Wedding Season (2023)

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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 sh**t

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 k*ll 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 f*ring 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.

-sh**t, 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 b*at 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 w*r 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 sh*t.

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 sh**t

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!