Francesca + Chris – The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel – St. Ignatius Church – Aracely Cafe

EXT. “ARACELY CAFE” COURTYARD – NIGHT

Day has turned to night, and the paper lanterns and string lights are casting a warm glow in the courtyard of Aracely cafe where Chris and Francesca’s wedding reception is taking place. Chris’s best man is giving his speech to uproarious laughter.

BEST MAN

When Chris asked Francesca to be his girlfriend, he asked her on a hot air balloon. When he proposed, he asked her on a boat in the Phillipines. And now they’re getting married on an island in San Francisco. So every time he’s asked her a big question, he asked her in a place where she can’t escape.

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EXT. “ARACELY CAFE” COURTYARD – DAY (EARLIER)

The guests have just found their seats and Francesca’s mom is giving a heartfelt and tearful welcome speech.

FRANCESCA’S MOM

I have a free return policy. If you ever want to return Francesca to me, I won’t charge you anything. Completely free of charge.