The Wedding Cottage

I'd pretty much given up with Hallmark, because like many brands it had become 'Hey, look at our diversity' whilst forgetting people with disabilities. This movie is a start to rectifying the issue, albeit with a secondary character. The plot is a bit similar to 'Wedding Bells' starring lead Erin Krakow's 'When Calls The Heart' co-star Kavan Smith/Danica McKellar, but the couple getting married are nicer - no Bride/Groomzillas here! There's nothing nasty, just some years-ago bereavements that characters bond over. The casting is great, spanning three generations of adults on-screen, but going back a century overall. This is a movie I'd happily re-watch.

The groom was introduced on TV as Staff Sergeant, but his insignia was for a Buck Sergeant. Also, with his injury, his campaign ribbons did not include a Purple Heart. Hallmark should always use a military consultant. Admittedly these are picky points for an otherwise excellent movie with true heart. Erin Krakow is always on character and Brendan Penny showed a transformation as his artistic side began to be seen in his work at the cottage and in dealing with Vanessa. Another highlight for me was the community spirit shown by town folks in pulling together and sharing their skills to make the wedding a reality.

This has been on Hallmark Channel recently. Have watched x3. I have actually laughed out loud each time. Worth watching just to see the expressions on Brendan Penney's face while Erin Krakow was being a klutz or making a passionate argument. Totally believable. Also worth noting his expressions as he grows fond of her. As usual for Hallmark, the misunderstanding/conflict is pretty annoying but par for the course. Overall, very enjoyable. Flows along well. All supporting characters believable. Must say though, what were they thinking when they dressed ErinKrakow in that ugly and matronly gown at the wedding.

8.2 stars. How about a romance for romance sake? 'The Wedding Cottage', is a passionate romance featuring a wedding planner and a sculptor. There is absolutely nothing amiss in this story, everything is rational. There are no major squabbles, only true to life disagreements. Vanessa needs to use Evan's dilapidated old cottage for an upcoming wedding she is planning for her clients, but unfortunately, this once popular wedding venue has deteriorated due to disuse. Evan has lived alone there for years creating masterpieces of art...he might be a certifiable genius. She requests the use of the old cottage, but he is stubborn and will not agree to let her fix up the place, even at her own expense. She pokes and prods at his softer side and still he does not budge, but eventually he succumbs to her charms. Their relationship develops naturally as their curiosity for each other grows. 'The Wedding Cottage' is a very gratifying and passionate love story. You won't have to cover your kids' eyes or send them to bed but you might be tempted to. Don't worry, this is still rated G.

I enjoyed the chemistry between the two leads. It's nice to see a female lead that is not so high strung or annoying, In the beginning she was a little but the movie gets better. This movie is probably the best one I have seen in a long time, I enjoyed the cottage scene and even the music. I liked the male actor Brendan Penny. It's nice he is paired with a Erin. Usually he is paired with the most annoying females on hallmark. This movie is one of the better ones I have seen him in. Watch if you are looking for an easy going romance that will get you in a good mood. I also love the scenery of Vermont.

It seems the Hallmark movies in 2023 are trying too hard to be funny, it's a trend I have been noticing even in late 2022. An embarrassing scene involves Erin and a leaf blower- it was a waste of time, not funny or cute. If that's the hallmark way of humor, I'm not here for it. Erin and Brendan have ZERO chemistry. You don't care about their relationship. In fact, Erin comes off as extremely annoying, and Brendan comes off as a rude jerk. The story about fixing up the wedding cottage is also just super boring, you're not emotionally invested in it, or the couple who wants to have their wedding there. Don't waste your life with this one, just skip it, watch something better with your precious time!

Really enjoyed this movie as the characters had real chemistry and a sweetness about them. It doesn't hurt that I love both of the main actors and believe they are talented, so put it in my list because of them. Kudos that Hallmark is using actors that are more mature with real ability. Only found a few off putting moments- the fact that she had given up wedding planning as she was so busy with her new career was not believable and if course the 'misunderstanding' that seems to be built into so many of their movies. Would such mature characters not actually discuss it? The secondary characters were also great.