My Best Friend’s Wedding is a 1997 comedy-drama film, directed by P.J. Hogan and written by Ron Bass. The principal roles are played by Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, and Cameron Diaz. This article explores the filming locations of the movie, the people involved, and some fun trivia points about its production.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot in diverse locations within Chicago, Illinois, USA between June 10, 1996, and September 19, 1996. These sites include:
- The opulent Drake Hotel, located at 140 E. Walton Pl. on the Near North Side.
- The historic Fourth Presbyterian Church at 126 E. Chestnut Street, also on the Near North Side.
- The beautiful Cuneo Museum & Gardens at 1350 Milwaukee Avenue in Vernon Hills.
- The bustling O’Hare International Airport in Chicago.
- And lastly, the iconic Union Station, bordered by Canal St. & Jackson Blvd. on the Near West Side of Chicago.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Julia Roberts | Julianne Potter |
| Dermot Mulroney | Michael O’Neal |
| Cameron Diaz | Kimberly Wallace |
| Rupert Everett | George Downes |
| Philip Bosco | Walter Wallace |
| M. Emmet Walsh | Joe O’Neal |
| Rachel Griffiths | Samantha Newhouse |
| Carrie Preston | Amanda Newhouse |
| Susan Sullivan | Isabelle Wallace |
| Raci Alexander | Title Sequence Performer |
| Jennifer Garrett | Title Sequence Performer |
| Bree Turner | Title Sequence Performer |
| Cassie Creasy | Flower Girl |
| Lucina Paquet | Kimmy’s Grandma |
| Aida Baggio | Old Woman #2 |
| Shirley Kelly | Oldest Lady |
| George Bozonelos | Party Guest |
| Loretta Paoletti | Party Guest |
| Joseph Sikora | Stoner Guy #1 |
| Shale Marks | Stoner Guy #2 |
| Phillip Ingram | Wedding Singer |
| Rose Abdoo | Seamstress |
| JoBe Cerny | Tailor |
| Paul Giamatti | Bellman |
| Guillermo Tellez | Chef |
| Ned Schmidtke | Captain |
| Mark Swenson | Karaoke Singer |
| Mara Casey | Karaoke Girl |
| Tonray Ho | Karaoke Waitress |
| Michelle Hutchison | Drunken Trashy Girl |
| Robert Sutter | Crabhouse Pianist |
| Charlotte Zucker | Customer |
| Susan Breslau | Customer |
| Burton Zucker | Customer |
| Sharon Haight | Customer |
| Nydia Rodriguez Terracina | Walter’s Secretary |
| Mike Bacarella | Office Janitor |
| Larry Santori | Conductor |
| Gene Janson | Sport Magazine Guy |
| Kevin Michael Doyle | Sport Magazine Guy |
| Scott Kuhagen | Werner |
| Sid Hillman | Dining Guest |
| Norman Merrill | Dining Guest |
| Renata Scott | Dining Guest |
| Anh Duong | Dining Guest |
| Harry Shearer | Jonathan P.E. Rice |
| Jennifer McComb | Excited Woman |
| Mary-Pat Green | Angry Woman |
| Davenia McFadden | Angrier Woman |
| Jo Farkas | Loony Woman |
| The Morning Choir 4th Presbyterian Church of Chicago | Wedding Choir |
| Paul Adelstein | Brunch Guest (uncredited) |
| Stephanie Burton | Karaoke Patron (uncredited) |
| Kathi Copeland | Singing Chef (uncredited) |
| Amy Danles | Intro Bridesmaid #2 (uncredited) |
| Jeff Dlugolecki | Wedding Family Member (uncredited) |
| Reese Foster | Dining Guest (uncredited) |
| Leon ‘Lee’ Fuller | Brunch Guest (uncredited) |
| Kristi Gescheidler | Karoake Patron (uncredited) |
| Patricia E. Harrington | Airport Traveller (uncredited) |
| Jerod Howard | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Joe Howe | Cigar Sommelier (uncredited) |
| Joe Howe | Cigar Sommelier (uncredited) |
| Chris Lowe | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Nazario Maisonet | Restaurant Customer (uncredited) |
| Debbie Marks | Singer (uncredited) |
| Maureen Mendoza | Restaurant Customer (uncredited) |
| Molly Murphy | Train Conductor (uncredited) |
| Robert Osladil | Rail Passenger (uncredited) |
| Eric A. Pot | Florist (uncredited) |
| Carlton Preston | Ballroom Dancer (uncredited) |
| Marc Antonio Pritchett | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Chelcie Ross | Priest (uncredited) |
| Phil Senjanin | Wedding Attendee (uncredited) |
| Maridean Mansfield Shepard | Baseball Fan in Ladies’ Room (uncredited) |
| Anne Spradley-Montie | Angry Fan (uncredited) |
| Robin J. Stafford | Julianne’s Nurse (uncredited) |
| Daisy Alexandra Sylbert-Torres | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Dominic Paolo Testa | Shopper (uncredited) |
| Ray Uhler | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Robert Velo | Taylor (uncredited) |
| Johnny White | Karaoke Patron (uncredited) |
| Niko El Santo Zavero | Singing Waiter (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was released under the original title “My Best Friend’s Wedding” and is also known in Hindi as “माय बेस्ट फ्रेंड’स वेडिंग”.
- With a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes, it falls into the comedy-drama genre.
- The movie was released in the year 1998.
- The story revolves around a woman who realizes her love for her long-time friend after he announces his engagement. She then sets out to win him over, just days before the wedding.
- The main cast includes Julia Roberts as Julianne Potter, Dermot Mulroney as Michael O’Neal, and Cameron Diaz as Kimberly Wallace.
- The movie was nominated for an Oscar and won 12 other awards. It also received 23 additional nominations.
- The movie was reviewed by 258 users and 65 critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Drake Hotel – 140 E. Walton Pl., Near North Side, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.9001198
- Longitude: -87.62348580000001
- Place ID: ChIJjUO4_1PTD4gRMd5_OkFpfd4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 140 E Walton Pl, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Fourth Presbyterian Church – 126 E. Chestnut Street, Near North Side, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.8989917
- Longitude: -87.624501
- Place ID: ChIJq7TXl1PTD4gRMrqUy30hMMo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 126 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Cuneo Museum & Gardens – 1350 Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 42.2501056
- Longitude: -87.9504417
- Place ID: ChIJiQd4sWWWD4gRt6AG1SJfgrc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1350 Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: O’Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.9802588
- Longitude: -87.9089858
- Place ID: ChIJ82J3aie0D4gRS61ZAgdHF1E
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), 10000 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60666, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Union Station – Canal St. & Jackson Blvd., Near West Side, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.8786897
- Longitude: -87.640311
- Place ID: ChIJXS-zu40sDogRCRFLBMBdmF8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Chicago Union Station, 225 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
