When Wall Street trader Vanessa persuades her fiancé, Dan, to forgo buying a house in favor of a big old wedding, it causes all sorts of tensions between the happy couple. Fashion PR rep Karen knows her clothes, and knows that her wedding dress doesn't fit properly. She also knows how to speak her mind to sort it out. Julia, a clinician, employs a wedding planner to help create her fantasy wedding. But what she really needs is a counselor -- not a consultant. Actress Cynthia is doing thorough research into her new role as a bride, having bought hundreds of books on the subject. She's getting help with the preparations from her best friend and bridesmaid, Rick.