BRIDESMAIDS

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BRIDESMAIDS

Thu, February 12
7:00 pm
- 9:00 pm

Free
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Time

Thu, February 12, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Rating

R

Location

Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater
400 E. Illinois Road Lake Forest, IL 60045

Bridesmaids is a hilarious and chaotic look at friendship, rivalry, and the madness of wedding planning. The story follows Annie Walker, an out-of-work pastry chef whose life has hit a rough patch. When her best friend Lillian asks her to be the maid of honor, Annie is thrilled—but her excitement turns to stress when she meets Helen, a wealthy, polished bridesmaid who constantly tries to outshine her and win Lillian’s favor.

Annie quickly struggles to keep up. She organizes bridal showers, bachelorette parties, and fittings, only to see Helen steal the spotlight at every turn. Rivalry, jealousy, and personal insecurities clash, creating chaos for the wedding and Annie’s already unstable life. Each mishap tests her patience, self-confidence, and friendship with Lillian.

The film blends outrageous comedy with heartfelt moments. Annie’s disasters—from messy parties to humiliating encounters—make the audience laugh, but they also reveal her fears, frustrations, and desire to belong. The wedding becomes more than an event; it becomes a battleground for identity, loyalty, and personal growth.

Through rivalry and missteps, Annie discovers her strengths and learns to face challenges head-on. She rebuilds her friendships, gains self-respect, and finds humor in the chaos around her. Bridesmaids captures the intensity and complexity of female friendships while showing how competition and insecurity can drive conflict.

Ultimately, the film celebrates resilience, honesty, and finding joy in unexpected places. Annie embraces her imperfections and stands up for herself, proving that laughter and determination can carry her through even the messiest situations. Bridesmaids delivers nonstop comedy while telling a story about love, friendship, and growing into your own, making it both uproariously funny and surprisingly touching.

This community event is generously underwritten by Kate Rother, therefore tickets are free. Please register to reserve your seat!

Director: Paul Feig

Stars: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne

Gorton Center houses the beautiful John and Nancy Hughes Theater featuring professional sound, light, video, and digital cinema technology. The 309-seat theater is a wonderful space to watch a film - we offer a wide variety - ranging from classics from the past to newer releases, documentary films and festivals, kids and family movies, and we screen John Hughes movies several times a year.

Gorton Center will take and may use photos and videos from this event for its promotional purposes. Your attendance indicates your consent to the above.

There is no refund given for unused film or event tickets.

Details

Date:
Thu, February 12
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Venue

Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater
400 E. Illinois Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045 United States
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