Where was You're Cordially Invited filmed? Filming locations of Prime Video's latest rom-com, explored 

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You're Cordially Invited is a romantic comedy film starring Will Ferrell and follows the confusion as two groups of people book the same venue for a wedding. A woman, who is about to get married, and her father find out that their venue has been booked by another bride and her sister. What follows is a tale of hilarious moments and confusion.

The official synopsis of the film reads:

"When two weddings are double-booked at the same venue, the father of one bride and the sister of the other bride try to preserve the wedding weekend."

You're Cordially Invited showcases some beautiful locations throughout its runtime. So let's explore all its filming locations.


Where was You're Cordially Invited filmed? Details Explored

You're Cordially Invited is primarily shot in Georgia, United States. The shooting began in May 2023 in Atlanta and it was shot in different locations of Georgia.


1) Greensboro, Georgia

A still from You're Cordially Invited (Image via YouTube/Prime Video)
A still from You're Cordially Invited (Image via YouTube/Prime Video)

Almost the entirety of the film is set in a big estate which is situated near a lake in Greensboro. This is the place where the daughter of Jim (played by Will Ferrell) and Margot's (Reese Witherspoon) sister are about to get there. Due to some confusion, both these weddings have been booked in one location. As per The Direct, the location is situated near Lake Oconee. Greensboro is between Augusta and Atlanta and is the go-to place in the region for weddings.


2) Sandy Creek Barn

A still from You're Cordially Invited (Image via YouTube/Prime Video)
A still from You're Cordially Invited (Image via YouTube/Prime Video)

Several sequences in the film take place at the Sandy Creek Barn, which is situated on Lake Oconee. Both parties perform dances and dinners in this location in the film. This barn has been converted into a place for events. Over the years, several weddings, parties as well as corporate events have taken place in this location.


3) State Farm Arena

You're Cordially Invited has been extensively shot in Atlanta, Georgia. The city's highways are also prominently shown in the film in many scenes. A scene also reportedly takes place near the State Farm Arena. It is showcased in a moment when Margot and Jim are leaving in their cars after exiting the estate. This happens in the last half of the film as the characters decide to head back home to meet their family after the entire event. State Farm Arena is a large stadium where several sports events, concerts, and shows take place.


More about You're Cordially Invited

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The film is penned and helmed by Nicholas Stoller. Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon, who star in the film, are also the producers along with Stoller, Conor Welch, Jessica Elbaum, and Lauren Neustadter. It was released on January 30, 2025, on Amazon Prime Video.

Talking to Jimmy Fallon about how she got the film, Witherspoon said:

“Nick Stoller, who wrote the movie, he did ‘Neighbors’ and ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall.’ He called me, and he was like, ‘So, I have this movie, and it’s starring Will Ferrell—’ and I was like, ‘I’m in."

The actress also recalled her first meeting with Farrell on the SNL set:

“The first time I met Will, and the only time I’d ever worked with Will [was] in 2001 when I hosted ‘SNL.’”

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Edited by Amey Mirashi
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