All language subtitles for Wedding at Graceland 2019-en

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♪ You know I can be found

♪ Sittin' home all alone

♪ If you can't come around

♪ At least please telephone

♪ Don't be cruel to
a heart that's true ♪

♪ Baby if I made you mad

♪ With something I
might have said ♪

♪ Please forget my past

♪ The future looks
bright ahead ♪

♪ Don't be cruel to
a heart that's true ♪

♪ I don't want no other love

♪ I really love you
baby cross my heart ♪

♪ Let's walk to the preacher

♪ And let's say I do

♪ Then you'll know you have me

♪ And I know that
I'll have you ♪

♪ Don't be cruel to
a heart that's true ♪

♪ I don't want no other love

- We're gonna be late mom.

What if the carpool
leaves without us?

- Emma honey, I think
we're gonna be okay.

Back me up Sal, we good?

- Right on time.

Can't have these two
running late just because

summer break is only
two weeks away, right?

- Now, is a goodbye
kiss still okay,

or are you girls getting
too big for that?

- We're only to big
for it at school.

- And now we know.

All right, y'all have
a great day, sweetie.

Clay's set to pick you up
after, so look for him, okay?

And I'll see ya later?

- [Both] You sure will.

- What's that all about?

Is something up?

- Why would something be up?

And shouldn't you
be at work by now?

- I'm going, I'm going.

- Okay.
- Bye y'all.

- Bye.

(gentle guitar music)

- Big day, Laurel.

Everything on track?

- Just finishing up
your speech, sir.

- Outstanding, how do I sound?

- Brilliant,
sincere, and modest.

- All my best
qualities (chuckles).

But seriously, thank you.

You know, hiring you
away from Chicago

was one of the best
decisions I ever made.

Is Clay coming to the ceremony?

It's been a while
since I've seen him.

- Well, if he can get away.

You know Clay and
his work schedule,

definitely not bankers' hours.

- Oh, carry on.

(peaceful chiming music)

- Okay, well the venue
has to hold 3,000.

On my night, it was five, will
you check its availability?

Thank you.

All right, well tell them it's
me, they might cut us a deal.

Back-up singers, dancers.

Yeah, yeah no, I'll see you
in New Orleans next month.

Yeah, well I'll eat next week.

All right, Ed I gotta go man,
my biggest star's waiting.

- This new branch of
Cypress Savings and Loan

wouldn't have been possible

without the support of
our entire community,

which is all of you, so
give yourselves a hand.

(audience applauding)

And as with each new
branch that we open,

it isn't really official until
we plant a cypress sapling

grown from the original
cypress that my grandpa grew

on our family farm
over 80 years ago.

- Wow.

- And for all her hard work,

the honor of
planting this sapling

really should go
to Laurel Couper.

- Me, sir?

- Everyone, won't you join me

in thanking our
newest vice president,

who almost single handedly

made this newest branch
a reality, Laurel Couper.

(audience applauding)
- That wasn't in the speech.

- Go right ahead.

- Well, I am, ah,
practically speechless,

and those of you who know
me know how rare that is.

- Yes.

(audience laughing)

- Let me just say
that I am so proud

to be even a small part of this.

You really want me to?

- Yes.

- All right, here goes.

Declare this latest branch

of Cypress Savings and
Loan officially open.

(audience cheering
and applauding)

Thank you.

Well, look who showed up.

- You did such a
good job, mommy.

- Thank you, baby.

I love looking out in the
crowd and seeing you two.

- Can I take my two girls out

for a little dinner
tonight and celebrate?

- Yeah.

- [Clay] Pick you up at seven?

- Sounds like a plan.

- All right, I know we're
running a little bit late.

You guys mind if we
stop at Graceland?

I have some papers
I need to give them

for an event next week.

- Oh.

- Oh, we don't mind, do we mom?

- Of course not.

(whimsical woodwind music)

- [Emma] Did you know Elvis
was his daddy's middle name?

I heard that in school.

- [Laurel] Is that what
they're teaching you

in music class these days?

- [Clay] All right,
ladies, here we are.

(car door shuts)

Back in a flash.

- Do you know what I like
best about Graceland?

- What?

- It's where we met
Clay last Christmas.

- That's right, what a
holiday treat that was.

(light guitar music)

♪ Love me tender,
love me sweet ♪

♪ Never let me go

- You know, seeing you
here last Christmas

was one of the best
days of my life.

It started right here.

Actually, you know
what, that's not true.

It started when you
came and sat next to me

in Miss Miller's
third grade class.

- Okay, you two have been acting
strange all day, what's up?

- Clay?
- Yeah.

- Get to the point.
- Right, right, right, right.

The point is, the point is
I lost you once already.

I'm not gonna ever
lose you again.

You know how much I love you.

You know how much I love Emma.

So, Laurel Couper.

♪ Love me tender, love me long

- Will you marry me?

- Will I?

- Will I is not an answer,
it's actually a question.

- Yes, it is, of
course, yes, yes!

(Laurel giggling)
- It fits.

- She said yes!

- Oh, my goodness.

- (screams) Oh, my gosh!

(laughing loudly) Congrats!

- Congratulations, buddy.
- Thank you, bud.

- [Sally] Oh, my goodness!

- Were you all in on this?

- About time.

- Oh, my gosh.

- Thank you, baby.

- Oh, let me see, let me see.

- Oh, look.
- Nice.

- That is the most
beautiful thing I have seen

since Ted proposed to me.

- Oh, you.

- Almost like a real diamond.

(all chuckling)

- [Ted] Oh, this guy.

- And you, mister, how long
have you been planning this?

- From the moment I
saw you last Christmas.

- There's a wedding!

There's so much to
do, so much to plan.

- Starting with where are
you guys gonna get married?

- I think there's
only one place.

- [Laurel And Clay]
Graceland Chapel.

- [Ted] All right.

- Oh my God, yeah!

- Love you.
- I love you.

- So, when are you gonna
tell your folks the big news?

- [Laurel And Clay] Our folks.

(computer beeping)

- [Clay] Hey, Dad.

- [Tyler] Clay, what's wrong?

It's late, something's wrong.

- [Clay] Nothing's wrong.

- Trish, something's wrong.
- Dad?

Nothing's wrong, it's
actually the opposite.

Laurel and I--

- [Trish] Give me that.

Hey, Clay, it's your mama.

- I know, I can see you.

- [Trish] You and Laurel what?

- Laurel and I are, well.

We're getting married.

- [Trish] Oh (giggling)!

(screams) Oh, they're
getting married, Tyler!

They're getting married!

- [Tyler] I can
hear. I'm right here.

- Hey, Mrs. Sheppard, it's true!

(Laurel and Trish screaming)

- [Tyler] Hey, Clay,
congratulations.

Way to go, pal.

- [Trish] Oh, honey,
I'm so excited.

We gotta hang up, we
gotta call the family.

How do you make it--
- Wait, wait, wait, Mom?

- [Trish] Make it?
(phone beeping)

- Mom?
(Laurel chuckling)

Okay, bye, that was a good talk.

- Well, they're excited.

Your turn?

- Oh okay, here goes.

(computer beeping)

Hello, daddy?

- [Laurel's Dad] Hey sweetheart,
how's the bank opening go?

- Oh, it was great.

Mr. Franklin actually had me
plant the tree, well partially.

I'll send you a photo.

I have got some big news.

- [Laurel's Dad] I'm listening.

- So, Clay and I, we've
been making some plans.

- [Laurel's Dad] I hope
you're not planning

to go on the road again.

You just got this new
position at the bank.

- No, daddy, we're
not going on tour.

Different news.

So, Clay proposed and we're
getting married (shrieks).

- [Laurel's Dad]
Well, that is news.

Congratulations, honey.

That's just fine.

