Directed by Garry Marshall, «Runaway Bride» is a 1999 romantic comedy starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Most scenes of the film «Runaway Bride» were filmed in Berlin, a charming town in Maryland. Although some business names on Main Street were changed during filming, some landmarks, such as the Atlantic Hotel, remained virtually untouched. Berlin is located in Worcester County, Maryland, and is known for its beautiful hilly and forested landscapes.

Filming Locations:

Field

In the Movie

Scene where Maggie Carpenter (Julia Roberts) is a young and cheerful woman who has experienced many failed romantic relationships. Maggie has left a trail of fiancés waiting for her at the altar on their wedding day due to her nervousness about marriage. In this scene, she rides across a field on horseback in her wedding dress. The wind blows through her hair, the hem of her dress flows—she races away from the bonds of matrimony.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a farm bed and breakfast on Libertytown Road. Black Acre Farms is a family farm. The farm's 200 acres are used to grow various crops, including sweet corn, watermelons, pumpkins, melons, and strawberries. They also offer educational tours and excursions for schools and community groups, allowing visitors to learn more about sustainable agriculture and the importance of supporting local farms.

Store

In the Movie

Scene where Maggie is in her father's hardware store. She works there as a sales manager and is a master of her craft: she is sweet and polite with customers and knows every detail about every shipment. Her friends come to the store to show her a newspaper article about her. This article gives Maggie tabloid fame and the dubious nickname "Runaway Bride."

In Reality

The scene was filmed at 106 Main Street in Berlin. Today it is home to a jewelry maker who creates beautiful glass works. It is easy to find in the very center of town, and nearby you will see many familiar places from the movie.

Wedding Salon

In the Movie

Scene where Maggie gives Ike a chance to spend time with her to prove she is not a bad person. As Ike and Maggie spend more time together, their relationship grows stronger. When they walk down Main Street, Maggie decides to choose a beautiful wedding dress at a local bridal shop. However, the saleswoman is not thrilled with the girl's idea, as she already knows about her notoriety.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the gift shop "Victorian Charm." For some scenes in the film, it was presented as a bridal shop. The warm and cozy atmosphere of this establishment is a nod to the Victorian era. Thanks to its advantageous location on Main Street, it is hard to miss this shop, which evokes nostalgia for a bygone era.