Bride: Wars

What begins as passive-aggressive sabotage escalates into a full-scale "bride war." Liv dyes Emma’s hair blue (instead of the intended subtle highlights) and sabotages her tan. Emma retaliates by switching Liv’s wedding invitation list, sending her parents to a strip club, and spiking her weight-loss supplements with junk food.

Due to a clerical error (the assistant double-books the date), both women are scheduled for the only available Saturday in June at the Plaza. Neither is willing to reschedule—Liv, a ruthless corporate lawyer, refuses to compromise; Emma, a mild-mannered teacher, feels she has already sacrificed too much in life. Marion refuses to mediate, forcing them to share the date. bride wars

1. Executive Summary Bride Wars is a American romantic comedy film directed by Gary Winick and released by 20th Century Fox. The film explores the darkly comedic breakdown of a lifelong friendship between two women who inadvertently book their dream weddings on the same day, at the same venue, with the same planner. Starring Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway, the film examines themes of friendship, identity, societal pressure surrounding weddings, and the destructive nature of competition. While a commercial success, Bride Wars was widely panned by critics for its predictable plot and unlikable character behavior. It has since gained a degree of cult status as a "guilty pleasure" for its over-the-top antics and quotable lines. 2. Basic Information | Category | Details | | :--- | :--- | | Title | Bride Wars | | Director | Gary Winick | | Screenplay | Greg DePaul, Casey Wilson, June Diane Raphael | | Story by | Greg DePaul | | Producers | Kate Hudson, Alan Riche, Peter Riche, Julie Yorn | | Release Date | January 9, 2009 (US) | | Running Time | 89 minutes | | Budget | $30 million | | Box Office | $115.4 million | | Distributor | 20th Century Fox | 3. Plot Summary The film follows best friends Liv (Kate Hudson) and Emma (Anne Hathaway) from childhood to their late twenties in New York City. Both have a long-standing dream of a June wedding at the iconic Plaza Hotel. Without consulting each other, they both become engaged and immediately hire the city’s top wedding planner, Marion St. Claire (Candice Bergen). What begins as passive-aggressive sabotage escalates into a