- Fine?

- [Laurel's Dad]
Really, really fine.

- [Laurel] I can't believe
we're actually getting married.

My head's still spinning.

- Laurel Couper, you're not
having second thoughts, are you?

- Goodness, no.

Just taking it all in.

I do wish my dad would've
been a little bit more--

- Excited for us?

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

- Well, we did kind of
spring it on him, so.

- We took your
parents by surprise,

and they did everything
but call the local news.

- I wouldn't put it past them.

Listen, your dad's
gonna come around, okay.

Especially when he
sees how happy you are.

- You're right, you're right.

- I am right.

- I'm overthinking this.

It has to be here, I mean,
Graceland's our good luck charm.

- Yes it is.

- Laurel Couper.

- Hey.

- It's so good to see you both.

Hey Clay.
- How are you?

- Congratulations
on your promotion.

- Thank you.

I'm now the official events
coordinator at Graceland.

- That's fantastic.

- So, you're tying the knot.

- We sure are.

- When I got the message,
I checked our books,

and there is an availability,
- Yeah?

- A year from August.

- Oh, a year.

- As you can imagine, we
have to book way in advance.

Everyone wants to get
married at Graceland.

But if you don't need
that much time to plan,

we just had a cancellation.

There's an opening June 1st.

- I've always dreamed
of a June wedding.

- Yeah.

- That still means
waiting a year.

- No, no, no, no,
no, this June 1st.

- Oh, three weeks from
now, that June 1st?

- Mm-hmm.
- Oh.

Hmm.
- That's amazing.

- And soon.
- Yeah.

- Oh, I'm sorry.

This will be real quick.

Go on, take a look inside.

- Okay.
- Thank you.

- June 1st?

Well, this sure is what we want.

Wow, three weeks.

- Yeah, is that enough
time to pull this off?

- We can keep things simple.

You know, just family, friends.

I don't need anything fancy.

Besides, you know what they say.

- That depends on who "they" is.

- Well, Elvis for one.

It's now or never.

- Can I assume that's a yes?

- And it's set back in the
woods with big glass windows,

so you can see outside.

It's just the cutest
little chapel ever.

How are you feeling
about all this?

- Amazing.

You know, the best part is?
- What?

- Instead of Clay coming
over Sunday mornings

to make pecan pancakes,
he'll make them everyday.

- Well, I'm not
sure about everyday,

but we will definitely
have to come up

with our own little family
traditions like that too.

- Like, family dinners
together every night?

- And more music in this
house if that's even possible.

Now, there's gonna be
a whole lot of planning

to do for the wedding.

Flowers to choose,
cakes to taste.

- Mmm.
- Dresses to pick out.

And I'm gonna need your
advice every step of the way.

Are you up for it?

- Of course, mom, I can't wait.

- Well, you won't
have to wait long,

it's only three weeks away.

Which reminds me, I
need to make a call.

- I love you, mommy, you know.

- I love you too, you know.

- Goodnight.
- Goodnight, hon.

- [Laurel's Dad] But don't you
think it's a little rushed?

I mean, you've only been
back in Memphis five months.

- Well, it's only time that
we could get the chapel

without having to wait a year.

- It's a very popular
place to get married.

Daddy, I've known Clay
since we were kids.

If anything, we've taken
slower than molasses.

- But, a June wedding?
- June? That's awfully quick.

- That's why I'm telling you now

so that you and
Isabelle can make plans.

There's no way that I'm
doing this without y'all.

- Now you know the only
thing that I've ever wanted

is what's best for you.

And if you believe that
that's Clay Sheppard--

- It is.

- Then we'll be there.

- That's all I needed to hear.

All right, I gotta go, I have
a wedding to pull together.

I love you, daddy.
- I love you.

Bye.

- So, here are some ideas
I have for the invitations.

- Classy.

Fun.

(chuckling)

Is that a catfish in a tux?

- Ignore that, I was
just playing around.

But, I do have the Save the
Date email and the invitation.

- These are so great,
I love them all.

- Thank you.

- Well, except
maybe the catfish.

Seriously, don't go crazy if
you've got other work to do.

- Are you kidding me,
for my best friend?

Look, try and stop me.

And besides, I work
well under pressure.

(phone dinging)

- What?

- Everything okay?

- My dad just sent me
his flight information.

Him and Isabelle
are coming in early.

- How early?

- The day after tomorrow early.

- Well, I hope you work
well under pressure, too.

- These are great.
- Aren't they?

- [Clay] Yeah,
especially like this one.

- I also booked a
couple of suites

at the Graceland Guest
House for our folks.

Right across the
hall from each other.

- Thank you very much
for taking care of that.

Okay, well, I love
these, fantastic.

- Not a catfish on any of them.

Private joke.

- Well, oh so tomorrow
after sound check,

we should get our
marriage license,

and we still need a minister,
a band for the reception.

The caterer, I made
a little to-do list.

- Is that all?

- Good morning, can I get
you something to drink?

- Sweet tea for me, please.

- And I'll have the
same as my fiance.

- Two fiance specials coming up.

And congratulations,
when's the big day?

- June 1st.

- Just around the corner.

How do you two look so relaxed?

- Would you believe we
just started planning?

- Just started?

Well, honey, you
let me know if I can

get you anything stronger.

- Thank you.

So, how is the concert in
New Orleans shaping up?

- Typical issues,
nothing I can't fix.

Fortunately, we have
a little bit of time

before the relatives get here.

- About that, my
dad and Isabelle,

they're flying in
early to "help."

- Okay, but not next week?

- Oh no, no, no.

More like the day
after tomorrow.

He thinks we need
all hands on deck,

so I figured we should
probably invite your parents

to come in too.

- Are you sure?

- Well yeah, I don't want
them to feel excluded.

Plus, your mom already
thinks I'm the girl

that broke her son's
heart 10 years ago.

- And your dad still thinks
I sing on street corners

with an opened guitar case.

- He's just not
that big on music.

- Well, your dad is who he is.

I remember when I would pick
you up on dates in high school,

he would make me file
in line like I was under

some kind of inspection.

- Well, he's not called
the Major for nothing.

- Well, maybe he's mellowed out.

Wait, what's your stepmom like?

- Isabelle?
- Mm-hmm.

- She's refined, traditional,
a little intimidating.

- Okay, so she and
my mom would be like,

what would you say?

- Oil and water?
- Oh.

- You hear that?
- No, what?

- The sound of two runaway
trains headed our way.

- Young lady, there seems
to be a little mix up,

there's a piano in our room.

- Yes.

- We don't play.

- Sir, that's part
of the luxury suite.

- Oh.

- Daddy, Isabelle.

- There they are.

- Good to see you.

- This cannot be Emma.

- It's me, grandpa.

- You are so big, look at you.

- Mr. Couper, good
to see you, sir.

- Oh, you don't have
to call me, Mr. Couper.

- No?

- The Major will do just fine.

Emma, we got a present for you.

- Nice.

- Whoa, a savings bond.

- Never too soon to start
preparing for your future.

Who knows, maybe
someday you'll follow

in your mom's footsteps.

- And be a singer too?

- I meant the vice
president of a bank.

- Thank you, I really,
really like it.

- Hey, treat her gentle,
she's been through a lot.

Talking about the
car, not the wife.

- He makes that joke every time.

- Never gets old.
- And neither do I.

- Mom.
- Hiya, honey.

- Well, well, welcoming party.

What, no balloons?

Laurel.
- Hey.

- Great to have you
home where you belong.

- Well you know what they say,
"Home is where the heart is."

- Well, let's just
hope your heart

stays here for good this time.

- Tyler and Trish, this
is my father, the Major,

and my stepmother, Isabelle.

- Well hey, Major is
that a name or a rank?

- Both, these days.

