Wedding Season (2023) Movie Script
Smile, beautiful, very nice.
And let's bring Kristi in
a little closer.
Okay. Kristi, right here,
sweetheart
looking in the camera.
And smiling... very nice.
-Dont they look beautiful?
-Yeah. No one would ever
know that we are
at the worst photographers
studio in Brooklyn.
Ok. good.
Looks like we have
some alternatives to offer.
-You headed back to the office?
-Yep. I have my pitch session
with Helen.
It has taken me six months
to get her to let me out of
assistant prison
and consider me
as a feature writer.
-Youve got this.
You were the editor
of your campus paper.
You won the Colberry Award.
Youve got all the skills.
-Yeah, I feel good about it.
These wedding shoots
are exhausting.
Like actual weddings.
-Ooop!
-Oh. Hey.
-Oh, my goodness.
Can I help you?
-Careful. Oh, there's a...
there's a string...
One of the brides?
-Yep, bride number two.
Michelle.
Lawyer, very detail-oriented.
Sorry, can I?
-Ok.
-Hey, Michelle.
Yes, I think pink peonies are a
perfect substitute for dahlias.
Mmhm.
Sure. No problem.
I just stepped inside
the elevator though
so this call may drop.
-Yeah.
Sure, no problem.
Ok, Ive gotta go Michelle.
No, lime isnt a disgusting
color at all.
Yeah, itll be fine.
Ok, Ive gotta go.
Great, Ill see you tonight.
Love you.
-You gotta get in there, Trish.
If youre late its gonna
take six months
to get another meeting.
Ok.
Here I go.
-Do it yourself spa treatment?
No.
Candle making as a voyage
of self-discovery. No.
Colonics as a component
of your meditation practice.
Hard no.
-I have other...
Uh, what about...
-Please, stop,
before you kill again.
All of these are variations
on articles weve done
over the past few months, Trish.
I havent just heard
these ideas before,
Ive actually published
them already.
-I was trying to stay on brand.
-Listen, if you want to move
from executive assistant
to feature writer-
-And I desperately do.
Becoming a writer has been
my soul focus for years so I...
-And write big stories,
personal stories,
then why are you pitched me
yesterdays material?
Arent you leaving in a few
hours for three weeks off?
-Yes, but that doesnt mean
that I cant blue sky
some new ideas for you.
-And youre going to a wedding,
is that right?
-Three weddings actually
over three consecutive weekends.
All of my best friends form
high school are getting married
in the same month and I am
a bridesmaid at each of them.
If you can believe that.
Uh... You did approve the time
off and Dani can fill in
but I am just a phone call away
if you need any...
-This is it.
-What? No, no,
um, I... I love my job,
I can call my friends
if you would just...
-Trish, Im not firing you.
Im telling you this is it.
This is your piece.
-It is?
-Absolutely!
Three friends, three weddings.
The changes in their lives.
Opening up a new chapter.
All seen through the person
closest to them.
Weddings are evergreen pieces
for us .
The piece will be a little
always a bridesmaid,
never a bride.
You don't even
like weddings.
Not a fan of the
wedding industrial complex.
-This is like sending Scrooge in
to review Its a Wonderful Life
-Thank you.
-But hows this any different
than anything else
that we publish?
Its not like youre
particularly into spa treatments
but youre willing to write
about those.
-I dont know.
Its just different.
-Thats an excellent answer
for someone who wants to be
an investigative journalist.
Whos gonna be your date
for all these weddings anyway?
-Ok, I am a strong, independent,
21st century woman.
I do not need a date
just because I happen
to be going to a wedding.
-Three weddings.
And I predict that you will not
have a minute to write
because youll spend
all your time
fending off setups.
Theres something
about weddings
that make people crazy
to couple everybody up.
Its like they put something
in the red velvet cake.
-Great, cant wait.
-Mmhm.
-Alright, wish me luck.
Ill call you when I get there.
-This is not gonna end pretty.
-Peterson?
Paterson! There you are!
Finally!
-Put me down, Peterson.
I am a respected
magazine journalist.
-Not here youre not.
Here youre still the same
Trish Paterson
who set the Hillside record
for most consecutive days
off after school detention
for talking back to teachers.
-Ok, that was totally unjust and
I said so in the school paper.
-Mm. Which led to,
what was it again?
Oh yes, more detentions.
-Ok, ok, maybe not
the best strategy
but I did feel like I had
justice on my side.
-Well, youre never in detention
here. Come on.
You're writing your first
feature about our weddings,
Trish, thats amazing.
Youve been working
for this for..
-Years. Literally. Yes.
-Hey.
Youre gonna have to get
everyone to agree.
That's not gonna be
a problem with...
-June and Peter.
-June and Peter.
Right, they'll love it.
And of course Laurel and I
will always support you.
-Oh, thanks.
You guys are always there
for me.
-But that does leave..
-Michelle.
-Michelle.
-Yeah.
-I mean, Rods gonna do
whatever she says.
But shes gonna see
all the downsides.
-I know. And thats why I need
you to help me with her.
-Ok, so I love you,
youre my best friend
but youre on your own there.
Particularly since
Im not gonna be around.
-What do you mean "not around"?
-One last business trip
out west before the wedding.
Hey, believe me,
not my choice,
but the boss is giving me
a whole month off-
-Hold on, hold on, hold on.
That means that Im gonna be
on my own
as I go through all this
wedding stuff?
You cant do that to me,
Peterson.
-Ok, I thought of that
and I have a solution.
My brother Ryans
coming to town,
hell be the perfect wingman
for you.
-I dont need a wingman.
I just went through this.
I dont need a date just
because Im going to a wedding.
-Hey, three weddings.
Come on, youd be doing me
a favor.
Hes kind of at loose end.
-Well I never really knew him.
I mean, he was gone pretty much
by the time we started
hanging out.
What part of the world is
he flying in from this time?
-Uh, Mozambique?
Mauritania, Morocco.
I cant keep track anymore.
-Wait, so, how does Laurel feel
about you taking off like this?
-Oh, she understands.
Well, thanks again
for letting me stay here.
-Of course.
-Hey, when do your parents
get in?
Im excited to see them.
-I actually heard from Mom
this morning
and unfortunately
Dads stuck on the base
so it looks like they
won't be able to make it
till the day before the wedding.
Which means that its going to
be just you and Ryan till then,
-That is totally fine.
The beauty of this place
will make up for the massive ego
Ill be dealing with.
[chuckles)
Come on, lets get you settled
in the guest house
then hustle over
to the party, huh?
-Alright.
-Yes!
-Hi!
Sorry, Im sorry.
Blame this guy.
Stopped by to change
my work clothes
and suddenly were having
an epic catch up.
-Sure, sure,
just like that time
we got caught climbing
on the roof of the gym.
Now all of a sudden
it's my idea, right Paterson?
-Because it was totally
your idea, Peterson.
-Honestly, is it too much to ask
you two to refer to each other
by your first names
just for this event?
-I don't know, its pretty
deeply ingrained at this point.
-Yeah, I think we've been
calling each other that since...
-Mrs. Donahues class?
-Freshman year.
-Yeah.
-This girl with the bright
pink neon backpack
sits down next to me.
-This goofy guy
with a bowl cut says
hello Paterson, Im Peterson.
-Pretty much inseparable
after that.
-Trisha Paterson!
Its about time.
-Oh, its so good to see you.
-Hi!
-Hey, Trish.
-Oh, leaning into that rock
and roll fairy tale theme I see.
-Yup.
-I know. Weve raided
every vintage shops
all the way from here to Boston
just to find these jackets.
Oh, and I have a long list of
thrift stores I want to hit.
Will you be my wing-woman?
-Of course.
-That is just the beginning
because there are wine tastings,
bridesmaid fitting,
reception rehearsals and then
the weddings themselves.
You are going to be busy.
-I cant wait.
-Oh, um, heads up, I think were
all about to be cross-examined.
-Michelle.
-There you are.
Hey, girl, listen, Ive been
working on a seating chart
and I wanted to make sure
that you didnt have some
imaginary boyfriend
that isnt gonna show up
at the last minute.
Now, if you dont have anyone
I could pair you
with one of the interns
from Rods hospital.
-Future wife here always has
a contingency plan.
-'Cause I know how embarrassing
it can be
where the only one seated
on your own
when everyone else
has a partner.
-Uh, why dont we cut Trish
some slack, Michelle?
Shes overwhelmed
with bridesmaid duties.
-Did my sensitivity chip
go offline?
-Uh, a little bit.
-I am sorry. I totally get it.
I mean, Rod barely got his
shift covered for this party,
so no pressure.
Its just a logistics thing, ok?
-Thanks for understanding.
Hows work for you?
-Insane. Its insane.
They have me on
the partner track
and the hours are brutal
but I love it.
What are you working on?
-Well, why dont we take a seat,
well get a drink.
Go sit down.
- Ok.
- Lets go.
-You know, I saw all of my
carefully constructed ideas
go down in flames.
But then, my editor suggested
I was missing something
that was right in front of me.
All of you.
-Wait, what does that mean?
-Us?
-Well, she mentioned that this
is a pretty unique situation,
you know, three weddings
all in three weeks.
And that it had huge potential
for a feature article.
It would be my first
major piece.
-Oh! That is so exciting!
-Yes!
-No.
-Uh, why not, Michelle?
-Well, for one thing, whats
this story actually about?
-Well, it would be about,
you know,
how friends have managed
to stay close
since high school and...
-Which is all because of you,
because youre the glue
that keeps us all together.
-You guys remember the night
of the graduation bonfire
when she made us
all sign an oath
to come back to the same place
every summer.
-Ok, youre all just lucky
that we didnt go to Junes idea
of poking our fingers
and signing in blood.
-I am just saying that if youre
going to sign a pact
then you should sign a pact.
-You know what Im talking
about, Trish.
Is this article gonna make us
all look ridiculous?
-No, of course not.
I would never do that
to any of you.
This is supposed to be
a positive piece
about the, you know, best day
of your life... or lives.
-Why did they assign
this article to you?
-Well, because I know
you all so well.
-No, I mean, why did they think
that you could write well
about weddings?
Youre allergic
to the subject.
-I just think that
they can be...
a little too commercial
sometimes.
-It is a little odd, is all.
-Remember when you said
that marriage was the only time
you needed a license
to go to prison?
-Did I say that?
-Yeah.
-Okay.
-What would we have to do?
-Nothing much.
Really, I would just be
taking notes
and writing about our group.
Yeah, maybe
an interview or two,
but you wouldnt really have
to do anything.
And this absolutely
will not interfere
with my bridesmaid duties,
I can promise you that.
-Ok, come on Michelle.
Like, what do you have to lose?
-I guess you cant do it
without Rod and I.
-Not really.
I mean, it's sort of the concept
behind the whole thing.
Three couples, three weddings.
-Come on, Michelle.
-Michelle, come on!
Ok, we can be famous!
-We need you!
-Alright. Alright.
-Yes!
-You have to paint us
in a good light, promise?
-I promise.
-The deal is done!
-Thank you, guys.
This means a lot.
-Ok, you know what,
enough of this.
I think it is time to dance.
-Let's go.
-Us too. Watch your step
How exciting it was to see
all of my friends together
on the dance floor, poised
on the cliff of marriage.
No, that's not right.
Precipices? Overhang?
Sheer drop?
Hi, a glass
of pinot noir, please?
Trish. Trish.
-Hey, Peter.
-Hey.
-Whats up?
-Take this.
-"I Love You Alone"
by Sheryl Townsend?
-Yeah, its the song
June and I first danced to
at the spring dance
our freshman year.
Dont you remember?
-To be honest, no.
-Then June went
and bought me the record.
This classic vintage record.
So, I want it to be a surprise
for our first dance
at the reception.
Could you hold onto it for me
like youre the ring bearer?
Yeah, I want to be sure
its a real surprise for June
when the needle drops.
