If you’re going to make a movie about a chaotic queer wedding, you better know your way around one in real life. Luckily, the cast of The Wedding Banquet has plenty of opinions—and they didn’t hold back. Gayety reporter Caitlynn McDaniel asked them about their ultimate wedding do’s and don’ts.
“I’m going to say what a huge do for me is buffet style,” said Bowen Yang with confidence. “I feel like waiting for the courses to come out is just fussy, and everyone gets a little stressed out about it. If you just line up at a buffet, eat your own, eat whatever you please—it’s better than reading off a menu.” When Caitlynn brought up the classic sneeze-guard concern, Bowen replied, “Well now that you bring it up… I think we do glass sneeze guards—Subway style.”
Lily Gladstone added a practical (and relatable) note: “Do let your wedding party choose their own clothes… We’ll never wear the matching one again. Absolutely. Ever.” And for guests planning to party all night: “If you’re required to wear heels, bring a different pair of shoes for the dance floor… Just everybody have an extra pair of shoes.”
Kelly Marie Tran quickly jumped in with support: “Oh yeah.”
And Han Gi-Chan? He stole the moment with a spicy take: “For the bride… Don’t bring your real boyfriend to the picture of the wedding photo.” Lily cackled: “Don’t bring your side piece.”
It’s that chaotic, rule-breaking energy that fuels The Wedding Banquet, a heartfelt and hilarious new rom-com from director Andrew Ahn. Inspired by Ang Lee’s 1993 classic, the film follows Min (Han Gi-Chan), who proposes a green card marriage to his best friend Angela (Kelly Marie Tran) so she can afford IVF with her partner, Lee (Lily Gladstone). When Min’s traditional grandmother surprises the couple with an over-the-top Korean wedding, the chosen family must navigate clashing cultures, closeted secrets, and the joyful mess of queer love.
With a cast that includes comedy powerhouse Bowen Yang, Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone, and fan-favorite Kelly Marie Tran, The Wedding Banquet is a reminder that life is not always a piece of cake.
See it in theaters nationwide beginning April 18.
