Wedding Cottage, The (2023)

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It's beautiful, isn't it?

It's gorgeous.

Juliana Piranzi...

Last year's design,

but still a classic.

It would be a dream

to walk down the aisle

in a dress like that.

Mm-hmm.

So when is your wedding?

Oh, no, no,

I'm not getting married.

But I'm guessing you are?

Next Valentine's Day.

Oh, congratulations!

Mm.

You know, there's

a new guide book out

for planning a wedding.

Have you ever read

Tying the Knot?

No, but I probably should.

It's right there in the window.

It's only been out a few weeks.

It has everything you'd ever

need to know about weddings.

Wow, thanks for the tip.

But how do you know that

if you're not getting married?

I created Tying the Knot.

Can I get a signed copy?

I'd be honored!

Ohh!

Ho!

Jill, I found our winners.

I'm so sorry, did I wake you?

Yes, I'm still at the office.

Go back to sleep.

I'll see you tomorrow morning

and fill you in.

Okay, bye.

Morning.

Hello!

I'm dying to know...

Who is the lucky couple?

I can't wait to tell you.

Amy Price and Scott Bishop

of New Hampshire.

Good morning, everyone.

Their story is so touching

and heartwarming.

Amy is in grad school.

Scott is in the m*llitary.

A few years ago,

Scott was wounded in Afghanistan

and broke off their engagement.

He didn't want to be

a burden to Amy.

But...

she wouldn't give up on him,

and two years later,

they're engaged again.

Ohh!

Well, we definitely

have to give them

a wedding they won't forget.

Yes. And one that will

make every other bride

want to click on our website.

And buy the book.

And buy the book, yes.

Sales have been

a little sluggish.

Ah, well,

sluggish isn't terrible.

Ever the optimist.

I need to work on

being more like that.

In the meantime,

I'm going to email you

the lucky couple's contact info,

and could you please set up

a conference call with them?

Yes, of course.

Thank you.

I'm still, like,

in a state of disbelief.

Well, you'd better

start believing,

because this

is really happening.

And it's not gonna

cost us anything?

Not a single penny.

All we need from you

is a date for the wedding.

Well...

okay, we-we know

it's short notice, but, um...

we just found out

that Scott's being

transferred to Germany

earlier than we thought.

Oh.

So...

we'd like to be married

next month.

Next month?

We can make that happen.

We sure can.

Uh, have you had a chance

to look at the book

or the website?

Where are we having

this wedding?

Vermont.

"The Wedding Cottage"

in Stony Bridge.

Oh... it's so charming.

It's-It's, um...

it's where

my parents and my grandparents

both got married.

I love that!

Carrying on family traditions.

All right. Well...

we have a lot to do,

so we will report back soon.

Okay. Um... okay, bye!

Thank you.

Thank you so much!

Bye!

Well, we definitely

surprised them.

They weren't the only ones

who were surprised.

We have five weeks!

Do I need to remind you

we once moved an entire wedding

in two days

from Cancun to Hawaii,

to avoid a hurricane?

Do they have hurricanes

in Vermont?

Uh, not this time of year.

At least, I don't think so.

Have you seen this?

Amy and Scott posted

about the contest

on a m*llitary couples website,

and it's blowing up.

So I linked it to our website,

and we already have

over 5,000 views...

Oh, no.

You have your

"we've got a problem" face on.

What's wrong?

The Wedding Cottage

is what's wrong.

They've disconnected

their phone line

and all of my emails

have bounced back.

What?

How is that even possible?

I don't know.

I just got off the phone

with the third business

in Stony Bridge,

and they all said

the same thing...

The Wedding Cottage is closed.

Since when?

Since they haven't updated

their website in five years.

This is all my fault.

I was in such a rush

to submit everything,

that I didn't double-check

what the research team compiled,

I just let it go.

Did you find anything else out?

Like why the cottage closed?

Not really.

Everyone I talked to

was so suspicious of me.

They all thought I was

this real-estate developer.

But I did find out one thing...

The owner of the cottage

is still there.

So what do we do?

So we pretend

like nothing's wrong,

and I head to Vermont.

Okay.

That is fantastic, Ted!

Thank you so much.

Hey.

Evan. Great news!

I just got off the phone

with Ted Miller.

He offered you a spot

in the next Collective Show.

The one that's coming up

next month?

Yeah. Like it does every year.

Did he offer you the spot,

or-or did you

have to talk him into it?

Evan, you know

how plum these spots are.

You haven't shown in a while.

I mean, I had to do

a bit of a song and dance,

but he wants you,

and that's something.

Well, what would be something

is if I actually had

a piece to show.

Well, I thought that's why

you went up to Vermont

in the first place...

To change the scenery,

get your creative juices

flowing again?

That was the idea, but...

Look, I know you can't

force inspiration,

but maybe you could...

shove it a little bit?

It is

the Manhattan Collective Show.

And I would be a fool

not to jump on it.

I-I get it.

Right. So is that a yes?

Yeah. I will try to come up

with one piece to show.

That's right.

One piece is all we need.

You've been up there for months,

you must have something brewing.

Not even a cup of coffee.

Hello? Is anyone home?

Can I help you?

Oh, you scared

the heck out of me!

Are you lost or something?

I... am not sure.

I'm trying to find

the Stony Bridge

Wedding Cottage.

Yeah, this is it.

No, no, it can't be.

This doesn't look anything like

the photos in the guide book.

What guide book?

It doesn't matter,

but this isn't what

it's supposed to look like.

Okay, well, I can't really

help you with that,

but if

you're a real estate agent,

I'm sorry, I'm not interested

in selling.

I'm not a real-estate agent.

Okay, then what do you want?

I want to have a wedding here.

Oh.

Well, then,

I'm sorry to disappoint

you and your fianc,

but you're about

five years too late.

It's not my wedding.

I work in the wedding business.

I publish a wedding guide book

called Tying The Knot.

Maybe you've heard of it?

Okay, never mind.

Okay.

My grandparents are the ones who

used to run the Wedding Cottage,

but they passed some years ago.

I'm so sorry.

Perhaps I could

have a peek inside?

Maybe it's not as bad in there

as it is out here.

You don't seem to be getting it.

There is no more

"Wedding Cottage".

Mm, technically,

that's not true,

because it's still listed

in our guide book.

Okay, let me put this

a little more clearly...

The Wedding Cottage

is permanently closed.

You understand?

I mean, I... I understand.

I'm just not happy about it.

Well...

Where are you going?

You should also probably

take us out of your guide book.

Do... Do you live here?

I don't live in the cottage.

I live...

I live back there,

but that's not really

any of your business.

Of course not.

Wow!

Well...

I made it to Stony Bridge,

and the people here

are very charming.

Are you at the cottage?

What's going on?

See for yourself...

I'm texting you a photo.

Oh...

Pretty sad, isn't it?

Well, maybe it's not

as bad as it looks?

Oh, no, no, no, it is.

Have you seen the inside?

No, I haven't,

because the owner

wouldn't let me.