-Sure. No problem.
-Great! Yes.
Ok, um, I better get back
before June wonders
why Ive disappeared.
-Thank you!
-Ok.
-Trish! So happy!
-Hi, Carrie.
-I was desperate for someone
fun to talk to.
Oh, hey, who are you bringing
to the wedding?
Ive got this guy, George,
Im not sure if hes the one,
but he does have a timeshare.
-Timeshare is nice.
-Oh, hey, my cousin Todd
needs a date.
My aunt says hes been playing
way too much
World of Warcraft lately.
-Why does everyone keep
asking me if I have a date?
-Sorry, was just trying to help.
-No, Im sorry.
I didnt mean to jump on you
like that.
Ive just been getting
that question a lot lately.
-We just dont want you
to be sad, Trish.
-It just so happens,
I actually do have someone
accompanying me to the weddings.
-To all three?
Do I know him?
-Um... You might.
-Ryan!
-Hey!
-Hi!
-There he is.
-You made it, brother!
-Oh, my...
Sorry.
-I dont know how he does it,
but Ryan Peterson always manages
to make an entrance.
-Mmhm.
He's still got it.
-Well?
-What?
-Arent you going to go say hi
to your boyfriend?
-Oh, hes not my boyfriend.
He's...
Um, you know what?
Im gonna put this away.
-Trish? I thought
that might be you.
-Ryan.
-Its been a long time.
-Hi, Ryan.
Uh, lets go dance.
Sorry, I, uh, wanted to get away
from certain eyes.
They know that were
gonna be each others
date to these things,
and I didnt want a thousand
questions.
-These things?
-The weddings.
-Ah, Im overwhelmed
with your sentimentality.
Im happy to help.
-Its no big deal.
I would have figured it out
for myself.
So, uh, hows Mozambique?
-No idea.
Im sure its nice but not
as amazing as Morocco.
-Morocco. Yes.
-Right, right.
-I was misinformed.
I saw your spread of New Zealand
on the Nat Geo website.
It was really cool.
Looked like another planet.
-Glad to see you two
are catching up.
-Did Trish tell you shes
writing a story
about our friend group
for her magazine?
-You got everyone to agree?
-Even Michelle.
-Impressive.
You going to include the part
about your date
being someone you barely
remember from high school?
-I might leave that part out.
Thanks for the dance.
-Paterson, Im taking off.
Just so you know.
-Thanks, betrayer
whos betrayed me.
-You're up early.
Working on your article?
-Are you kidding?
Do you know how many events
you guys have planned?
I may never sleep again.
You only have to be
at one wedding,
I have to attend all three.
Ok, Im like in some wedding
zombie movie
where the undead just keep
coming and coming.
-Did you just compare
the happiest day of my life
to a zombie movie?
Aww.
Hey.
-Hey, guys.
Working on your piece?
-And thats my cue
to take off.
Ill catch you two cool cats
in a couple weeks.
-Alright. Have a good trip.
-Thanks.
-Hey, I uh, actually wanted
to apologize for last night.
-About what?
-Well, I kind of object
to how everyone thinks
I need a date
to these weddings,
so I was a little abrupt
with you, so sorry about that.
-No need for an apology.
Totally get it.
Maybe we should
just drop everything.
-Well attend the weddings,
but separately.
-Okay then.
-Done.
-Good.
-Great.
-Shoot, I gotta run.
I have to be at a bridal shower
in an hour.
-Dont those usually happen
weeks before the wedding?
-Yeah, but no one
was in town.
No! No, no, no, no, no....
Uh. I blame you for this.
-What did I do?
-This is June and Peters
special record
that they were gonna play
for their first dance tomorrow.
Now look at it.
-This look very rare.
-Yeah, apparently.
Well, I guess Ill just have
to download the song now.
-You dont really understand
weddings, do you?
-What? Sure, I do.
-No, because if you did
youd understand
its the only day where you try
to get everything
absolutely everything right.
Ok, theres no compromises.
No cutting corners.
Youre gonna have
to find another copy
before their first dance.
-I dont have time for that.
I have a wedding shower
to attend.
-Then youll have to make
an excuse and get away.
And since I feel somewhat
responsible, I will help you.
Im thinking that we meet on
the corner of Main and Junction
in an hour and a half.
-Are you serious?
-Main and Junction.
Hour and a half.
-Hey!
-Oh thank goodness youre here.
I need your help.
Um, can you hand these out
to everyone?
Everyone has to take
a party favor token.
And you either get a session
with the palm reader
or a foot massage.
-Got it.
-Im so excited you and Ryan are
going to the wedding together.
Hes so handsome.
-Yeah, hes gonna age badly
though, I can tell.
-Oh! Palm reader.
Maybe I can tell your fortune.
-I think it would be weird
if my fortune
was written on your palm,
but, ok.
-Hey, when did you
and Ryan
decide to go to weddings
together?
-We didnt really decide.
Actually, it was kind of
your fiancs idea.
But, uh, were changing that.
Were gonna go separately now.
-So youre gonna arrive
separately but sit together?
-Yeah. Thats the plan.
-You know what they say
about the best laid plans.
-That they always
work out perfectly?
-Oooh! Yay!
Who doesnt love a good
foot massage.
-Ugh. Im always worried
theyre gonna judge my pedicure.
-Is there anything that
you just sit back and enjoy?
-Not really, no.
-Youre talking to the girl
who decided to wear all black
her sophomore year.
-Hey, that was a totally
defensible fashion choice.
Uh, but sorry to do this ladies,
I actually have
to bow out today.
-What?
-I know. I know.
I have something I have
to take care of.
-What?
-Why?
-Yeah, but Ill see you guys
later. Have fun!
-T?
-But...
-She hates Ryan,
I can tell.
-That girl needs a massage
and some cookies.
-Yes.
-Of course you ride
a motorcycle.
-Its Seans.
I'm just borrowing it.
So, I did a little googling
and apparently
any record by Sheryl Townsend
is really hard to find.
Especially an original pressing
of a 45 single.
-See, this is why I dont
like weddings.
Everyone loses their mind
about the littlest things.
-Well, look at it this way,
if were successful,
maybe youll have something
to write about.
Lets start with the record shop
and thrift store.
Maybe well get lucky.
-This is rare.
-For sure.
-Really rare!
-I know.
-If we had it, it would
be over there.
Alright, let's see what we got.
Nope, nope, nope, nope.
Nope.
Sorry. No luck.
-Is there anywhere you could
recommend to look?
-In this town?
I don't know.
Try the thrift store.
But thats a real Hail Mary.
-Ok.
-Great, thank you.
-Alright.
-No, it doesnt have to be
a 45. Could be on LP.
Yeah, yeah, Ill wait.
Uh huh, yeah, thats the one.
Yeah, can you put it aside
for us?
Yep, great, great.
No, moneys no concern.
Thank you.
-Moneys no concern?
-So they have a copy.
Only one.
But it's too late
to overnight it
in time for the reception, so...
-Youre sure that we cant just
apologize to Peter and June
and get back to tacos
and margaritas?
-Its impressive how hard youre
holding onto that cynicism.
-Ok, I prefer to think of it
as realism, not cynicism.
-Come on, its the ritual.
Every couple has their ritual
or two, you know?
Going back to the place
they first met,
listening to the song
they first danced to.
Loves kind of a conspiracy
against the world.
Rituals we have prove that.
-Fire in my mouth.
-Oh, uh, buddy,
she ate a habanero.
Do you have any queso fundito?
Cheesier the better.
-Ah. Queso.
I know that means cheese
but oh, this is bad.
-Yeah.
-This is really bad.
-Queso fundito, its a melted
cheese skillet.
The grease will help cut down
the heat.
I learned that in Jalisco.
The locals there thought it was
funny to add extra chilies
to my tamales, so...
Thank you,
thank you so much.
-Thanks.
-It should start working
any second.
-Ok.
-Yeah?
-That actually helped.
-Yeah? Better?
Well I... Im gonna
head back to the city.
-Oh, wait, no, I mean,
Im the one who broke it.
I can be the one
that goes to get it.
-Youre a bridesmaid, Trish,
you cant disappear on the day
of the wedding.
Besides, the only way
to make it on time
is if I take the bike
to beat the traffic, ok?
-But its over five hours
each way.
Youll be riding all night.
-I will be alright, ok?
Wish me luck.
-You should mention how cool
a curated playlist
is as a party favor
in your article.
-Hm, its not that kind
of piece.
-I thought you wrote
for a lifestyle magazine?
-I do, its just uh,
not really writing about
the style of the weddings.
Im more interested in how
the couples
end up dealing
with all the stresses
and everything that come
with them.
-I totally agree.
I wanted my wedding to Sean
to be a calm oasis
celebrating our love.
Instead, Im left handling
everything on my own
and sometimes it feels like
an exhausting dumpster fire.
-Hey. Are you alight?
I should be helping you more.
-You? No, you have too much
on your plate already.
Its all good.
Anyway, I like the sound
of your article
Id ready it.
-Great. Thats one so far.
-Are you looking for someone?
-No, no.
Im just, uh, you know,
wondering when things
are gonna get underway.
- Everyone
take your places, we are
about to begin the ceremony.
-There.
Now you can relax.
-Yeah.
-I have loved you since
our very first dance.
And, I just want to keep making
beautiful music together.
I now pronounce you
husband and wife.
-Woo!
-We're married! Ah!
-Hey!
-Hi.
-Do you know if anyones
seen Ryan?
-Uh, he must be around
here somewhere.
-I have to talk to Peter.
-Honey!
You remembered?
-Of course, babe. How could
I forget? Come here.
-So whats like your Mount
Everest as a photographer?
Or is it the actual Everest?
Its the actually Everest,
isnt it?
No, I've already done that.
-Of course you have.
Like riding motorcycles
and wrestling alligators.
-Well, my dream would be
photographing the
Aurora Australis.
-Is it kind of like
the Aurora Borealis?
-Right, but in the southern
hemisphere.
Its only visible a few months
out of the year,
very few photographers
have had the chance to do it.
But Im uh, Im hoping
for the opportunity.
-Well, it sounds spectacular.
-Yeah, but Im not holding
my breath.
Ive been close so many times
and there's always some sort
of setback.
The weather, the cost,
the magazine doesn't think
it's worthwhile...
-So if you were to go,
when would it be?
-It could be anytime now.
Like I said, it depends.
I was supposed to go before,
but my girlfriend at the time
wasnt very supportive.
-What happened
with this girlfriend?
-We broke up because she didnt
want me to go, so.
-Arent you two gonna go dance?
George knows how much
I love to dance.
Dont you, George?
-Learning every day.
-May I have this dance?
-If you insist.
-And now, its time
for my beautiful bride
to bestow the bouquet onto
one lucky single lady.
So, uh, everyone make your way
to the centre of the floor.
-Get in there, T.
-Oh, no.
Not my jam.
-Do you want me to rescind my
cooperation for your article?
Get out there.
-You must be a really
good lawyer.
-Go.
-Ok.
-Ready ladies?
One, two, three!
-This is so going
in the article.
No, no.
Not a step closer.
-Im sorry?
-I know this is your house,
I know Im just
a visitor here
and that I have no right
to say this,
but I need you to not come
any closer.
-Ok.
-Im just, Im never gonna
get started on my piece
if I dont have some time
on my own.
Some silence.
Sorry.
-Well, Ive got my own writing
to do as best man.
You wont even know Im here.
-Sorry, I feel like that was
kind of rude
to tell you you cant step
onto your own dock.
-No worries.
I totally get it.
I have been struggling with
this speech for weeks now.
-You know... never mind.
-What?
-No, I dont want to interfere.
Im always getting these ideas.
Its kind of a fault of mine.
Trying to control everything.
-I will let you know
if you are interfering.
-Youre not a writer, right?
-No, definitely not.
-Ok, so, why do a speech?
You should do what comes
naturally to you.
What youre good at.