- And this is my daughter, Emma.

- Emma, come here, I'm a hugger.

Oh, aren't you just
the prettiest thing.

- Thank you, ma'am.

- Ma'am?

I do not see any
ma'ams around here.

You call me Trish, you hear?

- Yes, ma'am, I mean Trish.

- Hey, and we got a little
something for you, darling.

- A teddy bear, oh my
gosh, mom it's so cute.

- That is Wedding Elvis.

- "Thank you very much."

- Let me get you
guys checked in.

- Okay.

- Major, did I hear
you were stationed

at the base in Jackson?

- I was, retired now.

I'm stationed in Scottsdale.

- Although for
him, retired means

jogging five miles every morning
and remodeling the house.

- So Clay, now that
you're getting married,

what's next for you?

- Yes sir, I have several
big shows coming this summer.

I have--
- I meant long term.

You know, an actual career.

- You all must be so
exhausted from your trip.

Maybe a nap?

- Hey, once we get
settled, we need

to start planning the big day.

How about a get-together
here tomorrow,

we'll kick around some ideas?

- Strategy session,
good idea, Sheppard.

- We have so many
decisions to make.

Is that good for you, Laurel?

- How about my house after
work, I could fix us a bite?

- Oh, don't you worry about
food, I'll whip something up.

- I can bring some finger foods.

- Oh, no need, I already
got the menu all planned.

- But, we just decided.

- Honey, it is a long drive
from Mid-East Tennessee,

I needed something
to pass the time.

Can y'all believe that
we're gonna have a wedding

in two and a half weeks?

Tyler, get a photo.

- Yes, ma'am, here we go.

Everybody in tight.
- Come on in.

Here we go, get everybody.

- One, Major, smile.

Two, three.

- And if you'll sign here.
- Yep.

- And here.
- Mm-hmm.

- One more right here.

- Now, that is a beautiful ring.

And I was wondering when
Clay was going to get around

to finally popping the question.

It is Clay, isn't it?

- Of course, but I promise
it won't impact my work.

- You don't have
to tell me that.

I have the utmost faith in you.

- Thank you, that
means so much to me.

Clay is emailing our Save
The Dates this morning.

June 1st.

- That soon?

- I hope you and
Glenda can make it.

- Well, you just
try to keep us away.

How's the wedding
planning going?

- Well, two servings
of pretty good

with a side order of panic.

- Well, if there's anything I
can do, you just let me know.

- Well, there actually is.

If you could sign right here.
- Okay.

Is that it?
- Yes, sir.

Now this is what I
call perfect timing.

- She said to be
here on the dot.

- Me too.

(sighing) Is that
your momma's cooking?

Smells good.

- Give her a barbecue pit and
a few hours and magic happens.

- Surprise!

- Oh my, what is all this?

- We decided to throw
you a pounding party.

- We expected a
strategy session.

- We did, too, but apparently
Trish had other ideas.

- Are you surprised, mom?

- I sure am.

What's a pounding party?

- Don't tell me you've
been gone so long

you've forgotten all
your Southern traditions.

- I confess, I had no idea
what a pounding party was.

- When a couple gets
married, friends and family

get together and bring
all kinds of things

to outfit the kitchen.

- That's sweet.
- Yep.

- There's more gifts
in the dining room.

- Yeah, just a few necessities
that we saw you were missing.

- In keeping with tradition,

we picked this up
for you as well.

An essential for every kitchen.

- Thank you, Isabelle,
you shouldn't have.

You really shouldn't have.

- It's an avocado slicer.

- Oh.

- I've got one of those,
I call it a knife.

- It's great, it's great,
we love making guacamole.

Thank you.
- Thank you.

- Oh, and Tyler
and I got you this.

We got you a pound of
flour, and a pound of sugar,

and eggs, and milk,
and a pan to mix it in.

- Oh.

- That's why you call
it a pounding party.

- Clever, thank y'all, thanks.

- Oh, and son, since
you're getting married,

you're gonna need this.

- Bourbon?

- It's an old tradition to
bury a bottle at the venue

to ward off any rain
on the wedding day.

- Fascinating, I
did not know that.

- My wife knows just about
every Southern tradition.

Stick around, you
may learn something.

- So who's hungry?

I've got brisket, and
chicken, and ribs.

- Oh it looks delicious,
but I have to pass.

I'm pescatarian.

- Pesca-what?

- The only meat I eat is fish.

- Oh.

- Don't worry about me,
everyone, I'll be fine.

- Well, let me take that
from you, Laurel, honey

- Thanks.

- Laurel, can you come
help me in the kitchen?

- Sure.

Oh, red velvet cupcakes,
would you look at that?

Don't tell me you
made these today.

- Well then I won't, but I did.

These are my son's favorites.

I make a tower like
this for every birthday.

- I thought his favorite
dessert was pecan pie.

- Oh no, red velvet tower.

Clay's heart's delight.

But be careful, it's fragile.

And I'm not talking
about the cupcake, honey.

(curious percussion music)

Major, you wanted the table?

- All right, let's
get down to brass tax.

Now, this wedding
is two weeks away,

so I took the liberty
of creating a schedule.

Everyone knows that
most battles are won

before they're fought.

- It's a military thing.

- Though it's a
wedding, not a war.

- Look at all the colors.

- Well, this is something,
isn't this something, Clay?

- [Clay] It's
something all right.

- What we have
here is a timeline.

It starts on today and runs
through the day of the wedding.

I've broken it down into
days, tasks, and events.

- How festive.

But I always say it's best to
just take one step at a time.

So let's start with
the guest list.

So I have Clay's sisters
and their hubbies and kids.

And the cousins, first,
second, and third.

And our friends and neighbors.

- Mom, you have like
50 people on this list.

- That's just the first page.

- Well I think what
Clay means is that given

the tight schedule,
we think it'd be best

to limit 12 guests each.

- I have to say,
that seems sensible.

- And if I might suggest
a formal wedding.

Men in tuxedos, ladies
in evening gowns.

- Formal?

When Tyler and I got married,

all the ladies wore
big silk flower hats.

It's a party, after all.

- Of course, it is a wedding
not the Kentucky Derby.

- Dad?

- Our neighbor's getting
married at the Kentucky Derby.

- And it was lovely.

Wouldn't be a shame to go
small on such a big day?

Don't you think, Laurel?

- But tradition never
goes out of style,

isn't that right, Laurel?

Maybe the bride should
decide whose idea is better.

- I think the all
the ideas are great.

I can't decide right now.

- Well, honey, you take your
time and give it some thought.

It's your big day, after all.

We don't want to impose
our ideas on you.

- I think one thing
we can all agree on,

is we have a lot to do with
a very short timeframe, so--

- So, back to my chart.
(doorbell ringing)

- She's here, right on time.

- She?

- Major, I don't think
we're gonna need this.

Tyler and I saved the
big news for last.

We got y'all an early
wedding present.

- [Tyler] Tah-dah!

- Hello, everyone.

- Hello.

- You must be Laurel.
- I am.

- Congratulations
to the both of you.

- Thank you.

- I'm Allie Monroe,
and may I say,

it's such a pleasure.

- Allie is one of the
top wedding planners

in all of Tennessee.

- I've brought along photos of
my work for inspiration, yes.

Let's just get this
out of the way.

You can set that there, perfect.

Now, I know we have a
million things to cover,

including seeing the venue.

- Okay, we can call
Kathy on Monday.

- Oh, no need, I've already
made an appointment.

Tomorrow morning, 9 a.m. sharp.

- Okay, sounds good.

- This space is lovely.

What a dream I can
create for you.

I see gold aisle runners with
enormous cymbidium orchids

in mercury-glass vases
wrapped in gold tool.

Votive candles on each
pedestal lining the way.

Are you taking notes?