He's kind of a grouch...

but I've dealt

with grouches before.

So, in the meantime,

could you please look

for another place nearby

that looks the way

this place used to?

That's a joke...

right?

Oh, it is a desperate

attempt at one.

Bye.

Hi!

It's just me again.

Sorry to bother you.

I don't think that you are.

What would you like?

I'm really busy.

Okay, then I will

cut to the chase.

I am in a terrible bind,

because I just promised

the winners

of a nationwide contest

that they could have

the wedding of their dreams...

here.

She's in grad school.

He's in the Army.

They'll be shipping off soon.

So, please, I am begging you...

do not deny them their dreams.

I'm not denying them anything.

I don't have a clue

what you're talking about.

I am proposing

that you let me fix up

the Wedding Cottage.

I walked around the property.

I took peek inside,

and, really, all it needs

is a little TLC.

Okay...

a lot of TLC,

but, really, all it would take

is some cosmetic work

to make it beautiful again.

I'll do all of the work

at my own expense.

It's basically a win-win

for both of us,

because you can move

out of this place,

if you want,

and back into the main house.

So...

what do you think?

Let me say this as clearly

as I possibly can...

I'm not interested.

So you may as well

really leave this time.

Any chance you'll reconsider?

I am considering

calling the Sheriff.

Okay, you made your point.

I'm really leaving this time!

Hi.

Sorry to interrupt,

I just need a room for one.

Sure.

How long will you be staying?

I don't know.

It could be a while.

Yet to be determined.

No problem.

We're not too busy these days.

You here on business?

I hope to be.

Have you heard of

the Wedding Cottage?

Of course. But it's been

closed for a while.

Yes, I just found that out

the hard way.

Um, credit card?

- You can tap there.

- Okay.

Do you happen to know the guy

who's been living there?

Mm. Not well.

He pretty much keeps to himself.

I knew his grandmother

quite well, though.

Rose Stanford.

She kept the cottage open

until her health began to fail.

Well, apparently her grandson

has no interest

in carrying on the torch.

Probably not.

I hear he's some kind of artist.

Pretty ironic.

An artist has no interest

in preserving

the beauty of the cottage?

It'd break Rose's heart

if she saw the state

it was in now.

Do you know

if he's done any work

on the property

since he moved in?

You're not a developer

or real-estate agent, are you?

No, absolutely not a developer.

Um, though that seems to be

on everyone's mind these days,

doesn't it?

Most of us in Stony Bridge

prefer to keep the town

just as it is.

Right.

Come on, I'll show you

to your room.

Here we are.

I hope you'll be comfortable.

It's perfect.

Thank you.

Hi! Hi.

I realize we didn't get off

to a good start yesterday,

so I thought I'd come by

and re-introduce myself.

I'm Vanessa Doyle.

And I believe you are

Evan Stanford, right?

What did you do?

Did you sleep in your car?

No! No, of course not.

I-I stayed at the B&B.

Oh, and did you know

that the owner of the B&B,

Marilyn Sherwood,

was very good friends

with your grandmother?

I'm sure many people were.

My grandmother grew up here.

These are for you.

What is that?

A... peace offering?

Oh, you mean a bribe?

No!

It's just coffee

and a cinnamon bun.

Homemade at the B&B.

Well, thank you,

but if you don't mind,

I think I'm just gonna

head on into town,

and I'm gonna get my own coffee

with no strings attached.

Uh, you can keep this

either way.

"Either way"?

I just need

two minutes of your time.

I'm gonna save you

the two minutes,

because the answer's still no.

Okay, do you have something

against all weddings,

or is it just something

about the Wedding Cottage?

Actually,

I have nothing against

either one of those things.

Okay. So why don't you

just say yes

as a tribute

to your grandparents?

It would only take a few weeks

for me to spruce up the cottage,

and it's just one wedding,

and then... and then,

I will be

out of your life forever.

Ooh, kinda wish you were

out of my life right now.

Yeah, I'm getting that sense,

and I'm sorry.

I realize I'm being

a bit of a pest,

but I do not give up easily.

Really?

Okay.

Marilyn... she showed me

some photos of what this place

looked like in its heyday.

Yeah

It was magical!

And it deserves to be

brought back to life.

And... And you...

As an artist,

more than most...

Should really appreciate that.

Okay. Listen.

I... I don't disagree with you.

Okay?

But I came here for two things.

For some peace and quiet,

and to do some work.

And fixing up

the Wedding Cottage

doesn't sound like

either of those things.

Okay, now we're communicating.

So, what if I...

what if I personally

supervise the crew,

and make sure

that you are not disturbed

by any noise at all, whatsoever?

You're shaking your head. Okay.

And-And I would

bring you coffee every day!

- No.

- And...

And I will

oil your bicycle chain,

uh, once a week.

And... and-and I will

walk your dog.

I don't have a dog.

Okay. Well,

I recommend getting one.

They're excellent companions.

- I don't want a dog.

- Okay.

Well, the point is,

I am willing to do whatever

it takes to make this work.

Yeah, okay, I understand.

I get it.

My answer's still no.

No, no! Okay, okay.

This wouldn't just be for you

and your grandparents.

This would be for the...

For the whole town!

Don't tell Marilyn

I told you this,

but she could really use

the extra business.

And I'm not sure

if I mentioned this, but...

that very sweet,

young m*llitary couple

has their hearts set

on getting married here.

The bride's parents

got married at this cottage,

her grandparents got married

at this cottage.

So, really, all of this

is just steeped in tradition!

That's a good speech.

Thank you.

A little over-the-top,

but I meant every word.

Are you really this desperate?

Yes.

Because the future of

my business depends on it.

Well, I can certainly

understand that feeling.

I'm sorry,

I'm not normally so...

excitable.

Let's hope not.

So do we have a deal?

You really want

to do all of this

just for one wedding?

It's worth it for one wedding.

That sounds exactly like

something my grandmother

would've said.

So is that a yes?

Yeah. Okay, fine,

we have a deal.

Oh! Oh, my goodness! Oh!

Oh, thank you so much.

I'm sorry, I should shake...

Okay.

Forgetting something?

A... hug?

No, my morning coffee.

Oh!

Of course.

You don't have to bow.

Yes!

How about you?

How are

the wedding plans coming?

Good.

I spoke with Amy and Scott.

They have decided

on a "rustic country" theme.

Yellow and orange

for their colors,

and classic rock for the music.

Oh, that's nice.

And how about publicity?

Any luck getting them booked

on Good Day, America?

Uh, I used all my connections,

but I've hit a brick wall.

I guess hiring a publicist

is out of the question.

Oh, we are already over-budget.

Right.

Well, I'll try

to call in a few favors.

And let's hope

they owe you big-time.

Hey! You're supposed

to be the optimist.

All right, I'm at my next stop.

I'll talk to you later.

Hi.

Hi, there.

- Hi.

- How can I help ya?

Uh, I'm Vanessa Doyle.

I'm gonna be doing

a little renovation

over at the Wedding Cottage

on Stony Lane.