Photography.
-Yeah.
-I love that.
I mean, its a little
unconventional,
but uh, you like to think
outside the box, dont you?
-Sometimes.
I am supposed to be at
Michelles in 20 minutes.
What is wrong with me?
-Too much going on.
I wish I could pack
like this.
-You think this is impressive,
you should see my shoe closet
in the city.
-Did you tell Trish
about London?
-Rod got offered a prime
research position in London.
-Its an amazing offer.
Ive always wanted
to get into research.
Theres way less wear on
the body than being on call.
Michelle and I are just trying
to figure out
if we can uproot
our lives for it.
-Or whether we do the long
distance thing again.
-It's just, Im not sure
when another opportunity like
this will come up again.
-I understand.
Its just, I have a career too
and with the time difference
and the legal system,
I cant do my job
from London.
-Well, maybe itll turn
into an adventure.
-Maybe.
-You guysll figure it out.
Hey, Dani.
-Hows the story coming?
You gonna make your deadline?
-Deadline?
What deadline?
Why are you whispering?
Are you at work?
-You need to turn
in your story asap.
-Why? Helen didnt give me
a hard deadline.
I was actually gonna ask
for a bit more time.
-No!
-What? Why?
Whats going on?
I wasnt supposed
to tell you this,
but the August feature
fell through.
Helens looking at other stories
and she hinted that shes
considering yours for the spot.
-But Im only one wedding in.
-Did you hear me?
Trish... its the feature.
Remember when Renee
got her first feature?
It blew up and now Helen lets
her write anything she wants.
-True.
-Come on, Trish,
you can do this.
This is what youve been working
towards for years.
Plus, itll be a break
for me too
because then I can take
over your duties.
Please. Focus.
-Ok, yeah.
Youre right.
I just need to buckle down.
No more distractions.
Im on it.
-Wine tasting party
is an elegant way
to start wedding festivities.
You should put that
in your article.
-Its not that kind of-
Never mind.
-Sorry, I was just trying
to help.
-I know.
I just really need this story
to be taken seriously.
It's my chance to escape
being an assistant.
-So when you do get there,
what kinds of stories
will you write?
-Stories that move people.
surprise them.
Maybe even challenge them.
-Here. Try this one.
It tastes like blackberries.
-Oh, it does.
Maybe Ill buy a few bottles
and bring them back to New York.
-Its not a bad idea.
I might do the same.
-What?
-You have a home?
What makes you think
I dont have a home?
-Well, youre like a citizen
of the world.
-Ok.
-I dont know.
Sean always made it sound like
you live between hotel rooms.
-Well, I do, mostly.
But I also have a small
crash pad in New York.
Its become more of
a storage unit
for all my equipment, really.
But I do pay rent there,
so technically it is my home.
-That sounds...
Well, awful. Im sorry, it does.
-Its not that bad.
Ok, maybe it is.
-Hi.
-Hey, Mr. Fianc, whats up?
-Can I just speak to her?
-Speak to who?
-Michelle, isnt she with you?
I thought she must be with you.
-No, Im supposed to meet June
and write 10,000
thank you cards.
-Michelles been missing
since this morning.
Ive looked everywhere for her.
-Oh. Ok, uh, let me try and
Ill call you when I reach her.
-Please, the minute you do.
And thanks, Trish,
I appreciate it.
-Of course.
Hey, its Michelle,
leave a message.
-Only you would know
where to look.
I might be a good lawyer
but I think youre gonna be
an even better journalist.
Remember we used
to come out here
when the boys were
driving us crazy?
-Yeah.
-I guess nothing changes, huh?
-I can leave you alone if thats
what you prefer, Michelle.
-That's ok.
But theres something
you should know.
The weddings off.
-Ok. Beekeeper, park ranger,
private investigator...
Life coach.
Yeah, for sure
not cut out for that one.
Trish Paterson.
There are three key attributes
to choosing a good nail polish.
-Are you sure this is ok?
I just dont think I can face
going home tonight.
-Oh, Im sure Ryan wont mind.
-Ryan wont mind what?
-Uh, Michelle needs a place
to stay tonight.
Is it ok if she camps out
in the spare room?
-Of course.
You know youre always
welcome here, Michelle.
-Come on.
-Ill just be upstairs.
-No, no, you should stay.
Its your house.
-What happened?
-So you know how my sensitivity
chip can go offline sometimes.
So Rod comes home from a
particularity grueling day
and I just blurt out,
I dont want to go to London
with you.
-So, pretty quickly it turns
into a heated argument
and then Rod says to me
that Im being
a control freak
about the wedding.
Of course I have been.
This is what I do.
He used to love that about me.
I manage things.
I took care of things.
When did it change?
So I get mad and then
I say to him
well, maybe we should just call
the whole thing off?
And then he says...
maybe we should.
So, I think its off.
-Im so sorry, Michelle.
-I cant believe
this is happening.
-You said you both have been
working really hard lately.
Its gotta just be the stress.
-Absolutely. Stress.
Thats it.
-Yeah, I guess.
-Itll all pass by tomorrow.
You know when you get
into one of those arguments
and it feels like the end of
the world
and then the next day
you cant even remember
what you were fighting about?
Im sure its like that,
right, Ryan?
-Right, sure.
-Yeah, it could be.
But that... doesnt change
the fact that
I dont want to go
to London.
Get some rest.
-Sure. Thank you.
-Of course.
Have a good sleep.
-What do we do?
-About what?
-We have to try to fix this,
obviously.
-Im surprised.
-Why? What do you mean?
-Because you dont
believe marriage.
Now youre writing an article
about how great it is.
-Im just saying,
they love each other,
theyve seen how stressful
all this is.
Three weddings in three weeks.
I mean, no ones
quite themselves.
-True.
-Do you really think
Michelle and Rod
are making their best decisions
right now?
-Probably not.
-So, shouldnt we help them
get to a place
where thats at least
a possibility?
Instead of pretending that
they have everything in hand.
-Alright then, what do you
propose we do?
-I dont know, exactly.
-I mean, youre the writer.
And this is your chance
to rewrite the story.
-Ok.
So, if all of this is happening
because Rod and Michelle
arent at their best
due to all these pressures
that theyre under.
-Mmhm.
-Is there some way that we
could return them to a time
when they were
their best selves?
Like when they first
fell in love.
-Its brilliant.
How do we do that?
-I have no idea.
Right. Okay.
-Okay. Give me the evening,
I will come up with something,
uh, you know,
another deadline is exactly
what I need.
-Right. Well then,
Ill see you.
-In the morning.
-See you in the morning.
- In the morning, great.
-Yeah. Goodnight.
-Goodnight, goodnight.
-Yeah.
-Hey, howre you doing?
-Well I just dont think I can
face going back today.
-Did you get any sleep?
-Not really.
I cried so much I think I used
up all the Kleenex in the house.
I just dont think I can do
todays events.
-Well, did you want me to call
around, cancel things?
-Not yet, no.
-Well go, well try on dresses
and then Ill take you for a
cocktail before you head home.
-T, I think... deep down,
that thats why I wasnt sure
about your article.
Bride number two runs away
from her wedding
a day before the big event.
Its hardly inspiring stuff.
-Michelle, there is no one
who doesnt find you inspiring.
Trust me.
Your biggest fan is sitting
right here.
-Thank you, T.
-Hey, I uh, I forgot my computer
in the guest house
so Ill meet you out front
in a minute. Ok?
-K.
-Hey, sorry, I wasn't
sure exactly
what you were talking about...
-There's no time.
I have to meet Michelle out
front for a bridesmaid event.
-Thats good, isnt it?
I mean, if she was gonna
break things off...
-How did you survive
those war zones?
Anyway, I only have a few
seconds so heres the plan.
-Ok.
-Ok, Im gonna take Michelle
to the bridal fitting
then Im gonna take her
for a drink.
She thinks were going
for just a drink,
but were actually gonna be
going to Di Marco's.
Thats where Rod and Michelle
first met.
He was working in the kitchen,
she was a waitress, right?
-They fell in love there.
Youre gonna go get Rod
while shes in the fitting
youre gonna take him,
shes not gonna know hes there,
then Im gonna bring her in,
shes gonna see Rod, surprise.
Theyre back in love.
-Thats, thats great.
-Great.
-Ok.
-Awesome.
-See you there.
-Let's go.
-I'm never gonna remember that.
-That was so much fun!
-All our dresses are amazing.
-Ok, well I think Im gonna get
this girl some rest
but well see you guys tomorrow.
-Get some sleep.
-Bye.
-If you can.
-Mmhmm.
-Thank you ladies, I will see
you both tomorrow.
Yes.
-Ive never seen a more
excited bride.
Its so romantic.
-You really think that this will
make any difference?
-Trish thinks its worth a shot.
And isnt the moment when
it's worth trying everything?
-Thanks for taking care
of me, T,
but I think Im gonna head home.
I am wiped.
-Are you sure?
I was really hoping we could
spend a little time together.
Fine. One drink.
-Absolutely.
I thought we could go here.
-No, I...
-One drink.
Come on, we havent been
here in years.
-Well... I don't know-
-Let's go.
-Looks like a slow day.
-This is where Rod and I met.
He was working in the kitchen
and I was waiting tables.
We used to close up together
almost every night.
I think Mr. Di Marco knew
that something was going on
because he started
closing earlier and earlier
when he could.
Hey, you.
-Hey, beautiful.
Can we sit?
-Yeah.
-Thank you for making
that happen.
-I'm trying to channel what
Trish Paterson would have said.
-You know, Im surprised
that someone
who spends his life
wandering the world
has turned out to be
such a romantic.
-I actually find myself
romanticizing
about going back home.
Starting a real life.
-Uh no, no way.
Not gonna happen.
Woohoo!
-What is it?
-Its just that Im not certain
what my article is even
about anymore.
Its less that I have
writers block
and more that my
subjects changed
and I am not exactly sure
what's replacing it.
-You have to have patience.
Every time I go on an assignment
I get half way through
and realize its all changed.
-What do you do then?
-I wait.
Eventually the perfect moment,
the perfect image
presents itself.
I just have to be there,
ready to grab it when it does.
-The perfect moment.
-But you have to wait for it.
-Well how will I know
when it comes along?
-Youll know.
-Trish!
-Oh, hey guys.
-Looks like you guys
worked everything out.
-We did.
-Good. Here I was afraid
I was going to have to return
my bridesmaid dress.
-Can you?
Return it?
-Oh, youre serious?
-We decided to call off
the wedding.
For real this time.
Since you guys have helped us
so much to reach this decision,
we wanted to let you know
right after we told our parents.
-Um... uh.
Wait, so you guys didnt
settle anything?
-No, we did.
We just didnt come
to the conclusion
that you both thought
we would.
We spent hours,
just the two of us,
talking about what we really
wanted from our lives.
-And we kept coming back
to the same conclusion.
We both love our work too much
to give it up right now.
-We wanted to thank you both
for helping to bring us
to this place.
And because everythings
already paid for,
were still having
the reception.
-Are you joking?
-No, not at all.
Were calling it our
good match, bad timing party
-Ok.
-Alright.
Well see you there.
-Yeah.
-Im sure well all need
a drink.
-Okay, great. Yeah.
-Not the twist to the story
you were expecting.
-No.
-Wow. You look stunning.
-I wasnt sure what to wear.
What do you wear to celebrate
two people not getting married?
-No idea.
But, you nailed it, Paterson.
-No motorcycle, huh?
-Dont think I didnt
consider it.
Its my parents old Caddy.
Hope thats alright.
-Of course.
-Howre you feeling?
-How am I feeling?
Hm. Like a failure.
I dont know
how I went from
being so exhausted by
all these weddings
to feeling really sad that
this one isnt happening.
-Thats understandable.
-I guess I just dont believe
that that perfect moment
you were talking about
is actually gonna happen.
-It will happen.
Trust me.
-I cant believe
they called it off.
