The Wedding Planner Facts, Trivia, Actors, Actresses, and Composers

The Wedding Planner is a 2001 romantic comedy film directed by Adam Shankman, written by Michael Ellis and Pamela Falk, and starring Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey. After planning and coordinating another successful wedding ceremony, Los Alamitos wedding planner Mary is re-introduced to childhood acquaintance Massimo by her father who wants the two of them to marry. Mary, however, is not impressed and instead remains focused on her ambition to become a partner at the wedding company she works for. As a way to persuade her boss to accept her as a partner, Mary pursues and is hired...
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Release date:	January 26, 2001
Directed by:	Adam Shankman
Rated:
Runtime:	103 Minutes
Producer:	Robert L. Levy, Peter Abrams, Jennifer Gibgot, Gigi Pritzker, Deborah Del Prete
Editor:	Lisa Zeno Churgin
Music by:	Sander Selover, Mervyn Warren
Cinematography:	Julio Macat
Screenplay by:	Michael Ellis, Pamela Falk
Estimated budget:	$35,000,000
Genre:	Comedy

Award-winners from The Wedding Planner

Jennifer Lopez

Character:Mary Fiore

Born:July 24, 1969

Cast of The Wedding Planner

Fred Willard

Basil St. Mosely

Born:September 18, 1939

Age:72

Kevin Pollak

Dr. John Dojny

Born:October 30, 1957

Age:54

Matthew McConaughey

Steve Edison

Born:November 4, 1969

Age:42

Judy Greer

Penny

Born:July 20, 1975

Age:36

Alex Rocco

Salvatore Fiore

Born:February 29, 1936

Age:76

Kathy Najimy

Geri

Born:February 6, 1957

Age:55

Honors and Awards

Year	Award Won
2002	Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actress, Jennifer Lopez

Year	Award Nomination
2002	Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actress, Jennifer Lopez
2001	Razzie Award for Worst Actress, Jennifer Lopez
2009	Razzie Award for Worst Actress of the Decade, Jennifer Lopez
2001	Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Chemistry, Jennifer Lopez
2001	Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Comedy

Film director of The Wedding Planner

Adam Shankman

Born: November 27, 1964

Age: 47

Adam Michael Shankman is an American film director, producer, dancer, actor, and choreographer. He has been a judge on the television program So You Think You Can Dance since Season 3. He began his professional career in musical theater, and was a dancer in music videos for Paula Abdul and Janet...
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Filming locations for The Wedding Planner

Golden Gate Park

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:
When was the premier of the movie "The Wedding Planner"?
A:
The film premiered in January, 2001.
Q:
Who was the writer of the music for the film The Wedding Planner?
A:
Sander Selover, Mervyn Warren and Mervyn Warren composed sheet music for the film's soundtrack.
Q:
Who is credited for writing the movie The Wedding Planner?
A:
Michael Ellis wrote the movie's script.
Q:
The motion picture, "The Wedding Planner" is in what genre?
A:
It is classified as... Romantic comedy and Comedy.
Q:
What is the approximate runtime of the film "The Wedding Planner"?
A:
The approxomite runtime is 103 minutes.
Q:
What is the rating of the movie, "The Wedding Planner"?
A:
The motion picture is rated PG-13 (USA).
Q:
Who was the distributor of the film, "The Wedding Planner"?
A:
Columbia Pictures was the movie's distributor.
Q:
Which celebrities starred in the movie "The Wedding Planner"?
A:
Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, Bridgette Wilson, Justin Chambers, Judy Greer and Alex Rocco played a role in the movie.
Q:
Which locations were seen in the movie The Wedding Planner?
A:
The movie's featured locations include Golden Gate Park.
Q:
Who was the director of the motion picture "The Wedding Planner"?
A:
Adam Shankman was the director of the motion picture.