Kristin Scott Thomas makes her directorial debut with MY MOTHER’S WEDDING, a warm, intimate, and humorous tale about family, grief, and second chances. The film is set for release on August 8, 2025.
The film follows three sisters—played by Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller, and Emily Beecham—as they return to their family home in the English countryside for their mother’s (played by Kristin Scott Thomas) third wedding. The reunion stirs up past memories and new tensions, all unfolding over one emotionally charged weekend.
Alongside Johansson, Miller, and Beecham, the cast also features Freida Pinto in a supporting role, creating a multi-layered story about familial bonds, loss, and healing.
IS “MY MOTHER’S WEDDING” BASED ON A TRUE STORY?
Yes, in part. Kristin Scott Thomas co-wrote the screenplay with her husband John Micklethwait, drawing on her own family history. The emotional core of the film—centering around love, grief, and the complicated relationship between mothers and daughters—reflects personal themes from her life.
Thomas lost her father at age five, and her stepfather at age twelve—both of whom were Royal Navy pilots who died in service. Though fictionalized, these real-life elements lend authenticity to the storytelling and underscore the naval references seen in the movie.
Now let’s dive into the main highlight—the filming locations of MY MOTHER’S WEDDING.
WHERE WAS MY MOTHER’S WEDDING FILMED?
Principal photography for My Mother’s Wedding began in June 2022 and wrapped by the end of July 2022. The production took place entirely in England, capturing the beauty of rural Hampshire and other southern locales. Below are the key filming locations used in the movie:
The picturesque county of Hampshire served as the primary filming site. The county’s lush meadows, historical churches, and charming country homes gave the film its rich English countryside atmosphere.
1. Meadow House, Hampshire
One of the central filming spots was a private property known—as Meadow House, located in Hampshire. The majority of the indoor and outdoor family scenes were shot here. This elegant country home features a formal garden, a wild meadow, a paddock, and a gypsy caravan nestled among the trees—all of which were featured prominently in the film. It functioned as the sisters’ childhood home and was designed to reflect a sense of lived-in comfort and nostalgic warmth.
2. St. Mary’s Church, Ashley
This historic Anglican church in the small hamlet of Ashley, near Stockbridge, was the filming site for key wedding scenes. On June 6, 2024, scenes featuring Sienna Miller were shot here. Locals witnessed road closures and a flurry of production activity.
One resident, affiliated with the Friends of Ashley Church group, confirmed the filming: “There certainly was filming going on over the weekend, in St Mary’s Church. The roads have been closed on and off while they’ve been filming.” This quaint church setting adds a traditional English charm to the wedding sequence in the movie.
3. The Grange Hampshire (Near Alresford)
Another notable location is The Grange Hampshire, a historic country estate near Alresford. Known for its classical architecture and open grounds, The Grange added a grand visual dimension to the film’s setting. While specific scenes shot here haven’t been disclosed, the estate likely served as either a wedding venue or part of the extended family gathering spaces.
Local Restaurants and Sighting: During filming, Scarlett Johansson was spotted dining at Winchester eateries including Kyoto Kitchen and Turtle Bay. Her appearances coincided with the shoot, confirming local buzz about the high-profile cast filming in the area.
4. HMS Prince of Wales, Portsmouth
Interestingly, Scarlett Johansson also filmed scenes aboard the HMS Prince of Wales, a Royal Navy aircraft carrier based in Portsmouth, during May 2024.
This segment connects directly to the personal story behind the film, referencing the Royal Navy careers of Kristin Scott Thomas’s real-life father and stepfather—both of whom died while serving. These naval sequences add emotional depth and historical context to the fictional storyline.
BEHIND THE SCENES INSIGHT
The film made its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2023. The project marks the third time that Kristin Scott Thomas and Scarlett Johansson have portrayed mother and daughter—following 1998’s The Horse Whisperer and The Other Boleyn Girl.
Thomas shared in a statement, “I have wanted to direct for a long time, and it was thrilling to create this fictional family using my own childhood memories as a springboard. Directing and acting with such talented actresses and reuniting with Scarlett Johansson has been exhilarating.”
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