Do you know it?

Sure. I got married there.

Great! That's so nice.

Um, I will be needing a painter,

someone to handle carpentry...

uh, an electrician to check

the wiring and lighting.

What's your time frame?

Four weeks.

Okay, I could make it

four and a half,

if I need to stretch it.

What's your rush?

You do know this is Vermont,

not New York?

Which is where

I'm assuming you're from?

Too pushy?

A little.

People in Vermont

are a little more laid-back.

We don't usually like to rush.

Right.

Well, I need to have

a wedding there in five weeks,

so, any suggestions?

Well, um...

postpone the wedding?

Okay, I'm guessing

that's not an option.

No.

The groom is in the Army.

He'll be overseas

by the end of the month.

Hmm.

Well...

the best contractor around here

is, uh, Daryl Froelich,

but he's usually pretty booked.

Oh.

Um, but you know what?

I bet if you explain to him

your situation,

he'd probably help you out.

He's ex-m*llitary himself, so...

let me give you his number.

Thank you so much.

How's it coming?

So much better than expected!

I called over a dozen

local vendors

and not a single one

put me on hold.

That just doesn't happen

in New York.

Did you know

that the Wedding Cottage

is one of the oldest

establishments in Stony Bridge?

Well, at least, it used to be.

I knew it was old,

but I don't know much

about its history.

Oh! Well...

Rose's parents

spent their honeymoon there

in the 1920s,

and then they decided to buy it

because it reminded them

of an English country cottage.

Mm!

The story goes

that they were so happy there

that they decided to turn it

into a wedding venue

so that other couples

could experience what they had.

Mm, it's really a shame

I can't keep it

in the guide book.

That story would be

great to include.

Mm, it was quite the place

in its time.

People came from all over

to get married there.

It even had a slogan...

"Where happily-ever-after

happens."

I read that on the sign.

And did it prove to be true?

It did for me.

Although I... I lost my husband

a few years ago.

I'm so sorry.

But...

everyone else I know

that got married there

is still together.

Wow.

So, no one in the family

wanted to carry on the business?

No. And so, when Rose passed,

they just closed it up.

And, as you know,

she left it to her grandson.

Right.

Who doesn't seem

to care about it at all.

No, but at least he hasn't

tried to sell it, so...

I was wondering about that.

Mm. Maybe he does have some

affection for it, after all.

Thank you.

Thanks.

This is just a coincidence,

isn't it?

Of course it is.

All right, I'm just checking.

Are you dining alone?

I was planning to.

Well, since

we are both here alone,

would you care to join me?

No strings attached.

Honest.

I'll have to take

your word for that.

You know, if you like fish,

the trout here's amazing.

Oh? You come here often?

Two or three times.

Since you've been in town?

Two or three times a week.

You must really love trout.

Vanessa!

Neil!

Good to see you again.

You too.

Uh, do you know Evan Stanford?

- Oh. Hi.

- Hi.

This is Neil.

He owns the hardware store.

Did you manage

to get in touch with Daryl?

I did, yes.

Thank you so much.

He's sending a crew tomorrow.

And you were right...

He was very sympathetic

to the cause.

Well, I'm glad to hear it.

Enjoy your dinner.

Thank you.

Daryl is the contractor I hired.

He was on another job,

but he was eager to help.

Although, the rest of his crew

was busy,

so I contacted an electrician

in Bennington,

and, hopefully, he'll be here

by the end of the week.

You got all that done

in one day?

Mm-hmm.

It's kinda my job.

Didn't you tell me

that you were a publisher?

No.

Yeah...

I used to plan weddings,

but I gave it up to start

my new business,

Tying the Knot.

Although, I guess, technically,

I'm still planning

Amy and Scott's wedding.

You must really like weddings.

I do.

I love weddings.

I'm surprised you don't,

considering

you're practically living

in theWedding Cottage.

It's like I told you before...

I have nothing against them,

it's just not the business

that I wanted to go into.

Right.

So you became an artist.

That's right.

And how is your work going?

Yeah, it's, uh...

it's-it's coming along.

You can end it right there.

That far?

Yeah, you can end it

right there.

- Perfect, thanks.

- I'm so sorry. So sorry.

Do you think you could ask

your guys to just keep it down?

You can't really

do this kind of work

without making

a little bit of noise.

Come on.

Why are we whispering?

Because I kinda promised

the owner of the property,

who happens to live

in that back cottage,

that we wouldn't make any noise.

The cottage

that's 100 yards away,

on the other side of the pond?

He can't hear us.

We're gonna have to lose

all that paper.

You don't have it in the budget

for new wallpaper,

so, what we're gonna do

is we're gonna peel off

this old stuff

and put on a new coat of paint.

Sounds like a plan.

Watch your step.

Oh, no...

it's gonna be great.

It's gonna be great.

Oh, boy.

Hmm!

Okay...

Shh, shh, shh, shh!

Ooh!

Um...

What are you doing

with that thing?

I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry.

I, uh... I don't know

how to turn it off.

Thank you.

I can't get a gardener here

until next week,

so I thought I'd try

to clean up a bit.

You ever used

a leaf blower before?

No, but I...

It can't be that hard.

Well, it can be a very

dangerous piece of machinery

if you don't know

what you're doing.

All right, I should probably

show you how to use it.

No, I don't want

to interrupt your...

work.

I was just doing some sketching.

Um...

and, besides, I would not

like to see you lose control

and break a window or something.

Okay.

Well, I mean, I would gladly

accept a lesson

if you have the time.

I can spare a few more minutes.

First off, it doesn't

go on the ground.

It goes on your back.

Oh.

See?

All right, here.

Okay... Oh.

- Yeah.

- Thank you.

That's pretty heavy.

You sure you got it?

Yeah. I got this.

- You sure?

- Absolutely. I got it.

Oh! Whoa!

Thank you.

Okay.

And you're gonna

want to put these on.

Oh, no, I don't need...

Yep!

Okay...

Okay, and I just...

Oh, ho, ho, ho!

You want to slow down...

I can't hear you!

You want to slow down...

and just go nice and easy.

Okay? Take it slow.

Okay, going slow is not a thing

I'm particularly good at.

Yeah, I've noticed!

You're kinda

hurrying around all the time.

So I'm told.

I'm working on it.

You should, 'cause, otherwise,

you're liable to miss out on

a whole bunch of great things,

like...

the smell of fresh-cut grass,

or...

you know, the way leaves change

at the end of the season.

Or someone trying

to work quietly

sitting on a bench.

Sorry. I'm sorry.

Honestly, I didn't even know

you were there.

Yeah, see what I mean?

Okay, you got it now?

You're good.

Okay... nice and slow!

Nice and slow.

No, no, you want to go...

You want to go...

What are you doing?

You don't jump!

You don't jump, you just go...

Okay, you don't...

No, no, no!

Sorry!

Okay, everyone, lunch is ready!

Oh, wow.

Looks like you're cooking

for a small army.

Uh, just a small group

of hard workers

with healthy appetites.

