A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride

A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride

Year: 2008

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Leslie Hope

RomanceTV MovieComedyDrama

A dedicated wedding planner becomes determined to convince her mother to abandon a sudden engagement with a man she has only known a short time. However, when an unforeseen twist arises, she is compelled to reassess her own emotions and the true nature of the relationship.

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1

Rose leaves for a three-day trip to France

Wedding planner Rose departs for a three-day trip to France, leaving her daughter Roxanne in charge of the wedding business. Roxanne steps into a leadership role and begins handling Rose's clients and plans in her absence. The setup foreshadows the tensions and opportunities that will unfold between Roxanne, Rose, and the men in their lives.

Start of Rose's three-day trip France
2

Roxanne reconnects with her former fiancé Dylan

During Rose's visit to France, Roxanne runs into Dylan, the man who called off their engagement six years earlier. The reunion stirs old feelings and a sense of unfinished business. Dylan asks to catch up, reopening a chapter Roxanne hoped to move past.

During Rose's trip France
3

Dylan asks to catch up; Roxanne declines

Dylan asks Roxanne to meet, but she refuses, thinking it would complicate things while her mother is due back soon. The tension between past and present relationships becomes a quiet undercurrent. Roxanne resolves to focus on her mother and business instead.

During Rose's trip France
4

Roxanne meets Rose's fiancé Jack

Roxanne is surprised to meet Jack, Rose's fiancé, who had proposed after knowing Rose for only two days. The encounter reveals Jack's impetuous nature and his strong affection for Rose. Roxanne's suspicions about the engagement begin to brew.

During Rose's trip
5

Roxanne hatches a plan to sabotage the wedding

Jealous of her mother's success, Roxanne teams up with Charlie, Jack's son from a previous marriage, to sabotage Rose's wedding. The plan introduces a higher-stakes conflict and foreshadows the upcoming family drama. The stage is set for a counterproductive scheme that could ruin both businesses and relationships.

Tension rises during Rose's trip
6

Wine auction ruse to delay the rehearsal

Roxanne and Charlie scheme to delay Jack by claiming there is a wine auction. Jack goes to the wine auction instead of the rehearsal, bringing back the wine that he shared with Rose in Paris. The moment exposes Jack's sincere feelings and complicates Roxanne's motive.

Before the rehearsal dinner
7

Jack buys a full wine case and returns to Rose

Jack purchases an entire wine case at the auction and delivers it to Rose, unaware of Roxanne's manipulations. The gesture confirms the strength of his bond with Rose and challenges Roxanne's plan. The act shifts Roxanne's perspective as she watches real affection unfold.

Wine auction day
8

Roxanne abandons the sabotage plan

Seeing Jack's genuine love for Rose, Roxanne chooses to abandon the sabotage plan. The realization that her mother's happiness is at stake tempers her jealousy. The personal stakes of the conflict begin to resolve as family dynamics soften.

After wine incident
9

Charlie reveals a store-opening plan to ruin their business

Charlie reveals an intent to open a bridal store to undermine Roxanne and Rose's company. The threat intensifies the family feud and motivates Roxanne to act in defense of her mother and their business. It foreshadows a direct confrontation over the future of their wedding enterprise.

After sabotage attempt
10

Roxanne warns Rose; the wedding is called off

Roxanne brings Charlie's plot to Rose's attention, prompting her mother to call off the wedding. The revelation forces the characters to confront the consequences of their actions and setback their plans for the big day. The cancellation clears the stage for a fresh start and later reconciliation.

Soon after the store plot is revealed
11

Christmas Day shows start; Roxanne leads Rose to the show

On Christmas Day, Roxanne compels Rose to attend a Christmas show, setting up a pivotal moment for romance and family reconciliation. The festive setting provides a contrast to the earlier tensions and highlights the movie's holiday mood. The event rekindles hope for a renewed celebration of love.

Christmas Day
12

Jack arrives with a horse and carriage to propose again

Jack arrives at the event with a horse and carriage, aiming to sweep Rose off her feet once more. The grand gesture underscores his commitment and willingness to go the distance for Rose. Roxanne's presence helps smooth the moment as the family holds its breath.

During the Christmas show
13

Rose accepts Jack's second wedding proposal

With Roxanne's encouragement, Rose agrees to Jack's wedding proposal for a second time. The reconciliation brings warmth to the family and reopens the door to a joyful wedding. The couple's renewed commitment signals a hopeful resolution to the earlier conflicts.

During Christmas celebration
14

Dylan proposes to Roxanne at the wedding

As the wedding festivities continue, Dylan asks Roxanne for a dance and proposes marriage. Roxanne accepts, marking a new chapter in her romantic life and tying back to the story's past with Dylan. The moment provides a final twist that reinforces the theme of family and second chances.

At Jack and Rose's wedding

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