a father walking his daughter down the aisle was part of the giving away process, often symbolizing the daughter leaving her family home, Today, many brides are frowning at the thought of being 'given away', and are choosing to walk down the aisle alone. Couples who have chosen to do a first look also want to walk down the aisle together, or each partner might have both of their parents or other loved ones escort them.
💍Read a book where a father walks their daughter down the aisle or with a house on the cover or where an item is given away.

4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
You do not need to have a wedding party if you don't want one. While some couples are still having large wedding parties, others are eschewing the tradition all together. And it's absolutely not poor etiquette to skip the whole wedding party thing—there are other ways to honor loved ones on your wedding day. So many couples decide to forego the traditional wedding party for all sorts of reasons.
💍Read a book where a character attends a party or where a character honors someone or read a large book. (Over 300 pages).
Through the Grinder by Cleo Coyle - ***** - 7/5/2024 - 270 Pages - attends a party



5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
Gone are the days of bridesmaids and groomsmen being the only options for wedding party roles. Couples are now creating gender-inclusive titles for all members of their wedding party, from bridespeople and groomspeople to wedding squads and friends of honor, and not focusing on specific sides.
💍Read a book with a groom on the cover or a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation) or where there is a division of the sexes at an event.
Becoming Who We Are: Real Stories About Growing Up Trans by Sammy Lisel - **** - 6/8/2024 - 144 Pages - Gender plays a role



6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
If your parents are paying for a majority of the wedding, proper invitation wording etiquette still stands—their names should appear on the invites. But if the couple is shouldering the financial burden, their parents' names needn't be included. Traditionally, this was a way to recognize the parents as the host, but couples are taking complete control of the hosting duties.
💍 Read a book where parents host an event or where a character takes control or where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Codex by Lev Grossman - *** - 6/5/2024 - 348 Pages - Inside was a simple card with an invitation..." Page 35



7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
If you want and can afford to give all of your guests plus-ones, go for it. However, once you've invited all guests who must be considered package deals (a quick refresher: spouses, engaged couples and couples who live together, or have been dating seriously for a year or more), you aren't obligated to offer other single guests dates. The only exceptions to this rule are members of your wedding party and single guests who are coming from far away or really won't know anyone there.
💍Read a book where a character gets a package deal (Your interpretation) or read a stand alone or a character who travels a distance from home.
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton - **** - 6/16/2024 - 505 Pages - Stand Alone



8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
Requesting cash contributions instead of, or in addition to, traditional presents is not only acceptable but hugely popular among today's couples. Thanks to The Knot Cash Fund, couples can ask for cash to put toward experiences like a dream trip. So while traditional retail registries aren't losing favor any time soon, there's definitely a new registry sheriff in town and its name is cash.
💍Read a book with cash on the cover or where a character goes on a dream trip or where a character is a sheriff.

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
If a herd of screaming kids is not your idea of a good time, there's a simple solution: Don't invite 'em. An adults-only wedding is completely acceptable, and it's your prerogative to go that route if you prefer it. Leaving the kids at home will make for a sophisticated affair and can really help you trim down the guest list. Just make sure you handle the "no kids" request tactfully so no one's offended.
💍Read a book that is tagged children or where a character attends a sophisticated event or when children get left with a babysitter.
Bats: Learning to Fly by Falynn Koch - ***** - 6/1/2024 - 128 Pages - Tagged Children



10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
There is no wedding rule around not asking for gifts regardless if this is your first marriage or your fourth. And chances are, your guests will want to celebrate your marriage by giving you gifts, too. Still feeling uncomfortable about it? Consider creating a honeymoon fund instead.
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.
Bossypants by Tina Fey - ***** - 6/23/2024 - 277 Pages - Goes on a honeymoon



11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
Traditionally, it was considered gift-grabby if members of the bride's immediate family, like her mom, planned and hosted the shower, which is why you'd often see the maid of honor, entire wedding party, a family friend or the in-laws commonly play host. But that's not really a thing anymore. Really, it comes down to who wants to throw the shower—the bride's aunts, in-laws, family friends, college roommates or even coworkers—as well as who lives where. And showers aren't just for brides—couple's showers are growing in popularity.
💍Read a book where a character attends a bridal shower or where a character has a roommate or has a coworker they consider a friend.
Meaty by Samantha Irby - **** - 7/7/2024 - 272 Pages - Roommate



12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
Guests are not "required" to give a gift of any particular value to cover the cost of their attendance at the wedding. In fact, guests aren't technically required to give a gift at all. When you're gifting anything, it's important to give what you can afford and what's appropriate for your relationship with the couple.
💍Read a book where a character has to pay to attend an event or where a character gives a gift to someone or where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.

