All language subtitles for The.Wedding.Cottage.2023.WEBRip.x264-ION10

[***]

It's beautiful, isn't it?

It's gorgeous.

Juliana Piranzi--

last year's design,
but still a classic.

It would be a dream

to walk down the aisle
in a dress like that.

Mm-hmm.

So when is your wedding?

Oh, no, no,
I'm not getting married.

But I'm guessing you are?

Next Valentine's Day.

Oh, congratulations!

Mm.

You know, there's
a new guide book out

for planning a wedding.

Have you ever read
Tying the Knot?

No, but I probably should.

It's right there
in the window.

It's only been out a few weeks.

It has everything you'd ever
need to know about weddings.

Wow, thanks for the tip.

But how do you know that
if you're not getting married?

I created Tying the Knot.

Can I get a signed copy?

I'd be honored!

[***]

Ohh!

[deep breath]

Ho! [exhales]

[line rings]

Jill, I found our winners.

I'm so sorry, did I wake you?

Yes, I'm still at the office.

Go back to sleep.

I'll see you tomorrow morning
and fill you in.

Okay, bye.

[***]

Morning.

Hello!

I'm dying to know--
who is the lucky couple?

I can't wait to tell you.

Amy Price and Scott Bishop
of New Hampshire.

Good morning, everyone.

Their story is so touching
and heartwarming.

Amy is in grad school.

Scott is in the military.

-[pouring coffee]
-A few years ago,

Scott was wounded in Afghanistan
and broke off their engagement.

He didn't want to be
a burden to Amy.

But...

she wouldn't give up on him,

and two years later,
they're engaged again.

Ohh!

Well, we definitely
have to give them

a wedding
they won't forget.

Yes. And one that will

make every other bride
want to click on our website.

And buy the book.

And buy the book, yes.

Sales have been
a little sluggish.

Ah, well,
sluggish isn't terrible.

Ever the optimist.

I need to work on
being more like that.

In the meantime,

I'm going to email you
the lucky couple's contact info,

and could you please set up
a conference call with them?

Yes, of course.

Thank you.

[***]

I'm still, like,
in a state of disbelief.

Well, you'd better
start believing,

because this
is really happening.

And it's not gonna
cost us anything?

Not a single penny.

All we need from you
is a date for the wedding.

Well...

okay, we-we know
it's short notice, but, um...

we just found out

that Scott's being
transferred to Germany

earlier than we thought.

Oh.

So...

we'd like to be married
next month.

Next month?

We can make that happen.

We sure can.

Uh, have you had a chance
to look at the book

or the website?

Where are we having
this wedding?

Vermont.

"The Wedding Cottage"
in Stony Bridge.

Oh... it's so charming.

It's-It's, um...
it's where

my parents and my grandparents
both got married.

I love that!

Carrying on
family traditions.

All right. Well...

we have a lot to do,
so we will report back soon.

Okay. Um... okay, bye!

Thank you.

[Amy] Thank you so much!

Bye!

Well, we definitely
surprised them.

They weren't the only ones
who were surprised.

We have five weeks!

Do I need to remind you

we once moved an entire wedding
in two days

from Cancun to Hawaii,
to avoid a hurricane?

Do they have hurricanes
in Vermont?

Uh, not this time of year.

At least,
I don't think so.

Have you seen this?

Amy and Scott posted
about the contest

on a military couples website,

and it's blowing up.

So I linked it
to our website,

and we already have
over 5,000 views...

Oh, no.

You have your
"we've got a problem" face on.

What's wrong?

The Wedding Cottage
is what's wrong.

They've disconnected
their phone line

and all of my emails
have bounced back.

What?

How is that even possible?

I don't know.
I just got off the phone

with the third business
in Stony Bridge,

and they all said
the same thing--

the Wedding Cottage
is closed.

Since when?

Since they haven't updated
their website in five years.

This is all my fault.

I was in such a rush
to submit everything,

that I didn't double-check
what the research team compiled,

I just let it go.

Did you find
anything else out?

Like why the cottage closed?

Not really.

Everyone I talked to
was so suspicious of me.

They all thought I was
this real-estate developer.

But I did find out one thing--

the owner of the cottage
is still there.

So what do we do?

So we pretend
like nothing's wrong,

and I head to Vermont.

Okay.

[***]

That is fantastic, Ted!
Thank you so much.

[phone rings]

Hey.

Evan. Great news!

I just got off the phone
with Ted Miller.

He offered you a spot
in the next Collective Show.

The one that's coming up
next month?

[laughs]
Yeah. Like it does every year.

Did he offer you the spot,

or-or did you
have to talk him into it?

Evan, you know
how plum these spots are.

You haven't shown in a while.

I mean, I had to do
a bit of a song and dance,

but he wants you,

and that's something.

Well, what would be something

is if I actually had
a piece to show.

Well, I thought that's why
you went up to Vermont

in the first place--

to change the scenery,

get your creative juices
flowing again?

That was the idea, but...

Look, I know you can't
force inspiration,

but maybe you could...

shove it a little bit?

It is
the Manhattan Collective Show.

And I would be a fool
not to jump on it.

I-I get it.

Right. So is that a yes?

Yeah. I will try to come up
with one piece to show.

That's right.
One piece is all we need.

You've been up there
for months,

you must have
something brewing.

Not even a cup of coffee.

[***]

[sighs heavily]

[***]

[window whirs]

[***]

[***]

[dejected sigh]

[exhales tensely]

[knocker clapping]

Hello? Is anyone home?

[Evan] Can I help you?

[gasps]

Oh, you scared
the heck out of me!

Are you lost or something?

I... am not sure.

I'm trying to find

the Stony Bridge
Wedding Cottage.

Yeah, this is it.

No, no, it can't be.

This doesn't look anything like
the photos in the guide book.

What guide book?

It doesn't matter,

but this isn't what
it's supposed to look like.

Okay, well, I can't really
help you with that,

but if
you're a real estate agent,

I'm sorry, I'm not interested
in selling.

I'm not a real-estate agent.

[testily]
Okay, then what do you want?

I want to have a wedding here.

Oh.

Well, then,

I'm sorry to disappoint
you and your fiancé,

but you're about
five years too late.

It's not my wedding.
I work in the wedding business.

I publish a wedding guide book
called Tying The Knot.

Maybe you've heard of it?

Okay, never mind.

Okay.

My grandparents are the ones who
used to run the Wedding Cottage,

but they passed some years ago.

I'm so sorry.

Perhaps I could
have a peek inside?

Maybe it's not as bad in there
as it is out here.

You don't seem
to be getting it.

There is no more
"Wedding Cottage".

Mm, technically,
that's not true,

because it's still listed
in our guide book.

Okay, let me put this
a little more clearly--

the Wedding Cottage
is permanently closed.

You understand?

I mean, I... I understand.
I'm just not happy about it.

Well...

Where are you going?

You should also probably
take us out of your guide book.

Do-- Do you live here?

I don't live in the cottage.

I live...

I live back there,

but that's not really
any of your business.

Of course not.

Wow!

[phone rings]

Well...
I made it to Stony Bridge,

and the people here
are very charming.

Are you at the cottage?
What's going on?

See for yourself...

[shutter snaps]

I'm texting you a photo.

[text alert chimes]

Oh...

Pretty sad, isn't it?

Well, maybe it's not
as bad as it looks?

Oh, no, no, no, it is.

Have you seen the inside?

No, I haven't,

because the owner
wouldn't let me.