What a mess.
- Crazy.
- Totally crazy.
-Isnt this gonna mess
with your whole, you know,
wedding story thingy?
-Yeah, it sure is.
You know what? Excuse me,
I think its time for cake.
-Okay, sure.
Well see you later.
-Trish! Ive been looking
everywhere for you.
Hi.
-How are you doing?
-How am I doing?
How are you doing?
-Im fine.
I am better than fine.
I know that Rod and I are
making the right decision
but we knew it would be harder
on everyone else
than either him or me.
-Well, seems like everyone
is enjoying the party, so...
-I was talking about you, Trish.
I have been thinking
about your article.
-Oh, Michelle...
that's the last thing that
you should be thinking about.
-No, its important to me.
You have to write it.
People need to know
that when something isnt right
in their lives,
they can change it.
-To be honest,
Im searching now
for what its even
gonna be about.
-I get it. Its your piece,
its your decision, T.
But think about it, please?
-Ok.
-I gotta go.
Laurel, hey.
Whats the matter?
-Gluten free cupcakes.
-What?
-Yeah. There are no
gluten free cupcakes
within a 200 mile radius
of our wedding site.
-Thats too bad.
-My sister is gluten intolerant
and now she won't have
any cupcakes
to eat at the reception.
-I suspect it's not the cupcakes
youre really upset about?
-No. I just cant believe
Sean left me here
to plan our entire wedding
because hes incapable
of saying no to anything
his boss demands.
-You know, I think that
you've been really amazing,
taking all of this on
on your own.
-Is this what the future
is gonna be like?
Me holding down the fort while
Sean runs off whenever he wants?
-Im sure this is an exception.
-I dont know.
You know, maybe...
Maybe Rod and Michelle
have the right idea.
Maybe this is just a terrible
time to get married.
-Im leaving you this message
as your best friend.
You need to call Laurel
as soon as you get this.
I love you, but you have left
her to deal with
this entire wedding by herself
and she is at a breaking point,
so call her!
Is it wrong of me to say
that I love my friends,
but right now they are
driving me so crazy
that I wouldnt be sorry
if I didnt see them again
until our 25th high
school reunion?
-Well, I have the perfect
solution for you.
-Whats that?
You seeing
what Im seeing?
-I'm sorry.
-It seems like were the object
of some interest.
-Mmhm.
Should we give them
something to talk about.
-This is what Ive been missing.
-What do you mean?
-Its not me trotting off
to some foreign country, it's...
Im missing being with family.
Celebrating.
Im missing being with friends.
-Its happening!
-Oh yeah.
-And thats why its just
not working out
and why, unfortunately, I dont
think I can finish the feature.
-No.
-What?
-I said the answer is no.
I dont hand out
feature articles
like Halloween candy, Trish.
Youre lucky to get one.
So, youre still writing
the piece.
-I uh, I... Helen, I cant.
I just cant.
I have no idea
what the angle is,
there arent even
three weddings anymore.
Some people might not even speak
to me again if I do this.
I really...
-Didnt you tell me you wanted
to write personal stories?
Important stories?
-Yes.
-Its easy to write 200 words
on nail polish, Trish.
This, what you said you wanted
to do, its hard.
And the hard part comes when
it doesnt go exactly the way
you thought it would
and you have to adapt.
Like now.
You have an assignment,
close it out.
-But...
-Ah, back to the motorcycle
are we?
-Dont act like
youre not impressed.
-You just like that I have
to hang onto you.
-Love what this does to my hair.
Hair looks great, by the way.
-Youre lying,
but thats sweet.
Excuse me, a moment, I need to
have a word with your brother.
-Gonna find a place to change.
Dont worry, Ill ask someone.
-Hey. Did you get
my messages?
I also sent you nine texts.
-I got them, yes, and I thought
they were perfectly calm.
-Dont mock me.
You are in the soup.
Have you talked to her?
-Of course.
I called her as soon as
I got your messages
and I changed my flights
and came back right away.
-I just dont understand
how you could have left her
to take care of all this
on her own.
-Well I had to work, Trish.
And because I did,
now we're able to go away
for an entire month.
-This is why Im skeptical
of all this marriage stuff.
-Why? So youll never have
to deal with pain or problems?
-Yes, exactly.
-Well, they get you anyway,
and when they do theres
only one way through it.
-Whats that?
-Forgiveness.
I told Laurel that
I let her down
and I apologized
and she forgave me.
It didnt happen easily
or right away,
but she forgave me
because thats who she is.
And thats why I love her.
Come on, we have a wedding
to celebrate.
-Can I sit?
-Yeah, sure.
-How are you doing?
-Alright.
It's a trip, this whole crazy
wedding season.
-Dont tell me youre actually
trying to work right now.
In the middle of a party?
-If I dont write my ideas down
I forget them.
-Well, Ive got an idea.
Come with me.
Put that thing away,
lets go, come on.
Come on.
Lets go.
Come on.
Follow me.
-I am intrigued.
Where are we going?
-You've been running around
for the brides
and then trying to write
in your down time.
I know you love the water,
but have you even
really seen it yet?
-You mean this lake
right here?
-The very one.
-Well Im seeing it now.
-Hm. Paddle boarding.
Ok.
-Wow. Its beautiful, really.
- Like you said...
- beautiful.
You know, I thought we had
the perfect moment on the dock
the other night.
Till we got interrupted.
-Yeah.
-You think this moment
might be a bit better?
-I think this moment
might be a lot better.
-I just gotta deal
with my in-laws.
-Itll be fine.
I understand.
No way.
June...
-June.
-What?
-Look.
-What's up?
-I uh, just got the word.
-The word?
Australis?
-Yeah.
-What?
-Just... just timing sucks.
In order for me to make
the flight
Id have to be on the 5:00pm
ferry out tomorrow.
-Tomorrow as in...
-Any time after the ceremony
but before the reception.
Just say the word
and Ill turn it down.
-No!
No, no, no, brother.
Thats not my decision to make.
After all these years of you
talking about this trip,
I'm not gonna be the reason
you give it up.
-I didnt mean for you to make
the decision for me.
I just... I just wonder
if theres another... way.
-You know, maybe
its best if you do go.
Now, rather than later.
-What do you mean?
-Uh, I mean...
You cant toy
with Trish, ok?
Shes my best friend
and shes always gonna be
a part of my life,
so, if you want
to be with her,
you need to be very sure
thats what you want
and tell her exactly
how you feel.
I love you.
Thats my one ask.
-Oh hey, Ive been writing
non-stop
since you we got back
from the beach.
I feel like Ive finally made
this breakthrough.
Is everything ok?
-So, this is one of
the hardest things
I've had to do
in a long time.
-What is it?
Whats going on?
-Im leaving tomorrow.
-What do you mean, leaving?
-I got the call about
the southern lights trip.
-So youre gonna miss
your own brothers wedding?
-Ill be there for the ceremony
but not the reception.
-And Seans okay with that?
-I mean, hes not crazy
about it
but he knows it's been
a long-time dream of mine
and its obviously an
opportunity I cant pass up.
-Youve gotta do it.
-Really?
I wasnt expecting the timing
of this to be so bad.
-Yeah, but you know,
its the one thing
that you've always wanted
to photograph.
You have no choice.
Youve gotta grab
that opportunity.
Would it be ok with you
if we tried things again
when I get back?
-No.
-No?
-No, Ryan. Im sorry.
You know, everything thats
gone on these last few weeks
with these weddings,
its... changed me.
I dont really know how
to explain it except that
all the things that I used
to think were ridiculous
and sentimental, they all seem
incredibly meaningful now.
And I just, I guess I just
dont want to live a life
where Im sad every few months
cause its time for you
to leave again.
I dont want to resent you
for that.
-I understand.
-And, you know,
look at it this way.
Were both getting
what we said we wanted.
Youre gonna photograph
that one thing
you always wanted to shoot
and I can finally call myself
a writer.
So, we should be happy.
-Yeah.
Yeah, we should.
-Well, I should... I should
finish this up.
Just, um...
As I look back on these
three weeks of celebration,
the lesson I take with me
is that every couple and
every wedding is as unique
as the love story
that spawned it.
And you have to trust
that eventually all heartbreak
will lead to joy.
-You look beautiful.
-Thank you.
-Dear friends and family,
we welcome you in celebrating
the marriage of Sean and Laurel.
-Trish! Look!
George proposed!
Another wedding!
-Wow.
Carrie, thats wonderful.
Congratulations, you guys.
-Guess we caught the fever.
-It really is the season.
Wait, wheres your guy?
Wheres Ryan?
-He had to leave.
-He left his own brothers
wedding reception?
-Well, he had no choice.
He was offered his dream job
so he had to go.
-I dont care if it was
his dream job or not.
That must have hurt.
-Well, I mean, these things
happen, you know.
He's been waiting for years for
the opportunity to photograph...
What are you...
Youre gonna miss your flight.
-No, Im not missing anything.
Everything Im missing
is right here.
Excuse me,
Ryan Peterson to the podium.
Ryan Peterson to the podium.
-Theyre calling for you.
At the front, Ryan.
-Oh, yeah.
-Words are not really
my strength,
so thats why I thought Id tell
Laurel and Seans story
through pictures.
Sean only reached the highest
of his full potential
after he met his other half.
Now, I do have to say one thing,
even though I am the big
brother, I uh,
I have to admit that
Sean understood something
long before I did.
He understood that peak
experiences are best
when shared with someone
you love.
Someone who reminds you
to play to your strengths
and makes you the best possible
version of yourself.
And the kind of home that you'd
be excited to come back to,
or better yet, never leave
in the first place.
So...
to Laurel and Sean.
Cheers.
And now, to Seans best friend
and a very special member of our
family is gonna say a few words.
-You're a tough act to follow.
-You have nothing
to worry about.
You got this, ok?
-So, as many of you know,
I have been writing my first
magazine article
about this crazy wedding season
weve all been living through.
And its given me a chance
to reflect on what Ive learned
from each of these couples
that Ive been lucky
to see up close.
So, here it goes.
First thing Ive learned
is that you have to cherish
whats unique
about your partner.
Its those, those little rituals
that only the two of you share.
You know, we all go through
this life feeling the same way,
awkward, maybe even
a little misshapen.
Sort of the way that jigsaw
puzzle pieces are
and like a jigsaw puzzle piece,
when you meet that person
who fits perfectly with you,
you make a truly beautiful
picture together.
Like Peter and June.
-We cherish you, Trish!
-Now, the second lesson
is that you must truly
know yourself in life
before you can ever hope
to make another person happy.
So, if marriage is a union
of two people,
it has to be a union who feel
complete within themselves.
And if you dont have that,
then you need to find
the courage
to call a halt to things.
No matter how hard that may be.
But Sean and Laurel
taught me the most important
lesson of all.
Forgiveness.
If were gonna make our way
through this life
with the person we love,
we must forgive.
Each and every one of us
is flawed, right?
And though we may hurt
one another,
sometimes even deeply,
we all deserve a chance
to earn back trust and respect.
We all deserve a chance
at love.
We do.
I learned those lessons
from the couples here tonight.
And it's due to each of them
that I feel ready, maybe,
for the first time to take
a risk and be in love.
So, thank you.
Now, everyone please raise
a glass to Sean and Laurel
and their love story.
To Sean and Laurel, Peter
and June, Michelle and Rod.
Congratulations, guys.
I love you.
-Looks like my brother
chose to chase a different
dream this time.
-Yeah, not sure how Im gonna
compete with
a bunch of mystical lights
to be honest.
-Come on, Trish.
Youve always shone brighter
than you thought.
-Thank you for taking
a chance and staying.
-Well, you were the one
that made me realize
that I'd be an idiot
if I left, so...
-And you made me realize what I
didnt even know I was missing.
-You guys, I heard back!
Our story is gonna be the lead
feature for August.
Im gonna be a published writer
thanks to you.
