Destination weddings and rom-coms are a match made in movie marathon heaven. Coupled with a dash of spice, drama, and a picturesque location, then they’ve hit the right notes–take Netflix’s Mother of the Bride as an example.
In the 2024 romantic comedy, Brooke Shields returns to the silver screen as single mom slash doctor Lana Winslow, who discovers that her influencer daughter Emma (Miranda Cosgrove) has recently been engaged after a year abroad in London. With her nuptials set on the idyllic shores of Phuket, Thailand, Lana uncovers another surprise upon arrival–the father of the groom (played by Benjamin Bratt) just happens to be her long-lost love, her college boyfriend.
And as any rom-com fan knows, it’s worth matching the dramatic plot with a paradisal location. As part of her stint as a social media content creator, Emma’s wedding is sponsored by her company, including its location and ultra-luxurious accommodations. If you’re hoping to visit it for your next trip or your own destination wedding, you’re in luck. Below, check out the exact resorts in Phuket featured in Mother of the Bride.
“Mother of the Bride” Hotel Filming Locations in Phuket, Thailand
Anantara Layan Phuket Resort
In-universe, Emma works for Discovery Resorts and mentions that their wedding will be held at “one of their Anantara Resorts.” Anatara actually exists in reality, with the film featuring two of its resorts. The first is the Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, which is a two-minute walk from Layan Beach and overlooking the Andaman Sea. Take cues from the characters and stay at one of the suites and villas, which start at P14,843, depending on currency conversion.
Premier Room - starts at P13,922
Deluxe Layan Suite - starts at P14,851
Deluxe Pool Villa - starts at P15,779
Pool Suite - starts at P17,635
Grand Sea View Pool Suite - starts at P19,491
Beach Access Pool Suite - starts at P24,133
Sala Pool Villa - starts at P27,845
Beachfront Layan Pool Villa - starts at P37,127
Two Bedroom Pool Suite - starts at P38,983
Two Bedroom Grand Sea View Pool Suite - starts at P40,839
Two Bedroom Pool Villa - starts at P55,690
Two Bedroom Layan Pool Villa - starts at P69,578
Two Bedroom Anantara Pool Villa - starts at P83,535
Where to book: Agoda, Booking, Official Website
Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas
The film was able to stitch together two hotels into one cohesive location, according to Brooke in an interview with Decider. The second resort is the Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, located on Mai Khao Beach and partially bordered by Sirinath National Park. Their luxe and exclusive pavilions, meanwhile, start at P17,698 a night.
Pool Pavilion - starts at P17,706
Pool Villa - starts at P19,991
Lagoon Pool Villa - starts at P22,847
Sala Pool Villa - starts at P28,559
Two Bedroom Pool Pavilion - starts at P31,415
Two Bedroom Family Pool Villa - starts at P47,408
Two Bedroom Connecting Double Pool Villa - starts at P51,952
Two Bedroom Royal Villa by Jim Thompson - starts at P67,971
Three Bedroom Connecting Double Pool Pavilion - starts at P78,252
Four Bedroom Connecting Double Pool Pavilion - starts at P88,533
Where to book: Agoda, Booking, Official Website
Mother of the Bride is streaming on Netflix.
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