He's kind of a grouch...

but I've dealt
with grouches before.

So, in the meantime,

could you please look
for another place nearby

that looks the way
this place used to?

That's a joke...

right?

Oh, it is a desperate
attempt at one.

[deep breath]

Bye.

[***]

[***]

[knocking on door]

[sighs]

Hi!

It's just me again.

Sorry to bother you.

I don't think that you are.

What would you like?
I'm really busy.

Okay, then I will
cut to the chase.

I am in a terrible bind,

because I just promised

the winners
of a nationwide contest

that they could have
the wedding of their dreams...

here.

She's in grad school.
He's in the Army.

They'll be shipping off soon.

So, please,
I am begging you...

do not deny them their dreams.

I'm not denying them anything.

I don't have a clue
what you're talking about.

I am proposing

that you let me fix up
the Wedding Cottage.

[sighs]

I walked around the property.

I took peek inside,

and, really, all it needs
is a little TLC.

Okay--

[laughs]
...a lot of TLC,

but, really, all it would take
is some cosmetic work

to make it beautiful again.

I'll do all of the work
at my own expense.

It's basically a win-win
for both of us,

because you can move
out of this place,

if you want,
and back into the main house.

So...
what do you think?

Let me say this as clearly
as I possibly can--

I'm not interested.

So you may as well
really leave this time.

[blurts]
Any chance you'll reconsider?

I am considering
calling the Sheriff.

[thud]

[quietly]
Okay, you made your point.

[calls out]
I'm really leaving this time!

[***]

[***]

Hi.

Sorry to interrupt,
I just need a room for one.

Sure.
How long will you be staying?

I don't know.

It could be a while.
Yet to be determined.

No problem.

We're not too busy these days.

You here on business?

I hope to be.

Have you heard of
the Wedding Cottage?

Of course. But it's been
closed for a while.

Yes, I just found that out
the hard way.

Um, credit card?

-You can tap there.
-Okay.

[beep]

Do you happen to know the guy
who's been living there?

Mm. Not well.

He pretty much
keeps to himself.

I knew his grandmother
quite well, though.

Rose Stanford.

She kept the cottage open
until her health began to fail.

Well, apparently her grandson
has no interest

in carrying on the torch.

Probably not.

I hear
he's some kind of artist.

Pretty ironic.

An artist has no interest

in preserving
the beauty of the cottage?

[sighs]
It'd break Rose's heart

if she saw the state
it was in now.

Do you know

if he's done any work
on the property

since he moved in?

You're not a developer
or real-estate agent, are you?

No, absolutely not a developer.

Um, though that seems to be
on everyone's mind these days,

doesn't it?

Most of us in Stony Bridge

prefer to keep the town
just as it is.

Right.

Come on, I'll show you
to your room.

Here we are.

I hope you'll be comfortable.

It's perfect.

Thank you.

[***]

Hi! Hi.

I realize we didn't get off
to a good start yesterday,

so I thought I'd come by
and re-introduce myself.

I'm Vanessa Doyle.

And I believe you are
Evan Stanford, right?

What did you do?
Did you sleep in your car?

No! No, of course not.

I-I stayed at the B&B.

Oh, and did you know

that the owner of the B&B,
Marilyn Sherwood,

was very good friends
with your grandmother?

I'm sure many people were.
My grandmother grew up here.

These are for you.

What is that?

A... peace offering?

Oh, you mean a bribe?

No!

It's just coffee
and a cinnamon bun.

Homemade at the B&B.

Well, thank you,
but if you don't mind,

I think I'm just gonna
head on into town,

and I'm gonna get my own coffee
with no strings attached.

Uh, you can keep this
either way.

"Either way"?

I just need
two minutes of your time.

I'm gonna save you
the two minutes,

because the answer's still no.

Okay, do you have something
against all weddings,

or is it just something
about the Wedding Cottage?

[sighs] Actually,

I have nothing against
either one of those things.

Okay. So why don't you
just say yes

as a tribute
to your grandparents?

It would only take
a few weeks

for me to spruce up
the cottage,

and it's just one wedding,
and then-- and then,

I will be
out of your life forever.

Ooh, kinda wish you were
out of my life right now.

Yeah, I'm getting that sense,
and I'm sorry.

I realize I'm being
a bit of a pest,

but I do not give up easily.

[mocking] Really?

Okay.

Marilyn-- she showed me
some photos of what this place

looked like
in its heyday.

Yeah

It was magical!

And it deserves to be
brought back to life.

And... And you--
as an artist,

more than most--

should really
appreciate that.

Okay. Listen.

I-- I don't disagree with you.

Okay?
But I came here for two things.

For some peace and quiet,
and to do some work.

And fixing up
the Wedding Cottage

doesn't sound like
either of those things.

Okay, now we're communicating.

So, what if I...

what if I personally
supervise the crew,

and make sure
that you are not disturbed

by any noise at all,
whatsoever?

You're shaking your head. Okay.

And-And I would
bring you coffee every day!

-No.
-And...

And I will
oil your bicycle chain,

uh, once a week.

And... and-and I will
walk your dog.

I don't have a dog.

Okay. Well,
I recommend getting one.

They're excellent companions.

-I don't want a dog.
-Okay.

Well, the point is,

I am willing to do whatever
it takes to make this work.

Yeah, okay, I understand.

I get it.

My answer's still no.

No, no! Okay, okay.

This wouldn't just be for you
and your grandparents.

This would be for the--
for the whole town!

Don't tell Marilyn
I told you this,

but she could really use
the extra business.

And I'm not sure
if I mentioned this, but...

that very sweet,
young military couple

has their hearts set
on getting married here.

The bride's parents
got married at this cottage,

her grandparents got married
at this cottage.

So, really, all of this
is just steeped in tradition!

That's a good speech.

Thank you.

A little over-the-top,
but I meant every word.

Are you really this desperate?

Yes.

Because the future of
my business depends on it.

Well, I can certainly
understand that feeling.

I'm sorry,
I'm not normally so...

excitable.

Let's hope not.

So do we have a deal?

You really want
to do all of this

just for one wedding?

[heartfelt]
It's worth it for one wedding.

[groans softly]

That sounds exactly like

something my grandmother
would've said.

So is that a yes?

Yeah. Okay, fine,
we have a deal.

Oh! Oh, my goodness! Oh!

Oh, thank you so much.

I'm sorry,
I should shake--

Okay.

[***]

Forgetting something?

A... hug?

No, my morning coffee.

Oh!

Of course.

You don't have to bow.

[chuckles awkwardly]

[squeals]

Yes!

How about you?

How are
the wedding plans coming?

Good.
I spoke with Amy and Scott.

They have decided
on a "rustic country" theme.

Yellow and orange
for their colors,

and classic rock
for the music.

Oh, that's nice.

And how about publicity?

Any luck getting them booked
on Good Day, America?

Uh, I used all my connections,
but I've hit a brick wall.

I guess hiring a publicist
is out of the question.

Oh, we are already
over-budget.

Right.

Well, I'll try
to call in a few favors.

And let's hope
they owe you big-time.

Hey! You're supposed
to be the optimist.

All right, I'm at my next stop.
I'll talk to you later.

[***]

Hi.

Hi, there.

-Hi.
-How can I help ya?

Uh, I'm Vanessa Doyle.

I'm gonna be doing
a little renovation

over at the Wedding Cottage
on Stony Lane.

Do you know it?

Sure. I got married there.

Great! That's so nice.

Um, I will be needing a painter,

someone to handle
carpentry...

uh, an electrician to check
the wiring and lighting.

