Chapter 1: "Something Borrowed, Something Blue"
Opening Image: Vivian Sterling (32) executes a flawless high-society wedding at the historic Sterling Ballroom — her family's venue. Every detail perfect, every moment timed. She's the "Wedding Whisperer" of Charleston old money.
Inciting Incident: During the reception, disaster strikes in the form of Milo Reyes (34) — a viral TikTok wedding planner famous for flash-mob ceremonies and rescue-dog ring bearers. He's catering the groom's sister's "surprise" reception... in the adjacent garden. Their events collide literally when Milo's escaped parrot (ring bearer in training) crashes Vivian's ceremony.
Meet-Cute: Vivian catches the bird. Milo tries to charm his way out. She threatens lawsuit. He offers "peace parrot" as compensation. She demands he leave. He quotes her own wedding blog back at her — turns out he's been following her work for years, "ironically."
Establishing Character:
• Vivian: Controlled, precise, grieving her grandmother (original Sterling matriarch), terrified of chaos
• Milo: Seemingly careless, actually deeply prepared, hiding that his "viral" business is financially precarious
Ending Beat: They discover they're both finalists to plan the wedding of influencer-turned-actress Zara Chen (25M followers) and retired NFL player Jax Morrison. The wedding that would save Milo's business... or prove Vivian can step out of her grandmother's shadow.
Chapter Hook: "May the best wedding win."