(BRIGHT UPBEAT MUSIC) Captions were made with the support of NZ On Air. www.able.co.nz Copyright Able 2021 (ELEVATOR DINGING) - I'm sorry. - No, it's me, it's my fault. I wasn't looking. - These things. - So, are you staying in the hotel? - No. I'm here for a meeting. - So am I. - That's nice. - And I am gonna be late. This is the slowest elevator in the world. Should we take the stairs? - No, thank you. I'll wait. - Suit yourself. - Thank you. (THOUGHTFUL MUSIC) - Stairs. (BRIGHT MUSIC) (JESSICA SIGHS) (ELEVATOR DINGING) - Ahem. Lost? - Uh, kind of, yeah. I'm trying to remember where the grand ballroom is. - That's where I'm going. - Mind if I tag along? - Suit yourself. - (LAUGHS) Thanks. So what's your meeting about? If you don't mind me asking? - I am booking the grand ballroom for a wedding. - Oh. Congratulations. - Thank you. Oh! Not for me. Um, for my clients. I'm a wedding planner. - Really? Ah! It's small world. I'm an event planner. - Oh? - Yeah, you know, corporate retreats, trade shows, that kind of thing. - Sounds interesting. - It is. That big Melman computers party last month, where we turned the entire park square centre into a giant zombie walk? That was me. - Wow. - Ms. Summers! Hello! Nice to see you again. - Hi, Mr. Kwon. - Kenny! (LAUGHS) - Mr. Parker! Good to see you. - Yeah! You too. - Uh, do you know each other? - Yeah, we- - No. And I don't want to interrupt all this, but I have the final check for the 29th. - Right here. - Thank you. - Wait, wait, wait. The 29th? Like, next Saturday, the 29th? - That's right. - That's when I wanted to book it. - Oh, I'm sorry, but... Wait. You're trying to book a place for next week, now? - Yeah, one of my regular clients called with a last-minute thing, 500 car execs need a place to party, and this, this would be perfect. - I wish I could help you, but I booked this room six months ago. - Do you really need this much space for a wedding? Kenny, why don't you show her one of the other ballrooms? - Excuse me? - Well, the regent room is smaller, but it's certainly beautiful, and the view- - And I will kick in 10% of the rental fee. - What? - 15? What do you say? - I say that a deal is a deal, Mr. Kwon, no matter how many people are in the party. I'll see you on Saturday. Nice to meet you. (GENTLE MUSIC) - Happy wedding! ("WEDDING MARCH") - Do you believe in love? Of course you do. That's why you're getting married. And that's why I'm here. My name is Jessica Summers, and I'd like to help you plan the most important day- - Mom, I'm home! - Of your life. I'll be right there, honey! (GENTLE MUSIC) The new website design looks great. We've had 100 hits since we went online this morning. - Nice, Mom. See what I got from the library? Original director's cut of "Kansas City Confidential." Digitally restored. - You and your old movies. - They're not old, Mom. They're classic. How was your day? - Good! Except for this guy who tried to weasel me out of a venue that I booked six months ago. - What happened? - Your mother prevailed. And he, hopefully, went back to event planning school. How was your day? - Well, we got our grades back on that math test from yesterday. - How'd you do? - You might want to sit down. - Mrs. Dowd is a pretty tough grader, I'm sure you did your best. 96? You got a 96%? - Would've been 97 if I hadn't left out the decimal point on the last question. - This is amazing! Congratulations! - Thanks, Mom. - I'm so proud of you! - Are you really? - What kind of question is that? Of course I am! You're my hero. You know that. Luke? - Yes, Mom? - What is that? - What is what? - That. - Oh! That! I made it for you in class. - You did? Sweetie, I love it, but we don't have a dog. - Yeah. About that, Mom. - Luke. - Come on, Mom. I got 96% in math! That's gotta be worth at least a chihuahua. - Sweetie, we've talked about this. - I know, but... What do you have against dogs anyway? - Nothing! I love dogs. You know I love dogs. But you have school and basketball and homework, and I've got a house and a business and you. We just don't have time in our schedule for a dog. Now go get cleaned up. I made your favourite. - Mac-and-cheese casserole. - Good guess! - I don't have to guess, Mom. It's Tuesday night. We always have mac-and-cheese casserole on Tuesday night. It's on our schedule. (GENTLE MUSIC) (PHONE RINGING) - Jessica Summers' Wedding Designs. Jessica speaking. (BRIGHT MUSIC) - Jessica! Please come in. - You must be Gabby. - Guilty! Oh, we have heard the nicest things about you, and we just love your website and your blog. - Oh! Thank you. - My son, Paul, when he heard the word 'wedding planner', he went a bit bonkers. And he just doesn't want to have a big fuss, he likes to keep things simple. And- - Have some good food and some music, and call it a day. - Because it's not just a day, Paul. It's our wedding day! I didn't wait my whole life just to get married in someone's backyard. Not that it isn't a beautiful... No offence, Gabby. - No offence taken. Paul and Lucy, I would like you to meet Jessica Summers. - The wedding planner. I can't believe you're here. - I just hope I can help. - Paul, remember we saw her on TV? Isn't this the best? - Yeah. The best. Nice to meet you. - Okay. Let's get you married. - Yes! (LAUGHS) - This is one of my favourites. We did a black-and-white winter wedding with a fairy-tale theme, sort of heavy on the princess concept. - Princess? Oh, Paul, did you hear that? - Yeah. Princess. It's great. - You know, with the budget you have in mind, we can create almost anything, but first, we need to determine what you really want. It's your day. - Okay, so I've always wanted a pink wedding. You know, with lots of different shades of pink, and pink flowers, and maybe little white lights everywhere. - You could have pastel pink bridesmaid dresses. - And Paul, your tux could have a pink cummerbund and a matching bow tie- - Whoa. I, I'm not wearing a pink bow tie. - But, Paul. - No. - You know, Paul, I get it. I do. You asked the woman you love a simple question, "Will you marry me?" And then this whole tidal wave hits you. Family and friends and invitations and flowers and tulle. And Lucy. You've probably been dreaming of this day your whole life. And you don't understand why Paul isn't as excited as you are about all the details. You're not alone, okay? I've planned over 100 weddings and in each one of them, there's been some sort of minor disagreement between the bride and groom. But