- You want a plate?

- Sure.

Okay.

Um...

I actually got all of the food

at that restaurant where

we had dinner together.

I-I meant where

we bumped into each other.

Yeah.

Oh, that's good.

I know!

That's really good.

Yeah. I just hired them to be

the caterers for the wedding.

I should probably get this

next time instead of the trout.

Oh, no!

No! What is this?

What's wrong?

I don't know.

There's some kind of leak here

and I don't have

a plumber here today.

Okay, uh, just give me

a second here.

I can have a look.

I'll just get

the shut-off valve.

Okay, I can take care of this.

Just give me a minute.

Oh... okay.

Thank... Thank you so much.

So do you moonlight

as a plumber?

No, I use these tools

in my work.

To paint?

No, I'm a sculptor.

I work with metal.

Oh. I knew you were an artist,

I just didn't know what kind.

Okay, so I've fixed it

temporarily.

Uh, it's like a Band-aid.

So if you want to use the sink,

you're gonna need

to get a real plumber.

Okay. Thank you so much. Um...

I think you earned yourself

a second helping.

Okay.

Yeah, okay.

I booked the local deejay,

so all that leaves is the cake.

Oh, did I tell you

about the near disaster

we almost had at the cottage?

No. What happened there?

Well,

a pipe in the kitchen

sprung a leak.

But luckily, Evan was there.

He's a sculptor,

so he had all the equipment

he needed to patch it up.

How lucky was that?

Wait a minute.

What did you say

Evan's last name is again?

Stanford. Why?

Because he's famous!

Oh, he is?

Well, yes, in the art world.

And how do you know that?

You remember the guy

I dated last year?

The really pretentious one

who was into art?

Yeah, the one whose name

we're never supposed

to mention again?

Yeah, no, and we're not.

Anyway, he took me

to Evan's last gallery show

and I really liked his work.

It was very intense.

Yeah, that was

my first impression of him.

But he's...

mellowed a bit.

You know,

I never actually met him,

but from what I remember,

he is very attractive.

Jill...

I'm gonna stop you right there.

You can forget all about that.

We are just here for work.

There is nothing wrong

with mixing work and romance.

You met at a wedding cottage,

after all.

How romantic is that?

It's not.

You've seen

the state of things here.

Yeah, but look at how far

it's come in just two weeks.

Well, it'll all be for nothing

if we don't pull

this wedding off.

Has there been

any progress on your end

withGood Day, America?

Maybe. Uh,

the first wedding I ever did

was for a friend

who knows one of the producers,

so I reached out to them,

and I'm waiting on a call back.

Well, fingers crossed.

And toes.

Oh, I spoke with Amy.

She has decided on wildflowers

for the wedding.

That's what I was gonna suggest!

It goes perfectly

with their theme.

I will get on it.

Anything else?

Yeah.

Find out if Evan is single.

Goodbye.

Bye!

Marilyn,

do you know

the best place around here

to find wildflowers?

Uh... probably

the woods behind the cottage.

Oh, that's convenient.

Just watch out for moose.

Moose?

It's their mating season.

Well, hopefully,

I'm not their type.

Oh! Ah! Ow!

Hey-hey-hey-hey!

Sorry!

Watch where

you're swinging that thing!

It's just me!

I thought you were a moose!

Do I look like a moose?

No! But you never know.

Look, I'm out here a lot

and I've never come across one...

At least not yet.

Well, at least it looks like

you're starting

to finally slow down

and enjoy the local scenery.

Oh, it's not a exactly

a leisurely stroll.

This is really more of

a work thing.

I'm just collecting ideas

to show the florist

for the wedding.

Isn't that just doing

the florist's job for them?

Well, I... I want the wedding

to be perfect.

Especially since it's likely

the last one I'll be planning.

Yeah, why is that?

You seem

to really love doing them.

I do.

But now I have Tying the Knot,

and...

and after 234 weddings...

Including both my sisters,

all of my friends,

and my parents' vow-renewal...

It just seemed like time

to try something new.

That's a lot of weddings.

Yeah, but none of them

were mine,

which is becoming

a bit depressing.

I can't believe

I just said that.

Ah, probably needed to be said.

Yeah, but I've never

said it out loud,

let alone to someone

who's practically a stranger.

This is pretty embarrassing.

Well, it's just me

and the trees out here...

I mean, maybe a moose...

so your secret is safe with us.

Can I ask you, though?

How come none of the weddings

were yours?

I've always been

a perfectionist

in my professional life,

and that bled into

my personal life as well.

I set the bar so high,

no one could really reach it,

so none of my relationships

lasted.

Well, at least

you figured it out.

True.

Although, launching

this new business

hasn't really left time

for anything else.

So I guess

that's just an excuse.

Anyway, enough about me.

Have you ever been

married before?

Just once.

Didn't last.

I'm sorry.

Was she also an artist?

Heh! No, far from it.

She didn't really like

the art world that much...

or my art...

just the status

that came along with it.

Well, that must have

been hurtful.

You know what?

It wasn't entirely her fault.

I used to get

completely consumed by my work.

I can relate.

Now I understand

slowing things down...

taking the long walks.

It's the Vermont way.

Well, maybe

there's more to Vermont

than just maple syrup.

Are you sitting down?

Well, I am driving

to New Hampshire to go see Amy,

so, yes, I am.

What's up?

We got the booking

for Good Day, America.

They just called!

Oh, my gosh,

that's fantastic news.

Well, whatever you said to them,

it got them to our website

and they loved it.

Hopefully, this will

turn things around for us.

It will.

You were right, Vanessa.

This is the one.

You look beautiful!

I feel like a princess.

Oh, my goodness.

Did you know...

that the tradition

of wearing a white gown

was started by Queen Victoria?

Really?

Mm-hmm.

She decided to forgo

the practice

of wearing the coronation robes

in favor of something

a little more modern.

You just, like...

know everything about weddings,

don't you?

Sometimes, a little too much.

I'm just...

grateful...

to, like, have you helping me

through all this.

Especially since my parents

are gone

and I don't really

have anyone else.

You mentioned

your grandfather will be

walking you down the aisle?

Yes. And he and my grandma

can't wait to see

the cottage again, by the way.

Oh, yes.

It is...

It's quite the place.

Yeah, Scott and I can't wait

to see it in person!

Great!

I want to, like, twirl...

Hello?

Vanessa, it's Daryl.

I'm at the cottage.

We've... got a situation.

Oh, great.

Well, you were right.

There is a family of raccoons

living in the attic.

So what are we gonna do?

Nothing until we get

somebody from Fish and Wildlife

out here to remove 'em.

They figure they can

get somebody here

in about two days.

Two days?

And in the meantime?

Well, in the meantime...

we can't start on the electrics,

because all the wiring

is in the attic.

Okay, let me

just get this straight.

The wedding could be postponed

on account of

a family of raccoons?

In the attic.

Roland, I know

the show is only two weeks away.

Don't you have anything

that I can look at?

Text me a photo,

a preliminary sketch.

