A young lady named Judy (Dominique Dunne) begins to doubt herself and love in general as her wedding day approaches.

Told in flashbacks through the eyes of the oldest daughter, initially as a young girl (Francoise Noel). A father/husband (Dennis Weaver) becomes distant and starts spending more time away from home and family. Mom (Valerie Harper) makes notice of his fleeting affections, expressing herself openly after he gives her an "electric carving knife" for a birthday present. Soon, dad is packing his bags and VH and the girls move into a smaller place too. In short time both mom and dad are dating again, something both girls seem to take in stride until dad decides to remarry.

After the wedding Dad soon turns his time and attentions to his new family, his new wife and her young daughter. This is made apparent when a ski trip is planned and both sisters are uninvited. Fast-forward 10 years.

Judy is now planning her wedding to the good guy she's met at college. She's still full of ...