-Trish!
Ive got something else for you!
And let's bring Kristi in
a little closer.
Okay. Kristi, right here,
sweetheart
looking in the camera.
And smiling... very nice.
-Dont they look beautiful?
-Yeah. No one would ever
know that we are
at the worst photographers
studio in Brooklyn.
Ok. good.
Looks like we have
some alternatives to offer.
-You headed back to the office?
-Yep. I have my pitch session
with Helen.
It has taken me six months
to get her to let me out of
assistant prison
and consider me
as a feature writer.
-Youve got this.
You were the editor
of your campus paper.
You won the Colberry Award.
Youve got all the skills.
-Yeah, I feel good about it.
These wedding shoots
are exhausting.
Like actual weddings.
-Ooop!
-Oh. Hey.
-Oh, my goodness.
Can I help you?
-Careful. Oh, there's a...
there's a string...
One of the brides?
-Yep, bride number two.
Michelle.
Lawyer, very detail-oriented.
Sorry, can I?
-Ok.
-Hey, Michelle.
Yes, I think pink peonies are a
perfect substitute for dahlias.
Mmhm.
Sure. No problem.
I just stepped inside
the elevator though
so this call may drop.
-Yeah.
Sure, no problem.
Ok, Ive gotta go Michelle.
No, lime isnt a disgusting
color at all.
Yeah, itll be fine.
Ok, Ive gotta go.
Great, Ill see you tonight.
Love you.
-You gotta get in there, Trish.
If youre late its gonna
take six months
to get another meeting.
Ok.
Here I go.
-Do it yourself spa treatment?
No.
Candle making as a voyage
of self-discovery. No.
Colonics as a component
of your meditation practice.
Hard no.
-I have other...
Uh, what about...
-Please, stop,
before you kill again.
All of these are variations
on articles weve done
over the past few months, Trish.
I havent just heard
these ideas before,
Ive actually published
them already.
-I was trying to stay on brand.
-Listen, if you want to move
from executive assistant
to feature writer-
-And I desperately do.
Becoming a writer has been
my soul focus for years so I...
-And write big stories,
personal stories,
then why are you pitched me
yesterdays material?
Arent you leaving in a few
hours for three weeks off?
-Yes, but that doesnt mean
that I cant blue sky
some new ideas for you.
-And youre going to a wedding,
is that right?
-Three weddings actually
over three consecutive weekends.
All of my best friends form
high school are getting married
in the same month and I am
a bridesmaid at each of them.
If you can believe that.
Uh... You did approve the time
off and Dani can fill in
but I am just a phone call away
if you need any...
-This is it.
-What? No, no,
um, I... I love my job,
I can call my friends
if you would just...
-Trish, Im not firing you.
Im telling you this is it.
This is your piece.
-It is?
-Absolutely!
Three friends, three weddings.
The changes in their lives.
Opening up a new chapter.
All seen through the person
closest to them.
Weddings are evergreen pieces
for us .
The piece will be a little
always a bridesmaid,
never a bride.
You don't even
like weddings.
Not a fan of the
wedding industrial complex.
-This is like sending Scrooge in
to review Its a Wonderful Life
-Thank you.
-But hows this any different
than anything else
that we publish?
Its not like youre
particularly into spa treatments
but youre willing to write
about those.
-I dont know.
Its just different.
-Thats an excellent answer
for someone who wants to be
an investigative journalist.
Whos gonna be your date
for all these weddings anyway?
-Ok, I am a strong, independent,
21st century woman.
I do not need a date
just because I happen
to be going to a wedding.
-Three weddings.
And I predict that you will not
have a minute to write
because youll spend
all your time
fending off setups.
Theres something
about weddings
that make people crazy
to couple everybody up.
Its like they put something
in the red velvet cake.
-Great, cant wait.
-Mmhm.
-Alright, wish me luck.
Ill call you when I get there.
-This is not gonna end pretty.
-Peterson?
Paterson! There you are!
Finally!
-Put me down, Peterson.
I am a respected
magazine journalist.
-Not here youre not.
Here youre still the same
Trish Paterson
who set the Hillside record
for most consecutive days
off after school detention
for talking back to teachers.
-Ok, that was totally unjust and
I said so in the school paper.
-Mm. Which led to,
what was it again?
Oh yes, more detentions.
-Ok, ok, maybe not
the best strategy
but I did feel like I had
justice on my side.
-Well, youre never in detention
here. Come on.
You're writing your first
feature about our weddings,
Trish, thats amazing.
Youve been working
for this for..
-Years. Literally. Yes.
-Hey.
Youre gonna have to get
everyone to agree.
That's not gonna be
a problem with...
-June and Peter.
-June and Peter.
Right, they'll love it.
And of course Laurel and I
will always support you.
-Oh, thanks.
You guys are always there
for me.
-But that does leave..
-Michelle.
-Michelle.
-Yeah.
-I mean, Rods gonna do
whatever she says.
But shes gonna see
all the downsides.
-I know. And thats why I need
you to help me with her.
-Ok, so I love you,
youre my best friend
but youre on your own there.
Particularly since
Im not gonna be around.
-What do you mean "not around"?
-One last business trip
out west before the wedding.
Hey, believe me,
not my choice,
but the boss is giving me
a whole month off-
-Hold on, hold on, hold on.
That means that Im gonna be
on my own
as I go through all this
wedding stuff?
You cant do that to me,
Peterson.
-Ok, I thought of that
and I have a solution.
My brother Ryans
coming to town,
hell be the perfect wingman
for you.
-I dont need a wingman.
I just went through this.
I dont need a date just
because Im going to a wedding.
-Hey, three weddings.
Come on, youd be doing me
a favor.
Hes kind of at loose end.
-Well I never really knew him.
I mean, he was gone pretty much
by the time we started
hanging out.
What part of the world is
he flying in from this time?
-Uh, Mozambique?
Mauritania, Morocco.
I cant keep track anymore.
-Wait, so, how does Laurel feel
about you taking off like this?
-Oh, she understands.
Well, thanks again
for letting me stay here.
-Of course.
-Hey, when do your parents
get in?
Im excited to see them.
-I actually heard from Mom
this morning
and unfortunately
Dads stuck on the base
so it looks like they
won't be able to make it
till the day before the wedding.
Which means that its going to
be just you and Ryan till then,
-That is totally fine.
The beauty of this place
will make up for the massive ego
Ill be dealing with.
[chuckles)
Come on, lets get you settled
in the guest house
then hustle over
to the party, huh?
-Alright.
-Yes!
-Hi!
Sorry, Im sorry.
Blame this guy.
Stopped by to change
my work clothes
and suddenly were having
an epic catch up.
-Sure, sure,
just like that time
we got caught climbing
on the roof of the gym.
Now all of a sudden
it's my idea, right Paterson?
-Because it was totally
your idea, Peterson.
-Honestly, is it too much to ask
you two to refer to each other
by your first names
just for this event?
-I don't know, its pretty
deeply ingrained at this point.
-Yeah, I think we've been
calling each other that since...
-Mrs. Donahues class?
-Freshman year.
-Yeah.
-This girl with the bright
pink neon backpack
sits down next to me.
-This goofy guy
with a bowl cut says
hello Paterson, Im Peterson.
-Pretty much inseparable
after that.
-Trisha Paterson!
Its about time.
-Oh, its so good to see you.
-Hi!
-Hey, Trish.
-Oh, leaning into that rock
and roll fairy tale theme I see.
-Yup.
-I know. Weve raided
every vintage shops
all the way from here to Boston
just to find these jackets.
Oh, and I have a long list of
thrift stores I want to hit.
Will you be my wing-woman?
-Of course.
-That is just the beginning
because there are wine tastings,
bridesmaid fitting,
reception rehearsals and then
the weddings themselves.
You are going to be busy.
-I cant wait.
-Oh, um, heads up, I think were
all about to be cross-examined.
-Michelle.
-There you are.
Hey, girl, listen, Ive been
working on a seating chart
and I wanted to make sure
that you didnt have some
imaginary boyfriend
that isnt gonna show up
at the last minute.
Now, if you dont have anyone
I could pair you
with one of the interns
from Rods hospital.
-Future wife here always has
a contingency plan.
-'Cause I know how embarrassing
it can be
where the only one seated
on your own
when everyone else
has a partner.
-Uh, why dont we cut Trish
some slack, Michelle?
Shes overwhelmed
with bridesmaid duties.
-Did my sensitivity chip
go offline?
-Uh, a little bit.
-I am sorry. I totally get it.
I mean, Rod barely got his
shift covered for this party,
so no pressure.
Its just a logistics thing, ok?
-Thanks for understanding.
Hows work for you?
-Insane. Its insane.
They have me on
the partner track
and the hours are brutal
but I love it.
What are you working on?
-Well, why dont we take a seat,
well get a drink.
Go sit down.
- Ok.
- Lets go.
-You know, I saw all of my
carefully constructed ideas
go down in flames.
But then, my editor suggested
I was missing something
that was right in front of me.
All of you.
-Wait, what does that mean?
-Us?
-Well, she mentioned that this
is a pretty unique situation,
you know, three weddings
all in three weeks.
And that it had huge potential
for a feature article.
It would be my first
major piece.
-Oh! That is so exciting!
-Yes!
-No.
-Uh, why not, Michelle?
-Well, for one thing, whats
this story actually about?
-Well, it would be about,
you know,
how friends have managed
to stay close
since high school and...
-Which is all because of you,
because youre the glue
that keeps us all together.
-You guys remember the night
of the graduation bonfire
when she made us
all sign an oath
to come back to the same place
every summer.
-Ok, youre all just lucky
that we didnt go to Junes idea
of poking our fingers
and signing in blood.
-I am just saying that if youre
going to sign a pact
then you should sign a pact.
-You know what Im talking
about, Trish.
Is this article gonna make us
all look ridiculous?
-No, of course not.
I would never do that
to any of you.
This is supposed to be
a positive piece
about the, you know, best day
of your life... or lives.
-Why did they assign
this article to you?
-Well, because I know
you all so well.
-No, I mean, why did they think
that you could write well
about weddings?
Youre allergic
to the subject.
-I just think that
they can be...
a little too commercial
sometimes.
-It is a little odd, is all.
-Remember when you said
that marriage was the only time
you needed a license
to go to prison?
-Did I say that?
-Yeah.
-Okay.
-What would we have to do?
-Nothing much.
Really, I would just be
taking notes
and writing about our group.
Yeah, maybe
an interview or two,
but you wouldnt really have
to do anything.
And this absolutely
will not interfere
with my bridesmaid duties,
I can promise you that.
-Ok, come on Michelle.
Like, what do you have to lose?
-I guess you cant do it
without Rod and I.
-Not really.
I mean, it's sort of the concept
behind the whole thing.
Three couples, three weddings.
-Come on, Michelle.
-Michelle, come on!
Ok, we can be famous!
-We need you!
-Alright. Alright.
-Yes!
-You have to paint us
in a good light, promise?
-I promise.
-The deal is done!
-Thank you, guys.
This means a lot.
-Ok, you know what,
enough of this.
I think it is time to dance.
-Let's go.
-Us too. Watch your step
How exciting it was to see
all of my friends together
on the dance floor, poised
on the cliff of marriage.
No, that's not right.
Precipices? Overhang?
Sheer drop?
Hi, a glass
of pinot noir, please?
Trish. Trish.
-Hey, Peter.
-Hey.
-Whats up?
-Take this.
-"I Love You Alone"
by Sheryl Townsend?
-Yeah, its the song
June and I first danced to
at the spring dance
our freshman year.
Dont you remember?
-To be honest, no.
-Then June went
and bought me the record.
This classic vintage record.
So, I want it to be a surprise
for our first dance
at the reception.
Could you hold onto it for me
like youre the ring bearer?
Yeah, I want to be sure
its a real surprise for June
when the needle drops.
-Sure. No problem.
-Great! Yes.