Just anything so that

I can get the word out.

I'm just not ready

to show it yet,

but as soon as I am,

you'll be the first to know.

All right.

As long as we can't

start the wiring,

I thought we could

start the painting.

Oh! I almost forgot.

These...

are a gift from my wife.

A thank-you

for all of the lunches.

They are

her maple-pecan blondies.

Oh, my goodness,

they smell delicious.

Oh, they are.

People come from all over

just for those.

Mm!

Right?

Does she do wedding cakes?

I don't know.

- You'll ask her.

- Mm-hmm.

Evan?

Evan?

Wow.

Looking for something?

That is the third time

you've startled me.

It's not my fault you seem to be

in places that you shouldn't be.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Your door was open.

You know, if I didn't

know any better,

I would swear

that my art dealer sent you here

to spy on me.

I can assure you,

I am not here to spy on you.

I came to deliver

these delicious

maple-pecan blondies,

and you will thank me

after you taste them.

Oh.

Now will you please tell me

why you think your art dealer

is spying on you?

Uh, because he is worried

that I will not

finish my piece on time.

Is he right?

Maybe.

I have to say,

I find it hard to believe

that someone with your talent

could be so creatively blocked.

I...

I Googled you.

I think you're really talented!

I've never seen anything

like your sculptures before.

They're meant to represent

the urban landscape...

The consequences of living

in a steel jungle.

I could see that.

I-I think you definitely

captured New York City.

Yeah, but that was...

that was then,

and I'm just... I am...

I'm so tired of being

the young, angry artist

who's just railing against

the establishment.

I'm...

trying to see things

from a new perspective.

Well, what about your paintings?

I mean, this is nothing like

the urban landscape.

These are like

the landscape here.

That's because they are.

But...

I'm not the artist

who painted them.

My grandmother was.

They're really good.

It was just her hobby.

Her passion was the cottage,

and she filled it

with all of her art.

Did she sculpt, too?

No, that is mine.

I forgot all about that.

I made that my first year

of art school.

I-I got it from a piece of wood

that I found on one of my walks.

Hmm.

I really love it.

Yeah?

I should go.

I have...

raccoons to feed.

Okay.

Well, thank you for feeding me.

You're welcome.

It's fine.

They're releasing them

into the forest.

They... They'll be good.

I'm gonna go in, seal it up,

make sure they don't come back.

You weren't kidding

about the raccoons.

No. Why would I kid?

That's not even funny.

Sorry.

No, no. No-no-no.

What's wrong?

The bride and groom are

on their way to Stony Bridge.

They want to come

see the cottage.

Well, that's okay.

It's starting to come together.

I can't let them

see it like this.

Why?

Because I wasn't

exactly truthful with them.

I didn't have the heart

to tell them

that not only

was their dream cottage

closed for business,

it was also looking more like

a nightmare than a dream.

- No offense.

- Oh, none taken.

Actually, I think

it's pretty nice

that you're trying

to protect them.

Thank you.

I just need to find a way

to keep them away from here,

and fast.

Maybe I can help.

I'm a bit of an expert

in the art of stalling.

It's kind of a wild idea,

but it might work,

and I think I can get

some other folks to pitch in.

Oh! That would be

such a lifesaver.

- I'll see what I can do.

- Okay.

How did you ever come up

with this idea, anyway?

Uh, actually, it was all Evan.

Evan,

like Rose's grandson, Evan?

Mm-hmm.

Hmm. I didn't know

you two had gotten so close.

He's just being helpful.

Hmm.

Did I happen to mention that,

before I opened the B&B,

I had a dance studio?

I don't think so...

but I think I know

where you're going with this.

I'm sorry

if we just sprung this on you

at the last minute.

Oh, no, it's no problem at all.

Yeah, we thought since, um,

Scott managed to get

the day off from the base,

and I didn't have

any classes today,

so... it was the perfect day

to come see the cottage.

- Yes.

- Yeah.

And, actually, I'm really glad

you're both here,

because there are still

a lot of decisions to be made.

And who better to make them

than you two...

in person!

And then, once those

are all out of the way,

then we can go see the cottage.

Sound good?

- Yeah.

- Yeah.

Great.

Hi, Nadine!

Hi.

This is Amy and Scott,

the winners

of the Tying The Knot

wedding contest.

It's nice to meet you both.

- Nice to meet you.

- Hi.

I know you're pressed for time,

so I arranged just

a small tasting session.

Come on.

- Okay.

- After you.

Wow!

Have a seat.

That is a lot of cake.

And you have to try every one.

- Okay.

- Okay.

Fun.

This is cookies and cream.

This one

is traditional chocolate.

Mm!

Do you want to try the espresso?

You look like an espresso.

Let's try this.

This one is carrot cake.

- Autumn spice.

- Autumn spice.

- Chocolate caramel.

- Chocolate caramel.

Next up, we have the florist.

Okay, so, next, I was thinking

we could get some lunch.

There's a great little

restaurant

right around the corner

from here.

I'm still full

from all the cake.

So, not even...

a light salad or...

a soup?

No. But thank you.

The day's going a little faster

than we thought.

Uh... maybe we just go

see the Wedding Cottage now?

We have a 5:00 train back,

so we don't want

to cut it too close.

Right. Well, there's

really just one quick stop

we have left to make.

It's...

It's a part of the contest,

and I was saving it

as a surprise.

Well...

Okay, let's go!

So...

this is where

your guests will be staying.

Oh, wow.

Huh.

It's our song.

Amy, Scott...

I'd like you to meet Marilyn...

Hi.

The owner

of this fabulous B&B,

and also a professional

dance instructor.

Tying The Knotwould like

to offer you both

a complimentary

wedding dance lesson.

I don't think

that's a good idea,

not with my bum leg.

Oh, Scott, I am so sorry,

I should have run this

by you first.

No, Vanessa, it's okay.

I mean, even though

Scott has a prosthetic leg,

we still go

hiking and rock climbing.

Like, we do

all sorts of activities, so.

Dancing just isn't one of them.

Well, we-we did

talk about maybe having

a first dance at the wedding.

And you said you would try.

And we do have

an instructor here.

All right.

But I'm not promising anything.

You're going

to circle each other.

Eye contact.

That's it.

A little playful,

a little sexy...

Now a little twirl in.

That's it. And sway.

- Okay, like this?

- Yeah.

And then pull her in.

There you go.

Support her arm here.

Move her with the pressure

of your hand, yeah.

How's it going?

Good. Everything is going

according to plan.

- What about you?

- Ready to go.

Oh...

Sorry I'm so bad at this.

Don't be sorry.

We'll get there.

Sorry to interrupt.

I just wanted to introduce Evan.

He is the owner

of the Wedding Cottage.

- Hi.

- Hi. Nice to meet you.

Hi. Nice to meet you.

You two want to try it again?

Um... I'm not sure

it'll do us any good.

Well, I have an idea.

Um...

I don't know

if Evan remembers this,

but I used to teach dance

to all the kids in town,

so, maybe if he and Vanessa

wouldn't mind demonstrating?