What's your time frame?

Four weeks.

[laughs]

Okay, I could make it
four and a half,

if I need to stretch it.

What's your rush?

You do know this is Vermont,
not New York?

Which is where
I'm assuming you're from?

Too pushy?

A little.

People in Vermont
are a little more laid-back.

We don't usually like to rush.

Right.

Well, I need to have
a wedding there in five weeks,

so, any suggestions?

[exhales]
Well, um...

postpone the wedding?

Okay, I'm guessing
that's not an option.

No.

The groom is in the Army.

He'll be overseas
by the end of the month.

Hmm.

Well...

the best contractor around here
is, uh, Daryl Froelich,

but he's usually pretty booked.

Oh.

Um, but you know what?

I bet if you explain to him
your situation,

he'd probably help you out.

He's ex-military himself, so...

let me give you his number.

Thank you so much.

[***]

How's it coming?

So much better than expected!

I called over a dozen
local vendors

and not a single one
put me on hold.

That just doesn't happen
in New York.

[chuckles]

Did you know
that the Wedding Cottage

is one of the oldest
establishments in Stony Bridge?

Well, at least,
it used to be.

I knew it was old,

but I don't know much
about its history.

Oh! Well...

Rose's parents
spent their honeymoon there

in the 1920s,

and then they decided
to buy it

because it reminded them
of an English country cottage.

Mm!

The story goes
that they were so happy there

that they decided to turn it
into a wedding venue

so that other couples
could experience what they had.

Mm, it's really a shame

I can't keep it
in the guide book.

That story would be
great to include.

Mm, it was quite the place
in its time.

People came from all over
to get married there.

It even had a slogan--

"Where happily-ever-after
happens."

I read that on the sign.

And did it prove to be true?

It did for me.

Although I... I lost my husband
a few years ago.

I'm so sorry.

But...

everyone else I know
that got married there

is still together.

Wow.

So, no one in the family
wanted to carry on the business?

No. And so, when Rose passed,
they just closed it up.

And, as you know,
she left it to her grandson.

Right.

Who doesn't seem
to care about it at all.

No, but at least he hasn't
tried to sell it, so...

I was wondering about that.

Mm. Maybe he does have some
affection for it, after all.

[***]

Thank you.

Thanks.

[thump]

[chuckles]

This is just a coincidence,
isn't it?

Of course it is.

All right, I'm just checking.

Are you dining alone?

I was planning to.

[sighs]

Well, since
we are both here alone,

would you care to join me?

No strings attached.

Honest.

I'll have to take
your word for that.

[chuckles]

You know, if you like fish,
the trout here's amazing.

Oh? You come here often?

Two or three times.

Since you've been in town?

Two or three times a week.

You must really love trout.

[chuckles]

Vanessa!

Neil!

Good to see you again.

You too.

Uh, do you know Evan Stanford?

-Oh. Hi.
-Hi.

This is Neil.

He owns the hardware store.

Did you manage
to get in touch with Daryl?

I did, yes.
Thank you so much.

He's sending a crew tomorrow.

And you were right--

he was very sympathetic
to the cause.

Well, I'm glad to hear it.

Enjoy your dinner.

Thank you.

Daryl is the contractor
I hired.

He was on another job,
but he was eager to help.

Although, the rest of his crew
was busy,

so I contacted an electrician
in Bennington,

and, hopefully, he'll be here
by the end of the week.

You got all that done
in one day?

Mm-hmm.

It's kinda my job.

Didn't you tell me
that you were a publisher?

No.

Yeah...

I used to plan weddings,

but I gave it up to start
my new business,

Tying the Knot.

Although, I guess,
technically,

I'm still planning
Amy and Scott's wedding.

You must really like weddings.

I do.

I love weddings.

I'm surprised you don't,

considering
you're practically living

in theWedding Cottage.

It's like I told you before--
I have nothing against them,

it's just not the business
that I wanted to go into.

Right.
So you became an artist.

That's right.

And how is your work going?

Yeah, it's, uh...
it's-it's coming along.

[***]

[saw whirring]

[Daryl] You can end it
right there.

That far?

Yeah, you can end it
right there.

-Perfect, thanks.
-I'm so sorry. So sorry.

Do you think you could ask
your guys to just keep it down?

[whispers] You can't really
do this kind of work

without making
a little bit of noise.

Come on.

Why are we whispering?

Because I kinda promised
the owner of the property,

who happens to live
in that back cottage,

that we wouldn't make any noise.

The cottage
that's 100 yards away,

on the other side
of the pond?

[normal voice]
He can't hear us.

[***]

We're gonna have to lose
all that paper.

You don't have it in the budget
for new wallpaper,

so, what we're gonna do

is we're gonna peel off
this old stuff

and put on
a new coat of paint.

Sounds like a plan.

Watch your step.

[sighs]

Oh, no...

it's gonna be great.

[unconvinced]
It's gonna be great.

[***]

Oh, boy.

[tarp rustles]

Hmm!

[***]

Okay...

[rumbling]

[leaf blower chugging]

Shh, shh, shh, shh!

Ooh!

Um...

What are you doing
with that thing?

I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry.

I, uh... I don't know
how to turn it off.

-[shuts off]
-Thank you.

I can't get a gardener here
until next week,

so I thought I'd try
to clean up a bit.

You ever used
a leaf blower before?

No, but I...

[sighs]
It can't be that hard.

Well, it can be a very
dangerous piece of machinery

if you don't know
what you're doing.

All right, I should probably
show you how to use it.

No, I don't want
to interrupt your...

work.

I was just doing
some sketching.

Um...

and, besides, I would not
like to see you lose control

and break a window
or something.

[laughs] Okay.

Well, I mean, I would gladly
accept a lesson

if you have the time.

I can spare
a few more minutes.

First off, it doesn't
go on the ground.

It goes on your back.

[chuckles]

Oh.

See?

All right, here.

Okay-- Oh.

-Yeah.
-Thank you.

That's pretty heavy.
You sure you got it?

Yeah. I got this.

-You sure?
-Absolutely. I got it.

Oh! Whoa! [laughs]

Thank you.

Okay.

And you're gonna
want to put these on.

Oh, no, I don't need--

Yep!

Okay...

[motor roars]

[chugging]

Okay, and I just...

[whirring loudly]

Oh, ho, ho, ho!

[indistinct shouting]

[blower roaring]

[blower shuts off]

You want to slow down--

I can't hear you!

[louder]
You want to slow down...

[normal voice]
...and just go nice and easy.

Okay? Take it slow.

Okay, going slow is not a thing
I'm particularly good at.

Yeah, I've noticed!

You're kinda
hurrying around all the time.

So I'm told.
I'm working on it.

You should, 'cause, otherwise,

you're liable to miss out on
a whole bunch of great things,

like...

the smell of fresh-cut grass,
or...

you know, the way leaves change
at the end of the season.

Or someone trying
to work quietly

sitting on a bench.

Sorry. I'm sorry.

Honestly, I didn't even know
you were there.

Yeah, see what I mean?

Okay, you got it now?

You're good.

Okay... nice and slow!

[blower chugs to life]

Nice and slow.

[blower blasting]

No, no, you want to go--

[louder]
You want to go--

What are you doing?
You don't jump!

You don't jump,
you just go--

okay, you don't...

[air blasting]

No, no, no!

Sorry!

[***]

[sighs]

[paper hits floor]

[sighs]

[tools whirring and pounding]

[Vanessa]
Okay, everyone, lunch is ready!

