Wedding Bells

6.3/10 · 1,959 ratings20161h 24mWeirdness 3/10Bingo card

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The premise

Two people with commitments issues are asked to be best man and maid of honor at their friends wedding. With nothing much in common, they both didn't expect to find the romance of a life time.

How unusual is it?

Mostly classic comfort-watch, give or take a second-chance romance.

Who’s in it

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 inciting incident is a massive, life-ruining Ponzi scheme.
  • Nick's childhood recipe for 'Sugar Balls' which is just a stick of butter rolled in sugar.
  • The 'Chicken Chocolate Chip Cookies' joke.
  • The main couple calling off the wedding at the altar is a relatively rare 'failed' wedding for Hallmark.

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 29 to find more movies that do the same thing.

How it all plays out

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Full story (spoilers)
Molly, a high-fashion designer in New York City, is the maid of honor for her best friend Amy, who is set to marry James. The wedding plans are thrown into chaos when Amy's parents lose their entire life savings to a pyramid scheme orchestrated by Frank Van Allen. Simultaneously, Nick, James's best man and a professional chef, loses the funding for his new restaurant due to the same scheme. To save the wedding, Nick suggests using his father Charlie's closed-down inn in the Berkshires. Molly and Nick travel to the inn, which is in a state of disrepair following the death of Nick's mother, Clarissa. The two initially clash; Molly prefers comfort and 'ranch dressing' simplicity, while Nick is a proponent of 'Modern American Fusion' and minimalist aesthetics. As they work to renovate the barn for the ceremony, they begin to bond. Molly discovers Nick's childhood recipe book, which includes bizarre items like 'sugar balls' and 'chicken chocolate chip cookies,' and they share a romantic moment during a rainstorm where Molly teaches the high-strung Nick how to relax. Meanwhile, the actual couple, Amy and James, arrive and begin to show signs of strain, arguing over whether to live in the city or the country. Nick also reconciles with his father, Charlie, after reading old, poetic love letters Charlie wrote to Clarissa. On the day of the wedding, Amy and James realize they have fundamental differences and decide to call off the ceremony, much to the shock of their guests. In the aftermath, Molly and Nick have a misunderstanding about their future; Molly fears Nick only sees their time together as a 'fantasy' and flees back to New York. Weeks later, both are successful in their careers—Molly with a new fashion line and Nick with a revamped restaurant—but they are miserable. Molly eventually returns to the inn to find Nick, who surprises her by playing 'Clair de Lune' on the piano, a piece he previously claimed he couldn't play. Nick proposes, and they decide to reopen and run the inn together as a couple.

Beat by beat

  1. Opening

    A pyramid scheme wipes out the wedding budget for Amy and James, as well as the investment for Nick's restaurant.

  2. Inciting Incident

    Molly and Nick agree to co-plan a budget wedding at Nick's father's run-down inn in the Berkshires.

  3. Midpoint

    Molly and Nick find common ground by combining their styles into a 'Minimalist Modern Vintage Farmhouse' aesthetic and bonding over Nick's parents' love letters.

  4. Climax

    Amy and James call off their wedding at the altar, realizing they want different lives, leading to a confrontation between Molly and Nick.

  5. Resolution

    Nick proposes to Molly at the inn after playing her favorite piano piece, and they decide to run the inn together.

29 tropes in one movie

We counted 29 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.

The backstory

  • Music by Lawrence Shragge.

How it stacks up

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

Rating 6.3 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 6.3567

Higher-rated than 37% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog Wedding Bells 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.

  • “Love was just a word until I found you.”
    — Nick (reading his father's letter)Nick and Molly read the old love letters found in the inn.
  • “I'm just trying to expand your horizons. Think of it as a 'foam,' but for normal people.”
    — MollyMolly trying to get Nick to eat ranch dressing.
  • “We're just getting the 'poorer' part of the vows out of the way.”
    — JamesJames trying to stay positive after losing their money.

Meet the characters

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

  • Molly Quinn

    Lead

    Fashion Designer

    CynicalCreativeRanch-dressing enthusiastAvoidant of drama
  • Nick Turner

    Love interest

    Chef

    Partner/Co-planner

    PerfectionistHigh-strungSentimentalTalented
  • Amy

    Supporting

    Gallery Owner

    Best Friend

    AnxiousTraditionalUrban-focused
  • Charlie Turner

    Supporting

    Innkeeper

    Nick's Father

    GrievingStubbornPoetic

Questions people ask about Wedding Bells

Where can I watch Wedding Bells?

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

How long is Wedding Bells?

Wedding Bells runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2016.

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