I think it might help

Scott and Amy.

I do remember those lessons,

and although

I am a little rusty...

I'm game if Vanessa is.

I am also a little rusty...

but happy to give it a sh*t.

There goes my hands shaking

And you are the reason

My heart keeps bleeding

I need you now

If I could turn...

So, you two ready

to give it another try?

Let's do this.

...I'd make sure

the light defeated the dark

I'd spend every hour...

Bring her in nice and close.

That's it.

...Of every day

Keeping you safe

And I'd climb every mountain

You all right?

Um...

just give me a minute.

You know, give me a second.

I'm... I'm gonna talk to him.

Okay.

- Hey.

- Hey.

Look, I'm not gonna

pretend to know

what you're going through,

because I don't.

But one thing that I do know

about is overcoming your fears.

The funny thing is...

I was never scared in combat.

But, right now, I am afraid

of letting Amy down.

Well, I am pretty sure

that Amy would just be happy

to have your arms

wrapped around her.

You're already her hero.

Come on.

You're right.

Swim every ocean

Just to be with you

And fix what I've broken

'Cause I need you

To see

That you are the reason

Good job!

Yeah!

I am so sorry.

I hate to leave,

but I have to go.

Um, I just remembered

I have this conference call

with my office,

but Evan is going to drive you

to the cottage.

Okay! Well, thank you

for today, Vanessa.

It was... It was...

It was wonderful.

I'll see you two soon.

Yeah.

Okay. So, uh,

would the two of you

like to see anything else

before we head out there?

I could show you

our famous covered bridges.

No. No, we're...

We're just really excited

to see the cottage.

At your service!

Oh, no.

I didn't know this was out.

Okay, we're gonna have

to take the long way around,

might add

another half hour or so.

I-I didn't realize

it was that far from town.

Do you think

we'll get back to town

in time to catch our train?

Depends. What time

does your train leave?

Five o'clock.

Ooh, that might be

cutting it close.

I have to be

back at the base at 20:00 hours,

so we have to catch

the 5:00.

Scott, maybe we should

skip seeing the cottage.

Just head back.

Unfortunately,

I think that she's right.

To Operation Distraction.

I really don't know

how to thank you.

You're the mad genius

behind it all.

I was just happy to help.

Mad genius, huh?

Yeah.

But in a...

a cute way.

What I mean is,

you did all of this

just so that Scott and Amy

wouldn't have

their wedding dreams dashed.

Not many people would do that.

I think you're giving me

too much credit.

I don't know.

Just a couple of weeks ago,

you were begging me

to let you fix up

the Wedding Cottage,

and now it's almost ready

for business.

I guess a lot can happen

in a couple weeks.

Mm-hmm.

When we first met...

I thought you were

a grouchy recluse.

- Yeah?

- Mm-hmm.

Well, I'm still

a bit of a recluse,

but maybe

a little less of a grump...

thanks to you.

And you're giving me

too much credit again.

Would you rather I just

go back to being a grouch?

No!

I like the new Evan better.

So do I.

Looks like you've had an effect

on both me

and the Wedding Cottage.

And when did you join the crew?

I'm just pitching in.

We're running a little behind

on account of

the family of raccoons.

Ah, yes...

speaking of raccoons,

there's something

I need to show you.

Uh-oh.

Around back, if you will.

So we're just finishing up

on the attic

and the roof back there,

but that big, old tree

is growing right in,

and it's just gonna

lift up all the work

that we just finished,

if we don't trim it.

That's fine by me.

It's not your permission I need.

Oh.

There's no way that I'm letting

anyone cut this tree.

I don't want to cut it down,

I just want to trim it.

The tree is almost

100 years old.

All the more reason to trim it.

Now, look, I gave you permission

to work on the cottage,

not the trees.

Okay. Well, why don't we just

put a pin in the tree for now,

because there are other things

I'm concerned about.

Like, for example,

those columns I found

on the side of the house...

I'd like to move them

to the front,

but one of them is broken.

So do you think

you could replace it?

Uh, those columns

are custom pieces.

You don't have time for that.

Oh. That's disappointing,

because they were gonna be

the first thing everyone saw

when they came in the door.

I'll have a look at the columns,

but, to be frank...

this tree's

a much bigger problem.

What's the story with the tree?

There's no story. Okay?

It's...

it's history.

My grandparents

planted this tree

when they opened up the cottage.

I'm not usually sentimental

about these sort of things,

but...

I really like this tree.

I like everything about it.

I like the way that the light

reflects off of it

at the end of the day.

Okay.

So you see this tree

as a piece of art?

Yeah. I do.

Well...

this piece of art

is growing into your cottage.

Okay. Fine.

I will give you permission

to let them trim it,

but they have to treat this

like a piece of art.

Just a little.

I promise.

- Thank you.

- All right.

You'll see they left

as much as they could

while getting it off the house.

See?

We only trimmed a little.

Mm-hmm.

Think you can

leave that one for me?

I think I'd like to keep it.

Sure, no problem.

Good job.

What's all this?

I fixed the column.

I can see that!

How did you do this?

I made it.

Okay, but this is...

This is a perfect match.

It's not perfect.

I'm not a finish carpenter,

but I think it's close enough.

Evan, thank you.

Is this why you wanted to save

that piece of branch out back?

I didn't use that,

but I used it as inspiration.

Well, I really appreciate it.

Um, Amy and Scott

are gonna be

on Good Day, America

in a few minutes,

and I was wondering

if you wanted to watch with me.

Yes, absolutely.

I mean, I do have

a vested interested in them.

Okay.

This morning, we are talking

with Amy Price

and Staff Sergeant Scott Bishop,

who are the winners of a contest

sponsored by a new guide book

and website

calledTying The Knot:

A Guide To The Perfect Wedding.

The prize is the wedding

of their dreams.

So, tell us, what is

that dream wedding going to be?

Well, um, we chose

a beautiful wedding cottage

in Stony Bridge, Vermont.

Okay. So you're about to have

your dream wedding,

but I think people

would also like to know

how you two first met.

You do it. Okay, okay.

Um... it was a blind date.

Only I mistakenly went up

to the wrong girl.

Me!

But she turned out to be

the right girl in the end,

and I fell in love with her

on that first date.

Well, it has certainly

been a pleasure meeting you both

and hearing your love story.

Thank you!

Um, w-would it be okay

if we just gave

a quick shout-out

to the people in Stony Bridge?

Sure, go for it.

Okay.

We'd like to thank the ladies

at the floral shop,

uh, Marilyn

at the bed & breakfast,

Evan, who owns

the Wedding Cottage,

and of course, Vanessa and Jill

from Tying The Knot.

And we can't forget

Nadine's Vermont Bakery...

They're making our cake.

Yes!

You know, they are sweet kids.

Yeah, I know.

I don't think I could've

picked a better couple.

And this should be

a big boost for your business.

Yeah, I hope so.

Well, how could it not be,

with you at the helm?

You are an extraordinary person,

even if you are a little...