Ms. Monroe, Allie?

Clay and I were just,
we were thinking.

It's nothing, never mind.

- Honey, we were just
thinking just wildflowers.

- (laughing) "Wildflowers."

You have a sense of humor,
I like that in a client.

- Did Clay say something funny?

- Oh, honey let's just
give Allie a chance.

- Are you sure about this?

- Well, what can I do?

It's a gift from your mom, I
don't want to seem ungrateful.

- I know.

- Let's just hear
what she has in mind.

- Good.

- And here, a canopy of
cherry blossoms with crystals.

- Oh, I love that.

- I'm with you, I'm with you.

- Yay.
- Woo-hoo.

- Okay, that's enough flower
girl practice for now.

How are the invitations
coming along?

- Good, we're almost done.

It would've been
easier to email them.

- And somehow, I don't think
Isabelle would approve.

- Hey mom, can I go over
and play at Lanie's?

- Sure, just leave
the petals outside.

- Okay.
- Okay.

- You know, I think
I'm gonna go monitor

some of that flower power.

- I'll come with you, I've got
wedding programs to design.

- Thank y'all for y'all help.
- See you later.

- Well, no need to send me
an invitation, I'll be there.

In spite of what your
mom seems to think.

One thing's for sure,
if we're all gonna be

one big, happy family
we got a long way to go.

- You are not kidding.

- What if we take
the initiative?

iI host a girls' day out,

and you have a day
out with the guys,

and we can get everybody to
talk and maybe compromise.

- Yeah, maybe we can get one
of them to talk to Allie,

and get her to tone
things down a little.

Or a lot.

Hey, we're gonna get
through this, together.

- You're right, together
we can handle anything,

even our parents.

- What?

- Well, I thought if I said
it out loud, I might buy it.

It didn't work.

- No.

- Oh, a day spa, this is
such a lovely idea, Laurel.

- I agree, it's a
delightful idea.

- You agree, this day
is working out already.

- Well honey, it isn't work
when you're having fun.

- It's so good of you
both to be here for us.

I mean, Clay and I couldn't
do this without y'all.

- We're happy to help.

- Speaking of which, Allie
gave us some homework.

She flagged some cake and design
ideas for us to check out.

- Allie sure has a lot of ideas.

Maybe we can talk about that?

- You know, when Tyler
and I got married,

we had 300 guests, we
had four live music acts,

and folks flew in
from everywhere.

How about you Isabelle?

- Well, the Major and I had
a simple ceremony last year.

Traditional, tasteful,
we didn't want to fuss.

- Is the whole point of a
wedding is to make a fuss?

- Oh, would you look at this
article on wedding cakes.

- Look at that, that
is a five-tiered peach

with Bourbon and
pecan frosting, yum.

You know what'd be cute?

If we had a groom with a guitar

and a bride with a
microphone on top.

- That's an idea.

- Isn't this lovely,
vanilla buttercream.

- Classics never
go out of style.

(phone buzzing)
- Oh it's the hotel.

We're trying to switch rooms.

The guests across the
hall were playing music

until all hours last night.

- I am so sorry,
were we too loud?

- Hello, yes this
is Mrs. Couper.

- You know, I am so
glad you and Clay

found each other again.

- That means so much to me.

- Well you know when
you left for Chicago,

he took it real hard.

He really missed you.

Can you blame him,
you leaving like that?

- Trish, that
won't happen again.

Cross my heart, Clay and
I are together for life.

- That's what a
mother wants to hear.

Which is why you deserve a
wedding you're gonna remember

for a lifetime.

You don't want some
small ceremony that's

over and done in an hour.

You stick with me, girl, we're
gonna do this thing right.

- You think doves are too much?

- Well--

- Me neither, I'll
talk to Allie about it.

I just love that cake.

- Okay boys, Major
and I are dormy,

two up with two to play.

The pressure is on.

You okay, son, this is the
worst I've seen you play

since you were 10.

- Yeah, if I didn't
know any better,

I'd say you were
losing on purpose.

- No, it's not that, it's just

I have a lot on
my mind with work.

We have a lot of shows
coming up, that's good.

We have two concerts in June,
two more on the horizon.

- You know, that horizon's
gonna expand indefinitely

once you get married.

College funds, mortgages,
retirement planning.

- He didn't make the PGA Tour,

but Clay makes a
good living, Major.

- Thank you.

- All right, partner,
we need a good one here.

- So, Ted, what line
of work are you in?

- I'm an electrician,
I own my own business.

- Excellent, an electrician.

Reliable.
- Thank you.

- Something everybody needs.

- Kind of like music,
especially in Memphis.

- Mm-hmm.

- Of course it's always
good to have a backup plan

in case something goes wrong.

- In my experience, if
you have a backup plan,

you end up doing
the backup plan.

- Fore!

- Sorry.

- Great.

- Here, have a backup.

- [Isabelle] This really was
a wonderful idea, thank you.

- Oh, I'm so glad
you enjoyed it.

It sure is nice to get
pampered every now and then.

- Although, I must say it
took me a little bit to relax

listening to all of those
over the top wedding ideas.

- I know, but some of them
aren't so bad, don't you think?

- Well, you know what
they say, "Less is more."

- (hoots) These were right
outside the steam room.

Imagine if we had lost these.

- Imagine.

- Call me, we'll talk.

(gentle guitar music)

(cheerful humming)

- Is this a bank or
the Grand Ole Opry?

- Sometimes I just
can't help myself.

- Thought I could walk you home.

Can I carry your books?

- I accept.

- So, how was the big
morning with the ladies?

- Torn between two mothers.

One wants everything bigger,

the other wants
everything smaller.

You know how spas are
serene and relaxing?

- Yeah.

- Think the opposite of that.

How was golf with the boys?

- Did everything I
could, I even lost.

- You lost at golf?

- Look, it was worth
a shot, but your dad

still seems to think I
produce puppet shows.

- Maybe you're trying too
hard, is that possible?

- Well, he's gonna
be my father-in-law,

so I care about what he thinks.

- He'll come around.

On the bright side,
your mom and I

actually got along
pretty well today.

She had some fun ideas.

- Really? For instance?

- Maybe not fun, fun
but doves at a reception

and something about
a confetti cannon?

- I hope you heard wrong.

- Oh, I forgot to tell
you, Sally said she found

the perfect band to
play at our reception.

She wants us all to go hear
them tonight at Lafayette's.

- So she's doing my job now?

- Let's stop by my
place on the way.

I don't wanna wear
my work clothes.

♪ On my way back to Memphis

♪ To my simple way of life

♪ Back to that booth
at the P and H ♪

♪ Oh how I miss these
Memphis nights ♪

- Sal.
- You made it.

- [Laurel] So, is this the band?

- This is just the warmup.

The other act is on later
and you'll love them.

- What's the name, I
probably know them.

- It's a surprise, relax.

- All right, did our
parents show up yet?

- They did and trying
to have a good time.

Well, two of them at least.

- Let's go say hey
to dad and Isabelle.

- We'll see you soon.
- All right, got it.

- They're here.

- Hey y'all.

Hey Isabelle, hey daddy.
- Hey, sweetheart.

- Isn't this so fun, a
night out altogether?

- What do you think
of this place?

- It's very loud.

- You know, Memphis is
home of the Blues, Jazz--

- How long does this
go on, you know?

- This song?

- The evening.

(cheering)

- Lafayette's you've been
wonderful, thank y'all so much.

- All right now, we got
some special performers

coming to the stage.

So please, give a
warm round of applause

to Laurel Couper
and Clay Sheppard.

- Us?

(cheering)

- You know anything about this?

- No, daddy, I swear.

- Oh Laurel, y'all
get on up there.

- What I tell you, the
best act in Memphis,

and perfect to perform
at your wedding.

