Although Charles (Hugh Grant) is a frequent guest at weddings, he has an inexplicable fear of getting married. At a rural wedding, he fell in love with an American girl named Carrie (Andie MacDowell) at first sight. He spent a wonderful night with her, despite his friends gossiping about her. The next day, Carrie returned to the United States without a word, which made Charles uneasy. Two months later, the two met again at a wedding in London, but Carrie was preparing to get married. However, at her initiative, the two spent a wonderful night together again. Another month, Charles received Carrie's wedding invitation. When he was choosing a gift, he met Carrie again. She told him about her romantic history, which made Charles want to propose to her. After attending Carrie's wedding with a depressed look on his face, Charles accepted the confession of a girl he did not love. It was not until the arrival of a funeral that he decided to muster up the courage to confess his love to Carrie, whom he met again.