The Wedding Planner

Mary Fiore, an ambitious wedding planner in San Francisco, is introduced as a dedicated professional focused on her career. She dreams of becoming a partner at her firm while often dismissing the notion of marriage.

Mary is unexpectedly brought back together with Massimo, a childhood acquaintance, due to her father's hope for their engagement. Despite this, Mary focuses on her career ambitions rather than romantic pursuits.

Mary is tasked with organizing the lavish wedding of catering heiress Fran Donolly to her longtime love, Eddie. This assignment challenges her skills and pushes her to excel in her work amidst high expectations.

During the wedding planning, Mary meets Steve Edison, a charming pediatrician, who saves her from a falling dumpster. Their initial encounter sparks a romantic moment under the stars, igniting feelings within Mary that she struggles to understand.

Mary's feelings become complicated when she discovers that Steve is actually Eddie, Fran's fiancé. The revelation leaves her feeling shocked and betrayed, questioning her budding romance.

Just as Mary is grappling with her emotions over Steve, she learns that Massimo is her arranged fiancé. This adds another layer of complexity to her life as she navigates familial expectations versus her personal desires.

Salvatore, Mary's father, shares a truth about his own marriage, highlighting that even seemingly perfect relationships may be based on arrangements rather than love. This revelation sends Mary into an emotional turmoil as she reevaluates her views on love.

With Fran away on a business trip, Mary and Steve begin working together on the wedding plans. This collaboration provides them the opportunity to build friendship and trust while navigating their personal conflicts.

Overwhelmed by loneliness and memories of betrayal from past relationships, Mary finds solace when Steve offers insight and comfort. His confession of feelings complicates her internal struggle as she respects Fran's position.

As both Mary and Fran prepare for their weddings, Mary wrestles with her feelings toward Massimo. Eventually, she decides to accept his proposal, albeit reluctantly, which sets the stage for the dual wedding.

On the eve of the weddings, Steve confronts Fran about their upcoming marriage. He learns of her hesitations, which prompts a whirlwind of emotion and action as he races to stop Mary from marrying Massimo.

As Mary stands before the altar ready to say 'I do,' her father intervenes, reminding her that this marriage does not fulfill her true desires. This moment of clarity forces Mary to confront her feelings about Massimo.

Steve learns that the wedding will not happen and, encouraged by Salvatore, chases after Mary. Their encounter culminates in a passionate kiss, igniting the chemistry that has been building between them.

After deep reflection, Mary acknowledges that true love cannot be forced. She recognizes that while Massimo is a good man, he does not hold her heart, prompting her to make a significant decision about her future.

With her heart in the right place, Mary embraces the uncertain path ahead, choosing to pursue her true feelings with Steve rather than accept a life dictated by expectations. Their love story begins as they step out together under the stars.