I haven't lost one couple. Each and every one of them made it to the altar. And so will you. (GENTLE MUSIC) - I love you. - I love you too. (DOOR CREAKING) - Anybody home? - In here! - Is that Adam? - Yeah! He's good at this sort of stuff. I thought maybe he can give us a hand figuring out numbers. You know, how much food to buy, that kind of thing. - Paul, we already have a wedding planner. - I know, I know. I just thought I'd like to have him around to make sure things don't get too- (ADAM LAUGHING) Pink. - There's the blushing bride! - Uh, Jessica, I would like you to meet my nephew, Adam Parker. Adam, Jessica. (BRIGHT MUSIC) - (LAUGHS) The wedding planner. - Hello. - You two know each other? - We've met. - Yes. It's a small world. - Great! Then you guys wouldn't mind working together. (JESSICA SIGHS) Right? - Oh, I, I am so sorry. I had no idea my son was going to spring this on us. - Not a problem. I'll sure Adam will be very helpful. - Yes, I'm sure he'll do his best, but he's not a wedding planner, you know. Is there anything I can say to make you reverse your decision and help us with the wedding? - I'm sorry, I'm afraid not. - Well, if you ever change your mind, please let me know? - Of course. Good luck with everything. And if I could give you a little advice? Make sure Adam books the venue more than a week in advance. (GENTLE MUSIC) (GABBY SIGHS) - Okay, so, Here's what I'm thinking. the flying-through-the-air pair. We could all use a second pair. (WHIMPERS) At Specsavers, get specs and shades for $169, including single-vision lenses. with huge speakers on either side, and roaming video cameras, like a reality show. - Sweet! - Right? Gonna be his-and-hers dartboards. - Uh-huh. - You got your football helmet? - Yeah. (ADAM LAUGHS) - Did you see that last hoop I sunk? There wasn't even a sound, it was like swoosh. - It was amazing, like you. - It wasn't just me, Mom. I've got a great team. - And I've got a great kid. (GENTLE MUSIC) - Thanks for coming. - Have I ever missed a single one of your games? - No. - And I never will. That's a promise. - How's the new wedding going? - Oh, I'm not doing that wedding. - Why? - Remember that guy I told you about, the one who tried to steal the hotel out from under me? - The weasel? - Turns out he's the cousin of the groom. So he can do the wedding without me. (PHONE RINGING) Jessica Summers' Wedding Designs. Jessica speaking. - Hello, Jessica, dear! This is Gabby Taylor. - Oh. Hi, Gabby. How can I help you? - Well, to tell you the truth, this is just a little bit awkward, but I'm actually calling for my nephew, Adam. - Okay. - This whole wedding-planner thing is a little bit out of his comfort zone, so he's wondering if you could meet him tomorrow for a coffee, so that he could pick your brain. - Gabby, I, uh, I don't think I should get involved in this. I mean, you know, Paul wants his cousin to do the wedding, which I completely understand- - Oh, but this isn't about Paul. I'm really concerned about Lucy. I just don't want her to get lost in the shuffle. Her parents won't get here until right before the wedding, and I want to take care of her just like her mother would. - Um, well, I guess I could give her one of my bridal books, if it would help? - Um, honestly, what would help is if you could sit down with Adam and talk him through the process. - I don't know. - I shouldn't be telling you this, but Adam came to me on bended knee. He was literally begging me to have you help. Just a little cup of coffee? Please? - Gabby, can you hang on just a minute, please? Luke, it's business. - I know, Mom! Is this the wedding you were talking about, the one with the weasel? - Don't say the weasel, his name is Adam. - Okay. So the groom has Adam on his team, right? - In a way, I guess. - Well, what about the bride? Who's gonna be on her team? (JESSICA SIGHS) # Dear future husband # # Here's a few things you'll need to know # # If you want to be my one and only all my life # - I am so sorry. There was a huge line at the passport office, and there was babies crying and some guy passed out. It was a mess. - Well, but you're here now, so. - And I need some of this. # All in together # Hi. I'd like a large two-pump, sugar-free vanilla-soy, no foam, fair trade, dark roast latte. - I'll have a small coffee. Black. - Wow. Taking a walk on the wild side, huh? - So the passport office, huh? Where're you going? - I'm not exactly sure yet. - What do you mean? - Well, every year on my birthday, I throw a dart at this map on the wall, and wherever that dart lands, the next day, I got to go there. - Seriously? - Uh-huh. - You mean, you don't plan it or anything, you just go wherever the dart goes? - Sure. Why not? - (LAUGHS) Because it's weird and random. - Exactly. That's why I gotta keep the old passport up-to-date. Last year was Bhutan. Incredible. What about you? Do you like to travel? I'd like to, but with Luke in school, that's my son, he's in sixth grade, and my business, there's just not enough time. - That is what I love about event planning. You get the job, you set it up, do the event, and boom. Out the door, and you're done. I frees me up to do whatever I want, go wherever I want. I am not gonna be one of those people who end up 80 years old with nothing to show for their life. You know? - I don't really think of my son as nothing. - What? No! Oh, my god, no. I'm so, okay, wow. That is not what I meant. I'm really doing well today, huh? - It's okay. Don't worry about it. So, no wife, no girlfriend? - Nah, never really had time for that. - But you had time for Bhutan? - (LAUGHS) What about you? You married? - I was. That was a long time ago. And now I have my business and my son. - So, no boyfriend? - Don't really have time for that either. So, what kinds of things did you want to ask me about? - What? - You wanted to meet for coffee, to talk about Paul and Lucy's wedding. Where should we start? - (LAUGHS) I wanted to meet you? - Didn't you? - No, Aunt Gabby called me and said you wanted to meet me, and get some tips on expanding your business model or something. - My business model? - Yeah, like learn more about event planning and... - (BOTH): We've been set up. - (LAUGHING) - Your aunt must be desperate to get us to work together on this wedding. - Paul and Lucy are a great couple. They deserve a great wedding. - You think you can do it? - Well, Paul wants me to. But I don't have the experience that you do. To be honest, I