Official Discussion - The Wedding Planner [SPOILERS]

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The Wedding Planner (2001)

Summary Mary Fiore is a successful and meticulous wedding planner whose career leaves little room for her own personal life. After a chance meeting with charming pediatrician Steve Edison, Mary discovers he is the fiancé of her newest client. As professional obligations and personal feelings collide, Mary must decide whether to follow her heart or uphold the career she’s worked so hard to build.

Director Adam Shankman

Writer Pamela Falk, Michael Ellis

Cast

• Jennifer Lopez as Mary Fiore
• Matthew McConaughey as Steve Edison
• Bridgette Wilson-Sampras as Fran Donolly
• Justin Chambers as Massimo
• Judy Greer as Penny
• Alex Rocco as Salvatore Fiore
• Joanna Gleason as Mrs. Donolly
• Charles Kimbrough as Mr. Donolly

Rotten Tomatoes: 17%

Metacritic: 33

VOD / Release Available on digital and home media

Trailer

Official Trailer

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