Blake Lively was a bride once again as she filmed a gorgeous wedding scene for A Simple Favor 2 in Capri, Italy in images exclusively obtained by DailyMail.com.
The sequel will see Lively’s character Emily Nelson tie the knot to a wealthy Italian businessman – and snaps have captured the elaborate affair, complete with an arc of colorful roses towering over the on-screen couple as they say ‘I do.’
In the very first images from the set of the film, Lively, 36, who is married to actor Ryan Reynolds in real life, was pictured ‘marrying’ hunky actor Michele Morrone, 33, in a romantic waterfront ceremony.
Lively’s wedding gown featured a plunging neckline, floral embellishments, dramatic skirt and endless veil that trailed the pink carpeting.
Her hair was elegantly styled into an updo with several white florals tucked into her bun.
Blake Lively was a bride once again as she filmed a gorgeous wedding scene for A Simple Favor 2 in Capri, Italy on Wednesday
She tenderly cupped Michele’s cheek with her gloved hand as they exchanged vows in front of their guests.
Attendees were seen standing as they watched the ‘ceremony’ begin.
Anna Kendrick, who plays Stephanie Smothers, appeared to be playing a bridesmaid as her character was seen carrying a small bouquet of white flowers.
She looked glam in a romantic floral print gown with her hair styled into loose waves.
The black tie affair saw guests clad in tuxedos and glamorous dresses and even included a live orchestra.
Blake beamed with joy as she stood at the altar before her ‘groom’, who listened intently as she seemingly said her vows.
A Simple Favor 2 is the sequel to the 2018 dark comedy helmed by Paul Feig, who returns to direct the next chapter.
According to a synopsis, A Simple Favor 2 sees ‘the return of Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Lively) as they head to the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman.
Lively and her co-star said ‘I do’ in a gorgeous waterfront ceremony
Anna Kendrick’s character of Stephanie Smothers appeared to serve as a bridesmaid
Lively looked stunning with her hair elegantly styled and floral embellishments tucked into her bun
Kendrick wowed in a beautiful floral print gown with a glam head full of waves
The ceremony featured an over-the-top display of fresh roses
Lively donned a robe and took snaps during what appeared to be a break from filming
She cupped Michele’s cheek with her gloved hand
Her bridal attire included a massive veil that trailed the pink carpeting
Michele assisted his co-star with her massive veil
‘Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square,’ Variety revealed.
Kendrick, 37, is excited about the sequel, saying that Stephanie has ‘got like a little bit more savvy in her,’ but ‘she’s still Stephanie at the end of the day,’ per E! News.
‘I’ve actually read the script now,’ the actress told the outlet, ‘and it’s so good.’
Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Joshua Satine, Ian Ho and Kelly McCormack all reprising their roles from the first feature.
Amazon MGM Studios announced last month that the sequel movie, which will be co-produced by Lions Gate is planning to begin shooting this spring and will stream on Prime Video.
Lively was seen clad in a thick windbreaker jacket when she wasn’t filming the wedding scene
She trekked along a path with other crew members
The actress beamed with happiness during the scene
The ceremony included an orchestra
Lively appeared to be heading to the wedding scene
The film crew captured the characters saying ‘I do’
Guests stood up as the ‘ceremony’ began
Kendrick plays Stephanie Smothers in the original and sequel
The original film, A Simple Favor, was released in 2018 and was based on the Darcey Bell book of the same name.
It followed quirky single mom vlogger Stephanie, who is a bit lonely as she attempts to fit into her Connecticut community.
She has a sense something is missing in her life but then befriends another mother – Emily, a gorgeous woman who resides in a modern mansion, has an incredible job and amazing fashion sense.
But then Emily disappears and Stephanie starts looking into her past which is very suspicious.
The film made almost $100 million worldwide at the box office for Lionsgate and the reviews were for the most part positive.
In real life, Lively has been married to actor Ryan Reynolds since 2012
The black-tie affair saw the groom and guests clad in tuxedos
Kendrick stood on the far edge of the platform as the ceremony began
Lively beamed with happiness at her ‘groom’
The stunning ceremony was set along the waterfront
Anna kept comfortable with a pair of boots
Amazon MGM Studios announced last month that the sequel movie, which will be co-produced by Lions Gate is planning to begin shooting this spring and will stream on Prime Video.
The ‘bride-to-be’ and Kendrick assembled by the orchestra
A priest orchestrated the ceremony
The original film, A Simple Favor, was released in 2018 and was based on the Darcey Bell book of the same name
The original film followed quirky single mom vlogger Stephanie, who is a bit lonely as she attempts to fit into her Connecticut community
Kendrick appeared to be taking a lunch break
When announcing the sequel in 2022, Anna told Entertainment Weekly: ‘I can’t wait to revisit the hilarious, deeply dark inner world of Stephanie Smothers, and reunite Stephanie and Emily under the watchful and stylish eye of the glorious Paul Feig.’
Director Feig also praised the original film as he teased what’s to come in the sequel.
‘Simple Favor is one of my favorite films I’ve ever made and it’s all because of the amazing writing of Jessica Sharzer and our stunning, hilarious cast headed by my brilliant heroes Anna and Blake,’ he told EW. ‘Expect more stylish twists and turns than Ralph Lauren making pretzels while driving down Lombard Street’