could really use your help. (JESSICA GROANS) - (SIGHS) If we were to work together- - Okay. - If. We would have to present a united front to the bride and groom. - Absolutely. You make all the decisions. I'll be a silent partner. I'll just go along with anything you say. What do you think? Should we give it a shot? (BRIGHT MUSIC) (JESSICA SIGHS) (DOORBELL RINGING) - Jessica! Adam. What a lovely surprise! - Seriously, Aunt Gabby? - Which one of us did you call first? - Well, let's not dwell on the past. Come on in! (ALL LAUGHING) (BRIGHT MUSIC) - Chicken wings? - Yeah, but they're gonna be in a nice silver dish. - Kids! I have a surprise for you. Your new wedding planners. (ALL SIGHING) - June is just around the corner. So we already have a pretty short lead time, but if we're organised, we should be able to get you everything you want. - Agreed! - Thank you. So, let's start with the big picture first. The size of the event. Big or small? - Small. - Uh, big. - Okay, let's put a pin in that one and move on to something else. What degree of formality would you like? - Not? - Well let's be more specific. There's ultra-formal, formal, semi-formal, and informal. - I would like it to be formal. - Yeah, but not too formal. - What if we compromised? I mean, I'm just riffing here, but what about a big barbecue, and Jessica dresses it up? I know this place where we can get this huge gold-plated grill and I'm thinking maybe black-tie for the waiters? - kind of like that idea! - Darling, this is a wedding. Not a monster truck rally. Next idea? - I was thinking maybe a modern, vintage style. - Hawaiian barbecue! Tiki torches! - Okay, let's put a pin in that one, too, and move on to the ceremony. - I was hoping we could do it where you and dad got married? - Forget it. They turned it into condos. Besides, it was cursed. - Why do you have to have two places? - What do you mean? - Why can't you have the wedding and the reception at the same venue? Much more cost-effective, and that way, your guests don't have to try to find parking twice in the same day. - What do you guys think? - Yeah. - Okay, sold. - Yes! One point for me. - We're not keeping score, Adam. It's a wedding, not a competition. So who's going to officiate? - I got it. I know exactly where we're gonna do this! - Where? - Northwood Athletic Centre. - Whoa. - The Northwood Athletic Centre? - Paul, I don't know what that is. - It's where the football team holds its spring training. - It would be amazing. The centre is right by a lake, we could set up tents. I did this event there last year. We could call the guy up and I know we- - You're suggesting we have Paul and Lucy's wedding at a football stadium? - Lots of parking? - Would you all excuse me for a minute, please? Adam, may I please speak with you outside? (GENTLE MUSIC) What happened to our united front? I thought you were gonna follow my lead. - I'm sorry. I got a little carried away. - A little? We're supposed to be planning a wedding, not the Super Bowl. - I know, but I thought we were losing Paul, and I wanted to throw him a bone. Besides, the athletic centre is kind of incredible. My clients loved it. - What clients? - Anglers in Action. They have the largest fishing competition in the entire Pacific Northwest. - Look. Adam, I appreciate your enthusiasm. I really do! But here's the thing. I believe that every wedding is an opportunity to bring two people together. It's not always easy, but I think it's worth it. And I think we need to use my experience to guide Paul and Lucy together. - Everything all right out here? - It's great. - Yeah, everything's fine. - Good. - About the football stadium. I, we, don't think it's gonna work. - Oh? - Yeah, it's just not really the right venue for this kind of event, wedding. - But don't worry. We have some other wonderful ideas. - And we are gonna to go and find the perfect place for Paul and Lucy to tie the old knot. - We'd better get going. We've got a wedding to plan. (LAUGHS) Call Jenny Craig now. - Okay, I think you're gonna like this one. It's got everything we need for a perfect wedding. It's great, isn't it? Lots of room for curtains and lights. Easy access to parking over here, so the trucks can load and unload. Oh, and check this out over here. This is the best part. Look at how close it is to the bathrooms. (SIGHS) So what do you think? (DRAMATIC MUSIC) Is that a no? - You have to start thinking about what would make for a perfect wedding venue. - I thought I had. - So, what do you think? - I think Paul would run screaming from this place. - Oh, come on! How could anybody not love it? It's got charm, it's got history, but most importantly, it's got romance written all over it. - Where? - (HUFFS) Do you know how many weddings they've had here? That kind of thing has real symbolic weight for people. - Maybe if people put as much time and thought into their marriages as they did their weddings, there wouldn't be so many divorces. - There's nothing I can do about that. But what I can do is give them one perfect, memorable day, and get them started out right. And for that, I need a romantic setting. - Oh, you want a romantic setting? Come with me. (UPBEAT MUSIC) - Can I ask you a question? - Shoot. - Have you got something against weddings? - Why? - I don't know, just a feeling I get. - Nothing against them, per se, but, I mean, why do you need a contract for love? If you want to be with someone, then you be with them, and when you don't, you can both just walk away. - Out the door. Done. - It's just more practical. - Okay, but forget about the legal stuff. There's something very powerful about two people standing in front of their community, declaring their love for each other. I just think it's a really beautiful, important thing in a couple's life. - OK. Well, if you don't mind me asking- - What happened to my marriage? - Too personal? I'm sorry. - No, it's okay. We're still friends, but let's just say the man I married wasn't the husband or father I thought he'd be. - But you're a wedding planner. I mean, it's kind of ironic. - Not really. Just because I made one bad decision doesn't mean I can't still believe in love. And I definitely still believe in marriage. - So why haven't you remarried? - Because, right now, I'm raising the most important person in the world to me. And between Luke and my business, well, that's all I need. - (LAUGHS) See, I don't think that's completely true. I think you could use some