- Are you sure you
want to do this?

- Not much of a choice now.

Sal, you know I hate
being put on the spot.

- Get used to it, you're
gonna be front and center

for them soon anyway.

(crowd applauding)

- Let's hear some music!

(cheering)

- Well fine, y'all
put us on the spot

and we're up here now.

What do y'all wanna hear?

- How about some Elvis?

- All right.

What do you say we release
the hound dogs, boys?

Cue me, on me?

- Anywhere.

♪ You ain't nothin'
but a hound dog ♪

♪ Crying all the time

♪ You ain't nothin'
but a hound dog ♪

♪ Crying all the time

♪ You ain't never
caught a rabbit ♪

♪ And you ain't no
friend of mine ♪

♪ Well bless my soul
what's wrong with me ♪

♪ I bet you like a man
that'll fudge the truth ♪

♪ My friends say I'm actin'
but I'm mad as a bug ♪

♪ I'm in love I'm all shook up

♪ Uh-Huh (Ooh ooh ooh)

♪ Uh-Huh (Ooh ooh ooh)

♪ Yeah yeah

♪ I said you was a hound
dog (my hands are shakin') ♪

♪ And my knees are weak
(don't ever trust a liar) ♪

♪ I can't seem to stand
on my own two feet ♪

♪ They said you was high-class

♪ Do you think you have such
luck (that was just a lie) ♪

♪ I'm in love I'm all shook up

♪ You ain't never
caught a rabbit ♪

♪ And you ain't no
friend of mine ♪

♪ Yeah yeah

♪ Please don't ask me
what's on my mind ♪

♪ I'm a little mixed up
but I'm feeling fine ♪

♪ I'm getting along
but I love the best ♪

♪ My beats so it
scares me to death ♪

♪ You ain't nothin'
but a hound dog ♪

♪ Touched my hand what a chill
I got (lying all the time) ♪

♪ All the kingdom is hot (you
ain't nothin but a hound dog) ♪

♪ I'm proud to say
she's my buttercup
(cryin' all the time) ♪

♪ I'm in love I'm all shook up

♪ You ain't never
caught a rabbit ♪

♪ And you ain't no
friend of mine ♪

♪ You ain't never
caught a rabbit ♪

♪ And you ain't no friend

♪ Of mine

(crowd cheering)

(somber piano music)

- Which one of you has
a wedding coming up?

- That would be me.

- Do you mind if
we browse a bit?

- Make yourselves at home, I'm
around if you need anything.

- Okay.
- Thank you.

- You two were
terrific last night.

You should take that
act on the road again.

- Right, maybe we'll
squeeze that between

the catering and the flowers.

- Okay, okay point
taken, but you and Clay

do make beautiful
music together.

- Tell that to my father.

What was his excuse for
skipping out last night?

- Well, he told me that he had
to be up early for something.

- His morning run.

The fact is that he's
just not interested

in that side of me.

I mean, you remember,
he only came to what

like two of our shows.

- His loss if you ask me.
- I know, right.

Okay, we've only got an hour

before Trish and
Isabelle get here.

I swear those two.

- Well, this is the perfect
place to take your mind

off of all of that

Welcome to wedding wonderland.

- Oh my gosh, we hit
the jackpot here, Sal.

Oh, what do you think?

- Beautiful.

What did your mom wear
on her wedding day?

- It was all white lace, but
she had her wild side too.

She had her shoes
covered in rhinestones.

- Rhinestones,
now we're talking.

- You're early.
- So are you.

Hold on to your
hat, there's news.

- Yes, there is news.

- Allie has booked
a horse and carriage

to take y'all to the chapel.

- Oh.

- She asked me what I thought.

I just couldn't resist.

- It's true, she couldn't,
she really couldn't.

So, you see anything you like?

- Well, I was thinking that--

- Thank goodness
we're here to help.

All right, now,
let's get to work.

Come on, let's get to work.

(swanky jazz music)

- Which one did you like?

- If it's the one
with the train,

we're gonna have to
plan your entrance.

- Well, y'all are just gonna
have to wait for the big day.

Let's just say it's
the perfect dress,

and I couldn't have
done it without y'all.

- You're welcome.
- You're welcome.

- [Sal] Good answer.

- I know which one.
- Me too.

- Mr. Sheppard, welcome back.
- Thank you.

- I have your rings right here.

Here comes the bride.

- [Clay] Wow, that's perfect.

- And yours, very handsome.

- Huh.

- A wedding band does
reflect its owner,

and I do recall
you're a musician.

- Could we maybe go with
something a tad more?

- Not a problem.

Let me show you some
simple gold bands.

- Thanks.
- Be right back.

- Are you letting
the major get to you?

- No, it's just if I'm
going to be settling down,

perhaps I should settle down.

- Yeah, that sounds
like the Major talking.

- Our venue in New Orleans,
it just lost its permit

so maybe I do need to
start looking for something

a little more stable.

- Really?

What would that be?

- Look, I know you're
right, but these plans,

everything's been
moving so fast.

Was your wedding
this out of control?

- Son, every wedding is
its own kind of crazy.

Dealing with two families,
twice the stress.

But go easy on yourself.

The shower this weekend
will be a blast.

Your mom's got this
great idea for it.

- You know what you need,

a romantic night out.

Just you and Laurel away from
all this wedding madness.

- That's the best idea
I've heard so far.

I'm gonna go with this one.

- No way, a pink Cadillac?

Did you trade your
car in for that?

- For my fiancee,
it's only the best.

- If I didn't know any
better, I would think

you were Prince Charming.

- Who said I wasn't?

Your carriage
awaits, Cinderella.

- So, where are we headed?

- A little trip down memory
lane, and all the wedding talk--

- Is off-limits.
- Exactly.

- All right, your Highness,
let's get this carriage going.

(cheering)

(optimistic orchestral music)

You really are Prince Charming.

- Well this is a
full-service date.

- We really have this
all to ourselves?

- Yes we do.

- Clay, how in world did you?

- I know a guy who
knows a guy, you know.

- You're amazing.

You remember the last
time we were up here?

- I do, senior prom.

- That's right.

- You know, I'm not
sure if I remember

the first song we
slow danced to.

But I do remember Major
having his 10 o'clock curfew.

- Well that's old
news, curfew's 11 now.

- 11, so we don't get
to stay out late enough

to see the pink Cadillac
turn into a pumpkin?

- Nope.

You know it was my
dad who pushed me

to go to business school.

- Backup plan?
- Exactly.

When I got the job
at Chicago Financial,

he was over the moon.

It's like I'm a flower
and he only gives sunlight

in the direction he
wants me to grow.

- I'm sure he means well.

- This coming from the
same guy who's sure

that my dad doesn't like him.

- Look, enough
about the parents.

Tonight is gonna be about us.

(phone dinging)

That was my sister.

She has these questions
about gift registry.

- Allie booked a
celebrity chef who needs

to finalize the
dinner, but our mothers

can't agree on the menu.

(phone dings)

Oh, and Isabelle is complaining
about the dove wranglers.

- Dove wranglers?

- Well, you can't hire the
doves without their people.

(phone dinging)

- Okay, we're gonna
turn these off,

and save it for tomorrow.

- But--
- No, no, no.

No more interruptions.

- Well except for one.

(gentle rock music)

May I have this dance?

- Clay Sheppard,
you did remember.

- How could I forget?

- It's only the best
dance of my life.

- This is just what
we needed, just us.

♪ Falling in love with you

(ducks quacking)

♪ For I can't help

♪ Falling in love with you

- [Trish] Ahoy, you two!

- Hello.

- Sir, Major.

- Where do these go?

- Permission to come aboard.

- Permission granted.

Everybody, this is
Mr. Franklin, my boss,

and his sweet wife, Miss Glenda.

