License to Wed

License to Wed

Year: 2007

Runtime: 91 min

Language: English

Director: Ken Kwapis

ComedyRomance

Ben and Sadie are eager to marry, but first they must endure Reverend Frank’s unusual and demanding premarital course. The unconventional lessons and bizarre assignments push their relationship to its limits, testing their love and commitment. They face increasingly absurd challenges as they try to earn the Reverend’s blessing and ultimately, make it to their wedding day.

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1

The Wedding Dream

Sadie Jones has always envisioned a perfect, traditional wedding in her family's church. Little did she know that this dream would soon face significant obstacles.

St. Augustine Church
2

Reality Strikes

Sadie's dreams are challenged when she discovers that St. Augustine Church has only one wedding slot available for the next two years. This news leaves her disheartened and questioning her wedding plans.

St. Augustine Church
3

Unexpected Opening

Just as Sadie's hopes seem dashed, the church finds an unexpected opening for a wedding in just three weeks. The couple is thrilled yet anxious about the sudden time crunch.

St. Augustine Church
4

Eccentric Demands

Sadie and Ben must meet the eccentric demands of Reverend Frank Littleton, the church's unconventional minister. His unique requirements set the stage for an unusual prenuptial journey.

Sadie's home
5

Abbreviated Prenuptial Course

The couple is thrust into a prenuptial course designed by Frank, which is now condensed to just three weeks. This intense program includes a series of demanding exercises to test their compatibility.

Three weeks before the wedding
6

The Robot Baby Challenge

One memorable challenge during the course involves caring for twin robot babies. This test proves more challenging than Ben anticipated, leading to a dramatic incident in a department store.

Department Store
7

Secret Listening Device

Frank's rules include a ban on premarital intimacy, enforced by a sneaky listening device planted in Ben and Sadie's home. When Ben discovers it, he worries that revealing this to Sadie might jeopardize their relationship.

Ben and Sadie's home
8

Rising Doubts

As the wedding approaches, doubts about their future begin to cloud Sadie's mind. Tensions escalate when Ben learns troubling information about Frank's past marriage, adding to her anxiety.

Ben's home
9

Call Off the Wedding

Overwhelmed by doubts, Sadie decides to call off the wedding, leaving Ben heartbroken and confused. This decision marks a turning point in their relationship as both reconsider their commitments.

10

Solo Adventure to Jamaica

Following Frank's advice, Sadie embarks on a solo journey to Jamaica, the couple's planned honeymoon destination. This decision creates distance between the two as they begin to navigate their feelings.

Jamaica
11

Ben's Search for Clarity

In an effort to find clarity, Ben turns to his friend Joel for support. Joel's advice to move on falls on deaf ears as Ben remains determined to win Sadie back.

12

Journey to Jamaica

Determined to rekindle their romance, Ben bravely travels to Jamaica accompanied by Frank and his assistant. This decision reflects his steadfast hope and commitment to Sadie.

Jamaica
13

Attempts to Reach Sadie

Despite Ben's sincere efforts to reconnect with Sadie in Jamaica, she remains resistant to his advances. He seeks perspective from her parents, who emphasize that relationships require work.

14

Growing Understanding

As Sadie reflects on her relationship, her friend Carlisle suggests that Ben's devotion may stem from a desire for dependency. This insight helps Sadie reconsider her feelings towards Ben.

15

Touching Reunion

Ben pours his heart out in vows written in the sand, signifying his love and commitment. Ultimately, the couple reunites, culminating in a heartfelt ceremony officiated by Frank.

Jamaica

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