13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
The only wedding etiquette rule you have to follow at your pre-wedding bash is that anyone invited to it must also be invited to the wedding. You should invite your closest friends who support, love, and cherish you because that's what it's all about.
💍Read a book where close friends get together or where two people are in love or where a friend gives support to another friend.
Road Queens by MaryJanice Davidson - *** - 7/13/2024 - 329 Pages - Supports another friend



14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
Be on time, be kind to your wedding vendors, focus on your guests comfort and be grateful and show gratitude.
💍 Read a book where a character is kind or where a character says thank you or where a character has guests.
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson - ***** - 6/30/2024 - 483 Pages - Kind



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Wedding Etiquette - FINISHED
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Level 2: 11 or more tasks
Each task can be done once

Completed: 11/11

1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book where a character proposes or with a character who is a wedding planner or with a couple on the cover. State of Affairs - Marie Force 6/15/24

2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where two people split the bill or with a bride on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL. Otherwise Engaged - Amanda Quick 6/22/24

3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book where a father walks their daughter down the aisle or with a house on the cover or where an item is given away. Long, Hot Texas Summer - Carolyn Brown 6/26/24

4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a book where a character attends a party or where a character honors someone or read a large book. (Over 300 pages). Speaker for the Dead - Orson Scott Card 6/2/24 (382 pgs.)

5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book with a groom on the cover or a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation) or where there is a division of the sexes at an event. Lilli de Jong - Janet Benton 6/1/24

6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where parents host an event or where a character takes control or where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) Sing, Wild Bird, Sing - Jacqueline O'Mahony 6/25/24

7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a book where a character gets a package deal (Your interpretation) or read a stand alone or a character who travels a distance from home. Thirst for Justice: A Novel - David R. Boyd 6/25/24

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book with cash on the cover or where a character goes on a dream trip or where a character is a sheriff.

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book that is tagged children or where a character attends a sophisticated event or when children get left with a babysitter.

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover. Two Nights in Lisbon - Chris Pavone 6/23/24

11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character attends a bridal shower or where a character has a roommate or has a coworker they consider a friend.

12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where a character has to pay to attend an event or where a character gives a gift to someone or where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT. The Surgeon 6/16/24

13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where close friends get together or where two people are in love or where a friend gives support to another friend. Private Vegas - James Patterson 6/4/24

🥬14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
Read a book where a character is kind or where a character says thank you or where a character has guests. The Five-Star Weekend - Elin Hilderbrand 6/3/24

Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Level 2: 11 or more tasks
Each task can be done once

13/11+ Completed. Finished

TASKS
1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book with a couple on the cover.
Dangerous Beauty-J.T. Geissinger 6/20/24


2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.
Heather M. Orgeron-Worth the Shots 6/23/24

3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book where a father walks their daughter down the aisle or with a house on the cover or where an item is given away.

4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a book where a character attends a party
What Doesn't Destroy Us-M.N. Forgy 6/08/24

5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation)
Reign-Jessica Gadziala 6/03/24

6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where a character takes control
The Girl and the Bride-A.J. Rivers 6/02/24

7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a stand alone.
The Worst Kept Secret-Q.B. Tyler 6/24/24

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book where a character is a sheriff.
(MC is a Sheriff)
Fallen-Linda Castillo 6/05/24

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book where a character attends a sophisticated event
State of Suspense-Marie Force 6/04/24

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times
Her Dying Secret-Lisa Regan 6/07/24

11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character has a roommate
F-Bomb-Lani Lynn Vale 6/02/24

12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.
Robert Dugoni-In Her Tracks 6/10/24

13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where close friends get together
Infatuation-River Savage 6/07/24

14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character says thank you.
Loving Romeo-Laura Pavlov 6/13/24

Well done Caraina and Frankie

Finished

1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book where a character proposes or with a character who is a wedding planner or with a couple on the cover.
The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by K.J. Charles June 15 - couple on cover

2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where two people split the bill or with a bride on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.
Ich, Eleanor Oliphant by Gail Honeyman June 27 - MC and her colleague split the bill in a pub

3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book where a father walks their daughter down the aisle or with a house on the cover or where an item is given away.
How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin June 12 - house on cover

