Character Relationship Map: Save the Date

Characters

• Sarah (played by Lizzy Caplan) — protagonist

  The central protagonist and an artist. Initially struggles with her relationship with Kevin, eventually moving out after a stressful public proposal. She begins dating Jonathan, becomes unexpectedly p...

• Beth (played by Alison Brie) — supporting

  Sarah's sister, who is engaged to Andrew. Her obsessive focus on wedding planning creates significant friction with both Andrew and Sarah. She initially reacts negatively to Sarah's pregnancy news but...

• Andrew (played by Martin Starr) — supporting

  A bandmate and Beth's fiancé. He warns Kevin against his reckless behavior and grows frustrated with Beth's obsession. After Beth misses Sarah's gallery opening, their relationship strains, but they u...

• Jonathan (played by Mark Webber) — supporting

  A regular at the bookstore where Sarah works, harboring a crush on her. He cautiously pursues a relationship with Sarah after she moves out. Despite facing violence from Kevin, he remains devoted, eve...

• Kevin (played by Geoffrey Arend) — supporting

  A bandmate and Sarah's initial partner. He impulsively proposes to Sarah on stage, causing her to leave. After canceling a tour due to grief, he attempts to rekindle things with Sarah but is rejected....

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Andrew → Kevin (Professional Bandmates) — Their musical partnership includes a clear moment of professional concern.

  Andrew and Kevin are described as bandmates. Andrew warns Kevin about his reckless behavior before Kevin proposes from the stage.

• Sarah → Jonathan (Romantic Partners) — Jonathan becomes Sarah's new romantic possibility after her separation from Kevin.

  Jonathan has a crush on Sarah, and a new relationship develops after she moves out. The film ends with Sarah kissing him after he returns her missing...

• Beth → Andrew (Romantic Fiancés) — Their engagement is a major parallel relationship affected by the sisters' crisis.

  Beth is planning her wedding with Andrew, and the two later postpone the wedding after conflict over her behavior.

• Sarah → Kevin (Romantic Former Partners) — Their relationship changes from cohabiting romance to an unresolved past relationship.

  Sarah lives with Kevin at the beginning, then moves out after his public proposal. Kevin later asks to date her again, but she rejects him.

• Sarah → Beth (Family Sisters) — Their sisterly bond is central to the conflict and eventual reconciliation.

  The plot explicitly identifies Sarah and Beth as sisters. Beth later reacts to Sarah's pregnancy and meets her at the clinic.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Kevin → Jonathan (Conflict Physical Rivals) — Kevin's jealousy creates a direct physical conflict with Jonathan.

  Kevin beats up Jonathan at Jonathan's aquarium after learning about Sarah's situation, then later apologizes and explains everything.

Story Analysis

Sarah navigates unstable romance, pregnancy, artistic independence, and changing family commitments while the people around her confront their own plans.

Plot Progression

1. Unsteady Commitments — Sarah and Beth are introduced through relationships with bandmates Kevin and Andrew. Beth plans a wedding while Sarah remains ambivalent about living with Kevin.
2. The Public Proposal — Jonathan cautiously approaches Sarah, but Kevin's successful performance leads to an impulsive proposal from the stage. Sarah is overwhelmed and leaves Kevin.
3. A Fragile New Romance — Sarah moves into her own apartment and begins a relationship with Jonathan. A drunken return to Kevin's home gives Kevin emotional closure but does not restore their relationship.
4. Pregnancy And Fracture — Sarah discovers she is pregnant and pulls away from Jonathan. Beth interprets the news as a threat to her wedding plans, deepening the sisters' conflict.
5. Everything Comes To A Head — Sarah's gallery opening exposes the tension among Sarah, Beth, Andrew, Kevin, and Jonathan. Kevin attacks Jonathan, while Beth and Andrew postpone their wedding.
6. A Difficult Choice — Sarah visits a clinic but changes her mind after Beth meets her. Jonathan returns Sarah's cat, and their romantic connection is renewed.