Wedding Daze

Anderson proposes to Vanessa in a crowded restaurant while dressed as Cupid. The shock of the moment triggers a fatal heart attack for Vanessa, bringing the scene to a sudden halt. The tragedy launches Anderson into grief and a lifetime of regret.

Devastated by Vanessa's death, Anderson quits his job and falls into an extended period of mourning. He clings to the memory of their 'perfect' relationship and struggles to move on. Friends worry that his grief has become an obstacle to living again.

At a diner, Ted urges Anderson to date again and move on from his loss. Reluctantly, Anderson agrees to try romance once more and even asks Katie, a waitress, to marry him. Katie's surprised acceptance marks a shocking turn in both their lives.

Katie recalls a past moment when she asked her imprisoned father, Smitty, for guidance, and he tells her to ‘Listen to your heart.’ This flashback frames her approach to love and commitment. The memory sets up her internal conflict about marrying William.

Returning to her day, Katie tells her friends at her workplace that she plans to accept William. She hasn’t yet acted on it, but the conversation plants seeds of doubt about her priorities. The tension rises as the impending proposal from Anderson approaches.

Anderson and Katie go for a walk and discuss her parents' shotgun wedding at The House of Wedded Bliss in Atlantic City. Before they realize what’s happening, Katie unexpectedly proposes to Anderson and he accepts. The two decide to slow things down and see where this romance leads.

On the day Katie moves into Anderson's apartment, they decide to take things slow. Their peace is interrupted when Matador drives Katie to the apartment and accidentally hits Anderson, knocking him briefly unconscious. While recovering, Anderson wrestles with memories of Vanessa.

After the accident, Anderson speaks to Vanessa in a dreamlike moment and promises to stay faithful. He recovers and resumes plans to meet Katie's parents, determined to prove his seriousness. The incident rekindles his resolve to move forward with Katie.

At Katie's mom's and stepdad's house, Anderson is terrible at charades, trying to bond with Katie's dad at his toy workshop. William lurks around, spying on Katie and pressing to win her back. The family dynamics intensify as loyalties are tested.

Smitty breaks out of jail to walk Katie down the aisle, arriving at Lois's house in a surprising turn. The rekindled romance between Smitty and Lois makes Stuart uneasy. The wedding thread gathers steam as family ties tighten.

After an argument about Vanessa, Katie and Anderson realize their relationship is in jeopardy. Katie visits to collect her things, but they ultimately declare their mutual affection and commit to moving forward together. The tension diminishes as they acknowledge their love.

Anderson, Katie, Ted, and the others drive to Atlantic City in a car borrowed from Ted's dealership. William attacks Anderson at a rest area outside the city, and Ted's boss reports the car stolen, leading to a police crash and arrests. The group becomes entangled in a chaotic chase.

Katie's parents chase the group to the police station, where they stop to rob the Tuxedo Depot and are arrested. The family eventually ends up in the same station as Anderson and Katie, and Katie's parents conspire to escape by tricking officers and taking a gun. The escape sets the stage for the wedding plan.

In a police van bound for Atlantic City, Anderson and Katie reaffirm their commitment and marry before finally arriving in Atlantic City. They step outside to find themselves immediately arrested, beginning their honeymoon inside a jail cell. The unusual wedding caps a chaotic sequence with the couple still together.