4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a book where a character attends a party or where a character honors someone or read a large book. (Over 300 pages).
Six Cloves Under by Gin Jones June 1 - MC honors her late aunt by taking over the garlic farm

5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book with a groom on the cover or a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation) or where there is a division of the sexes at an event.
Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See June 6 - Gender plays a huge role in the book (what you can and can't do as a woman, the importance of birthing a boy)

6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where parents host an event or where a character takes control or where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins June 19 - "An invitation to a feast." 72%

7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a book where a character gets a package deal (Your interpretation) or read a stand alone or a character who travels a distance from home.
Solange es Liebe gibt by Hanni Münzer June 2 - standalone

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book with cash on the cover or where a character goes on a dream trip or where a character is a sheriff.
Der Traum vom Meer by Julia Kröhn June 8 - MC Salome goes on a dream trip to Italy

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book that is tagged children or where a character attends a sophisticated event or when children get left with a babysitter.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl June 16 - MPG Children(s)

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears June 28 - Britney Spears was married a couple of times

11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character attends a bridal shower or where a character has a roommate or has a coworker they consider a friend.
Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder by Valerie Burns June 15 - MC Maddy is friends with her coworker

12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where a character has to pay to attend an event or where a character gives a gift to someone or where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.
Be my Heartbeat by Christina Ellis June 21 - FMC gifts an expensive necklace to her friend's brother

13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where close friends get together or where two people are in love or where a friend gives support to another friend.
Emilia Galotti by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing June 1 - Marinelli supports his friend the Prince in his effort to break up a couple

14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character is kind or where a character says thank you or where a character has guests.
The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer June 19 - Jack invites guests onto his private island

Well done Fiona

FINISHED!

Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Level 2: 11 or more tasks
Each task can be done once

Progress: 13/11+

💍 1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
Read a book with a couple on the cover. Ruined by Sarah Vaughn - June 6


🎨2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL. Unhappy Camper by Lily LaMotte - June 5

🏡3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
Read a book with a house on the cover. California Dreamin': Cass Elliot Before The Mamas & the Papas by Pénélope Bagieu - June 14


3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
Read a large book. (Over 300 pages). Scurry by Mac Smith - June 14

👩🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏻5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
Read a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation) or where there is a division of the sexes at an event. Tryouts by Sarah Sax - June 10

💌6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
Read a book where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) A Script for Danger by Carolyn Keene - p. 64 “You’re all getting invitations to the premiere of The Hamilton Inn.", June 4

🚗7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
Read a book where a character who travels a distance from home. From Beer to Eternity by Sherry Harris - June 1

🚢8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
Read a book where a character goes on a dream trip. Hockey Girl Loves Drama Boy by Faith Erin Hicks - June 19

👧🏼9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
Read a book that is tagged children. Small Volcanoes by Carolyn Keene - June 13

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character goes on a honeymoon. Homicide Honeymoon by B. A. Trimmer - June 1

👫11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
Read a book where a character has a coworker they consider a friend. A Time to Swill by Sherry Harris - June 15

🕌12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
Read a book where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT. The Alchemist: A Graphic Novel adapted by Derek Ruiz - June 30

👩🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏻13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
Read a book where close friends get together or where a friend gives support to another friend. Always Anthony by Terri Libenson - June 8

🥬14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
Read a book where a character is kind or where a character says thank you or where a character has guests. The Comic Book Guide to Growing Food: Step-by-Step Vegetable Gardening for Everyone by Joseph Tychonievich - June 1

Well done Julesy

Completed

Wedding Etiquette

Completed 12/11+

✔️1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book where a character proposes
The Summer Island Festival by Rachel Burton - 05/06/2024

✔️2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.
Megan's Mark by Lora Leigh - 01/06/2024

✔️3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book with a house on the cover
Garden of Lies by Amanda Quick - 17/06/2024

✔️4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a large book. (392 pages)
Fireborn by Keri Arthur - 04/06/2024

✔️5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book with a groom on the cover
The Marriage Trap by Jennifer Probst - 03/07/2024

✔️6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where a character takes control
At Wolf Ranch by Jennifer Ryan - 03/06/2024

✔️7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a book where a character who travels a distance from home (UK to Canada)
Immortally Yours by Lynsay Sands - 02/06/2024

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book with cash on the cover or where a character goes on a dream trip or where a character is a sheriff.

