The film was shot in the USA. Despite the title, principal photography took place in Georgia, not Alabama. Filming locations included Peachtree City and Fayetteville, where scenes at Melanie's childhood home and with her family (whom she visits with Andrew to announce their engagement) were shot, along with various town scenes. Additionally, some scenes were filmed at historic Georgia plantations, used to create the atmosphere of the southern states.
Another notable location was Lake Peachtree, where Jake's plane landed. Scenes depicting the protagonist's current life were filmed in New York City, including her personal and professional life: fashion shows, her residence and neighborhood, and upscale stores.
Thus, filming in New York and Georgia helped create a contrast between Melanie's real life and her southern past.

Filming Locations:

Melanie's Residence

In the Movie

Scene where Melanie returns home after work. Melanie Carmichael is a successful fashion designer from New York. But she has a secret: she is ashamed of her southern roots and hides her past in Alabama, where she grew up under her real surname, Smooter. After another workday, Melanie returns home: she finishes her coffee, crosses the street, and enters her apartment, where a floral surprise awaits her.

In Reality

The scene was filmed on Prince Street (between Elizabeth and Mott Streets) in New York City. The location of Melanie's apartment is in the Nolita neighborhood of Manhattan. Nolita is a small but vibrant area known for its Italian culture and bohemian atmosphere. It is notable for its boutiques, restaurants, and cafes. This neighborhood is ideal for Melanie, a successful fashion designer: Prince Street is one of the main streets of Nolita, home to many fashion stores and art galleries. Such surroundings allow Melanie to stay at the center of New York's fashion scene, which is important for her career and lifestyle.

Fashion Show

In the Movie

Scene where a fashion show takes place, showcasing the launch of Melanie's new clothing line. Backstage is bustling: stylists touch up models' hair, others help them put on final details of outfits. Meanwhile, on the runway, models display Melanie's designs against a huge logo with her name. At this moment, her fiancé, Andrew, arrives to support her. He comes to the show to show his love and support for Melanie on this important day. As he watches the show, he can't help but feel proud of his fiancée's success. The show goes well, and Melanie feels on top of the world, albeit tired.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in Washington Square Park in New York City. This famous park in the Greenwich Village neighborhood is often used for various events, including concerts, festivals, and fashion shows. Washington Square Park has hosted fashion shows during New York Fashion Week multiple times, making it a logical choice for depicting such events in film.

Tiffany Store

In the Movie

Scene where Andrew proposes to Melanie at the Tiffany store. After the successful fashion show, Andrew invites Melanie to a mysterious place. It is completely dark, but suddenly the lights come on, and they find themselves in the famous Tiffany jewelry store, which Andrew has rented entirely for this special moment: he gets down on one knee and proposes. Melanie is pleasantly shocked and flustered, but she says yes. Surrounded by thousands of Tiffany rings, Andrew asks her to choose the one she likes best.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the flagship Tiffany & Co. boutique in New York City. It is located in Midtown Manhattan, at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street. The boutique is recognizable by its small display windows framed in carved polished granite, which were visible in the film's shots, and by the Atlas figure holding a clock on the building's facade. This location was chosen for the scene not by chance, and it came to the screen from real life: the ex-boyfriend of director Andy Tennant's wife proposed to her in exactly this beautiful way. Ultimately, it was decided to recreate this on the big screen.