- Hello.

- I see you've got a band.

Now, you save me a
dance, young lady, okay?

(jaunty brass music)

(cheering)

- Oh, Vivian, this is adorable.

(everyone swooning)

- We're ready for the cake pull?

- Cake what?

- Oh, it's a game
that tells the future

of the girls in
the wedding party.

- All right, girls,
everybody pick a ribbon.

One, two, three, pull.

- It's an arrow.

- Look at that, that means
you're full of wisdom.

- And I've got a
four-leaf clover.

- That means that
you've got a bunch

of good luck coming your way.

What'd you get, honey?

- [Clay] Does the bride
get her lucky charm?

- Just the girls, the bride
already has her lucky charm.

- Yes, you do.

- I do.

- You are gonna be saying that

pretty soon for real, you know?

- How do you think
it's all going?

- Better now.

I think your dad
thought that the boat

was gonna go down
with all these people.

- Well, your folks do
have a lot of friends.

- [Clay] I know.

- Wow, that view, never
gets old, does it?

And, you mind if I steal
her away for a dance?

- Be my guest.

- I've danced with
everybody else.

Don't step on my toes,
I won't step on yours.

- I can't promise that.
- Okay.

- Major.
- Hey.

- Where's Isabelle?

- Below, lying down.

Not too good on the water.

- Ah.

- Wow, you know, when
your parents said

they were bringing family,
I didn't realize it meant

all of East Tennessee.

- I know my folks
have their own style,

but it comes from a
good place, I promise.

They take things a
bit too far sometimes.

- You think?

- You know, maybe
I can fix this.

- Now, you can't
un-invite guests, son,

I wouldn't ask them to.

- It's not what I
meant, excuse me.

- Okay, okay, perfect.

Bye-bye, now.

Guess who just spoke
to three harpist

to play the wedding march?

- Wow.

I was thinking maybe
just a good guitar.

- Oh, Clay.

- Can we talk for one second?

- Sure.

- Laurel and I were
discussing maybe,

maybe what we need is
just a little bit less.

- I don't follow.

- We appreciate everything
that you've been doing

for this wedding,
it's been great.

But it's becoming just
a little too much.

- Too much?

Those words aren't in my
vocabulary, what do you mean?

- The harps, and the doves,
and confetti cannons,

and horse-drawn carriages.

Maybe if we could just scale
things back just a little.

- Change my plans,
all of my plans

with five days left, huh?

When I have been
working night and day

to make all of this
happen for you.

I don't do simple.

If you wanted simple, why did
you get a wedding planner?

- Well if you remember, it
wasn't our idea to start with.

- How's it going, you two?

- I'll tell you how it's going.

I quit.

- Allie, Clay?

What happened?

- I may have said
something to upset her.

- She just quit.

- Yeah, I know, that's not good.

Thank you.

Allie just took all the
vendors and contacts with her.

- (sighing) Great.

So we're back to square one
with five days for the wedding.

We're gonna need
a florist, a DJ.

Caterer, tables,
chairs, decorations.

We don't even have a minister
to perform the ceremony.

- No need to panic yet.

I'm gonna figure this
out, I'm a problem-solver.

- I don't know, I think
maybe Isabelle was right,

"Less is more."

- Laurel, you're gonna
get the wedding you want

one way or another.

- [Laurel] So you're actually
gonna make this happen?

- No, we are gonna make
this happen as a team.

- Well then, we
better stop talking

and start getting things done.

♪ A little bit conversation
a little more action please ♪

♪ All this time for bringing
satisfaction in me ♪

♪ A little more light
a little more fluff ♪

♪ A little less kind
a little more spunk ♪

♪ Just to let you know
we left you behind baby ♪

♪ Baby make it funny

♪ Spunky spunky

♪ Make it funny (funky funky)

(upbeat pop music)

(ritzy piano music)

- It's kind of has that.

- [Isabelle] Where are
you gonna put that?

- Into the pews.
- Oh.

- [Trish] I think we can
put these on the ends of it.

- Hey, is everything
under control?

- Tiny bit crazy.
- Yeah?

- But we were making
some progress.

Sally said that her friend,
at the design studio

can do the photography
work at the wedding,

so that's covered.
- Good.

- Anything on your end?

- Yeah, remember Jim, my roadie?

He wanted to be the chef?

He's now running
Delta's Kitchen so he's

got the catering covered.

- Oh, good.

- But, we're still
missing a minister.

- Maybe we can call
Reverend Olson.

He was my mom's
pastor growing up,

and they really close.
- Okay.

- He lives in Little Rock now,

so I'll give him a call
and see if he can do it.

- Good idea.
- I think so too.

- Hey mom, do the
horseshoes go up or down?

- Definitely up,
you don't want all

that good light to pour out.

We need all we can get.

- Hey, how can I be
more useful to you?

- I promised Emma ice
cream over an hour ago.

Could you?
- Ice cream?

Yeah, that'll be the easiest
thing I've done all day.

Emma, what do you say,
you and me ice cream date?

- Yeah.
- Let's do it.

Hey, it's gonna be okay.
- Thank you.

- Laurel, honey, I think
horseshoes with ribbons

at the end of each pew would
just be lovely, don't you?

- I think roses in
clear, crystal vases

would be a better choice.

- [Trish and Isabelle]
What do you think?

- Well, I do love the
fun of the horseshoes.

And the simple
vases are nice too.

- I think what Laurel is saying
is she wants traditional.

- And I think
what's she's saying

is that she thinks
horseshoes are more fun.

(phone buzzing)

- Oh, I think what
Laurel is saying is that

she needs to take this call.

- This is better.
- This is better.

- This is.
- This is better.

- This is so good.

- It's because you have
all the key ingredients

to a perfect sundae.

You have the chocolate
sauce, the whipped cream,

and the cherry.

- And a really big spoon.
- Exactly.

- Can this be a tradition?

Mom said that when
we're a family,

we gotta pick our own
family traditions.

I pick this one.

- What else?

Let's see, we could
do Monday movie night.

Taco Tuesday, no,
Trampoline Tuesdays.

- All of those, I can't wait.

You know what, me either.

Cheers.

Something on your nose.

(groans)
(Clay laughing)

- Thank you so much.

Good news, Reverend Olson's
flying in for the wedding.

- Really?

- Yep.
- All right.

Almost the last
piece of the puzzle.

- I guess, (sighs) I just wish
everyone were getting along.

- Yeah, thanks Eileen.

- [Eileen] Thank you.

- I had this image of a big
house, one big happy family,

all together for the holidays.

And now it just
seems like a life

of airports and separate visits.

- Yeah.

- I wish your parents would
reach out to my folks.

- Yeah, your parents should
try a little harder, too.

It takes two to tango.

Well in this case, four.

- I know this is
gonna sound crazy,

but I kind of wish
Allie were still here.

- What?
- What in the world

did you say to scare
her off like that?

- Me?

I didn't say anything, she
was a bull in a china shop.

You should be thanking me,
she was driving you nuts.

- Wow.
- You know what I mean.

I just want you to be happy.

- Oh, I'll be happy as soon
as I walk down the aisle

and everyone goes home.

- So I see you've met Tucker,
he's one of our rescue horses.

- He's beautiful.

- Ms. Presley?

- You can call me Priscilla.

So, are you enjoying your
visit here at Graceland?

- Absolutely, it's beautiful.

We're actually getting
married in the chapel.

- Yeah, (stammering)
two days, two days?

- Well, that's the plan, anyway.

- That's so exciting,
congratulations.

- Yeah, Clay.

This is my fiancee, Laurel.

- Laurel.
- Nice meeting you both.

Two days?

- Wow.

- We were excited
when we got engaged,

but it's just been.

- Yeah, it's been hectic
with all the planning

and the details, and.