more adventure in your life. - Well, if I don't have a wedding booked, Luke and I go out for pizza and a movie the first Saturday of every month. That's all the adventure I need. - (LAUGHS) That's not adventure. (DRAMATIC MUSIC) This is adventure. (GENTLE MUSIC) - Wow. This is beautiful. (BOTH LAUGHING) - Isn't it? Paul would love it. I bet Lucy would, too. Here, turn around. - Oh! - Nice. - Wait. You mean for the wedding? - Yeah! We could set up tables over here, run some lights. Build a platform for the minister to do the ceremony. - How are people supposed to get here? - Like we did. Hike. - An entire wedding party? In tuxedos. And a bride in a wedding dress? - She could lift it up when she walks. - You know, I really thought we were communicating here. - You don't like it? No! I love it. I love it! It's incredible, but not for a wedding. - Huh! I didn't realise you'd be so closed to new ideas. - Not new. Bad. - That's just in your opinion. - Well, in this case, it's my opinion that counts. You know, you clearly don't get the entire concept of romance. - What makes you the expert? The only man in your life is your 10-year-old kid. - Just because I don't have time for a relationship doesn't mean I don't understand romance. - Don't have time, or just gave up? - (SCOFFS) I'm not taking relationship advice from a guy who can't even commit to a vacation spot without throwing a dart at a map! - You're making this a lot more difficult than it has to be. - Because it's important! And if you don't understand that now, you probably never will. Let's go. - Where? Sleeping Beauty's castle? Rockefeller Centre? The White House? - No! I'm going home! You've obviously got this covered, so, from here on in, you're on your own. (BRIGHT MUSIC) - I drove! (JESSICA GROANS) (GENTLE MUSIC) (ADAM WHISTLES) (DOG BARKS) - So how goes the planning with you and Jessica? - Well we've hit a few bumps, but don't worry. It's gonna be great. - This whole thing's getting out of control. Lucy wants this, my mom wants that, I want something else. - You getting cold feet? - Nah, it's nothing like that. It's... It's just a lot to take in, that's all. - Yeah. So why do it? - Huh? - Why get married? - Because there's no one I'd rather be with. No one I'd rather talk to, come home to. - Yeah, but why the whole wedding dog-and-pony show? What's the big deal about getting up there in front of a bunch of people and saying some words? - Because I'm gonna be saying those words to Lucy. Because I love her. And I want the whole world to know. (GENTLE MUSIC) - (MAN IN MOVIE): Sorry I had to detain you. - You're sorry? - I love this part. Watch this. - Thanks! For nothing. - Mom? Mom! - Yeah, honey, it's almost ready. - Uh, okay. - Let me ask you a question. Do you think we have enough adventure in our lives? - Adventure? - Yeah, you know, fun stuff, crazy, out of the ordinary, that kind of thing. - We go to the movies and have pizza. - Yeah, but is that really adventure? - Mom, I have school, homework, and the basketball regional finals coming up next month. You have your own business. Adventure isn't really on our schedule. Don't worry about it. I've got practise today, but I won't be late. - I'll come pick you up. - What about the wedding with the weasel? I mean, Adam. - That turned out to be a little more work than I bargained for. I've left it all up to him. - Wow. You've, you've never quit a wedding before. The guy must've really got to you. - He did not get to me. I just prefer to work alone is all. (PHONE RINGING) Where's my phone? - Didn't get to you. Right. - Thanks. Ahem. Jessica Summers' Wedding Designs. Jessica speaking. - Hey, it's Adam. - Oh. Hello, Adam. What can I do for you? - I wanted to apologise to you, but I need to do it in person. - That's all right, don't worry about it. - Please? - Okay, fine. Um, where are you? - I am right outside your front door. (DOOR CLICKING) (GENTLE MUSIC) Hi. - Hey. - You must be Luke. - You must be the, Adam. - You play basketball? - No. I just carry it around, for show. You play? - Two-time state champion in college. - (LAUGHS) College was a long time ago. - Smart guy. - Luke, honey, you're gonna be late. - See you later. Mom! - These are for you. I'm sorry. - Adam, you didn't have to- - There are 15 of them. - Apology roses? How did you know that? - I looked it up on the internet. - They're beautiful. Thank you. (GENTLE MUSIC) Come on in. - See, that's the thing about me. I know when I know something, and I know when I don't. - Well, that's important. - And that's why I'm here. I want to make this work, for Paul and Lucy, for Aunt Gabby. For me. I want to learn, but I only learn from the best. The food was tasty, the variety available to you is great. VOICEOVER: Jenny Craig works. I've lost 28 kilos with the help of Jenny Craig. I can honestly say that I've loved every moment of being on the program. The food was tasty, the variety available to you is great. On Rapid Results... Start today and save $30 on your first weekly menu on our Rapid Results weight loss plan. - We start with a vision board. - Isn't that a Native American thing? - That's a vision quest. All right, as we make decisions, and Lucy and Paul make choices, we'll post them on this board. Everything from the wedding's colour palette to the invitations. - I do all my invites online. It's fast and efficient, and saves trees. - It's also completely temporary. You can't put an email in a scrapbook. Here. Feel this. - It's nice. - Mm. - Expensive. - Well, it's more than that. It's a part of the experience I love. And they make for a lovely souvenir that you can keep forever. - (LAUGHS) Don't you think that's, like, a little old-fashioned? - Not entirely. Guests can RSVP online. And you should actually start helping Paul and Lucy work on their wedding website. - What is that for? - That is to keep guests updated and give friends and family a place where they can share thoughts and memories of the happy couple. - You know, I never thought of that either. - Huh! Now who's being old-fashioned? (BOTH LAUGHING) So working backwards from the wedding date, everything has to be calendared. - Wait. That's a verb? - The most important one in the wedding business. It's how we know when to book the vendors, the caterers, florists, photographers, videographers. - I have some of the best vendors in town. - Have they ever done a wedding? - don't know, but they satisfied a Fortune 500 company, so, pretty sure they