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The Wedding Planner

A romantic comedy about love, destiny and other events you just can't plan for.

2001 · 102 min · Comedy
7.6 Modest
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Comedy Romance

San Francisco's premiere wedding planner, Mary Fiore is rescued from an accident by the man of her dreams, pediatrician Steve Edison, only to find he is the fiancé of her latest client. As Mary continues making their wedding arrangements, she and Steve are put into a string of uncomfortable situations that force them to face their mutual attraction.

Country of origin
🇺🇸 United States
Year
2001
Studio
Tapestry Films · Dee Gee Entertainment · IMF · Intermedia Films

Trivia & behind the scenes

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Origins

This was director Adam Shankman's feature film directorial debut.

Casting

The roles of Mary and Steve were originally set to be played by Jennifer Love Hewitt and Brendan Fraser.

Casting

After the first casting fell through, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. were cast, but both dropped out due to scheduling conflicts with Buffy the Vampire Slayer for Gellar, ultimately leaving Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey as the stars.

Casting

Brendan Fraser, originally attached to the project, went on to star in Bedazzled instead of The Wedding Planner.

Filming

Many scenes were filmed in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, including the Music Concourse, the Japanese Tea Garden, and The Huntington Library and Gardens.

Filming

The film's first wedding ceremony was shot inside the chapel at Stanford University.

Reception

The film's opening weekend coincided with Super Bowl weekend, and it grossed $13.5 million from 2,785 theaters, opening at number one at the box office.

Reception

During the same week the film opened at number one, Jennifer Lopez's second album J.Lo also reached number one on the Billboard 200, making her the first entertainer to have a number-one album and film simultaneously in the same week.

Reception

For her performance in the film, Jennifer Lopez was nominated for Worst Actress at the 22nd Golden Raspberry Awards.

Memorable quotes

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Are you aware that Fran has chosen teal for her bridesmaids? Teal, the color of gangrene. ... Oh, oh, and I Honestly Love You as your wedding song? You might as well commit matrimonial suicide right now!

Mary Critiquing her client's wedding choices

You saved... my shoe. M-my life.

Mary After Steve saves her from falling into a street grate

You smell like sweet red plums and grilled cheese sandwiches.

Mary Reacting to Steve's scent during an awkward moment

What I'm thinking involves a machete and a pair of pliers.

Mary Expressing frustration about a wedding situation

I had to go through your wallet to get your identification. And you know what I must say, I've ever met anyone who alphabetized her credit cards before.

Steve Commenting on Mary's organized wallet habits

Massimo: You need to learn the patience. Love can't always be perfect. Love is just love.

Massimo Offering wisdom about love and relationships

Earwax. 'X' on a triple letter, 'A' on a double word. Seventy-two points.

Mary Playing Scrabble competitively

Oh, of course. Krazy Glue. Why didn't I bring the Krazy Glue, in case his pecker fell off?

Steve Making a sarcastic comment about a parrot incident

A quarter cup of lemon juice, half a cup of salt and a loofah sponge. Scrub scrub scrub.

Mary Describing her skincare routine

Geri: Pierre, I love you, but if you use another carnation in my bouquet I will deport you. Muah.

Geri Instructing her florist about bouquet design

Bert: Girl asks you to dance, you dance.

Bert Giving Eddie advice about social etiquette

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