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book where a character attends a sophisticated event
The Professor's Dragon by Louisa Masters

✔️10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times (Mike)
Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr - 02/07/2024

✔️11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character has a coworker they consider a friend.
Opening Up by Lauren Dane - 24/06/2024

✔️12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.
The Little Bookshop on the Seine by Rebecca Raisin - 26/06/2024

✔️13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where a friend gives support to another friend.
I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore - 12/06/2024

✔️14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character has guests.
Twice Bitten by Lynsay Sands - 04/06/2024

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Challenge Rules

*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go.

Well done .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•

Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

15/11 COMPLETED!
Each task can be done once

TASKS

1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book where a character proposes.
Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani 6/8/2024
Jack Mac proposes to Ave Maria.

2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.
Prom Mom by Laura Lippmann 7/4/2024

3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book with a house on the cover.
Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica 6/16/2024


4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a large book. (Over 300 pages).
Cadillac Jukebox by James Lee Burke 6/21/2024
464 pages

5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation).
The Nail Salon by Natalie Tambini 6/25/2024

6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where parents host an event.
Lowcountry Bordello by Susan M. Boyer 6/12/2024
Nate and Liz get married. Her parents host the reception for 304 people in their backyard.

7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a book where a character who travels a distance from home.
Nest Egg by Josi Avari 6/4/2024
Saffron travels from her home in DC to Hawaii to settle an estate.

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book where a character is a sheriff.
The Alpine Zen by Mary Daheim 6/14/2024
Milo Dodge

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book with children get left with a babysitter.
High Heels are Murder by Elaine Viets 6/10/2024
Cheryl keeps dropping off her son with a sitter to feed her gambling addiction.

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.

11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character has a coworker they consider a friend.
The Goddess of Warsaw by Lisa Barr 6/21/2024
Lena and Connie

12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.
The Hunter by Tana French 6/30/2024 giFT

13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where a friend gives support to another friend.
Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures by Emma Straub 7/3/2024
Laura and Ginger have a long term friendship and Ginger evens gives Laura a job.

14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character has guests.
The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse 6/26/2024
Isaac and Laure treat Elin and Will to the hotel for the engagement party.

Well done Anne

FINISHED
Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Read: 13
Level 2: 11 or more tasks

Each task can be done once.

TASKS
1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book where a character proposes.
Never Forgot You: An emotional over-40's, second-chance, small-town, slow-burn romance Kath Farr 6/7/24

2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.
Songbird Cottage Barbara Cool Lee 6/9/24

3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍 Read a book with a house on the cover.
Bobbins And Bodies A.C.F. Bookens 6/19/24

4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍 Read a book where a character attends a party.
Margaritas at the Beach House Hotel Judith Keim 6/20/24

5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍 Read a book where gender plays a role in the story.
Hanged By A Thread A.C.F. Bookens 6/27/24

6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where the word invitation can be found in the text.
The Restaurant on Plum Island Amy Rafferty 6/3/24 p 183 Curious about what Ethan wanted to tell her, she accepted his invitation.

7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍 Read a book where a character gets a package deal.
To Have and to Hold Heidi Renee Mason 6/6/24

8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍 Read a book where a character is a sheriff.
Heart of Curiosities Karice Bolton 7/1/24

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍 Read a book where a character attends a sophisticated event.
Fatal Consequences Marie Force 6/23/24

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.

11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍 Read a book where a character has a roommate.
Summers at the Saint Mary Kay Andrews 6/26/24

12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.
15 Summers Later RaeAnne Thayne 6/23/24

13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍 Read a book where two people are in love.
Lunch at The Beach House Hotel Judith Keim 6/17/24

14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character says thank you.
Hold on Tight Serena Bell 6/4/24

Finished with 11!

The Lost Challenges
Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Progress: 11 out of 11
Level 1: 3-10 tasks
Level 2: 11 or more tasks

June tends to kick off the wedding season. So here are a few helpful hints.

Each task can be done once

TASKS

1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
Traditional etiquette dictates that a couple can only start wedding planning after the proposal—and taking on any planning tasks beforehand is a no-no. Well, times have definitely changed. With wedding venues and vendors in high demand, couples are booking their must-have pros before the question's been popped.
💍 Read a book where a character proposes or with a character who is a wedding planner or with a couple on the cover.
Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake - ***** - 6/7/2024 - 375 Pages



2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
Today more than ever, couples fund their celebration in different ways. It's true the majority of weddings are paid for by the bride's parents however, unlike in the past, where the bride's family was expected to foot the whole bill, they're in no way obligated to now. Grooms' parents and the couples themselves chip in nearly as often as brides' parents do. Many couples split costs evenly with both sets of parents or even pay for the entire thing themselves. It all depends on you two and your families' financial situations and preferences.
💍 Read a book where two people split the bill or with a bride on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.
The Sentence by Louise Erdrich - **** - 7/17/2024 - 387 Pages - Author Initials



