A Wedding

The bride, caught between the Brenner family's flashy ascent and the Corelli clan's old-money gravity. She embodies a mixture of excitement, nerves, and social obligation as the wedding unravels. Muffin becomes a focal point for both affection and scandal, with her future tied to a night of revelations.

The groom and heir to the Corelli name, whose marriage is the centerpiece of a clash between two classes. His behavior—whether playful, self-indulgent, or overwhelmed—drives some of the night's most awkward moments. Dino’s responses to the surrounding drama reveal both charm and vulnerability.

Bedridden matriarch whose death triggers the wedding's cascading crises. Though physically present only as a bed-bound figure, her influence and the secret bargain surrounding her years earlier loom over every interaction. Nettie’s absence is felt as a silent, controlling force.

Dino’s father and a member of an old-money Chicago clan, harboring rumors of mob ties. He reveals a 22-year bargain and reconnects with a long-lost brother, complicating loyalties and family legacy. Luigi embodies the tension between honor and survival in a changing world.

Dino’s wife and a central element of the family’s net of secrets. Her presence underscores tensions around arranged marriages and the pressures of maintaining appearances. Regina’s personal struggles color the tone of the wedding night.

The wedding planner determined to run the event by the book, even as the homegrown melodrama threatens to spiral out of control. Rita’s professional veneer clashes with the wild, intimate realities of the families involved. Her leadership is put to the test as chaos unfolds.

The maid of honor with a nearly mute demeanor whose secret pregnancy becomes a critical turning point. Buffy’s actions ripple through the reception, exposing desire, power, and vulnerability in the wedding crowd. Her relationship with Snooks hints at a broader, troubling web of connections.

A groomsman with a checkered past who embodies a motive for revenge. His actions fuel critical twists and the sense that old grudges might drive a modern night toward disaster. Wilson’s choices test the boundaries between loyalty and self-interest.

The late-arriving guest whose shared anger with Wilson exposes a bond formed through common grievance. Tracy’s presence adds an extra layer of social tension to the gathering, highlighting how past relationships color present loyalties. Her reactions help propel the plot toward its dramatic turns.

The mother of the bride, a forceful, outspoken presence who navigates the wedding’s pressures with a mix of wit and vanity. Tulip’s meddling and desires for prestige echo through the reception, influencing decisions and relationships. Her interactions reveal the performance aspect of high-society life.