Written and directed by Nancy Meyers, the movie serves as a legacy-sequel which takes place chronologically after the events of Father of the Bride Part II.

The plot centers around the Banks family, and depicts how they handled the self-isolation restrictions order during the early days of COVID-19, while also preparing for Matthew's upcoming wedding.

Because they are each following the self-isolation restrictions ordered by the U.S. state and government officials, each family member joins the conversation via video conference.

[1][2][3] Additionally, Reese Witherspoon appears in an introductory segment which frames the creation of the short film, while encouraging viewers to donate funds to the World Central Kitchen charity.

Meyers stated at that time, that she and Charles Shyer were writing a story that would see the Banks family "confronting serious problems in their relationship – but ending up with a stronger bond than ever.

[11][12] During the pandemic, Meyers grew weary of the future and went to the store to purchase supplies prior to the self-isolation order by U.S. and state officials.

She stated that all of the worries and anxieties she had about the world at that time, she put into her writing for George Banks; a character she describes as a "self-admitted overreactor".

The filmmaker stated that as she worked on the project, she found happiness and excitement that she hadn't felt in a while due to the ongoing worldwide circumstances.

Meyers had each of the cast members show her the rooms of their homes via Zoom, to choose a setting that she felt fit the character; while Culkin was sent a green screen to place behind him so that his New York backdrop could be changed to Los Angeles.

With ten cameras rolling through the entire production span, the cast followed her direction and the guidance of cinematographer Dean Cundey, through the use of their computers and iPhones.

"[13] On September 10, 2020, writer/director Nancy Meyers shared the first official marketing tease for the project on her social media with a photograph of Anne and George from the first film.

[26] Additional praise was directed at its returning cast as well as its use of big-name cameo appearances,[28] purposeful fan-servicing to Father of the Bride fans, and what they perceived as the filmmaker's role in bringing some comfort into the homes of its viewers at a time of uncertainty.

[30] Vulture, stated that short released by Meyers shouldn't be dismissed and called the filmmaker the "Queen of the Quarantine", after she previously developed and took part in a virtual cast reunion fundraiser for The Parent Trap (1998).

[31] Following the release of Father of the Bride Part 3(ish), various sources expressed hopes that an eventual feature length follow-up/adaptation would be developed.