can handle a bride and groom. - Mm. I wouldn't count on it. It's better to stick with experienced professionals, people you know. - No room for adventure in a wedding, huh? - You'd be surprised. Um, you always have to prepare for the unexpected. So the next thing we need to consider is the cake. - I have a fantastic cake guy. He made an exact replica of the 1968 Ford Mustang that Steve McQueen drove in "Bullitt." Fed 300 people. - That sounds just perfect for a wedding. - Come on. We have to give Paul something. - Paul? Or you? (PHONE RINGING) (THROAT CLEARING) Jessica Summers' Wedding Designs. Jessica speaking. - Jessica, dear! It's Gabby. How are things going? - Oh, yeah, things are going- - (ADAM GROANING) - Fine. Um, everything's totally under control. - Good. I was just wondering where we are with choosing a venue. I think it would go a long way towards reassuring Lucy and my son. - We're on our way. All right! Come on. - Where are we going? - It's showtime. (GENTLE MUSIC) It's over 200 years old, and it's been the site of hundreds of weddings, including those of crowned heads of state, movie stars, world leaders. So? What do you think? - It is so adorable. - It's beautiful. - It looks old. - Well, that's kind of the idea. - It's historic, honey. - Why do we have to get married in a museum? Why can't we get married someplace cool? - How'd you feel about a waterfall? - You know what we should do? We should put a pin in this one as well, and move on to something that we can all agree on- The cake. Okay, Amy's put together a lot of classic combinations for you to choose from. Amy, take it away. - We've got a banana cake with chocolate butter cream. We've got coconut with lime butter cream, there's a lemon mousse chiffon, hazelnut meringue black forest, with cherry jubilee filling. - Honey, try this one. - That's a champagne cake. - Mm. It's interesting. - Do you want to join us? There's cake. - Well, ah! He made it! - Sorry I'm late. Had a little trouble with my ganache. - Everybody, this is Burt. He's an old friend of mine, and one of the best bakers in the northwest. - It's good. - Uh, present company excluded. - Nice to meet you, Burt. What a lovely surprise. - I've asked Burt to bring us something a little outside the box. - We got chocolate cake and chocolate ganache, and a cream cheese frosting. And dulce de leche with a peanut butter cream. - What are you doing? - Eating. I'm eating. - No. What is Burt doing here? - I wanted to bring some adventure to this wedding. - I thought we talked about this. - We did, but you didn't say no. - I also didn't say you could hijack the cake. You're hurting Amy's feelings. - Mm! These are good! - I think I like the champagne cake better. - Well, they're all delicious, but I thought Amy was making the wedding cake. - It's okay, it's no problem. I, I just want everybody to be happy. - Amy is going to make the wedding cake. And Burt is going to make the groom's cake. - Groom's cake? No way! - Yeah, Paul, you let Lucy pick the wedding cake, and then you have any kind of groom's cake you want. - And he can pick whatever style he wants, right, Burt? - Yeah, sure! I can do one shaped like a football stadium. - Yeah! This is gonna be the best wedding ever! - I'm Burt. - Nice save. Thanks. - If we're gonna be a team, we have to watch each other's backs. That means no more surprises. Agreed? - Agreed. Mm! (BRIGHT MUSIC) - They all look so formal. - They're supposed to look formal. They're tuxedos! They're all supposed to look like that. - Why can't we wear something more casual, Mom? Something that's more like me. - Honey, come on. It's just for one day. Please? For me? - How's it going? - About as well as can be expected. I think if your cousin had his way, he'd get married in sweat pants and a baseball cap. - I got this one. Ladies. Excuse us, please. Paul, step into my office. - Well, what do you think? - If anyone can convince my son to do anything, it's Adam. (SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC) - Jessica? May I ask a favour? - Of course. - My mom would love to be here to help, but she and my dad won't be back from Europe until a week before the wedding. I know this isn't something wedding planners usually do, but would you come look at wedding dresses with me? Gabby and I picked out three. I'd really like your opinion before I choose. - Of course! I'd be honoured. - Thanks. It would mean a lot to me. - Consider it done. - (CLEARS THROAT) Ladies, may I present to you the groom? - Wow. - Oh, my gosh! I can't believe my little boy is getting married. He looks so handsome. - Paul, you look- - I look pretty good. (GENTLE MUSIC) - I'm impressed. How did you get him to do that? - It was simple. I just told him what every guy who puts on a tux wants to hear. - What's that? - "You look like James Bond." (LAUGHS) (HIP-HOP MUSIC) (RAPS) # Now this is a story all about how # Fast food got flipped, turned upside down # Now I'd like to take a minute, just sit right there # I'll tell you how to ditch the fries and eat fresh everywhere... # (GROOVY SYNTH SOLO) # On burgers and fries we were born and raised # With the dirty birds having their greasier ways # I took one huge bite of that foot-long bread # And said, "Yo, skip the grease and Eat Fresh instead!" # (GROOVY SYNTH SOLO) It works! (JESSICA LAUGHS) - I feel like I've been let into a secret society. - I'm so glad Lucy let you come. I wanted you to get the full wedding experience. (GENTLE MUSIC) - Oh! The perfect bride. - Wow. - Oh! It's a classic silhouette. Timeless. - It says I don't care about trends or being cutting edge. I will never go out of style. - So in 30 years, when you're looking at your wedding albums, you're not going, "What was I thinking?" - Exactly. Okay, let's see the next one. Very dramatic. This is a statement dress. - And what exactly is it saying? - I'm confident, assertive, and glamorous. - Let's see the next one. - Oh. - What? No good? - You look so beautiful. - Really? - Like a princess. - No, not a princess. More like the most beautiful you you could ever be. - Really? - Really. - This is the one. (BOTH LAUGHING) - Hey, buddy. I'll take you out in a minute. (DOG WHINING) (ADAM SIGHING) (JESSICA SIGHS) - Mom! Kate's here! (JESSICA SIGHING) "Fear in the Night," seen it. "Kansas City Confidential," seen it. "Detour," seen it. "D.O.A.?" Yes! - Your mom have another wedding? - Nope, my mom has a date. - I do not have a date. It's work. I'm