The Wedding is a romance novel written by Danielle Steele and published in in April of 2000. Set in Los Angeles, against a star-studded backdrop, it follows a busy career woman as she meets the man of her dreams, falls in love and plans her wedding. Danielle Steel (b. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... This article is about the largest city in California. ...

Plot

Allegra Steinberg, daughter of movie producer Simon Steinberg and television writer Blaire Scott, is a successful entertainment lawyer who seems to have the perfect life. She has a satisfying career and is surrounded by people she loves, including her boyfriend, Brandon, her sister Samantha, an aspiring model, and her best friend, Alan Carr, a Hollywood heartthrob. ...

While on a business trip in New York, she meets writer Jeff Hamiliton, and although there is chemistry between the pair, Allegra does not pursue the attraction. However, after she discovers that Brandon has been cheating on her, she meets up with Jeff, and before long, the couple are engaged and planning a wedding at her parents Bel Air home. State nickname: The Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York City Governor George Pataki (R) Senators Charles Schumer (D) Hillary Rodham Clinton (D) Official languages None (English is de facto) Area 141,205 km² or 54,556 square miles (27th)  - Land 122,409 km²  - Water...

As their September ceremony looms, Allegra finds herself face with many business, romantic and personal problems, including a pregnancy in the family, the death of a client and the return of her father. The wedding becomes a chance for forgiveness, hope and reconcilliation - if it manages to go ahead! September is the ninth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four Gregorian months with 30 days. ... A pregnant woman Pregnancy is the carrying of one or more embryos or foeti by female mammals, including humans, inside their bodies. ...

Characters

Simon Steinberg; Allegra's step-father, although she sees him as her real father. Perhaps due to a mid-life crisis, Simon risks his marriage by having an affair with his secretary, Elizabeth. A mid-life crisis is an emotional state of doubt and anxiety in which a person becomes uncomfortable with the realization that life is halfway over. ...

Blaire Scott; Allegra's mother. Despite being an award-winning writer, Blaire has lost confidence in herself, especially after her television show is cancelled and she discovers Simon's affair.

Scott Steinberg; Allegra's brother, a 23 year old pre-med student.

Samantha Steinberg; Allegra's sister, a 17 year old student and part time model. When Samantha falls pregnant to a fashion photographer, she is set to give her child up for adoption, but with the support of Jimmy, a friend from school, decides to keep it. She and Jimmy marry secretly. This is a list of notable photographers in the art, documentary and fashion traditions. ... Adoption is the legal act of permanently placing a child with a parent or parents other than the birth parents. ...

Alan Carr; Allegra's best friend. Although he seems to have feelings for Allegra at the beginning of the novel, he later falls for and marries...

Carmen Connors; a singer-turned-actress, and one of Allegra's clients.

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