- I can totally relate.

- Yeah.

- You know, if you
have some time,

I have something that I
would love to show you

that's very special to me.

Are you game?
- Yes.

- Okay.
- Absolutely.

Oh my goodness.
- Let's do it.

(peaceful piano music)

Weddings can be a
whirlwind, that's for sure.

When Elvis and I got
married in Vegas,

we had to sneak out of
this house in Palm Springs

with all our friends to get
away from the paparazzi.

- Oh my gosh, I
can't even imagine.

- Yeah, it was crazy times.

But we had a wedding that
was private, and intimate,

and you know, that's
exactly how we wanted it.

- Right, you know.

- So.

- Sounds like what we
should've had from the start.

- Oh my, your dress
was so beautiful.

- [Priscilla] Thank you.

- [Clay] That was
some tux Elvis had.

- Mm-hmm.

It feels like just yesterday.

- Do you mind me
asking what the two

of you picked as your song.

- "Love Me Tender" of course.

- Naturally, it's
the perfect song.

- Yeah.

- We're hoping to make
it to that first dance.

We still have so much
to pull together,

and our families disagree
about everything.

- Pretty much.

- Well, whatever happens,
the most important thing

is to remember the most
important thing, each other.

Listen, the two of you
seem like a great couple.

I wish you all the happiness
in the world, I truly do.

- Thank you so much,
Priscilla Presley.

- Nice meeting you both.

- Nice meeting you, thank you.

- Good luck, I'm go
gonna take a ride now.

Take care.
- Bye-bye.

Oh my gosh, how embarrassing.

- You called her
Priscilla Presley.

- I know.

Really?

- And that starts
by not compromising.

- Well with our parents,
that's easier said than done.

- Well, we have to try.

And that starts first
thing in the morning.

(majestic music)

- Clay?

You're up early.

- Isabelle said I
might find you here.

- What's up?

- I think we should have a talk.

Man to man.

- Probably overdue.

Walk with me.

- Sir, I can't help
but get the feeling

you have some reservations
with Laurel and me.

- Oh, I don't have any
reservations about Laurel.

- So it's me?

- Clay, I'm sure you're
a fine young man.

It's the music
business I don't trust.

I thought Laurel
had escaped all that

when she got into finance.

- And then I came
back into the picture.

- Brought the music with you.

- Sir, music's a huge part of
my life and Laurel's as well.

There's no getting around that.

- Look, you're going to be
raising my granddaughter,

I need to know that
Laurel and Emma

have somebody that
they can depend on.

Someone reliable, solid.

- Yes, sir.

I get it and you're right.

My business can be very
unpredictable like life.

And I'm not sure how I
can put your mind at ease,

but I'm really
good at what I do.

And one thing that's never,
never going to change

is my love for your
daughter, and Emma too.

And no matter what life
has in store for us,

we're gonna get
through it together.

- Laurel said you were
as stubborn as I am.

Appreciate the straight talk.

- Wait, sir, is this a
agree to disagree moment?

- Maybe so, gotta run.

(soft jazzy music)

- This can't be right.

There's only supposed
to be one cake.

- That's right.

- Wait, so you're
making two cakes

for the Couper-Sheppard wedding?

- One Couper, one Sheppard.

- Unbelievable.

- Well, if you only need
one, which one do you want?

- I'm gonna have to get
back to you on that.

First, I have two
mothers to talk to.

(phone buzzing)

Hello, Reverend Olson?

I'm so sorry to hear that.

No, no, no it's okay,
you can just get well.

Okay. (sighs)

- We told them 1300 hours.

- Not everyone runs on
military time, Major.

They'll be here.

- Well, there are still a few
things we need to finalize.

- I've got everything covered.

But you're welcome to
help if you'd like.

- Can you imagine
if they were trying

to do this on their own?

- I need a trip to the ladies'.

If the waiter comes
by, order me a salad?

- Oh, hold up, girl,
I'm gonna go with you.

- Okay, just lost the
minister to the flu.

- He was so sorry, but
he sounded sick as a dog.

- It's okay, we'll get
somebody else, it'll be fine.

- By tomorrow?

Forget that the caterer
didn't get the final menu,

or rather he got
two final menus.

- Why would he have two final.

Let me guess, my
mom and Isabelle?

- I thought you were
handling this, Clay?

- Laurel, I've been
juggling everything else.

I can't be everywhere.

- Well, I can't either.

Playing referee on every detail,

the decorations, the
music, the food, the cakes.

Did I mention we have two cakes?

- Two?

- Yeah, one's perfect if we
were in the royal family.

The other if we
were getting married

at the Grand Ole Opry.

- Okay.

- (sighing) It's
all falling apart.

Our folks aren't getting along.

Nobody's on the same page.

- Let's just, let's
get through tomorrow.

- I don't wanna
just get through it.

I want to enjoy it.

- I know, I know, I know, okay.

I'm gonna skip lunch,
make a few phone calls.

- What's the point?

With no minister,
there's no wedding.

I don't know, maybe I am just
at the end of my rope, or,

maybe this is a sign.

- Sweetie, I promise you
everything is going to be fine.

Okay, I'll take care of it.

- I'm sorry, Clay, I
can't do this right now.

Please apologize for me.

- Laurel.

Laurel (sighing).

(curious woodwind music)

- Are you sure that's
what they said?

- Uh-huh.

- A hundred percent.

- It's a shame its
gotten to this point.

- It didn't happen on its own.

I don't think any of
us helped matters.

- Now that, we can all agree on.

- Isabelle, I'm sorry if I
steamrolled you a little bit.

- And I'm sorry if
I steamrolled you.

- I think it's cute you
thought you might have.

- I feel awful about all this.

- Me too.

- Well, we made this mess,

now what are we gonna
do to straighten it out?

- Mr. Franklin.
- Hello, Clay.

How are you?
- Good, how are you?

- Oh, I'm doing well, now if
you're looking for Laurel,

she's gone for the day.

- No sir, actually I was
hoping to talk to you.

Do you have a moment?

- Well for you, always.

So what's on your mind?

- Well, I need some advice.

- Oh well, I'll try.

- You and Glenda have had
this wonderful marriage.

And Laurel and I.

The truth is, I don't
know where we stand

with this wedding right now.

I mean, we've been
bending over backwards

to please her parents,
to please my parents.

- And now, you and Laurel
are, you're feeling torn?

Right?
- Yes.

Her dad, Isabelle, my parents,
everyone has a different idea

about what this
wedding should be.

- Well, I'm sure.

Like they say, you don't
marry just the person,

you marry their whole family.

- And I love her family, I
want them to be happy too.

- Well of course,
you're a good man,

and I've known that since the
first moment I've met you.

But, that doesn't solve
everything, does it?

- No.

- You know, I've got this
theory about weddings.

That weddings are a test
that couples have to pass.

All that planning,
and stress, and strain

it pushes couples to see
if they're really ready.

- I thought we were,
I think we are.

- But love is complicated.

I understand that some people
even write songs about it.

But it boils down to this,
it doesn't really matter

what anybody else thinKs or
what everybody else things,

because it's your
day and Laurel's day,

so make it what you
and Laurel want.

Because when all
is said and done,

and everybody else goes home,

it's just you and
Laurel, and Emma.

- That's really good
advice for a banker.

- I haven't always been
a banker, you know.

You know, actually
back in the day,

I was a chaplain in the army.

- Is that so?

- So trust me, I have heard
it and I've seen it all.

But let me ask you one question,

are you crazy about Laurel?

- Yes.

- Well good, because I
know she's crazy about you,

and as long as the
two of you stay crazy

about each other, you
can handle anything.

- I appreciate the advice.

- I hope it helps.