just gonna sample some food for the Taylor wedding. Hi, Kate. - Hi, Ms. Summers. - So, how do I look? - Like you're going on a date. (DOORBELL RINGING) - I got it. - Luke. Behave. - Come on, Mom, trust me. - I won't be late. - I always figured you'd come back. - Good figuring. - You here for the lady? - I ain't here for the mashed potatoes. - Okay, that's enough. Bed by 9:00, and no soda. - Wow. - Treat her right, or you'll be hearing from me. - Be good for Katie. - If I do, can we talk about getting a dog? - Good night. - A dog? - Yeah, he really wants a dog. - You look great. - Thank you. You do too. - Thank you. - Uh, we'd better hurry up. I promised Sal we'd be there at 7:00. - Stay out as late as you want! Yes! (OPERA MUSIC) (PEOPLE CHATTERING) - Enjoy. Jessica. How lovely you look tonight. - Thank you, Sal. This is Adam. - You're a very lucky man, Adam. - No. No, I'm not- - No, no, no, we're just business partners, Sal. - Whatever you say. Come in the kitchen. I've prepared a few special things for you. - Sal, you didn't have to do all this. - My pleasure. You make yourself comfortable, and we are gonna present you with some of our very finest items, made just for you. - Thank you. - Man, it smells amazing. - We begin with mini-brushette and crostini with 12 different toppings. - Wow. - Mm. Try the smoked salmon with asparagus. - Try the crab with chilli. Mm. - And a little digestive aid on the house. - Mm. Thank you. - You know what would be amazing after this? Some kind of hand-made pasta with a drizzle of olive oil, and capers. - And maybe we could have a wood-burning pizza oven with made-to-order pizzas? - And we could use locally sourced ingredients, like Gorgonzola- - And pear? - Yes, perfect! It's strange having dinner conversation that doesn't involve basketball or wanting a dog. - I'll bet. - It's nice. - Can I ask you a question? - Okay. - Why did you become a wedding planner? - Oh, um, I liked the idea of owning my own business. - No, no, that's not what I mean. I mean, we all do what we do for different reasons, but there's always that first step. What was yours? - It's silly. - Silly's okay. - When I was a little girl, my parents had their wedding picture framed on the piano. They looked so beautiful, the colours, the dresses, and the flowers. I used to stare at that picture and wish I was in it. So I started planning weddings. And after all my stuffed animals had married each other, and the dolls had married each other, and the neighbour's dog married our cat, it became pretty clear to everyone that I was going to do something in the matrimonial field. - See? I told you there had to be a first step somewhere. - My parents have been married for 46 years. - Wow. That is inspiring. - I just love the idea that something could last that long. A wedding is sort of like a seed you plant. Sometimes, it grows, and sometimes, it doesn't. But I never stopped believing that it could. - Except for yourself. - Penne alla vodka alla Sal. - Maybe I wasn't clear about this not being a full meal? - Wow. - Mm! Mm! - Mm. So good. I propose a toast. To Paul and Lucy. - Yes. - May the seed that we help plant grow as tall as their love. Hmm. Too schmaltzy? - A little. Jenny Craig works. Start today and save $30 on your first weekly menu on our Rapid Results weight loss plan. (GENTLE MUSIC) Thank you. - I'm never eating again. - (LAUGHS) Well, at least we can agree on the caterer. - We agree on a lot of things. We're gonna get there, don't worry about it. - Well, we still don't have a venue, and the wedding is only a month away. How did they meet, your cousin and Lucy? - It was not very romantic, But they were both golfing, and Lucy forgot to yell fore. He took a ball right to the back of the head, knocked him flat to the ground. (BOTH LAUGHING) Well. - Well, um... Goodnight. - Goodnight. Thank you. (DRAMATIC MUSIC) - Wait! - What? What's the matter? - I got it. I know where we can have the wedding and the reception, and everybody is gonna love it. - Really? - I was playing right over there. (LAUGHS) I hit the ball- - Whack! Right in the head. (BOTH LAUGHING) - I thought I'd killed him. I ran over, and I was crying- - And I'm laying on my back, on the grass, I'm kinda dizzy, and I look up at her- - And he just started laughing, and that made me start laughing. - And right away, I knew this was the girl I wanted to marry. - It was love at first hit. (ADAM LAUGHING) - So? What's the verdict? -(BOTH): Yes. - All right. - Great. All right, we'll do a welcome cocktail party over here, and then over here is where we'll have the ceremony. I'm thinking we can frame it with roses- - And little twinkle lights around the edge. - That's perfect. Now, in here is where we'll have the reception. - Oh, this is so exciting. - Twinkle lights? What's happening to you, man? - Maybe she's rubbing off on me a little. - You sure that's all? (DRAMATIC MUSIC) - Will there be centrepieces? Everyone loves to take home the centrepiece. - Absolutely. We're doing fire and ice roses. - And we'll set some lights up along there, and speakers over here in the back, and we'll put the DJ over there. - Oh, that reminds me, have you two picked out your song yet? - Song? - For your first dance. - Dance? - Oh. - Uh-oh. - I always knew my ballroom dancing lessons would come in handy one day. Let's hear the music. Come on, everyone. - I brought our song. - I can't wait to hear it. # Ooh, ooh # - Wait, how is that our song? - Don't you remember, Paul? After you got hit in the head with the golf ball, on our way to the hospital, it was playing on the ambulance radio. - That's not our song, honey. (LAUGHS) This is our song. # Your life was better # Remember? The night we won the bowling championships, they played it over the P.A. - Well, let's put a pin in that. - I've got something that might work. (GUITAR PLAYING) # Rebels never # - That's lovely. Let's dance. # To feel like I've had long enough with you # Okay, now. # Forget the world now we won't let them see # # But there's one thing left to do # - Ow! - See, I told you he can't dance. At his senior prom, he broke his date's toe. - Well, we can't have that happening at their wedding. - Maybe they should just forget about it. - No. - It's okay. - No, the first dance is one of the best parts of the whole wedding. - So let's show 'em. - Uh. Uh, no, I don't usually participate. - Usually is the enemy of adventure. Come on. # Say you will # # Together can never