Ok, um, I better get back
before June wonders
why Ive disappeared.
-Thank you!
-Ok.
-Trish! So happy!
-Hi, Carrie.
-I was desperate for someone
fun to talk to.
Oh, hey, who are you bringing
to the wedding?
Ive got this guy, George,
Im not sure if hes the one,
but he does have a timeshare.
-Timeshare is nice.
-Oh, hey, my cousin Todd
needs a date.
My aunt says hes been playing
way too much
World of Warcraft lately.
-Why does everyone keep
asking me if I have a date?
-Sorry, was just trying to help.
-No, Im sorry.
I didnt mean to jump on you
like that.
Ive just been getting
that question a lot lately.
-We just dont want you
to be sad, Trish.
-It just so happens,
I actually do have someone
accompanying me to the weddings.
-To all three?
Do I know him?
-Um... You might.
-Ryan!
-Hey!
-Hi!
-There he is.
-You made it, brother!
-Oh, my...
Sorry.
-I dont know how he does it,
but Ryan Peterson always manages
to make an entrance.
-Mmhm.
He's still got it.
-Well?
-What?
-Arent you going to go say hi
to your boyfriend?
-Oh, hes not my boyfriend.
He's...
Um, you know what?
Im gonna put this away.
-Trish? I thought
that might be you.
-Ryan.
-Its been a long time.
-Hi, Ryan.
Uh, lets go dance.
Sorry, I, uh, wanted to get away
from certain eyes.
They know that were
gonna be each others
date to these things,
and I didnt want a thousand
questions.
-These things?
-The weddings.
-Ah, Im overwhelmed
with your sentimentality.
Im happy to help.
-Its no big deal.
I would have figured it out
for myself.
So, uh, hows Mozambique?
-No idea.
Im sure its nice but not
as amazing as Morocco.
-Morocco. Yes.
-Right, right.
-I was misinformed.
I saw your spread of New Zealand
on the Nat Geo website.
It was really cool.
Looked like another planet.
-Glad to see you two
are catching up.
-Did Trish tell you shes
writing a story
about our friend group
for her magazine?
-You got everyone to agree?
-Even Michelle.
-Impressive.
You going to include the part
about your date
being someone you barely
remember from high school?
-I might leave that part out.
Thanks for the dance.
-Paterson, Im taking off.
Just so you know.
-Thanks, betrayer
whos betrayed me.
-You're up early.
Working on your article?
-Are you kidding?
Do you know how many events
you guys have planned?
I may never sleep again.
You only have to be
at one wedding,
I have to attend all three.
Ok, Im like in some wedding
zombie movie
where the undead just keep
coming and coming.
-Did you just compare
the happiest day of my life
to a zombie movie?
Aww.
Hey.
-Hey, guys.
Working on your piece?
-And thats my cue
to take off.
Ill catch you two cool cats
in a couple weeks.
-Alright. Have a good trip.
-Thanks.
-Hey, I uh, actually wanted
to apologize for last night.
-About what?
-Well, I kind of object
to how everyone thinks
I need a date
to these weddings,
so I was a little abrupt
with you, so sorry about that.
-No need for an apology.
Totally get it.
Maybe we should
just drop everything.
-Well attend the weddings,
but separately.
-Okay then.
-Done.
-Good.
-Great.
-Shoot, I gotta run.
I have to be at a bridal shower
in an hour.
-Dont those usually happen
weeks before the wedding?
-Yeah, but no one
was in town.
No! No, no, no, no, no....
Uh. I blame you for this.
-What did I do?
-This is June and Peters
special record
that they were gonna play
for their first dance tomorrow.
Now look at it.
-This look very rare.
-Yeah, apparently.
Well, I guess Ill just have
to download the song now.
-You dont really understand
weddings, do you?
-What? Sure, I do.
-No, because if you did
youd understand
its the only day where you try
to get everything
absolutely everything right.
Ok, theres no compromises.
No cutting corners.
Youre gonna have
to find another copy
before their first dance.
-I dont have time for that.
I have a wedding shower
to attend.
-Then youll have to make
an excuse and get away.
And since I feel somewhat
responsible, I will help you.
Im thinking that we meet on
the corner of Main and Junction
in an hour and a half.
-Are you serious?
-Main and Junction.
Hour and a half.
-Hey!
-Oh thank goodness youre here.
I need your help.
Um, can you hand these out
to everyone?
Everyone has to take
a party favor token.
And you either get a session
with the palm reader
or a foot massage.
-Got it.
-Im so excited you and Ryan are
going to the wedding together.
Hes so handsome.
-Yeah, hes gonna age badly
though, I can tell.
-Oh! Palm reader.
Maybe I can tell your fortune.
-I think it would be weird
if my fortune
was written on your palm,
but, ok.
-Hey, when did you
and Ryan
decide to go to weddings
together?
-We didnt really decide.
Actually, it was kind of
your fiancs idea.
But, uh, were changing that.
Were gonna go separately now.
-So youre gonna arrive
separately but sit together?
-Yeah. Thats the plan.
-You know what they say
about the best laid plans.
-That they always
work out perfectly?
-Oooh! Yay!
Who doesnt love a good
foot massage.
-Ugh. Im always worried
theyre gonna judge my pedicure.
-Is there anything that
you just sit back and enjoy?
-Not really, no.
-Youre talking to the girl
who decided to wear all black
her sophomore year.
-Hey, that was a totally
defensible fashion choice.
Uh, but sorry to do this ladies,
I actually have
to bow out today.
-What?
-I know. I know.
I have something I have
to take care of.
-What?
-Why?
-Yeah, but Ill see you guys
later. Have fun!
-T?
-But...
-She hates Ryan,
I can tell.
-That girl needs a massage
and some cookies.
-Yes.
-Of course you ride
a motorcycle.
-Its Seans.
I'm just borrowing it.
So, I did a little googling
and apparently
any record by Sheryl Townsend
is really hard to find.
Especially an original pressing
of a 45 single.
-See, this is why I dont
like weddings.
Everyone loses their mind
about the littlest things.
-Well, look at it this way,
if were successful,
maybe youll have something
to write about.
Lets start with the record shop
and thrift store.
Maybe well get lucky.
-This is rare.
-For sure.
-Really rare!
-I know.
-If we had it, it would
be over there.
Alright, let's see what we got.
Nope, nope, nope, nope.
Nope.
Sorry. No luck.
-Is there anywhere you could
recommend to look?
-In this town?
I don't know.
Try the thrift store.
But thats a real Hail Mary.
-Ok.
-Great, thank you.
-Alright.
-No, it doesnt have to be
a 45. Could be on LP.
Yeah, yeah, Ill wait.
Uh huh, yeah, thats the one.
Yeah, can you put it aside
for us?
Yep, great, great.
No, moneys no concern.
Thank you.
-Moneys no concern?
-So they have a copy.
Only one.
But it's too late
to overnight it
in time for the reception, so...
-Youre sure that we cant just
apologize to Peter and June
and get back to tacos
and margaritas?
-Its impressive how hard youre
holding onto that cynicism.
-Ok, I prefer to think of it
as realism, not cynicism.
-Come on, its the ritual.
Every couple has their ritual
or two, you know?
Going back to the place
they first met,
listening to the song
they first danced to.
Loves kind of a conspiracy
against the world.
Rituals we have prove that.
-Fire in my mouth.
-Oh, uh, buddy,
she ate a habanero.
Do you have any queso fundito?
Cheesier the better.
-Ah. Queso.
I know that means cheese
but oh, this is bad.
-Yeah.
-This is really bad.
-Queso fundito, its a melted
cheese skillet.
The grease will help cut down
the heat.
I learned that in Jalisco.
The locals there thought it was
funny to add extra chilies
to my tamales, so...
Thank you,
thank you so much.
-Thanks.
-It should start working
any second.
-Ok.
-Yeah?
-That actually helped.
-Yeah? Better?
Well I... Im gonna
head back to the city.
-Oh, wait, no, I mean,
Im the one who broke it.
I can be the one
that goes to get it.
-Youre a bridesmaid, Trish,
you cant disappear on the day
of the wedding.
Besides, the only way
to make it on time
is if I take the bike
to beat the traffic, ok?
-But its over five hours
each way.
Youll be riding all night.
-I will be alright, ok?
Wish me luck.
-You should mention how cool
a curated playlist
is as a party favor
in your article.
-Hm, its not that kind
of piece.
-I thought you wrote
for a lifestyle magazine?
-I do, its just uh,
not really writing about
the style of the weddings.
Im more interested in how
the couples
end up dealing
with all the stresses
and everything that come
with them.
-I totally agree.
I wanted my wedding to Sean
to be a calm oasis
celebrating our love.
Instead, Im left handling
everything on my own
and sometimes it feels like
an exhausting dumpster fire.
-Hey. Are you alight?
I should be helping you more.
-You? No, you have too much
on your plate already.
Its all good.
Anyway, I like the sound
of your article
Id ready it.
-Great. Thats one so far.
-Are you looking for someone?
-No, no.
Im just, uh, you know,
wondering when things
are gonna get underway.
- Everyone
take your places, we are
about to begin the ceremony.
-There.
Now you can relax.
-Yeah.
-I have loved you since
our very first dance.
And, I just want to keep making
beautiful music together.
I now pronounce you
husband and wife.
-Woo!
-We're married! Ah!
-Hey!
-Hi.
-Do you know if anyones
seen Ryan?
-Uh, he must be around
here somewhere.
-I have to talk to Peter.
-Honey!
You remembered?
-Of course, babe. How could
I forget? Come here.
-So whats like your Mount
Everest as a photographer?
Or is it the actual Everest?
Its the actually Everest,
isnt it?
No, I've already done that.
-Of course you have.
Like riding motorcycles
and wrestling alligators.
-Well, my dream would be
photographing the
Aurora Australis.
-Is it kind of like
the Aurora Borealis?
-Right, but in the southern
hemisphere.
Its only visible a few months
out of the year,
very few photographers
have had the chance to do it.
But Im uh, Im hoping
for the opportunity.
-Well, it sounds spectacular.
-Yeah, but Im not holding
my breath.
Ive been close so many times
and there's always some sort
of setback.
The weather, the cost,
the magazine doesn't think
it's worthwhile...
-So if you were to go,
when would it be?
-It could be anytime now.
Like I said, it depends.
I was supposed to go before,
but my girlfriend at the time
wasnt very supportive.
-What happened
with this girlfriend?
-We broke up because she didnt
want me to go, so.
-Arent you two gonna go dance?
George knows how much
I love to dance.
Dont you, George?
-Learning every day.
-May I have this dance?
-If you insist.
-And now, its time
for my beautiful bride
to bestow the bouquet onto
one lucky single lady.
So, uh, everyone make your way
to the centre of the floor.
-Get in there, T.
-Oh, no.
Not my jam.
-Do you want me to rescind my
cooperation for your article?
Get out there.
-You must be a really
good lawyer.
-Go.
-Ok.
-Ready ladies?
One, two, three!
-This is so going
in the article.
No, no.
Not a step closer.
-Im sorry?
-I know this is your house,
I know Im just
a visitor here
and that I have no right
to say this,
but I need you to not come
any closer.
-Ok.
-Im just, Im never gonna
get started on my piece
if I dont have some time
on my own.
Some silence.
Sorry.
-Well, Ive got my own writing
to do as best man.
You wont even know Im here.
-Sorry, I feel like that was
kind of rude
to tell you you cant step
onto your own dock.
-No worries.
I totally get it.
I have been struggling with
this speech for weeks now.
-You know... never mind.
-What?
-No, I dont want to interfere.
Im always getting these ideas.
Its kind of a fault of mine.
Trying to control everything.
-I will let you know
if you are interfering.
-Youre not a writer, right?
-No, definitely not.
-Ok, so, why do a speech?
You should do what comes
naturally to you.
What youre good at.
Photography.
-Yeah.
