Stop the Wedding

*Stop the Wedding*
Stop the Wedding
Based on	Stop the Wedding by Stephanie Bond
Written by	Nina Weinman
Directed by	Anne Wheeler
Starring	Rachel Boston; Niall Matter; Alan Thicke
Composer	Peter Allen
Country of origin	United States; Canada
Original language	English
Production
Executive producers	Lisa Demberg; Jack Grossbart; Allen Lewis; Jon Maas; Michael Shepard; Juliet Smith; Marnie Young
Producer	Harvey Kahn
Production location	Vancouver, British Columbia
Cinematography	Adam Sliwinski
Editor	Lara Mazur
Production company	Hallmark
Original release
Network	Hallmark Channel
Release	June 11, 2016

Stop the Wedding is a 2016 American-Canadian made for television romantic comedy film directed by Anne Wheeler and starring Rachel Boston, Niall Matter, Alan Thicke and Lini Evans. It is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Stephanie Bond. The film was produced by the Hallmark Channel and premiered on their network in the United States on June 11, 2016, as part of their June wedding series. The film earned Anne Wheeler a 2017 Leo Award, in the Best Direction (Television Film) category.^[1]

Plot

Career-oriented Anna Colton learns that her Aunt Belle has agreed to marry a multiple divorcee, suave actor Sean Castleberry, following a whirlwind romance. Anna is determined to stop the wedding from proceeding. Joining in her effort is Sean's handsome son, successful surgeon Dr. Clay Castleberry, and the pair work to prevent the nuptials, despite their mutual dislike of one another. Frustrated by their young relatives' efforts, Belle and Sean elope to Las Vegas in order to go through with their wedding. Regretting their previous obstructiveness, Anna and Clay rush to join their family members in order to celebrate their wedding, developing their own romantic feelings for one another along the way. However, a misunderstanding leads to Clay abandoning plans to attend the wedding and returns home, leaving Anna to desperately try to resolve their problems, reunite with Clay, and attend the wedding in support of her aunt.

Cast

Rachel Boston as Anna Colton
Niall Matter as Clay Castleberry
Alan Thicke as Sean Castleberry
Lini Evans as Belle Colton
Teryl Rothery as Suzie
David Lewis as Jake
Brenda Crichlow as Renee

Development

Adaptation

Bond first wrote her novel "Stop the Wedding" in 1998, but it was repeatedly turned down by her publisher.^[2] In 2012 she made the decision to self-publish the book, and it became a bestseller.^[3] The book was picked up by an independent film producer, leading to Hallmark optioning it in 2014.^[4] The production marked the first time Hallmark adapted an independently published novel into a film.^[5]

Differences from the novel

In the novel the character of Belle Colton is the mother of Anna, whereas in the film, she is her maternal aunt.^[6]

Filming

Filming took place in March and April 2016, in Vancouver, British Columbia.^[7]

Broadcast

The film premiered on the Hallmark Channel of June 11, 2016, as part of the June Weddings Series.^[8]

Awards

Year	Award	Category	Recipients	Outcome
2017	Leo Awards	Direction (Television Film)	Anne Wheeler	Won
2017	Leo Awards	Picture Editing (Television Film)	Lara Mazur	Nominated

References

^ "Leo Awards 2017 Winner". Leo Awards. Archived from the original on August 12, 2017. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
^ Clare, Pamela (January 25, 2013). "Interview: Stephanie Bond, 'Stop the Wedding!'". Happy Ever After. USA Today. Archived from the original on August 12, 2017. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
^ Vejnoska, Jill (February 23, 2017). "Top Atlanta author Stephanie Bond's book now a TV movie". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved May 16, 2017.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
^ Bond, Stephanie (May 26, 2016). "Save the date the Hallmark Channel movie of Stop the Wedding airs Sat June 11 at 9pm eastern". stephaniebond.com. Archived from the original on December 3, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
^ Bond, Stephanie (June 10, 2016). "Author Stephanie Bond chats with Rachel Boston, star of 'Stop the Wedding!'". Happy Ever After. USA Today. Archived from the original on June 10, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
^ Hill, Ruth (June 11, 2016). "Interview With Actress Lini Evans, "Stop the Wedding!". My Devotional Thoughts. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
^ "Impastor Season 2 and Travelers Start Filming in Vancouver This Week". What's Filming. March 28, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2017.
^ Gables, Rick (June 6, 2016). "Hallmark Channel's Original Movie, "Stop the Wedding," Stars Rachel Boston, Alan Thicke and Teryl Rothery". TV Weekly Now. Archived from the original on March 14, 2017. Retrieved May 16, 2017.

External links

[1] "Leo Awards 2017 Winner". Leo Awards. Archived from the original on August 12, 2017. Retrieved June 5, 2017.

[Clare-2] Clare, Pamela (January 25, 2013). "Interview: Stephanie Bond, 'Stop the Wedding!'". Happy Ever After. USA Today. Archived from the original on August 12, 2017. Retrieved May 16, 2017.

[3] Vejnoska, Jill (February 23, 2017). "Top Atlanta author Stephanie Bond's book now a TV movie". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved May 16, 2017.^{[permanent dead link‍]}

[4] Bond, Stephanie (May 26, 2016). "Save the date the Hallmark Channel movie of Stop the Wedding airs Sat June 11 at 9pm eastern". stephaniebond.com. Archived from the original on December 3, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2017.

[5] Bond, Stephanie (June 10, 2016). "Author Stephanie Bond chats with Rachel Boston, star of 'Stop the Wedding!'". Happy Ever After. USA Today. Archived from the original on June 10, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2017.

[6] Hill, Ruth (June 11, 2016). "Interview With Actress Lini Evans, "Stop the Wedding!". My Devotional Thoughts. Retrieved August 29, 2017.

[7] "Impastor Season 2 and Travelers Start Filming in Vancouver This Week". What's Filming. March 28, 2016. Retrieved May 16, 2017.

[8] Gables, Rick (June 6, 2016). "Hallmark Channel's Original Movie, "Stop the Wedding," Stars Rachel Boston, Alan Thicke and Teryl Rothery". TV Weekly Now. Archived from the original on March 14, 2017. Retrieved May 16, 2017.

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