Starring: Laura Osnes and Scott Michael Foster
Released: 2019
Summary: A photographer finds out that her ex-boyfriend/ex-singing partner plans on attending the wedding that she's working, but they start to remember the good times.
Released: 2019
Summary: A photographer finds out that her ex-boyfriend/ex-singing partner plans on attending the wedding that she's working, but they start to remember the good times.
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Do People Plan Such Elaborate Weddings?
Posh weddings are expected from the rich and famous, but do ordinary people travel to islands, buy deluxe packages that include tons of activities for their group, and pay for a photographer to follow them for several days?
If you're planning a wedding any time soon, don't let your wedding party see this movie--it sets the bar way too high!
Weddings Rarely Go Off Without a Hitch
The most hilarious part of this movie is when the florist's refrigerator dies along with most of the flowers for the Colby-Robertson wedding. Evelyn shares the news to dramatic music, as if she's dropping the bomb that a first-degree relative has unexpectedly kicked the bucket. Jennifer dissolves into tears and runs away to wallow in her grief.
Come on! The bridal bouquet survived--the rest are optional.
What unexpected snags did you face at your wedding?
My singer caught a cold and lost her angelic voice. She managed to croak out one or two songs before she had to stop. My pianist couldn't read music but always sounded like a professional musician; however, when we watched the DVD after the wedding and listened to the recessional, it sounded like a death march instead of a snappy tune. Fortunately, it failed to set the tone for our marriage because we are still happy! Still, our guests told us it was the nicest wedding they had ever attended.
Things happen, no matter how organized you are, and it's okay. A hiccup in plans doesn't affect the happy-ever-after ending.
Inter-Racial Marriage
Did you know inter-racial marriage has only been legal since 1967?
How do you feel about Hallmark showcasing an inter-racial marriage?
There's nothing in the Bible that forbids it, so it's not wrong. Still, I know black and white couples who tell me it continues to be a real struggle. It often doesn't sit well with either side of the family, and in many geographic areas, it's still highly stigmatized. There are often cultural barriers to contend with, and bi-racial children face quite the conundrum.
Even though we're all children of God and the same color on the inside, I have to admit watching this wedding made me uncomfortable. I like it much better when Hallmark pairs couples who look the same, no matter what color or race they choose for the leads and supporting roles. You know who seemed least interested in the match? Kyle--the groom!
Is Jennifer a Match-Maker or Not?
It is amusing that Jennifer, Jake's sister and the bride, goes to great extremes to make him and Maggie collide. Jennifer works behind the scenes to make sure Maggie is the photographer and that neither she nor Jake know they will be seeing each other during the wedding celebration.
Jennifer pairs them up for the dance lesson, gets them to sing the song for the bridal dance, and includes Maggie in the wedding photos and festivities. Jennifer even gives Jake a pep talk about rekindling his romance with Maggie.
No sister has gone to so much trouble to bring two people together!
Yes, the moment Jake receives a text from the famous singer for whom he's producing an album, saying she loves his and Maggie's song and wants him to join her immediately to record it and then go on the road for a year, Jennifer strongly urges him to catch the last ferry to the mainland. Jake wants to tell Maggie, but Jennifer pushes him out the door and promises she'll share the news.
When Jennifer relays this unexpected development to Maggie and sees she's upset, Jennifer tells her "sorry" and then returns to smiling and laughing as she enjoys the rest of her reception. In other words, "I'm happy, but it sucks to be you, Maggie!"
Thankfully, Jake comes to his senses and returns, no thanks to his failed cupid of a sister! He and Maggie reunite personally and professionally. Just a word of advice though--"Colby & Case" is a totally stupid name for a duo.
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