be close enough for me # # To feel like I am close enough to you # # You wear white # # And I'll wear out the words I love you # # And you're beautiful # # Now that the wait is over # # And love has finally shown her # - Have you two danced together before? - No. Never. - Hmm, well, maybe you should. # Today and every day # # Marry me # # If I ever get the nerve to say hello # # In this cafe # (BRIGHT MUSIC) (JESSICA SIGHS) - (LAUGHS) I thought you said you played. - I'm taking it easy on you 'cause you're old. - (LAUGHS) Well, what are you gonna do at regionals? Come on. - Something like this! - Oh. Oh! - Yes! - Nice shot. Nice shot. (GENTLE MUSIC) - All right, that's enough! Homework. - I already did it. - I wasn't talking to you. - Sorry, pally, ya heard the lady. - At least we'll always have the driveway. (TONGUE CLICKS) - Okay, I think we're in pretty good shape. The only thing we have to do now is the seating arrangements. - Wait, wait. You keep telling me that this is all about two people blending their lives together, right? So, why can't people just sit wherever they want? - Because it helps things run more smoothly. Weddings are stressful enough without adding chaos. - Okay, that is what I don't understand. Why does a wedding have to be stressful at all? - Um, when's the last time you were at a wedding? - Um, I don't remember. - Okay, I'll pick you up tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. - Why, where are we going? - I have the Henderson wedding. You're coming with me. (UPBEAT MUSIC) (DOG BARKING) Hi! Is your dad home? - Come on in! It's open! - I'm here whenever you're ready! - I'm coming. Make yourself at home. (BRIGHT MUSIC) How do I look? - Presentable. - Ah, that's what I was going for. I see you've met Howard. - He's been the perfect host. - We bumped into each other at a shelter, and we've been best buddies ever since. (THROAT CLEARING) Yeah, it's not as good as yours, but- - Again, very presentable. (ADAM LAUGHS) - So, dart day on the 27th? Does that mean that your birthday is the same day as Paul and Lindsay's wedding? - Yeah. That's pretty cool, huh? - Yeah. Yeah, so, is that the day you're gonna pick the spot for your next trip yet? - That's the day. Thank you. - Well, let's go to a wedding, hmm? (BRIGHT MUSIC) First, the M.O.B. Comes down the aisle. - The, the what? - Mother of the bride. Just watch what happens. - Okay. - Madison, no! No, no, no, no! You're the flower girl! Oh, you've ruined your dress! - Don't worry, I brought an extra dress for her in the car. - Thank you, Jessica. You're a lifesaver. - Just get her cleaned up and I'll be right back. - Wow, you are good. - Just suck in- - I'm sucking in. - I told you to get the other dress. - Mom, please, not right now- - Just suck in, suck in. - How's my bride? (FABRIC TEARS) (MOM GASPS) - Mom! - Don't panic, I'll take care of this. - Everybody go outside and get some fresh air, huh? - After you. - Adam! We'll get this fixed in just a minute. Okay? - Okay. - It's a nice dress. (BRIDE SOBS) - Just, just breathe, breathe. Slower, slower. (GENTLE MUSIC) - The ring? And so, by the power vested in me by our great state, I now pronounce you husband and wife. - (SIGHS) I see what you mean about stress. - Shh! This is the best part. - You may kiss your bride. (GENTLE MUSIC) (AUDIENCE APPLAUDING) (JESSICA SNIFFS) - I've gotta admit, that was beautiful. - We still have an hour before Luke's game. Plenty of time to get there. - You seriously have never missed a single game? - Not one. - I'm impressed, Jess. You've really got it all figured out. - I don't know about that. - Come on, Jess, you're this amazing wedding planner, you've got this great kid. You almost have the perfect life. - Almost? - I mean, you're this beautiful, smart, successful woman. You deserve more. - Like? - (LAUGHS) Do I have to spell it out? You bring so much romance to others, don't you think it's time you had some for yourself? - That's just not in the plan right now. - Is that the real reason? Or is it maybe because you're a little bit scared? - Please. I'm not the one throwing darts at a map. - That is not the same thing. - Really? You travel all around the world, but never go to the same place twice. It's like you're event planning. You drop in, the event happens, boom, out the door and done. - What does that have to do with anything? - I'm just wondering what you're running from. (TYRE POPPING) (JESSICA GASPS) - Oh, boy. (DEFLATED MUSIC) Where's your spare? - In the garage, where I put it, 'cause I needed the storage space in the trunk. I'm calling the auto club. I am not missing Luke's game. Oh, no, I don't have a signal. The game starts in an hour. - I got nothing. - There's a building over there, a house or something. Maybe they have a land line I can use. Stay with the car, I'll be right back. - Are you kidding? Every horror movie ever made starts like that. I'm coming with you. (BRIGHT MUSIC) - Hello? Anybody here? Still not getting a signal. You? - Uh. Um. Nope, nothing. - If I miss his game. (SAD MUSIC) - And what happens if you miss his game? - Well, I, he, uh... Well, I just always want to make sure that I make time for him. - But you can't make time for you? - No, I, I mean, yes, I, I guess I could. I'm just afraid of what might happen if I do. - Well, if we're being honest here in the greenhouse, what you said before is true. I am running, probably for the exact same reasons you are. I'm afraid I might get hurt, too. (ADAM LAUGHS) We're supposed to be such good planners, you and me. How come we didn't plan for this? (TRIUMPHANT MUSIC) - Can I help you folks? (JESSICA GASPS) (ADAM LAUGHS) - Yes. Uh, do you have a phone we could use? No, I missed it. I missed the game! Luke! - Hey, Mom! - I am so sorry, honey. We had a flat. - Mom, we won! We won regionals! We're going to the finals! - Congratulations, sweetie. - Nice work, pally. - Thanks, fella. - I am so sorry we're late, honey. - Mom, that's okay. - No, it's not okay. I feel terrible. - I was just worried you were in an accident or something. - Hey, you won. Right? And that's the most important thing. Right? - Okay, I want you to tell me all about the game. Okay? (HOWARD BARKING) - Good boy. Mom, come on, we gotta get a dog! - We'll talk about it later, sweetie. - Come on, Howard. Get the ball, get the ball, yeah! Good boy. Do you want the ball? Do you want it? (LAUGHS) You do. - He is such a great kid. - Get it. Get it, yeah. (HOWARD