A little bit of a pest?

I was gonna say "tenacious".

Oh. Well, it got me this far,

didn't it?

So what's next?

So, I am going to go

back to New York.

Mm-hmm.

And, you know, we always said

that if Tying The Knot

was a success,

we'd get started on the European

version of the book, so...

so I guess I'll do that.

What about you?

I think I'm gonna stick around

for a little while.

I finally had a breakthrough.

That's so great!

Yeah.

Okay. All right.

So... no more tic-tac-toe?

You saw that?

I did.

Well, you know,

I never win anyways.

Yeah.

I think you might be

doing it wrong.

You're not supposed

to play alone.

Maybe I just haven't

found the right partner.

Have you given up

looking for a partner?

I wasn't really

looking for one at all.

And then, one day,

someone knocked on my door

looking for the Wedding Cottage.

And ruined

all your peace and quiet.

Yeah. Just in time.

I should probably,

uh, get back to work.

You know, now that

I'm all inspired.

Okay. Well, um...

thank you

for...

all-all of your help

on the column.

I know Daryl

will be very impressed.

You know that I wasn't

trying to impress Daryl.

Hello?

Good news!

I just got off the phone

with Top Trends Magazine,

and they want to

come out there today

and do a piece on you

and the wedding.

That's incredible!

- I know!

- And I have

some good news for you...

Um, Evan agreed

to live streaming the wedding.

Well, that is

quite a turnaround.

Not really.

Turns out he's quite

the romantic at heart.

Hi.

Just dropping these off

and then I'll go.

Oh, no,

you don't have to rush off.

I don't want to bother you

while you're working.

I don't mind

being bothered by you.

Plus, I should at least

say good morning.

Mm.

And thank you so much

for the coffee.

I really appreciate it.

I've been up half the night

working.

Well, that sounds good.

So good

that I called my art dealer

and I told him that I was gonna

be ready for the show.

That's fantastic!

Can I get a little...

sneak peek?

It's not quite ready yet.

I understand.

- I get it.

- Okay.

See you later.

Yeah.

Would you like

to have dinner tonight?

I'd love that.

And that got me interested

in learning about

other cultures'

wedding traditions,

and then, one thing

led to another, and it...

it just sort of morphed

into a business.

So then, what inspired you

to transition to the guide book?

Well, after years

of compiling information

and resources

about all things

wedding-related,

I just sort of thought,

"Why not put it

all in one source?"

Both in print and online.

You can...

I got it.

One last question.

What's your idea

of the perfect wedding?

Uh...

well, this may sound

a little biased,

but, for me,

the ideal wedding would be...

at a place exactly like this.

Where everyone finds

their "happily ever after"?

I saw the sign.

Okay! Yes. Yes.

Happily ever after.

How you doing, Daryl?

Hey.

Hey, was that by chance

Evan Stanford?

Uh-huh.

What's he doing around here?

Oh, he owns the place.

He owns the Wedding Cottage?

Yeah. Lives here, too.

Can't wait!

- With a boutonniere.

- Oh, no!

Hey there, you two.

- Hi!

- Daryl tells me

that Top Trends Magazine

was at the cottage today

and they're doing

a cover story on you.

Oh, no, it's not a cover story,

it's really just

a small profile piece.

Well, either way,

it's still exciting.

Enjoy your evenings.

Thanks.

Why didn't you

tell me those two were dating?

I had no idea till just now.

It's true.

Wow, it's a beautiful night.

How about I walk you home?

I don't know...

it's a long way to Tribeca.

You live in Tribeca?

I live in Tribeca!

No!

Yeah. I'm on Walker St.

I'm on Reade!

Come on.

Wow!

We had to come all the way

to Vermont to meet.

It kinda makes me

like Vermont even more.

So are you still planning

on sticking around here

for a while?

Yeah, I was going to, but...

I don't know.

Now I'm starting to think that

maybe I should split my time

between here and New York.

Although, I do have to go

to New York in a couple of days,

since my piece

is almost finally finished.

I wish I could

come see your show.

Yeah.

But I will be here

getting ready for the wedding.

Yeah.

You know you're invited, right?

And I intend on coming.

Do you want to come in

for a nightcap?

As much as I would love to...

I think I should head back

to the studio,

'cause I just really want

to finish my sculpture tonight.

That's okay.

Okay.

Um...

so I will see you first thing

tomorrow morning then...

Bright and early, with coffee.

I look forward to it every day.

The "seeing you" part,

not the coffee.

Right. Yeah,

because that would be weird.

The coffee is not that good.

Yeah, it's not...

Goodnight.

Hey. Listen,

before you say anything,

I just finished the sculpture,

but, I have to warn you, it's...

It's not like anything

I've ever done before.

That's not why I'm calling.

I've been getting calls

and texts about you all morning.

Really? Why?

Well, it seems

that Top Trends Magazine

is doing a story

saying that

you are down and out...

uh, running a wedding cottage

in Vermont

with someone

named Vanessa Doyle.

I had no idea things

were so desperate.

If you needed money,

all you had to do was ask.

Whoa, whoa,

just back up a second.

First off,

I don't need any money,

and I am up here working.

I'm not running

the wedding cottage...

Vanessa is.

And who is Vanessa?

It's a bit of a long story,

but she's this girl

that I started seeing.

I don't understand

how my name even got out there,

let alone part of a story

that's so blatantly false.

Well, they must have

had a reporter up there

digging around.

They've even got a photograph

of you on your bike.

Yeah, there was someone here

doing a story about Vanessa,

but I never talked to them.

Well, it sounds like she did.

This is... This is all

starting to make sense.

It is?

Yeah. She's obviously

using your name

to help out with her business.

No. No, I... I can't see her

doing something like that.

But face the facts.

Yeah, she's recently

opened a new business.

You said yourself

you only started dating,

and she's using your name

as publicity.

Unfortunately,

it's not

the kind of publicity we need

when we're trying

to reboot your career.

Hi.

Hey.

Good to see you.

Mm-hmm.

You look like you're all packed.

Yeah. It's about time

I should head over to New York.

Oh. I didn't realize

you were leaving so soon.

Yeah.

Does that mean

you finished your piece?

I did.

That's wonderful.

Can I get a little sneak peek

before you go?

Why?

Do you want to take a picture

and show it to the journalist?

Well, I would...

I would gladly do that for you.

So, Top Trends Magazine...

the article came out.

Seems to be

the talk of the town.

Already? Wow.

Yeah, "wow".

That was my reaction.

Congratulations.

Thanks.

I hope this was all worth it

for you.

It was.

Um...

I, uh... I should really

be heading back, okay?

Okay, sure.

Um...

Yeah. I brought you your coffee.

Thanks.

Safe travels.

Okay.

Jill, this is such a mess.

I thought Evan was talking about

the story the reporter did

on me and the wedding.

I had no idea there was

a story about him, too,

and now Evan somehow thinks

this is all my fault.

I'm guessing you already

tried calling him?

And texting and emailing.

He's just gone silent.