Oh, wow.

Looks like you're cooking
for a small army.

Uh, just a small group
of hard workers

with healthy appetites.

-You want a plate?
-Sure.

Okay.

Um...

I actually got all of the food

at that restaurant where
we had dinner together.

I-I meant where
we bumped into each other.

Yeah.

Oh, that's good.

I know!

That's really good.

Yeah. I just hired them to be
the caterers for the wedding.

I should probably get this
next time instead of the trout.

[chuckles]

Oh, no!

No! What is this?

-[gasps]
-What's wrong?

I don't know.
There's some kind of leak here

and I don't have
a plumber here today.

Okay, uh, just give me
a second here.

I can have a look.

I'll just get
the shut-off valve.

Okay, I can take care of this.

Just give me a minute.

Oh... okay.

Thank--
Thank you so much.

[torch whooshing]

So do you moonlight
as a plumber?

No, I use these tools
in my work.

To paint?

No, I'm a sculptor.

I work with metal.

Oh. I knew you were an artist,
I just didn't know what kind.

Okay, so I've fixed it
temporarily.

Uh, it's like a Band-aid.

So if you want to use the sink,

you're gonna need
to get a real plumber.

Okay. Thank you so much. Um...

I think you earned yourself
a second helping.

[laughs] Okay.

Yeah, okay.

I booked the local deejay,
so all that leaves is the cake.

Oh, did I tell you
about the near disaster

we almost had
at the cottage?

No. What happened there?

Well,

a pipe in the kitchen
sprung a leak.

But luckily, Evan was there.

He's a sculptor,

so he had all the equipment
he needed to patch it up.

How lucky was that?

Wait a minute.

What did you say
Evan's last name is again?

Stanford. Why?

Because he's famous!

Oh, he is?

Well, yes, in the art world.

And how do you know that?

You remember the guy

I dated last year?

The really pretentious one
who was into art?

Yeah, the one whose name

we're never supposed
to mention again?

Yeah, no, and we're not.

Anyway, he took me
to Evan's last gallery show

and I really liked his work.

It was very intense.

Yeah, that was
my first impression of him.

But he's...
mellowed a bit.

You know,
I never actually met him,

but from what I remember,
he is very attractive.

Jill...

I'm gonna stop you
right there.

You can forget all about that.

We are just here for work.

There is nothing wrong
with mixing work and romance.

You met at a wedding cottage,
after all.

How romantic is that?

It's not.

You've seen
the state of things here.

Yeah, but look at how far
it's come in just two weeks.

Well, it'll all be for nothing

if we don't pull
this wedding off.

Has there been
any progress on your end

withGood Day, America?

Maybe. Uh,
the first wedding I ever did

was for a friend
who knows one of the producers,

so I reached out to them,
and I'm waiting on a call back.

Well, fingers crossed.

And toes.

Oh, I spoke with Amy.

She has decided on wildflowers
for the wedding.

That's what
I was gonna suggest!

It goes perfectly
with their theme.

I will get on it.

Anything else?

Yeah.

Find out if Evan is single.

Goodbye.

[giggles] Bye!

[***]

Marilyn,

do you know
the best place around here

to find wildflowers?

Uh... probably
the woods behind the cottage.

Oh, that's convenient.

Just watch out for moose.

Moose?

It's their mating season.

Well, hopefully,
I'm not their type.

[laughs]

[***]

[twigs snapping]

[branches rustling]

[rustling and snapping]

Oh! Ah! Ow!
Hey-hey-hey-hey!

Sorry!

Watch where
you're swinging that thing!

It's just me!

I thought you were a moose!

Do I look like a moose?

No! But you never know.

Look, I'm out here a lot

and I've never come across one--
at least not yet.

Well, at least it looks like

you're starting
to finally slow down

and enjoy the local scenery.

Oh, it's not a exactly
a leisurely stroll.

This is really more of
a work thing.

I'm just collecting ideas

to show the florist
for the wedding.

Isn't that just doing
the florist's job for them?

Well, I... I want the wedding
to be perfect.

Especially since it's likely
the last one I'll be planning.

Yeah, why is that?

You seem
to really love doing them.

I do.

But now I have Tying the Knot,
and...

...and after 234 weddings--

including both my sisters,
all of my friends,

and my parents' vow-renewal--

it just seemed like time
to try something new.

That's a lot of weddings.

Yeah, but none of them
were mine,

which is becoming
a bit depressing.

I can't believe
I just said that.

Ah, probably needed to be said.

Yeah, but I've never
said it out loud,

let alone to someone
who's practically a stranger.

This is pretty embarrassing.

Well, it's just me
and the trees out here...

I mean, maybe a moose...

so your secret is safe
with us.

Can I ask you, though?

How come none of the weddings
were yours?

[sighs]

I've always been

a perfectionist
in my professional life,

and that bled into
my personal life as well.

I set the bar so high,
no one could really reach it,

so none of my relationships
lasted.

Well, at least
you figured it out.

True.

Although, launching
this new business

hasn't really left time
for anything else.

So I guess
that's just an excuse.

Anyway, enough about me.

Have you ever been
married before?

Just once.

Didn't last.

I'm sorry.

Was she also an artist?

Heh! No, far from it.

She didn't really like
the art world that much...

or my art...

just the status
that came along with it.

Well, that must have
been hurtful.

You know what?

It wasn't entirely her fault.

I used to get
completely consumed by my work.

I can relate.

Now I understand
slowing things down...

taking the long walks.

It's the Vermont way.

[chuckles]

Well, maybe
there's more to Vermont

than just maple syrup.

[Jill]
Are you sitting down?

Well, I am driving
to New Hampshire to go see Amy,

so, yes, I am.

What's up?

We got the booking
for Good Day, America.

They just called!

Oh, my gosh,
that's fantastic news.

Well, whatever
you said to them,

it got them to our website
and they loved it.

Hopefully, this will
turn things around for us.

It will.

[***]

You were right, Vanessa.

This is the one.

You look beautiful!

I feel like a princess.

Oh, my goodness.

Did you know...

...that the tradition
of wearing a white gown

was started
by Queen Victoria?

Really?

Mm-hmm.

She decided to forgo
the practice

of wearing the coronation robes

in favor of something
a little more modern.

You just, like...

know everything about weddings,
don't you?

Sometimes, a little too much.

I'm just...

grateful...

to, like, have you helping me
through all this.

Especially since my parents
are gone

and I don't really
have anyone else.

You mentioned

your grandfather will be
walking you down the aisle?

Yes. And he and my grandma

can't wait to see
the cottage again, by the way.

Oh, yes.

It is...
[chuckles awkwardly]

It's quite the place.

Yeah, Scott and I can't wait
to see it in person!

Great!

I want to, like, twirl...

[laughing]

[***]

[phone rings]

Hello?

Vanessa, it's Daryl.

I'm at the cottage.

We've... got a situation.

Oh, great.

[sighs]
Well, you were right.

There is a family of raccoons
living in the attic.

So what are we gonna do?

Nothing until we get
somebody from Fish and Wildlife

out here to remove 'em.

They figure they can
get somebody here

in about two days.

Two days?

And in the meantime?

Well, in the meantime...

we can't start on the electrics,

because all the wiring
is in the attic.

Okay, let me
just get this straight.

The wedding could be postponed

on account of
a family of raccoons?

[taps blueprint]

In the attic.

Roland, I know
the show is only two weeks away.

Don't you have anything
that I can look at?