-I love that.
I mean, its a little
unconventional,
but uh, you like to think
outside the box, dont you?
-Sometimes.
I am supposed to be at
Michelles in 20 minutes.
What is wrong with me?
-Too much going on.
I wish I could pack
like this.
-You think this is impressive,
you should see my shoe closet
in the city.
-Did you tell Trish
about London?
-Rod got offered a prime
research position in London.
-Its an amazing offer.
Ive always wanted
to get into research.
Theres way less wear on
the body than being on call.
Michelle and I are just trying
to figure out
if we can uproot
our lives for it.
-Or whether we do the long
distance thing again.
-It's just, Im not sure
when another opportunity like
this will come up again.
-I understand.
Its just, I have a career too
and with the time difference
and the legal system,
I cant do my job
from London.
-Well, maybe itll turn
into an adventure.
-Maybe.
-You guysll figure it out.
Hey, Dani.
-Hows the story coming?
You gonna make your deadline?
-Deadline?
What deadline?
Why are you whispering?
Are you at work?
-You need to turn
in your story asap.
-Why? Helen didnt give me
a hard deadline.
I was actually gonna ask
for a bit more time.
-No!
-What? Why?
Whats going on?
I wasnt supposed
to tell you this,
but the August feature
fell through.
Helens looking at other stories
and she hinted that shes
considering yours for the spot.
-But Im only one wedding in.
-Did you hear me?
Trish... its the feature.
Remember when Renee
got her first feature?
It blew up and now Helen lets
her write anything she wants.
-True.
-Come on, Trish,
you can do this.
This is what youve been working
towards for years.
Plus, itll be a break
for me too
because then I can take
over your duties.
Please. Focus.
-Ok, yeah.
Youre right.
I just need to buckle down.
No more distractions.
Im on it.
-Wine tasting party
is an elegant way
to start wedding festivities.
You should put that
in your article.
-Its not that kind of-
Never mind.
-Sorry, I was just trying
to help.
-I know.
I just really need this story
to be taken seriously.
It's my chance to escape
being an assistant.
-So when you do get there,
what kinds of stories
will you write?
-Stories that move people.
surprise them.
Maybe even challenge them.
-Here. Try this one.
It tastes like blackberries.
-Oh, it does.
Maybe Ill buy a few bottles
and bring them back to New York.
-Its not a bad idea.
I might do the same.
-What?
-You have a home?
What makes you think
I dont have a home?
-Well, youre like a citizen
of the world.
-Ok.
-I dont know.
Sean always made it sound like
you live between hotel rooms.
-Well, I do, mostly.
But I also have a small
crash pad in New York.
Its become more of
a storage unit
for all my equipment, really.
But I do pay rent there,
so technically it is my home.
-That sounds...
Well, awful. Im sorry, it does.
-Its not that bad.
Ok, maybe it is.
-Hi.
-Hey, Mr. Fianc, whats up?
-Can I just speak to her?
-Speak to who?
-Michelle, isnt she with you?
I thought she must be with you.
-No, Im supposed to meet June
and write 10,000
thank you cards.
-Michelles been missing
since this morning.
Ive looked everywhere for her.
-Oh. Ok, uh, let me try and
Ill call you when I reach her.
-Please, the minute you do.
And thanks, Trish,
I appreciate it.
-Of course.
Hey, its Michelle,
leave a message.
-Only you would know
where to look.
I might be a good lawyer
but I think youre gonna be
an even better journalist.
Remember we used
to come out here
when the boys were
driving us crazy?
-Yeah.
-I guess nothing changes, huh?
-I can leave you alone if thats
what you prefer, Michelle.
-That's ok.
But theres something
you should know.
The weddings off.
-Ok. Beekeeper, park ranger,
private investigator...
Life coach.
Yeah, for sure
not cut out for that one.
Trish Paterson.
There are three key attributes
to choosing a good nail polish.
-Are you sure this is ok?
I just dont think I can face
going home tonight.
-Oh, Im sure Ryan wont mind.
-Ryan wont mind what?
-Uh, Michelle needs a place
to stay tonight.
Is it ok if she camps out
in the spare room?
-Of course.
You know youre always
welcome here, Michelle.
-Come on.
-Ill just be upstairs.
-No, no, you should stay.
Its your house.
-What happened?
-So you know how my sensitivity
chip can go offline sometimes.
So Rod comes home from a
particularity grueling day
and I just blurt out,
I dont want to go to London
with you.
-So, pretty quickly it turns
into a heated argument
and then Rod says to me
that Im being
a control freak
about the wedding.
Of course I have been.
This is what I do.
He used to love that about me.
I manage things.
I took care of things.
When did it change?
So I get mad and then
I say to him
well, maybe we should just call
the whole thing off?
And then he says...
maybe we should.
So, I think its off.
-Im so sorry, Michelle.
-I cant believe
this is happening.
-You said you both have been
working really hard lately.
Its gotta just be the stress.
-Absolutely. Stress.
Thats it.
-Yeah, I guess.
-Itll all pass by tomorrow.
You know when you get
into one of those arguments
and it feels like the end of
the world
and then the next day
you cant even remember
what you were fighting about?
Im sure its like that,
right, Ryan?
-Right, sure.
-Yeah, it could be.
But that... doesnt change
the fact that
I dont want to go
to London.
Get some rest.
-Sure. Thank you.
-Of course.
Have a good sleep.
-What do we do?
-About what?
-We have to try to fix this,
obviously.
-Im surprised.
-Why? What do you mean?
-Because you dont
believe marriage.
Now youre writing an article
about how great it is.
-Im just saying,
they love each other,
theyve seen how stressful
all this is.
Three weddings in three weeks.
I mean, no ones
quite themselves.
-True.
-Do you really think
Michelle and Rod
are making their best decisions
right now?
-Probably not.
-So, shouldnt we help them
get to a place
where thats at least
a possibility?
Instead of pretending that
they have everything in hand.
-Alright then, what do you
propose we do?
-I dont know, exactly.
-I mean, youre the writer.
And this is your chance
to rewrite the story.
-Ok.
So, if all of this is happening
because Rod and Michelle
arent at their best
due to all these pressures
that theyre under.
-Mmhm.
-Is there some way that we
could return them to a time
when they were
their best selves?
Like when they first
fell in love.
-Its brilliant.
How do we do that?
-I have no idea.
Right. Okay.
-Okay. Give me the evening,
I will come up with something,
uh, you know,
another deadline is exactly
what I need.
-Right. Well then,
Ill see you.
-In the morning.
-See you in the morning.
- In the morning, great.
-Yeah. Goodnight.
-Goodnight, goodnight.
-Yeah.
-Hey, howre you doing?
-Well I just dont think I can
face going back today.
-Did you get any sleep?
-Not really.
I cried so much I think I used
up all the Kleenex in the house.
I just dont think I can do
todays events.
-Well, did you want me to call
around, cancel things?
-Not yet, no.
-Well go, well try on dresses
and then Ill take you for a
cocktail before you head home.
-T, I think... deep down,
that thats why I wasnt sure
about your article.
Bride number two runs away
from her wedding
a day before the big event.
Its hardly inspiring stuff.
-Michelle, there is no one
who doesnt find you inspiring.
Trust me.
Your biggest fan is sitting
right here.
-Thank you, T.
-Hey, I uh, I forgot my computer
in the guest house
so Ill meet you out front
in a minute. Ok?
-K.
-Hey, sorry, I wasn't
sure exactly
what you were talking about...
-There's no time.
I have to meet Michelle out
front for a bridesmaid event.
-Thats good, isnt it?
I mean, if she was gonna
break things off...
-How did you survive
those war zones?
Anyway, I only have a few
seconds so heres the plan.
-Ok.
-Ok, Im gonna take Michelle
to the bridal fitting
then Im gonna take her
for a drink.
She thinks were going
for just a drink,
but were actually gonna be
going to Di Marco's.
Thats where Rod and Michelle
first met.
He was working in the kitchen,
she was a waitress, right?
-They fell in love there.
Youre gonna go get Rod
while shes in the fitting
youre gonna take him,
shes not gonna know hes there,
then Im gonna bring her in,
shes gonna see Rod, surprise.
Theyre back in love.
-Thats, thats great.
-Great.
-Ok.
-Awesome.
-See you there.
-Let's go.
-I'm never gonna remember that.
-That was so much fun!
-All our dresses are amazing.
-Ok, well I think Im gonna get
this girl some rest
but well see you guys tomorrow.
-Get some sleep.
-Bye.
-If you can.
-Mmhmm.
-Thank you ladies, I will see
you both tomorrow.
Yes.
-Ive never seen a more
excited bride.
Its so romantic.
-You really think that this will
make any difference?
-Trish thinks its worth a shot.
And isnt the moment when
it's worth trying everything?
-Thanks for taking care
of me, T,
but I think Im gonna head home.
I am wiped.
-Are you sure?
I was really hoping we could
spend a little time together.
Fine. One drink.
-Absolutely.
I thought we could go here.
-No, I...
-One drink.
Come on, we havent been
here in years.
-Well... I don't know-
-Let's go.
-Looks like a slow day.
-This is where Rod and I met.
He was working in the kitchen
and I was waiting tables.
We used to close up together
almost every night.
I think Mr. Di Marco knew
that something was going on
because he started
closing earlier and earlier
when he could.
Hey, you.
-Hey, beautiful.
Can we sit?
-Yeah.
-Thank you for making
that happen.
-I'm trying to channel what
Trish Paterson would have said.
-You know, Im surprised
that someone
who spends his life
wandering the world
has turned out to be
such a romantic.
-I actually find myself
romanticizing
about going back home.
Starting a real life.
-Uh no, no way.
Not gonna happen.
Woohoo!
-What is it?
-Its just that Im not certain
what my article is even
about anymore.
Its less that I have
writers block
and more that my
subjects changed
and I am not exactly sure
what's replacing it.
-You have to have patience.
Every time I go on an assignment
I get half way through
and realize its all changed.
-What do you do then?
-I wait.
Eventually the perfect moment,
the perfect image
presents itself.
I just have to be there,
ready to grab it when it does.
-The perfect moment.
-But you have to wait for it.
-Well how will I know
when it comes along?
-Youll know.
-Trish!
-Oh, hey guys.
-Looks like you guys
worked everything out.
-We did.
-Good. Here I was afraid
I was going to have to return
my bridesmaid dress.
-Can you?
Return it?
-Oh, youre serious?
-We decided to call off
the wedding.
For real this time.
Since you guys have helped us
so much to reach this decision,
we wanted to let you know
right after we told our parents.
-Um... uh.
Wait, so you guys didnt
settle anything?
-No, we did.
We just didnt come
to the conclusion
that you both thought
we would.
We spent hours,
just the two of us,
talking about what we really
wanted from our lives.
-And we kept coming back
to the same conclusion.
We both love our work too much
to give it up right now.
-We wanted to thank you both
for helping to bring us
to this place.
And because everythings
already paid for,
were still having
the reception.
-Are you joking?
-No, not at all.
Were calling it our
good match, bad timing party
-Ok.
-Alright.
Well see you there.
-Yeah.
-Im sure well all need
a drink.
-Okay, great. Yeah.
-Not the twist to the story
you were expecting.
-No.
-Wow. You look stunning.
-I wasnt sure what to wear.
What do you wear to celebrate
two people not getting married?
-No idea.
But, you nailed it, Paterson.
-No motorcycle, huh?
-Dont think I didnt
consider it.
Its my parents old Caddy.
Hope thats alright.
-Of course.
-Howre you feeling?
-How am I feeling?
Hm. Like a failure.
I dont know
how I went from
being so exhausted by
all these weddings
to feeling really sad that
this one isnt happening.
-Thats understandable.
-I guess I just dont believe
that that perfect moment
you were talking about
is actually gonna happen.
-It will happen.
Trust me.
-I cant believe
they called it off.
What a mess.
- Crazy.