3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
While having the father of the bride walk his daughter down the aisle during the processional is a common wedding tradition, it can actually feel pretty dated. Traditionally, a father walking his daughter down the aisle was part of the giving away process, often symbolizing the daughter leaving her family home, Today, many brides are frowning at the thought of being 'given away', and are choosing to walk down the aisle alone. Couples who have chosen to do a first look also want to walk down the aisle together, or each partner might have both of their parents or other loved ones escort them.
💍Read a book where a father walks their daughter down the aisle or with a house on the cover or where an item is given away.

4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
You do not need to have a wedding party if you don't want one. While some couples are still having large wedding parties, others are eschewing the tradition all together. And it's absolutely not poor etiquette to skip the whole wedding party thing—there are other ways to honor loved ones on your wedding day. So many couples decide to forego the traditional wedding party for all sorts of reasons.
💍Read a book where a character attends a party or where a character honors someone or read a large book. (Over 300 pages).
Through the Grinder by Cleo Coyle - ***** - 7/5/2024 - 270 Pages - attends a party



5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
Gone are the days of bridesmaids and groomsmen being the only options for wedding party roles. Couples are now creating gender-inclusive titles for all members of their wedding party, from bridespeople and groomspeople to wedding squads and friends of honor, and not focusing on specific sides.
💍Read a book with a groom on the cover or a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation) or where there is a division of the sexes at an event.
Becoming Who We Are: Real Stories About Growing Up Trans by Sammy Lisel - **** - 6/8/2024 - 144 Pages - Gender plays a role



6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
If your parents are paying for a majority of the wedding, proper invitation wording etiquette still stands—their names should appear on the invites. But if the couple is shouldering the financial burden, their parents' names needn't be included. Traditionally, this was a way to recognize the parents as the host, but couples are taking complete control of the hosting duties.
💍 Read a book where parents host an event or where a character takes control or where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
Codex by Lev Grossman - *** - 6/5/2024 - 348 Pages - Inside was a simple card with an invitation..." Page 35



7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
If you want and can afford to give all of your guests plus-ones, go for it. However, once you've invited all guests who must be considered package deals (a quick refresher: spouses, engaged couples and couples who live together, or have been dating seriously for a year or more), you aren't obligated to offer other single guests dates. The only exceptions to this rule are members of your wedding party and single guests who are coming from far away or really won't know anyone there.
💍Read a book where a character gets a package deal (Your interpretation) or read a stand alone or a character who travels a distance from home.
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton - **** - 6/16/2024 - 505 Pages - Stand Alone



8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
Requesting cash contributions instead of, or in addition to, traditional presents is not only acceptable but hugely popular among today's couples. Thanks to The Knot Cash Fund, couples can ask for cash to put toward experiences like a dream trip. So while traditional retail registries aren't losing favor any time soon, there's definitely a new registry sheriff in town and its name is cash.
💍Read a book with cash on the cover or where a character goes on a dream trip or where a character is a sheriff.

9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
If a herd of screaming kids is not your idea of a good time, there's a simple solution: Don't invite 'em. An adults-only wedding is completely acceptable, and it's your prerogative to go that route if you prefer it. Leaving the kids at home will make for a sophisticated affair and can really help you trim down the guest list. Just make sure you handle the "no kids" request tactfully so no one's offended.
💍Read a book that is tagged children or where a character attends a sophisticated event or when children get left with a babysitter.
Bats: Learning to Fly by Falynn Koch - ***** - 6/1/2024 - 128 Pages - Tagged Children



10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
There is no wedding rule around not asking for gifts regardless if this is your first marriage or your fourth. And chances are, your guests will want to celebrate your marriage by giving you gifts, too. Still feeling uncomfortable about it? Consider creating a honeymoon fund instead.
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.
Bossypants by Tina Fey - ***** - 6/23/2024 - 277 Pages - Goes on a honeymoon