Well, it is a long drive

from New York.

Maybe he's being

a responsible driver

and not looking at his phone.

What if he never wants

to speak to me again?

This is all just

a misunderstanding.

Why didn't he just ask me

about the reporter?

He was angry,

and probably

not thinking rationally.

I think I should

just go back to New York

and try to explain it to him

in person.

Oh, but the wedding

is three days away,

and we still have

a hundred things left to do.

I know, but...

I get it.

You fell for him.

I mean,

I was the one who encouraged you

from the start.

Maybe he just needs some time.

Maybe.

Or maybe it just...

isn't meant to be.

But Amy and Scott

are meant to be, so...

so I'm just gonna forget

about all of this and...

do my best to focus

on their perfect wedding.

You're right.

This is... nothing like

you've ever done before.

I think this is one of

your best pieces of work.

It's exceptional!

Oh, ho.

I am so relieved

to hear you say that,

and-and I have to be honest,

as soon as I started

working with wood again,

it just... it felt like

a step in the right direction.

I guess hiding out in Vermont

was exactly what I needed.

Well, looking at this piece,

I don't think it was Vermont...

I think it was the girl.

I mean, she might have

had a hidden agenda,

but she was certainly

an inspiration.

What are you calling the piece?

I don't know.

I don't have a title for it yet.

The caterers

should be here by noon,

so if you could just get

the cake here around one,

that would be great.

And-And Amy decided to go with

the traditional wedding topper.

Okay. Thanks, Nadine.

Bye.

That's it. We're done.

Oh, my goodness.

Everything looks amazing.

You and your guys

went above and beyond.

Well, like I said

when you hired me...

m*llitary guys

take care of each other.

Well, thank you again.

We should settle up.

Already taken care of.

What do you mean?

I didn't pay you yet.

Evan did...

a few days before he left.

Why would he do that?

I asked him

the same thing myself.

He said

he's really starting

to love the place.

Might even stay on,

and it only made sense

for him to pay for it,

being that he owns it.

Okay, but that's not right.

You-Your contract is with me.

Yeah, it wouldn't be right

to get paid twice either.

No.

I-I just don't understand

what's happening here.

Why wouldn't

he just talk to me first?

I think he wanted it

to be a surprise.

Ah, he's just full of surprises.

Good surprises.

Ah, talk to him about it

when he gets back.

Pretty sure

he's not coming back.

These are some of

the best reviews of your career.

Congratulations, Evan.

I wasn't sure

I'd ever get there again.

Get there?

You're on top again.

And offers for commissions

are rolling in.

Well, without

your constant nagging,

I probably never would've

finished this piece,

so, thank you

for never giving up on me.

You're welcome.

I'm gonna keep nagging you

until you get back up to Vermont

and start working again.

Uh, I'm actually not gonna

be going back to Vermont.

I've got a perfectly good studio

here in New York.

Great. Keep you close to home.

Let me sell some of your art.

Oh, sorry.

Evan.

What can I do for you?

Hey. Uh, I've decided

that I'm not gonna be

coming back to Vermont,

so could you just do me a favor

and close up the cottage

after the wedding?

Really?

After all the work we did?

No, your... your work is fine.

You did an excellent job.

I just...

I don't belong

at the cottage anymore.

Oh, that's too bad.

Guess I spoke too soon

when I told that gal

you were living

at the cottage, huh?

Wait, what gal?

You know, the one that came

to interview Vanessa.

You were the one who told her

that I was living there?

Yeah, she saw you on your bike

and he asked me about ya.

Rose's paintings

are a nice touch.

They deserve

to be hanging here again.

They're really charming.

I can see where Evan

gets his talent from.

I... I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to bring him up.

That's fine.

After all, we are

standing in his cottage.

Yeah, it's just too bad

that this place isn't gonna

stay open for business.

I mean, you did such

a spectacular job fixing it up.

It really is

the perfect wedding cottage.

Well, sadly, it's

the swan song for the cottage,

and the swan song for me.

This is my 235th

and final wedding.

That's a shame, too.

What do you mean?

It's just...

you shine every time

you plan a wedding.

And there is no one who does it

better than you do.

Thank you.

That means a lot.

But this will give me more time

to focus on the website.

Why?

It's practically running itself.

And thanks to the contest,

Tying The Knot

is a bona fide hit.

Mm. That may be true.

Despite all of the chaos,

and close calls and...

a little conniving...

this wedding has been

fun to plan.

Well, who says you have

to choose one over the other?

You look like the perfect bride.

How do you feel?

Nervous...

but excited at the same time.

Is that possible?

Oh, it's so normal.

That's how most brides feel

on their wedding day.

You have your something old?

My grandmother's locket.

Something new?

My hair clip.

Something borrowed?

Thank you, Vanessa,

for lending me your bracelet.

And something blue?

My mother's sapphires.

Then I think you are ready

to walk down the aisle.

- You look beautiful.

- Thank you.

There goes my heart b*ating

'Cause you are the reason

Scott, what... what's wrong?

I can't remember the moves.

Okay. Um...

Please come back now...

What are you doing here?

I told you

I intended on being here.

...And you are the reason

Scott...

just follow our lead,

and don't look at anyone

except for Amy.

...I'm hopeless now

I'd climb every mountain

And swim every ocean

Just to be with you

And fix what I've broken

- Oh...

- You know, this is

the fourth time

you've taken me by surprise.

Mm-hmm.

Well, don't be surprised

if it happens again.

Especially tonight.

What else do you have in store?

To start with...

I need you...

An apology.

...To see

I now know

that the magazine article

didn't come from you.

I'm glad we worked that out.

I'm so sorry

for running out

the way that I did.

I never should've doubted you.

I hope you can forgive me.

How could I not?

You just saved

their first dance.

Well, you saved

the Wedding Cottage.

It was worth it.

This place is magical.

Well, I know

my grandparents would agree,

especially since

it brought us together.

I'm sorry, did I...

did I mishear you?

Come on!

It sounded like you said

we're together?

Is that too big

of an assumption?

Not as far as I'm concerned.

Okay.

I just wanted

to clear that up, too.

Come here.

There's something

I want to show you.

Evan...

this is your new piece.

It's amazing.

It's...

earthy and warm, and romantic...

It's just like you.

And I love it.

That makes it all worthwhile.

So what's it doing here?

I thought it was supposed to be

in a show in New York.

It was.

But then I...

I just realized I couldn't

bring myself to sell it.

Because it belongs here.

So do I.

Does that mean

you're going to reopen

the Wedding Cottage?

Well, you know, I would

need a partner for that.

Do you know anyone out there

that likes weddings?

I don't.

Tch.

But I do know someone

who loves them.

Oh.

Well, is she available?

Hmm.

She might be.

Yeah?

And she is going to have

an incredible new story

to add to the next edition

of her guide book.

Oh, you mean the entry

that was never supposed

to be there in the first place?

- Yeah.

- Yeah.

It's really funny

how things work out.

There's always

a happily-ever-after

at the Wedding Cottage.