Text me a photo,
a preliminary sketch.

Just anything so that
I can get the word out.

I'm just not ready

to show it yet,

but as soon as I am,
you'll be the first to know.

All right.

[sighs]

[***]

As long as we can't
start the wiring,

I thought we could
start the painting.

Oh! I almost forgot.

These...
are a gift from my wife.

A thank-you
for all of the lunches.

They are
her maple-pecan blondies.

Oh, my goodness,
they smell delicious.

Oh, they are.

People come from all over
just for those.

Mm!

Right?

Does she do wedding cakes?

I don't know.

-You'll ask her.
-Mm-hmm.

Evan?

Evan?

[***]

[quietly] Wow.

Looking for something?

[gasps]

That is the third time
you've startled me.

It's not my fault you seem to be
in places that you shouldn't be.

Oh, I'm sorry.
Your door was open.

You know, if I didn't
know any better,

I would swear
that my art dealer sent you here

to spy on me.

I can assure you,
I am not here to spy on you.

I came to deliver

these delicious
maple-pecan blondies,

and you will thank me
after you taste them.

Oh.

Now will you please tell me
why you think your art dealer

is spying on you?

Uh, because he is worried

that I will not
finish my piece on time.

Is he right?

Maybe.

I have to say,

I find it hard to believe
that someone with your talent

could be
so creatively blocked.

I...

I Googled you.

[laughs]
I think you're really talented!

I've never seen anything
like your sculptures before.

They're meant to represent
the urban landscape--

the consequences of living
in a steel jungle.

I could see that.

I-I think you definitely
captured New York City.

Yeah, but that was...

that was then,
and I'm just-- I am...

I'm so tired of being
the young, angry artist

who's just railing against
the establishment.

I'm... [deep breath]

...trying to see things
from a new perspective.

Well, what about
your paintings?

I mean, this is nothing like
the urban landscape.

These are like
the landscape here.

That's because they are.

But...

I'm not the artist
who painted them.

My grandmother was.

They're really good.

It was just her hobby.

Her passion was the cottage,

and she filled it
with all of her art.

Did she sculpt, too?

No, that is mine.

I forgot all about that.

I made that my first year
of art school.

I-I got it from a piece of wood
that I found on one of my walks.

Hmm.

I really love it.

Yeah?

[***]

I should go.

I have...

raccoons to feed.

Okay.

Well, thank you for feeding me.

You're welcome.

[***]

[raccoons trilling]

It's fine.

They're releasing them
into the forest.

They--
They'll be good.

I'm gonna go in, seal it up,
make sure they don't come back.

You weren't kidding
about the raccoons.

No. Why would I kid?
That's not even funny.

-[phone chimes]
-Sorry.

No, no. No-no-no.

What's wrong?

The bride and groom are
on their way to Stony Bridge.

They want to come
see the cottage.

Well, that's okay.

It's starting to come together.

I can't let them
see it like this.

Why?

Because I wasn't
exactly truthful with them.

I didn't have the heart
to tell them

that not only
was their dream cottage

closed for business,

it was also looking more like
a nightmare than a dream.

-No offense.
-Oh, none taken.

Actually, I think
it's pretty nice

that you're trying
to protect them.

Thank you.

I just need to find a way
to keep them away from here,

and fast.

Maybe I can help.

I'm a bit of an expert
in the art of stalling.

It's kind of a wild idea,
but it might work,

and I think I can get
some other folks to pitch in.

Oh! That would be
such a lifesaver.

-I'll see what I can do.
-Okay.

How did you ever come up
with this idea, anyway?

Uh, actually, it was all Evan.

Evan,
like Rose's grandson, Evan?

Mm-hmm.

Hmm. I didn't know
you two had gotten so close.

He's just being helpful.

Hmm.

Did I happen to mention that,
before I opened the B&B,

I had a dance studio?

I don't think so...

but I think I know
where you're going with this.

[chuckling]

[both giggling]

I'm sorry
if we just sprung this on you

at the last minute.

Oh, no, it's no problem at all.

Yeah, we thought since, um,

Scott managed to get
the day off from the base,

and I didn't have
any classes today,

so... it was the perfect day
to come see the cottage.

-Yes.
-Yeah.

And, actually, I'm really glad
you're both here,

because there are still
a lot of decisions to be made.

And who better to make them
than you two...

in person!

And then, once those
are all out of the way,

then we can go
see the cottage.

Sound good?

-Yeah.
-Yeah.

Great.

Hi, Nadine!

Hi.

This is Amy and Scott,

the winners

of the Tying The Knot
wedding contest.

It's nice to meet you both.

-Nice to meet you.
-Hi.

I know you're pressed for time,

so I arranged just
a small tasting session.

Come on.

-Okay.
-After you.

[***]

Wow!

Have a seat.

[Scott]
That is a lot of cake.

And you have to try every one.

-Okay.
-Okay.

Fun.

This is cookies and cream.

This one
is traditional chocolate.

Mm!

Do you want to try
the espresso?

You look like an espresso.

Let's try this.
This one is carrot cake.

-Autumn spice.
-Autumn spice.

-Chocolate caramel.
-Chocolate caramel.

Next up,
we have the florist.

[***]

Okay, so, next, I was thinking
we could get some lunch.

There's a great little
restaurant

right around the corner
from here.

I'm still full
from all the cake.

So, not even...

a light salad or...

a soup?

No. But thank you.

The day's going a little faster
than we thought.

Uh... maybe we just go
see the Wedding Cottage now?

[Amy]
We have a 5:00 train back,

so we don't want
to cut it too close.

Right. Well, there's
really just one quick stop

we have left to make.

It's...
It's a part of the contest,

and I was saving it
as a surprise.

Well...

-Okay, let's go!

So...

this is where
your guests will be staying.

[***]

Oh, wow.

[***]

Huh.

It's our song.

Amy, Scott...

I'd like you to meet Marilyn...

Hi.

...the owner
of this fabulous B&B,

and also a professional
dance instructor.

Tying The Knotwould like
to offer you both

a complimentary
wedding dance lesson.

I don't think
that's a good idea,

not with my bum leg.

Oh, Scott,
I am so sorry,

I should have run this
by you first.

No, Vanessa, it's okay.

I mean, even though
Scott has a prosthetic leg,

we still go
hiking and rock climbing.

Like, we do
all sorts of activities, so.

Dancing just isn't one of them.

Well, we-we did

talk about maybe having
a first dance at the wedding.

And you said you would try.

And we do have
an instructor here.

[sighs]

All right.

But I'm not promising anything.

[laughs]

You're going
to circle each other.

Eye contact.

That's it.

A little playful,
a little sexy...

Now a little twirl in.

That's it. And sway.

-Okay, like this?
-Yeah.

And then pull her in.
There you go.

Support her arm here.

Move her with the pressure
of your hand, yeah.

How's it going?

Good. Everything is going
according to plan.

-What about you?
-Ready to go.

[***]

[footsteps shuffle]

Oh... [groans]

Sorry I'm so bad at this.

Don't be sorry.
We'll get there.

Sorry to interrupt.

I just wanted
to introduce Evan.

He is the owner
of the Wedding Cottage.

-Hi.
-Hi. Nice to meet you.

Hi. Nice to meet you.

You two want
to try it again?

Um... I'm not sure
it'll do us any good.

Well, I have an idea.

Um...

I don't know
if Evan remembers this,

but I used to teach dance
to all the kids in town,

so, maybe if he and Vanessa
wouldn't mind demonstrating?