11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
Traditionally, it was considered gift-grabby if members of the bride's immediate family, like her mom, planned and hosted the shower, which is why you'd often see the maid of honor, entire wedding party, a family friend or the in-laws commonly play host. But that's not really a thing anymore. Really, it comes down to who wants to throw the shower—the bride's aunts, in-laws, family friends, college roommates or even coworkers—as well as who lives where. And showers aren't just for brides—couple's showers are growing in popularity.
💍Read a book where a character attends a bridal shower or where a character has a roommate or has a coworker they consider a friend.
Meaty by Samantha Irby - **** - 7/7/2024 - 272 Pages - Roommate



12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
Guests are not "required" to give a gift of any particular value to cover the cost of their attendance at the wedding. In fact, guests aren't technically required to give a gift at all. When you're gifting anything, it's important to give what you can afford and what's appropriate for your relationship with the couple.
💍Read a book where a character has to pay to attend an event or where a character gives a gift to someone or where the authors initials can be found in REQUIRED GIFT.

13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
The only wedding etiquette rule you have to follow at your pre-wedding bash is that anyone invited to it must also be invited to the wedding. You should invite your closest friends who support, love, and cherish you because that's what it's all about.
💍Read a book where close friends get together or where two people are in love or where a friend gives support to another friend.
Road Queens by MaryJanice Davidson - *** - 7/13/2024 - 329 Pages - Supports another friend



14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
Be on time, be kind to your wedding vendors, focus on your guests comfort and be grateful and show gratitude.
💍 Read a book where a character is kind or where a character says thank you or where a character has guests.
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson - ***** - 6/30/2024 - 483 Pages - Kind

Way to go JoAnne & Suzanne

Finished!

Wedding Etiquette
Duration: June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024

Goal: 13/11+
Level 2: 11 or more tasks

TASKS

**1. Start Wedding Planning Only After Getting Engaged
💍 Read a book where a character proposes.
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries - Heather Fawcett - 06/20/24 – Wendell Bambleby proposes to Emily Wilde.

**2. The Bride's Parents Pay for the Wedding
💍 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in WHOLE BILL.
A Summer Affair - Elin Hilderbrand - 07/08/24

**3. The Bride's Father Walks Her Down the Aisle
💍Read a book with a house on the cover.
Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies - Catherine Mack - 07/26/24


**4 You Must Have a Wedding Party
💍Read a large book. (Over 300 pages).
The Final Equinox - Andrew Mayne - 06/12/24

**5. The Wedding Party Is Divided Based on Gender
💍Read a book where gender plays a role in the story (Your interpretation).
Island Witch - Amanda Jayatissa - 07/03/24

**6. Your Parents' Names Are Printed on the Invitations
💍 Read a book where the word invitation can be found in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Born - Ayi Kwei Armah - 06/06/24 – “Instead, the invitation was uttered in a manner that made it plain that…” (Kindle Location 2685)

**7. Each Guest Is Invited With a Plus-One
💍Read a stand alone.
The Reappearance of Rachel Price - Holly Jackson - 06/09/24

**8. Asking for Cash Gifts Is a No-No
💍Read a book where a character is a sheriff.
Moonlight, Murder, and Small Town Secrets - K.C. Hart - 07/05/24 – Sheriff Reid

**9. Adults-Only Weddings Are Rude
💍Read a book where children get left with a babysitter.
How to Marry a Billionaire - Elise Sax - 06/08/24 – “Olivia introduces herself to the babysitter and gives her a lot of instructions…” (p. 70)

10. If It's Not Your First Wedding, Don't Create a Registry
💍Read a book where a character has been married a couple of times or where a character goes on a honeymoon or with a gift on the cover.

**11. The Bridal Shower Is Hosted Solely By the Bridesmaids
💍Read a book where a character has a coworker they consider a friend.
Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands - Heather Fawcett - 07/12/24 – Emily and Wendell

**12. Guests Are Expected to "Cover Their Plate" By Giving a Comparable Gift
💍Read a book where a character gives a gift to someone.
The Book Thief - Markus Zusak - 07/05/24 - Max gives a gift to Liesel: “A late birthday gift. Look in the morning. Good night.” (Kindle Location 2815)

**13. Only Wedding Party Members Are Invited to the Bach Party
💍Read a book where close friends get together.
Memory Piece - Lisa Ko - 06/23/24 – Giselle, Jackie and Ellen

**14. The Non-Negotiable Wedding Etiquette Rules
💍 Read a book where a character is kind or where a character says thank you.
The Bullet Swallower - Elizabeth Gonzalez James - 06/19/24 - “Thank you kindly,” Remedio said, and he could feel the heat coming off Juan Antonio’s eyes like two burning coals.(Kindle Locations 1343-1344)

Way to go Ferenc