(amorous guitar music)

♪ Are you lonesome tonight

♪ Do you miss me tonight

♪ Are you sorry
we drifted apart ♪

♪ Does your memor stray

♪ To a bright summer day

- Dad?

♪ And called you sweet love

- [Laurel] Hey daddy.

- Hey, sweetheart come on in.

- So you wanted to talk?

- Yeah.

You want something to drink?
- Sure.

- Got some water here
with fruit in it.

Just have a seat.

Hotel puts it in
here complimentary.

- So, where is Isabelle.

- She is downstairs
in the lobby eating

a peanut butter and
banana sandwich.

- Thank you.

- So, I wanted.

I just thought it
would be best if.

Communication is
not my strong suit.

- Your mother, she always
knew exactly what to say.

She knew just what to
say, just what to do.

You are so much
like her, you know.

You got your talent from her.

Your beautiful voice,
love of performing.

She loved music
as much as you do.

But all her hopes and
dreams and waiting

for the luck that never
came hurt her deeply.

And all I could do was
sit there and watch.

And I just could bear to
see that happen to you.

- That's why you didn't
come hear me sing?

Why you were so determined for
me to go to business school?

- Yeah.

And I was wrong.

- Dad, I love my
life and my job.

And I love music too.

Clay, he completes me.

Can't there be room for
everything that makes me happy?

- Absolutely.

And I'm so sorry, honey.

I've been a hindrance instead
of a help, but no more.

You wanna sing, I'll be at
every single show from now on.

You can depend on that.

- I love you, daddy.

- Oh, I love you too,
sweetheart, so much.

- And Clay?

- He's a good man.
- He is.

- I might've been a
little hard on him.

He can sure say how
much he loves you.

And Emma.

And if your momma was here,
I know just what she'd say.

She'd say there is no
better man on this Earth

for our baby girl.

- Thank you, dad, thank you.

- What are you doing here?
- What are you doing here?

- I got a call.
- I got a call.

- My parents wanted to talk.

- My dad too, and he
wasn't the Major this time.

He was dad.

- Yeah, I don't know
what's going on.

My mom's even rethinking
the whole doves thing.

- And Isabelle's
agreed to compromise

on decorations, it's weird.

- So, you still wanna marry me?

- Hmm.

Absolutely.

Wait, we still don't
have a minister.

- I think I got that handled.

- Hmm.
(Clay laughing)

- Sunny day, clear skies.

- It's because we buried
that bottle of bourbon.

Never doubt your mom's old
Southern traditions, son.

- Yes, sir.

- I'm so proud of you.

- Love you, pop.

- Do I look all right,
the hair, the makeup?

- The most gorgeous bride we
have ever seen, right Trish?

- No argument here, ever again.

- How do I look, mom?

- Pretty as a picture,
come here baby.

Beautiful.
- Thank you.

- All right, now
there goes my makeup.

- Okay, you two, we have to
get the finishing touches on.

- All right, Miss Emma, let's
go on down to the chapel.

See you in a little bit.

Come on, hon.

- I'm sorry, these
past couple of weeks

have been so crazy.

We really haven't had
much time to talk.

- I'm the one who's sorry.

- Isabelle?

- I think I just wanted to help.

To be a part of your life.

- You are, forever,
we're family.

- That's all I wanted.

So, I wanted to lend you
something for your wedding,

if you want it, that is.

My mother wore this
at her wedding,

and she always said
it brought her luck.

So, if you don't already have
something borrowed or blue,

I would be honored
if you would wear it.

- I'd be so proud to.

- I know I can never
replace your mother,

and I wouldn't presume to try,

but if you ever need
anything, I'm always here.

Always ready to help.

- You have no idea how
much that means to me,

you truly don't.
- Oh, thank you.

- You did remember to get
a minister, didn't you?

- Oh, he's here.

Good to see you, Chaplain.

- Good to see you.
- Thanks for being here.

- No, thank you.

(gentle guitar music)

- I love you, daddy.
- I love you too.

- We made it.

- Wow, you look amazing.

- You don't look
too bad yourself.

- You may be seated everyone.

Friends, family, old and new,

we're gathered here at
our beloved Graceland

in this beautiful chapel
surrounded by the spirit of love

to join together Laurel
Couper and Clay Sheppard

in the bonds of holy matrimony.

Now, I could go on
quite a while about

what a perfect couple
these young people are,

but Laurel and Clay asked
me to keep it simple,

especially after the
last couple of weeks.

(audience laughing)

Now, at this point
in the service,

I would like to turn it
over to Laurel and Clay,

and the vows that
they have written.

Clay?

- Laurel, I knew how
special you were to me

ever since the moment
you put gum in my hair.

It was in third grade.
(laughing)

I let you get away once and
fate brought you back to me,

and I will never
let you go again.

So from this day forth,
I will cheer you up

in the bad times.

I will celebrate
you in the good.

And I will harmonize
with you when you sing.

All the days of my life.

It's your turn.

- First, I gotta
say I was framed.

It was Anna Mae Cowan
who put gum in your hair.

Just to set the record straight.

(laughing)

Clay, you've always been
able to make me smile

just by being there,

whether it was at school,
backstage when I was nervous,

or here right now.

That's just one of
millions of reasons why

I can't wait to spend
our life together.

And we don't have time
for a million reasons,

so let me just
give you one more.

The simple fact is, I
love you, Clay Sheppard,

always have, always will.

- May we have the rings.

- Thank you, Ted.

- Now, if you'll repeat after--

- If you don't mind, I
waited a long time for this,

so let's just cut to the chase.

I do.

- And I do.

- Well, that's that, then.

I now pronounce you
husband and wife.

And you may now kiss the bride

as I think they already
know, don't you?

(applauding)
(dramatic orchestral music)

♪ My lover my last
my everything ♪

- You're good.

♪ And loving with you are

♪ I know there's only
only one of you ♪

- Well, Ms. Sheppard, looks
like we pulled it off.

- Took some doing, but I'd
say it's the perfect wedding.

- Yeah, oh, and my mom's
planning our honeymoon.

She had some great ideas.

- Clay Sheppard.

Would you look at that?

- Never thought I'd see the day.

- Me either.

- Excuse me.

Ladies and gentlemen, if I could
have your attention please.

Everyone who knows
Laurel, knows that music

has always been a huge
part of my daughter's life.

It runs in the family.

Most of the family, I couldn't
carry a tune in a bucket.

And those of you who
know Clay, my son-in-law,

know he's a pretty big
wheel in the music business.

He was able to pull
just the right strings,

and get just the right performer

for this very, very
special evening.

So, give a big Memphis
welcome to Mr. Lee Brice.

- Lee Brice, are you kidding me?

(cheering)

- Thank y'all for
inviting me tonight.

And for the happy couple.

I'm so honored to be
here for the start

of a beautiful road
to a happy marriage.

(soothing guitar music)

♪ Wise men say only
fools rush in ♪

♪ But I can't help
falling in love with you ♪

♪ Shall I stay
would it be a sin ♪

♪ If I can't help falling
in love with you ♪

♪ Like a river flow
surely to the sea ♪

♪ Darling so it goes some
things are meant to be ♪

♪ Take my hand

♪ Take my whole life too

♪ For I can't help
falling in love with you ♪

Ladies and gentlemen, what you
say we invite up the couple

to the stage and come help
me bring this thing home.

- All right, then let's do it.

(cheering)

♪ Like a river flows
surely to the sea ♪

♪ Darling so it goes

♪ Some things are meant to be

♪ Take my hand

♪ Take my whole life too

♪ For I can't help
falling in love with you ♪

♪ For I can't help
falling in love with you ♪

(cheering)

- I thought we canceled this.

- Honey, I couldn't
quit cold turkey.

Don't you just love it?

- I do, I do, I really do.

(dramatic orchestral music)