I think it might help
Scott and Amy.

I do remember those lessons,

and although
I am a little rusty...

I'm game
if Vanessa is.

I am also a little rusty...

but happy to give it a shot.

[***]

* There goes my hands shaking *

* And you are the reason *

* My heart keeps bleeding *

* I need you now *

* If I could turn... *

So, you two ready
to give it another try?

Let's do this.

* ...I'd make sure
the light defeated the dark *

* I'd spend every hour... *

Bring her in nice and close.
That's it.

* ...Of every day
Keeping you safe *

* And I'd climb
every mountain *

[wobbles]

[Scott inhales sharply]

You all right?

Um...

just give me a minute.

[door creaks open]

[door thuds]

You know,
give me a second.

I'm... I'm gonna talk to him.

Okay.

-Hey.
-Hey.

Look, I'm not gonna
pretend to know

what you're going through,

because I don't.

But one thing that I do know
about is overcoming your fears.

[deep breath, sighs]

The funny thing is...

I was never scared in combat.

But, right now, I am afraid
of letting Amy down.

Well, I am pretty sure
that Amy would just be happy

to have your arms
wrapped around her.

You're already her hero.

[chuckles]

Come on.

You're right.

* Swim every ocean *

* Just to be with you *

* And fix what I've broken *

* 'Cause I need you *

* To see *

* That you are the reason *

Good job!

Yeah!

[laughing and clapping]

[Amy giggles]

I am so sorry.

I hate to leave,
but I have to go.

Um, I just remembered

I have this conference call
with my office,

but Evan is going to drive you
to the cottage.

Okay! Well, thank you
for today, Vanessa.

It was-- It was...
It was wonderful.

I'll see you two soon.

Yeah.

Okay. So, uh,

would the two of you
like to see anything else

before we head out there?

I could show you
our famous covered bridges.

No. No, we're--
we're just really excited

to see the cottage.

At your service!

[***]

Oh, no.

I didn't know this was out.

Okay, we're gonna have
to take the long way around,

might add
another half hour or so.

I-I didn't realize
it was that far from town.

Do you think
we'll get back to town

in time
to catch our train?

Depends. What time
does your train leave?

Five o'clock.

Ooh, that might be
cutting it close.

I have to be
back at the base at 20:00 hours,

so we have to catch
the 5:00.

Scott, maybe we should
skip seeing the cottage.

Just head back.

Unfortunately,
I think that she's right.

[***]

To Operation Distraction.

[clinking]

I really don't know
how to thank you.

You're the mad genius
behind it all.

I was just happy to help.

Mad genius, huh?

Yeah.

But in a...
a cute way.

What I mean is,

you did all of this
just so that Scott and Amy

wouldn't have
their wedding dreams dashed.

Not many people would do that.

I think you're giving me
too much credit.

[laughs] I don't know.

Just a couple of weeks ago,

you were begging me

to let you fix up
the Wedding Cottage,

and now it's almost ready
for business.

I guess a lot can happen
in a couple weeks.

Mm-hmm.

When we first met...

I thought you were
a grouchy recluse.

-Yeah?
-Mm-hmm.

Well, I'm still
a bit of a recluse,

but maybe
a little less of a grump...

thanks to you.

And you're giving me
too much credit again.

Would you rather I just
go back to being a grouch?

No!

[both laughing]

I like the new Evan better.

So do I.

Looks like
you've had an effect

on both me
and the Wedding Cottage.

[***]

And when did you join the crew?

I'm just pitching in.

We're running a little behind

on account of
the family of raccoons.

Ah, yes...
speaking of raccoons,

there's something
I need to show you.

Uh-oh.

Around back, if you will.

So we're just finishing up

on the attic
and the roof back there,

but that big, old tree
is growing right in,

and it's just gonna
lift up all the work

that we just finished,

if we don't trim it.

That's fine by me.

It's not your permission
I need.

Oh.

There's no way that I'm letting
anyone cut this tree.

I don't want to cut it down,
I just want to trim it.

The tree is almost
100 years old.

All the more reason
to trim it.

Now, look,
I gave you permission

to work on the cottage,
not the trees.

Okay. Well, why don't we just
put a pin in the tree for now,

because there are other things
I'm concerned about.

Like, for example,

those columns I found
on the side of the house--

I'd like to move them
to the front,

but one of them is broken.

So do you think
you could replace it?

Uh, those columns
are custom pieces.

You don't have time for that.

Oh. That's disappointing,

because they were gonna be
the first thing everyone saw

when they came in the door.

I'll have a look
at the columns,

but, to be frank...

this tree's
a much bigger problem.

[***]

What's the story
with the tree?

There's no story. Okay?

It's...

it's history.

My grandparents
planted this tree

when they opened up
the cottage.

I'm not usually sentimental
about these sort of things,

but...

I really like this tree.

I like everything about it.

I like the way that the light
reflects off of it

at the end of the day.

Okay.

So you see this tree
as a piece of art?

Yeah. I do.

Well...

this piece of art
is growing into your cottage.

Okay. Fine.

I will give you permission
to let them trim it,

but they have to treat this
like a piece of art.

Just a little.
I promise.

-Thank you.
-All right.

You'll see they left
as much as they could

while getting it
off the house.

See?

We only trimmed a little.

Mm-hmm.

Think you can
leave that one for me?

I think
I'd like to keep it.

Sure, no problem.

Good job.

[***]

What's all this?

I fixed the column.

I can see that!

How did you do this?

I made it.

Okay, but this is--
this is a perfect match.

It's not perfect.

I'm not a finish carpenter,
but I think it's close enough.

Evan, thank you.

Is this why you wanted to save
that piece of branch out back?

I didn't use that,
but I used it as inspiration.

Well, I really appreciate it.

Um, Amy and Scott

are gonna be
on Good Day, America

in a few minutes,

and I was wondering
if you wanted to watch with me.

Yes, absolutely.

I mean, I do have
a vested interested in them.

[laughs]

Okay.

This morning, we are talking

with Amy Price

and Staff Sergeant
Scott Bishop,

who are the winners
of a contest

sponsored by a new guide book
and website

calledTying The Knot:
A Guide To The Perfect Wedding.

The prize is the wedding
of their dreams.

So, tell us, what is
that dream wedding going to be?

Well, um, we chose
a beautiful wedding cottage

in Stony Bridge, Vermont.

Okay. So you're about to have
your dream wedding,

but I think people
would also like to know

how you two first met.

[Scott takes a deep breath]

You do it. Okay, okay.

Um... it was a blind date.

Only I mistakenly went up
to the wrong girl.

Me!

But she turned out to be
the right girl in the end,

and I fell in love with her
on that first date.

Well, it has certainly
been a pleasure meeting you both

and hearing your love story.

Thank you!
Um, w-would it be okay

if we just gave
a quick shout-out

to the people
in Stony Bridge?

Sure, go for it.

Okay.

We'd like to thank the ladies
at the floral shop,

uh, Marilyn

at the bed & breakfast,

Evan, who owns
the Wedding Cottage,

and of course, Vanessa and Jill
from Tying The Knot.

And we can't forget
Nadine's Vermont Bakery--

they're making our cake.

[laughing] Yes!

You know, they are sweet kids.

Yeah, I know.

I don't think I could've
picked a better couple.

And this should be
a big boost for your business.

Yeah, I hope so.

Well, how could it not be,
with you at the helm?

You are an extraordinary person,

even if you are a little...

A little bit of a pest?

I was gonna say "tenacious".

