Songs for Other People's Weddings: A Novel

J is a wedding singer who writes an original song for each couple he performs for, using the songwriting process to learn about what brought them together and their feelings about marriage. When his girlfriend moves to New York for work and their relationship becomes strained by the distance and her growing life apart from him, J struggles to maintain his optimistic outlook on love. As his own relationship faces challenges, J finds himself uncertain whether to encourage the couples he sings for or warn them about the difficulties of commitment. The novel follows J's attempts to navigate his personal crisis while continuing to write songs that capture both the hopeful and vulnerable aspects of love. Combining observant storytelling with original songs, the novel explores how love changes over time, acknowledging both its joyful and painful dimensions.