- Totally crazy.
-Isnt this gonna mess
with your whole, you know,
wedding story thingy?
-Yeah, it sure is.
You know what? Excuse me,
I think its time for cake.
-Okay, sure.
Well see you later.
-Trish! Ive been looking
everywhere for you.
Hi.
-How are you doing?
-How am I doing?
How are you doing?
-Im fine.
I am better than fine.
I know that Rod and I are
making the right decision
but we knew it would be harder
on everyone else
than either him or me.
-Well, seems like everyone
is enjoying the party, so...
-I was talking about you, Trish.
I have been thinking
about your article.
-Oh, Michelle...
that's the last thing that
you should be thinking about.
-No, its important to me.
You have to write it.
People need to know
that when something isnt right
in their lives,
they can change it.
-To be honest,
Im searching now
for what its even
gonna be about.
-I get it. Its your piece,
its your decision, T.
But think about it, please?
-Ok.
-I gotta go.
Laurel, hey.
Whats the matter?
-Gluten free cupcakes.
-What?
-Yeah. There are no
gluten free cupcakes
within a 200 mile radius
of our wedding site.
-Thats too bad.
-My sister is gluten intolerant
and now she won't have
any cupcakes
to eat at the reception.
-I suspect it's not the cupcakes
youre really upset about?
-No. I just cant believe
Sean left me here
to plan our entire wedding
because hes incapable
of saying no to anything
his boss demands.
-You know, I think that
you've been really amazing,
taking all of this on
on your own.
-Is this what the future
is gonna be like?
Me holding down the fort while
Sean runs off whenever he wants?
-Im sure this is an exception.
-I dont know.
You know, maybe...
Maybe Rod and Michelle
have the right idea.
Maybe this is just a terrible
time to get married.
-Im leaving you this message
as your best friend.
You need to call Laurel
as soon as you get this.
I love you, but you have left
her to deal with
this entire wedding by herself
and she is at a breaking point,
so call her!
Is it wrong of me to say
that I love my friends,
but right now they are
driving me so crazy
that I wouldnt be sorry
if I didnt see them again
until our 25th high
school reunion?
-Well, I have the perfect
solution for you.
-Whats that?
You seeing
what Im seeing?
-I'm sorry.
-It seems like were the object
of some interest.
-Mmhm.
Should we give them
something to talk about.
-This is what Ive been missing.
-What do you mean?
-Its not me trotting off
to some foreign country, it's...
Im missing being with family.
Celebrating.
Im missing being with friends.
-Its happening!
-Oh yeah.
-And thats why its just
not working out
and why, unfortunately, I dont
think I can finish the feature.
-No.
-What?
-I said the answer is no.
I dont hand out
feature articles
like Halloween candy, Trish.
Youre lucky to get one.
So, youre still writing
the piece.
-I uh, I... Helen, I cant.
I just cant.
I have no idea
what the angle is,
there arent even
three weddings anymore.
Some people might not even speak
to me again if I do this.
I really...
-Didnt you tell me you wanted
to write personal stories?
Important stories?
-Yes.
-Its easy to write 200 words
on nail polish, Trish.
This, what you said you wanted
to do, its hard.
And the hard part comes when
it doesnt go exactly the way
you thought it would
and you have to adapt.
Like now.
You have an assignment,
close it out.
-But...
-Ah, back to the motorcycle
are we?
-Dont act like
youre not impressed.
-You just like that I have
to hang onto you.
-Love what this does to my hair.
Hair looks great, by the way.
-Youre lying,
but thats sweet.
Excuse me, a moment, I need to
have a word with your brother.
-Gonna find a place to change.
Dont worry, Ill ask someone.
-Hey. Did you get
my messages?
I also sent you nine texts.
-I got them, yes, and I thought
they were perfectly calm.
-Dont mock me.
You are in the soup.
Have you talked to her?
-Of course.
I called her as soon as
I got your messages
and I changed my flights
and came back right away.
-I just dont understand
how you could have left her
to take care of all this
on her own.
-Well I had to work, Trish.
And because I did,
now we're able to go away
for an entire month.
-This is why Im skeptical
of all this marriage stuff.
-Why? So youll never have
to deal with pain or problems?
-Yes, exactly.
-Well, they get you anyway,
and when they do theres
only one way through it.
-Whats that?
-Forgiveness.
I told Laurel that
I let her down
and I apologized
and she forgave me.
It didnt happen easily
or right away,
but she forgave me
because thats who she is.
And thats why I love her.
Come on, we have a wedding
to celebrate.
-Can I sit?
-Yeah, sure.
-How are you doing?
-Alright.
It's a trip, this whole crazy
wedding season.
-Dont tell me youre actually
trying to work right now.
In the middle of a party?
-If I dont write my ideas down
I forget them.
-Well, Ive got an idea.
Come with me.
Put that thing away,
lets go, come on.
Come on.
Lets go.
Come on.
Follow me.
-I am intrigued.
Where are we going?
-You've been running around
for the brides
and then trying to write
in your down time.
I know you love the water,
but have you even
really seen it yet?
-You mean this lake
right here?
-The very one.
-Well Im seeing it now.
-Hm. Paddle boarding.
Ok.
-Wow. Its beautiful, really.
- Like you said...
- beautiful.
You know, I thought we had
the perfect moment on the dock
the other night.
Till we got interrupted.
-Yeah.
-You think this moment
might be a bit better?
-I think this moment
might be a lot better.
-I just gotta deal
with my in-laws.
-Itll be fine.
I understand.
No way.
June...
-June.
-What?
-Look.
-What's up?
-I uh, just got the word.
-The word?
Australis?
-Yeah.
-What?
-Just... just timing sucks.
In order for me to make
the flight
Id have to be on the 5:00pm
ferry out tomorrow.
-Tomorrow as in...
-Any time after the ceremony
but before the reception.
Just say the word
and Ill turn it down.
-No!
No, no, no, brother.
Thats not my decision to make.
After all these years of you
talking about this trip,
I'm not gonna be the reason
you give it up.
-I didnt mean for you to make
the decision for me.
I just... I just wonder
if theres another... way.
-You know, maybe
its best if you do go.
Now, rather than later.
-What do you mean?
-Uh, I mean...
You cant toy
with Trish, ok?
Shes my best friend
and shes always gonna be
a part of my life,
so, if you want
to be with her,
you need to be very sure
thats what you want
and tell her exactly
how you feel.
I love you.
Thats my one ask.
-Oh hey, Ive been writing
non-stop
since you we got back
from the beach.
I feel like Ive finally made
this breakthrough.
Is everything ok?
-So, this is one of
the hardest things
I've had to do
in a long time.
-What is it?
Whats going on?
-Im leaving tomorrow.
-What do you mean, leaving?
-I got the call about
the southern lights trip.
-So youre gonna miss
your own brothers wedding?
-Ill be there for the ceremony
but not the reception.
-And Seans okay with that?
-I mean, hes not crazy
about it
but he knows it's been
a long-time dream of mine
and its obviously an
opportunity I cant pass up.
-Youve gotta do it.
-Really?
I wasnt expecting the timing
of this to be so bad.
-Yeah, but you know,
its the one thing
that you've always wanted
to photograph.
You have no choice.
Youve gotta grab
that opportunity.
Would it be ok with you
if we tried things again
when I get back?
-No.
-No?
-No, Ryan. Im sorry.
You know, everything thats
gone on these last few weeks
with these weddings,
its... changed me.
I dont really know how
to explain it except that
all the things that I used
to think were ridiculous
and sentimental, they all seem
incredibly meaningful now.
And I just, I guess I just
dont want to live a life
where Im sad every few months
cause its time for you
to leave again.
I dont want to resent you
for that.
-I understand.
-And, you know,
look at it this way.
Were both getting
what we said we wanted.
Youre gonna photograph
that one thing
you always wanted to shoot
and I can finally call myself
a writer.
So, we should be happy.
-Yeah.
Yeah, we should.
-Well, I should... I should
finish this up.
Just, um...
As I look back on these
three weeks of celebration,
the lesson I take with me
is that every couple and
every wedding is as unique
as the love story
that spawned it.
And you have to trust
that eventually all heartbreak
will lead to joy.
-You look beautiful.
-Thank you.
-Dear friends and family,
we welcome you in celebrating
the marriage of Sean and Laurel.
-Trish! Look!
George proposed!
Another wedding!
-Wow.
Carrie, thats wonderful.
Congratulations, you guys.
-Guess we caught the fever.
-It really is the season.
Wait, wheres your guy?
Wheres Ryan?
-He had to leave.
-He left his own brothers
wedding reception?
-Well, he had no choice.
He was offered his dream job
so he had to go.
-I dont care if it was
his dream job or not.
That must have hurt.
-Well, I mean, these things
happen, you know.
He's been waiting for years for
the opportunity to photograph...
What are you...
Youre gonna miss your flight.
-No, Im not missing anything.
Everything Im missing
is right here.
Excuse me,
Ryan Peterson to the podium.
Ryan Peterson to the podium.
-Theyre calling for you.
At the front, Ryan.
-Oh, yeah.
-Words are not really
my strength,
so thats why I thought Id tell
Laurel and Seans story
through pictures.
Sean only reached the highest
of his full potential
after he met his other half.
Now, I do have to say one thing,
even though I am the big
brother, I uh,
I have to admit that
Sean understood something
long before I did.
He understood that peak
experiences are best
when shared with someone
you love.
Someone who reminds you
to play to your strengths
and makes you the best possible
version of yourself.
And the kind of home that you'd
be excited to come back to,
or better yet, never leave
in the first place.
So...
to Laurel and Sean.
Cheers.
And now, to Seans best friend
and a very special member of our
family is gonna say a few words.
-You're a tough act to follow.
-You have nothing
to worry about.
You got this, ok?
-So, as many of you know,
I have been writing my first
magazine article
about this crazy wedding season
weve all been living through.
And its given me a chance
to reflect on what Ive learned
from each of these couples
that Ive been lucky
to see up close.
So, here it goes.
First thing Ive learned
is that you have to cherish
whats unique
about your partner.
Its those, those little rituals
that only the two of you share.
You know, we all go through
this life feeling the same way,
awkward, maybe even
a little misshapen.
Sort of the way that jigsaw
puzzle pieces are
and like a jigsaw puzzle piece,
when you meet that person
who fits perfectly with you,
you make a truly beautiful
picture together.
Like Peter and June.
-We cherish you, Trish!
-Now, the second lesson
is that you must truly
know yourself in life
before you can ever hope
to make another person happy.
So, if marriage is a union
of two people,
it has to be a union who feel
complete within themselves.
And if you dont have that,
then you need to find
the courage
to call a halt to things.
No matter how hard that may be.
But Sean and Laurel
taught me the most important
lesson of all.
Forgiveness.
If were gonna make our way
through this life
with the person we love,
we must forgive.
Each and every one of us
is flawed, right?
And though we may hurt
one another,
sometimes even deeply,
we all deserve a chance
to earn back trust and respect.
We all deserve a chance
at love.
We do.
I learned those lessons
from the couples here tonight.
And it's due to each of them
that I feel ready, maybe,
for the first time to take
a risk and be in love.
So, thank you.
Now, everyone please raise
a glass to Sean and Laurel
and their love story.
To Sean and Laurel, Peter
and June, Michelle and Rod.
Congratulations, guys.
I love you.
-Looks like my brother
chose to chase a different
dream this time.
-Yeah, not sure how Im gonna
compete with
a bunch of mystical lights
to be honest.
-Come on, Trish.
Youve always shone brighter
than you thought.
-Thank you for taking
a chance and staying.
-Well, you were the one
that made me realize
that I'd be an idiot
if I left, so...
-And you made me realize what I
didnt even know I was missing.
-You guys, I heard back!
Our story is gonna be the lead
feature for August.
Im gonna be a published writer
thanks to you.
-Trish!
Ive got something else for you!