Oh. Well, it got me this far,
didn't it?

So what's next?

So, I am going to go
back to New York.

Mm-hmm.

And, you know, we always said

that if Tying The Knot
was a success,

we'd get started on the European
version of the book, so...

so I guess I'll do that.

What about you?

I think I'm gonna stick around
for a little while.

I finally had a breakthrough.

That's so great!

Yeah.

Okay. All right.

So... no more tic-tac-toe?

[groans]

You saw that?

I did.

Well, you know,
I never win anyways.

Yeah.

I think you might be
doing it wrong.

You're not supposed
to play alone.

Maybe I just haven't
found the right partner.

Have you given up
looking for a partner?

I wasn't really
looking for one at all.

And then, one day,

someone knocked on my door
looking for the Wedding Cottage.

And ruined
all your peace and quiet.

Yeah. Just in time.

[***]

[workers' voices]

[Evan chuckles]

I should probably,
uh, get back to work.

You know, now that
I'm all inspired.

[laughs]

Okay. Well, um...

thank you

for...

all-all of your help
on the column.

I know Daryl
will be very impressed.

You know that I wasn't
trying to impress Daryl.

[smooch]

[footsteps receding]

[***]

[phone rings]

Hello?

[Jill] Good news!

I just got off the phone
with Top Trends Magazine,

and they want to
come out there today

and do a piece on you
and the wedding.

That's incredible!

-I know!
-And I have

some good news for you--

Um, Evan agreed
to live streaming the wedding.

Well, that is
quite a turnaround.

Not really.

Turns out he's quite
the romantic at heart.

[***]

Hi.

Just dropping these off
and then I'll go.

Oh, no,
you don't have to rush off.

I don't want to bother you
while you're working.

I don't mind
being bothered by you.

Plus, I should at least
say good morning.

Mm.

And thank you so much
for the coffee.

I really appreciate it.

I've been up half the night
working.

Well, that sounds good.

So good
that I called my art dealer

and I told him that I was gonna
be ready for the show.

That's fantastic!

Can I get a little...
sneak peek?

It's not quite ready yet.

I understand.

-I get it.
-Okay.

See you later.

Yeah.

Would you like
to have dinner tonight?

I'd love that.

[***]

And that got me interested
in learning about

other cultures'
wedding traditions,

and then, one thing
led to another, and it...

it just sort of morphed
into a business.

So then, what inspired you
to transition to the guide book?

Well, after years
of compiling information

and resources

about all things
wedding-related,

I just sort of thought,

"Why not put it
all in one source?"

Both in print and online.
You can...

I got it.

One last question.

What's your idea
of the perfect wedding?

Uh...

well, this may sound
a little biased,

but, for me,
the ideal wedding would be...

at a place exactly like this.

Where everyone finds
their "happily ever after"?

[chuckles]
I saw the sign.

[laughs] Okay! Yes. Yes.

Happily ever after.

[Evan] How you doing, Daryl?

Hey.

Hey, was that by chance
Evan Stanford?

Uh-huh.

What's he doing around here?

Oh, he owns the place.

He owns
the Wedding Cottage?

Yeah. Lives here, too.

[laughing] Can't wait!

-With a boutonniere.
-Oh, no!

Hey there, you two.

-Hi!
-Daryl tells me

that Top Trends Magazine
was at the cottage today

and they're doing
a cover story on you.

Oh, no, it's not a cover story,

it's really just
a small profile piece.

Well, either way,
it's still exciting.

Enjoy your evenings.

Thanks.

[hushed] Why didn't you
tell me those two were dating?

I had no idea till just now.

[indistinct exchange,
chuckling]

It's true.

Wow, it's a beautiful night.

How about I walk you home?

I don't know...

it's a long way to Tribeca.

You live in Tribeca?
I live in Tribeca!

No!

Yeah. I'm on Walker St.

I'm on Reade!

Come on.

Wow!

We had to come all the way
to Vermont to meet.

It kinda makes me
like Vermont even more.

[***]

So are you still planning

on sticking around here
for a while?

Yeah, I was going to, but...

I don't know.

Now I'm starting to think that
maybe I should split my time

between here and New York.

Although, I do have to go
to New York in a couple of days,

since my piece
is almost finally finished.

I wish I could
come see your show.

Yeah.

But I will be here
getting ready for the wedding.

Yeah.

You know you're invited, right?

And I intend on coming.

Do you want to come in
for a nightcap?

As much as I would love to...

...I think I should head back
to the studio,

'cause I just really want
to finish my sculpture tonight.

That's okay.

Okay.

Um...

so I will see you first thing
tomorrow morning then--

bright and early,
with coffee.

I look forward to it every day.

The "seeing you" part,
not the coffee.

Right. Yeah,
because that would be weird.

The coffee is not that good.

Yeah, it's not...

[***]

[chuckles]

Goodnight.

[***]

[ringing]

Hey. Listen,
before you say anything,

I just finished the sculpture,
but, I have to warn you, it's--

it's not like anything
I've ever done before.

That's not why I'm calling.

I've been getting calls
and texts about you all morning.

Really? Why?

Well, it seems

that Top Trends Magazine
is doing a story

saying that
you are down and out...

uh, running a wedding cottage
in Vermont

with someone
named Vanessa Doyle.

I had no idea things
were so desperate.

If you needed money,
all you had to do was ask.

Whoa, whoa,
just back up a second.

First off,
I don't need any money,

and I am up here working.

I'm not running
the wedding cottage--

Vanessa is.

And who is Vanessa?

It's a bit of a long story,

but she's this girl
that I started seeing.

[stammers]

I don't understand
how my name even got out there,

let alone part of a story
that's so blatantly false.

Well, they must have

had a reporter up there
digging around.

They've even got a photograph
of you on your bike.

Yeah, there was someone here
doing a story about Vanessa,

but I never talked to them.

Well, it sounds like she did.

This is-- This is all
starting to make sense.

It is?

Yeah. She's obviously

using your name
to help out with her business.

No. No, I-- I can't see her
doing something like that.

But face the facts.

Yeah, she's recently
opened a new business.

You said yourself

you only started dating,

and she's using your name
as publicity.

Unfortunately,

it's not
the kind of publicity we need

when we're trying
to reboot your career.

[***]

[***]

Hi.

Hey.

Good to see you.

Mm-hmm.

You look like
you're all packed.

Yeah. It's about time
I should head over to New York.

Oh. I didn't realize
you were leaving so soon.

Yeah.

Does that mean
you finished your piece?

I did.

That's wonderful.

Can I get a little sneak peek
before you go?

Why?

Do you want to take a picture
and show it to the journalist?

[chuckles]

Well, I would--
I would gladly do that for you.

[hydraulics hum]

So, Top Trends Magazine...

the article came out.

Seems to be
the talk of the town.

Already? Wow.

Yeah, "wow".

That was my reaction.

Congratulations.

Thanks.

I hope this was all worth it
for you.

[taken aback] It was.

Um...

I, uh... I should really
be heading back, okay?

Okay, sure.

Um...
Yeah. I brought you your coffee.

Thanks.

Safe travels.

Okay.

[engine starts]

Jill, this is such a mess.

I thought Evan was talking about

the story the reporter did
on me and the wedding.

I had no idea there was
a story about him, too,

and now Evan somehow thinks
this is all my fault.

I'm guessing you already
tried calling him?

And texting and emailing.

He's just gone silent.

Well, it is a long drive
from New York.

Maybe he's being
a responsible driver

and not
looking at his phone.

