My Favorite Wedding

6.5/10 · 2,351 ratings20171h 24mWedding AnniversaryWeirdness 3/10Bingo card

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The premise

Tess is paired with the best man in her best friend's wedding to save it from disaster. But by the time the couple say I do, Tess realizes that her own longtime boyfriend may not be the right guy for her to have and to hold after all.

How unusual is it?

Mostly classic comfort-watch, give or take an enemies-to-lovers arc.

Who’s in it

You’ve seen this pairing before: Maggie Lawson and Paul Greene have made 2 Hallmark movies together.

Behind the camera

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Wait, what?

The quirks and curveballs that make this one a little weirder than your average Hallmark. No spoilers, promise.

  • The protagonist performs 'surgery' on a wedding cake topper using medical tools.
  • A rehearsal dinner is interrupted by a graphic medical slideshow about bunion surgery.
  • The groom's 'secret' behavior is actually just taking 10 secret tango lessons.

Every trope, all in one place

Here’s everything this one has going on, from the setting to the way it wraps up. Tap any of the 25 to find more movies that do the same thing.

Why we’d put this one on

A wedding-weekend romance with a fun professional clash at its core. Maggie Lawson plays Dr. Tess Harper, a doctor flying to Chicago as maid of honor, who gets ditched by her self-absorbed boyfriend and ends up teaming with the cynical best man, a divorce lawyer played by Paul Greene, to rescue the wedding after the planner quits. The disaster-management chemistry is the draw. The movie also commits to its lead being a doctor in delightfully literal ways: she performs "surgery" on a cake topper with medical tools, and a rehearsal dinner gets interrupted by a graphic slideshow about bunion surgery. Breezy, summery comfort with a capable, no-nonsense heroine.

How it all plays out

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Full story (spoilers)
Dr. Tess Harper is a highly organized Boston physician who is hoping for a fellowship at Northwestern in Chicago. Her boyfriend, Dex, is a stockbroker who prioritizes his career over her, even choosing a yachting trip with his boss over attending Tess's best friend's wedding. Tess travels to Chicago alone and is picked up at the airport by Michael, the best man and a cynical divorce lawyer. The two initially clash over their differing views on marriage and Michael's lack of 'wedding spirit.' Upon arrival at the Commodore Club, they discover the wedding planner has quit, leaving the wedding in shambles. Tess and Michael are tasked with finding a new bakery, securing a 'something blue' accessory, and organizing the rehearsal dinner. During a scavenger hunt for a dragonfly pin, they begin to bond, and Michael reveals his cynicism stems from a failed engagement where he was left for someone else. Meanwhile, the bride, Amber, becomes increasingly paranoid that the groom, Jack, is getting cold feet because he keeps disappearing; in reality, Jack is taking secret dance lessons to surprise her. Tess also encounters Dr. Hastings, a member of the Northwestern fellowship committee, and tries to maintain a professional image despite the wedding chaos. The tension peaks at the rehearsal dinner when Tess accidentally plays a graphic medical presentation about bunions instead of the couple's romantic slideshow. Dex suddenly arrives and offers a 'proposal to propose,' which makes Tess realize he only supports her when it's convenient for him. She breaks up with Dex, choosing her career and self-worth. On the wedding day, Tess learns she won the fellowship. Amber and Jack marry in a successful ceremony where Jack reveals his new dance moves. Tess and Michael, having moved past their initial friction, share a romantic dance, with Michael admitting that Tess has changed his outlook on weddings.

Beat by beat

  1. Opening

    Tess is introduced as a dedicated doctor whose boyfriend Dex chooses a work yachting trip over her best friend's wedding.

  2. Inciting Incident

    Tess meets Michael, the cynical best man, who picks her up from the airport under the guise of being a chauffeur.

  3. Midpoint

    The wedding planner quits, forcing Tess and Michael to collaborate on fixing the cake, the 'something blue,' and the rehearsal details.

  4. Rising Action

    Tess performs 'surgery' on a broken sugar groom arm for the wedding cake and accidentally plays a medical slideshow about bunions at the rehearsal dinner.

  5. Climax

    Dex arrives to 'propose to propose,' leading Tess to realize their relationship is one-sided; she breaks up with him and learns she got the Northwestern fellowship.

  6. Resolution

    Amber and Jack marry after Jack reveals his secret dance lessons, and Tess and Michael begin a new romance during the reception.

25 tropes in one movie

We counted 25 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.

How it stacks up

Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.

Rating 6.5 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 6.5567

Higher-rated than 56% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog My Favorite Wedding belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

Lines worth quoting

The lines that stuck with us — the ones you’ll be repeating after the credits roll.

  • “Rule number one, always keep the patient distracted.”
    — Dr. Tess HarperExplaining how she gives shots to nervous patients, which becomes a metaphor for her wedding planning.
  • “I vow to always love you and to make you happy, in championship seasons and in slumps.”
    — JackThe groom's sports-themed wedding vows.
  • “What if I proposed? Well, proposed to propose?”
    — DexDex's weak attempt to keep Tess from moving to Chicago.
  • “Chicago has a lot of potential in a whole lot of ways.”
    — Dr. Tess HarperTess telling Michael she is staying in Chicago for the fellowship and for him.

Meet the characters

Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.

  • Dr. Tess Harper

    Lead

    Doctor

    OrganizedHelpfulAmbitiousSelf-sacrificing
  • Michael

    Love interest

    Divorce Lawyer

    Best man and wedding partner

    CynicalCharmingWittySecretly Romantic
  • Dex

    Antagonist

    Stockbroker

    Ex-boyfriend

    Self-centeredCareer-obsessedOblivious
  • Amber

    Supporting

    Bride

    Best friend

    AnxiousDemandingLoyal
  • Jack

    Supporting

    Groom

    Friend's husband

    SecretiveDedicatedPoor dancer

Questions people ask about My Favorite Wedding

Where can I watch My Favorite Wedding?

My Favorite Wedding is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is My Favorite Wedding?

My Favorite Wedding runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2017.

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