BARKING) - I can't do this. (PENSIVE MUSIC) - Can't or won't? - I can't. - So you missed one basketball game. So you're human. - It's not just the game. It's everything. You're throwing darts, and I'm raising a child. I just have to focus on my son and my business right now, and that's it. - Now who's running away? - That's not fair. - It isn't. Not to either of us. - We'll finish the wedding together, and then, that's it. I hope you'll understand. (SAD MUSIC) - I'm gonna have to. - I'm sorry. Luke, let's go! - Bye, Howard! (HOWARD WHINING) - See you later, Luke! - Not if I see you first. (MELANCHOLY MUSIC) (UPBEAT MUSIC) - Good, good. Candelabra on the head table. Oh, can you add some flowers to this centrepiece? It's a little lopsided. Whoa! - I've got you. - Thanks. - We've come this far. Don't want to lose the wedding planner in the home stretch. - Can you check on the arbour lights? I think they're flickering. - On it. - Well, tomorrow is the big day. Everything is looking so beautiful, Jessica, and I really do appreciate you and Adam working together like this. - I think it's gonna be a really lovely wedding. - Yes! And you two make a wonderful team. Maybe even more? - Excuse me. (DRAMATIC MUSIC) Okay, time for bed. - Aw, but, Mom, that's the stuff that dreams are made of. - Come here. You know that I am never going to miss another game of yours again, right? - You missed one game in what, three years? It's okay. You're allowed to have a life, Mom. - I'll be right up. - You think it'd be okay if I went over to Adam's to play with the dog sometime? - Well, honey, you know, after tomorrow, we're probably not gonna see very much of Adam. - How come? - Well, because we were just working together on the wedding, and once it's over, well, that's that. (GENTLE MUSIC) - You know I'll always need you and you'll always be my mom, right? - Right. - But I don't need you all the time like I did when I was little. - What are you trying to say? - It's just, if you ever decided you wanted to have, you know, a boyfriend? I'd be cool with that. Especially if he was someone like Adam. (JESSICA SIGHS) - Well. Thank you. But Adam has his own life, and so do we. I love you. (JESSICA SIGHS) (ADAM SIGHS) (BIRDS CHIRPING) (PENSIVE MUSIC) (PHONE RINGING) Jessica Summers' Wedding Designs. Jessica speaking. - Jess, it's me. - Hi. What's up? (DRAMATIC MUSIC) (WATER DRIPPING) - We got a problem. - Get dressed, honey. We're going to Katie's. - Why? - Wedding emergency. (BIRDS CHIRPING) (DRAMATIC MUSIC) - Bowl over here as well. - Oh, no, it just doesn't stop. - They don't know exactly how it happened, but the sprinkler system cracked, and they're concerned that the whole thing might collapse. They're shutting us down. - It's ruined. Everything is ruined. Look at this. Poor Lucy and Paul. We're gonna have to cancel everything. - Are we? - No. (DRAMATIC MUSIC) Call our vendors. There's been a change of plans. (PHONE RINGING) - Amy's Cake Shop. (PHONE RINGING) - What's up? (PHONE RINGING) - Yes? Yes. (GENTLE MUSIC) - All of this from a flat tyre. - I take you, Lucy, to be my wife, my partner, and my best friend. I still can't believe I'm the one who gets to marry you and walk beside you wherever life's journey leads us. - I take you, Paul, to be my husband, my partner, and my best friend. I promise to walk beside you wherever life's journey leads us. And to never mention pink bow ties again. (ALL LAUGHING) - By the authority vested in me, I now declare you to be husband and wife. Congratulations, you may kiss your bride. (GENTLE TRIUMPHANT MUSIC) (AUDIENCE APPLAUDING) (ALL CHEERING) (SLOW GUITAR MUSIC) - Looks like he finally got the hang of it. # Forever can never be long enough for me # - Yeah, it's funny what you can learn when you put your whole heart into it. - So do you know yet where you're going on your big trip tomorrow? - No, I haven't thrown my dart. - Wow. (LAUGHS) # Now that the weight has lifted # - Jessica, I just want to thank you for all of this. None of this would have happened without you. - Or you. - We made a good team. - I, um, I should go. I told Luke that I wouldn't be late, and, uh, I'll meet the crew here in the morning for clean-up. - So- - Jess. - Goodbye, Adam. # Say you will # Happy birthday. # Together can never be close enough for me # # To feel like I am close enough to you # # You wear white # # And I'll wear out the words I love you # - Why did you let her go? Are you crazy? You two are a perfect match. - I guess you can't plan for these things, Aunt Gabby. Come on, let's dance. Come on. # Marry me # # Today and every day # # Marry me # - Yes, Mrs. Gelson, I got it. Purple roses to go with the bridesmaids' purple dresses. Yeah, no, absolutely. Okay. Okay, thank you. Bye-bye. (SIGHS) (PAPERS FLUTTERING) (GENTLE MUSIC) (JESSICA SIGHS) - Mom, we gotta leave in, like, half an hour. - Okay, honey! - Are we going for a pizza after the game? - Yeah, sure, we always... How about Thai food? - Um, I love Thai food, but we usually have pizza on Saturdays. - Usually is the enemy of adventure. And I think it's time we brought a little more adventure into our lives. - Wow, Mom. Take a walk on the wild side. (PHONE RINGING) - Jessica Summers' Wedding Designs. Jessica speaking. - Yeah, hi, I'd like to see about booking you for a wedding? - Hmm. Okay, what's the date? - I don't know yet. - All right, well, we need to know that before we can start making arrangements. - Well, the thing is, I haven't asked the bride-to-be yet. (GENTLE MUSIC) - I see. And what's stopping you from asking her? - I'm a little nervous since she's kind of out of my league, and it's a really long story, but I'm really hoping that it has a happy ending. - Mom, look, Howard's here. Here. Here, boy, I got something for you. Come here. Come here. - Hi. - Hi. - You know, I, I don't know anything about adventure. - I do. - But I, I thought you didn't believe in marriage. - I'm tired of planning things that only last a day. Boom, out the door and done. - Yeah? - I want to start planning things that last a lifetime. With you. # To feel like I've had long enough with you # - Look, guys, he loves it! # Forget the world now, we won't let them see # - What happened to your birthday trip? - Funny thing about that is I threw my dart, and it landed here, with you. # Love has surely shifted my way # # Marry me # # Today and every day # Captions were made with the support of NZ On Air. www.able.co.nz Copyright Able 2021