What if he never wants
to speak to me again?

This is all just
a misunderstanding.

Why didn't he just ask me
about the reporter?

He was angry,

and probably
not thinking rationally.

I think I should
just go back to New York

and try to explain it to him
in person.

Oh, but the wedding
is three days away,

and we still have
a hundred things left to do.

I know, but--

I get it.

You fell for him.

I mean,

I was the one who encouraged you
from the start.

Maybe he just needs
some time.

Maybe.

Or maybe it just...
isn't meant to be.

But Amy and Scott
are meant to be, so...

so I'm just gonna forget
about all of this and...

do my best to focus
on their perfect wedding.

[***]

You're right.

This is... nothing like
you've ever done before.

I think this is one of
your best pieces of work.

It's exceptional!

Oh, ho.

I am so relieved
to hear you say that,

and-and I have to be honest,

as soon as I started
working with wood again,

it just... it felt like
a step in the right direction.

I guess hiding out in Vermont
was exactly what I needed.

Well, looking at this piece,

I don't think it was Vermont--
I think it was the girl.

I mean, she might have
had a hidden agenda,

but she was certainly
an inspiration.

What are you calling the piece?

I don't know.
I don't have a title for it yet.

[both chuckling]

[***]

The caterers
should be here by noon,

so if you could just get
the cake here around one,

that would be great.

And-And Amy decided to go with
the traditional wedding topper.

Okay. Thanks, Nadine.

Bye.

That's it. We're done.

Oh, my goodness.
Everything looks amazing.

You and your guys
went above and beyond.

Well, like I said
when you hired me--

military guys
take care of each other.

Well, thank you again.
We should settle up.

Already taken care of.

What do you mean?
I didn't pay you yet.

Evan did...

a few days before he left.

Why would he do that?

I asked him
the same thing myself.

He said

he's really starting
to love the place.

Might even stay on,

and it only made sense

for him to pay for it,
being that he owns it.

Okay, but that's not right.

You-Your contract
is with me.

Yeah, it wouldn't be right
to get paid twice either.

No.

I-I just don't understand
what's happening here.

Why wouldn't
he just talk to me first?

I think he wanted it
to be a surprise.

Ah, he's just
full of surprises.

Good surprises.

Ah, talk to him about it
when he gets back.

[mutters to self] Pretty sure
he's not coming back.

[***]

These are some of
the best reviews of your career.

Congratulations, Evan.

I wasn't sure
I'd ever get there again.

Get there?
You're on top again.

And offers for commissions
are rolling in.

Well, without
your constant nagging,

I probably never would've
finished this piece,

so, thank you
for never giving up on me.

You're welcome.

I'm gonna keep nagging you
until you get back up to Vermont

and start working again.

Uh, I'm actually not gonna
be going back to Vermont.

I've got a perfectly good studio
here in New York.

Great. Keep you close to home.

Let me sell some of your art.

[***]

[phone buzzing]

Oh, sorry.

Evan.

What can I do for you?

Hey. Uh, I've decided

that I'm not gonna be
coming back to Vermont,

so could you just do me a favor

and close up the cottage
after the wedding?

Really?

After all the work we did?

No, your--
your work is fine.

You did an excellent job.

I just...

I don't belong
at the cottage anymore.

Oh, that's too bad.

Guess I spoke too soon
when I told that gal

you were living
at the cottage, huh?

Wait, what gal?

You know, the one that came
to interview Vanessa.

You were the one who told her
that I was living there?

Yeah, she saw you on your bike
and he asked me about ya.

[***]

[***]

Rose's paintings
are a nice touch.

They deserve
to be hanging here again.

They're really charming.

I can see where Evan
gets his talent from.

I... I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to bring him up.

That's fine.

After all, we are
standing in his cottage.

Yeah, it's just too bad

that this place isn't gonna
stay open for business.

I mean, you did such
a spectacular job fixing it up.

It really is
the perfect wedding cottage.

Well, sadly, it's
the swan song for the cottage,

and the swan song for me.

This is my 235th
and final wedding.

That's a shame, too.

What do you mean?

It's just...

you shine every time
you plan a wedding.

And there is no one who does it
better than you do.

Thank you.
That means a lot.

But this will give me more time
to focus on the website.

Why?

It's practically running itself.

And thanks to the contest,

Tying The Knot
is a bona fide hit.

Mm. That may be true.

Despite all of the chaos,
and close calls and...

a little conniving...

this wedding has been
fun to plan.

Well, who says you have
to choose one over the other?

[***]

You look like
the perfect bride.

How do you feel?

Nervous...

but excited at the same time.

Is that possible?

Oh, it's so normal.

That's how most brides feel
on their wedding day.

You have your something old?

My grandmother's locket.

Something new?

My hair clip.

Something borrowed?

Thank you, Vanessa,
for lending me your bracelet.

And something blue?

My mother's sapphires.

Then I think you are ready
to walk down the aisle.

[Johann Pachelbel's
Canon playing]

[***]

[exhales deeply]

-You look beautiful.
-Thank you.

[***]

[***]

[guests applauding]

[buzzing chatter]

[***]

[couple's song plays]

[***]

* There goes my heart beating *

* 'Cause you are the reason *

Scott, what--
what's wrong?

[whispers]
I can't remember the moves.

Okay. Um...

* Please come back now... *

[***]

[hushed]
What are you doing here?

I told you
I intended on being here.

* ...And you are the reason *

[whispers] Scott...

just follow our lead,

and don't look at anyone
except for Amy.

* ...I'm hopeless now *

* I'd climb every mountain *

* And swim every ocean *

* Just to be with you *

* And fix what I've broken *

-* Oh... *
-You know, this is

the fourth time
you've taken me by surprise.

Mm-hmm.

Well, don't be surprised
if it happens again.

Especially tonight.

What else do you have in store?

To start with...

* I need you... *

...an apology.

* ...To see *

I now know
that the magazine article

didn't come from you.

I'm glad we worked that out.

I'm so sorry

for running out
the way that I did.

I never should've doubted you.

I hope you can forgive me.

How could I not?

You just saved
their first dance.

Well, you saved
the Wedding Cottage.

[chuckles]
It was worth it.

This place is magical.

Well, I know
my grandparents would agree,

especially since
it brought us together.

I'm sorry, did I...

-[Evan chuckles]
-...did I mishear you?

Come on!

It sounded like you said
we're together?

Is that too big
of an assumption?

Not as far
as I'm concerned.

Okay.

I just wanted
to clear that up, too.

Come here.

There's something
I want to show you.

[***]

Evan...

this is your new piece.

[gasps]

It's amazing.

It's...

earthy and warm,
and romantic...

It's just like you.

And I love it.

That makes it all worthwhile.

So what's it doing here?

I thought it was supposed to be
in a show in New York.

It was.

But then I...

I just realized I couldn't
bring myself to sell it.

Because it belongs here.

So do I.

[***]

Does that mean

you're going to reopen
the Wedding Cottage?

Well, you know, I would
need a partner for that.

Do you know anyone out there
that likes weddings?

I don't.

Tch. [sighs]

But I do know someone
who loves them.

Oh.

Well, is she available?

Hmm.

She might be.

Yeah?

And she is going to have
an incredible new story

to add to the next edition
of her guide book.

Oh, you mean the entry

that was never supposed
to be there in the first place?

-Yeah.
-Yeah.

It's really funny
how things work out.

There's always
a happily-ever-after

at the Wedding Cottage.

[***]

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