Tom Irish made his film debut in Father of the Bride (1950), and his last film appearance is in this movie. He plays the same character, Ben Banks, in both versions.
Among the wedding gifts Annie receives is a Venus de Milo statue with a clock in the stomach. In the original Father of the Bride (1950), Kay also receives this as one of her wedding gifts. Both look at it with disdain.
George's middle name, Stanley, is named after Spencer Tracy's character in the original Father of the Bride (1950).
Kimberly Williams-Paisley and George Newbern were filmed in a series of Hallmark Card commercials as a couple.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley was only 19 years old at the time of filming this movie. The character she plays is 22.