Even writers know that a picture is worth a thousand words, so I thought I’d share my photos from my Safe Haven movie set visit last summer in Southport, North Carolina, with you. Note: writers also know that captions are helpful – or we rationalize they are – so here’s my album to get you excited about the release of the movie on February 14. You can read about my walk with author Nicholas Sparks here and my interview with him here.
I checked into my room in Southport only to discover this amazing welcome basket filled with all kinds of snacks and goodies, plus a portable fan which was so thoughtful – and necessary – in North Carolina in August!
We headed off to Main Street to watch the big Fourth of July parade scene being filmed. This is a key scene in the book, and maybe you’ll even catch a glimpse of me in the movie! Just look for the group of women with the rain ponchos (thank you, wonderful publicists) and the humidity-stricken hair.
Just to prove I didn’t just take pictures at some random parade.
Why it’s called a “director’s chair.” I am a big fan of Lasse Hallstrom’s movies, which include My Life as a Dog, The Cider House Rules, Chocolat, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.
This is not Julianne Hough. It’s her double, and, yes, she fooled me, too, which is why I have a dozen pictures of her.
We had lunch at Fishy Fishy, the restaurant where the hit TV show, Revenge, was filmed. One word: hushpuppies. One more word: Yum.
No spoilers. See the movie.
Author Nicholas Sparks took us inside the house where Josh Duhamel’s character lives. It was fascinating to see all the little details of the production design and to hear his perspective on bringing the book to the big screen.
After walking around Southport with Nick (you know, we’re like BFFs now) and sitting down with him for our real interviews, each of us was given the pair of shoes of our choice from Sole Society. I love these flats, which are so pretty and so comfortable, and I love the fact that even though one of my fellow bloggers chose the same style, they’re each unique. I can’t wait to see which ones Julianne Hough wears in the movie.
Seriously, could she be any cuter?
And could he?
The Safe Haven production presented the mayor of Southport with a $1500 check for the Community Boys and Girls Club.
We got to take pictures with Josh and Julianne.
Notice I also took the opportunity to grab onto Josh.
Yes, Julianne is holding our Formerly Flip Flops bracelets! Ooh, I wonder if she’ll be wearing them in the movie!
What a lovely post! I like reading the “inside” scoop and seeing the photos. Can’t wait to see the movie!
What a fun experience! I’m going to have to circle back and read your interview with Nicholas Sparks – though I haven’t read his books, I loved the movie “The Notebook.” What a tearjerker. Looking forward to this one, too. Great pictures!
I would love to own a pair of those shoes!! They look so cute and comfortable. And yes, Julianne Hough is beautiful!
How very cool!
What a fun post! you look like you had a wonderful time. And I’m so looking forward to the movie and the season of romance.
How exciting you were able to visit the set! I can’t wait to watch the screening of Safe Haven! Looks like it’s going to be a fabulous movie! <3 Love the pictures!
My husband was the one who found or purchased all those ‘details’ of the Safe Haven sets. (He was the set buyer & also decorator for the reshoots) I just shared this with him and I could tell it made him feel good. So much work goes on behind the scenes to make movies and those folks rarely get recognition for their hard work. Thank you for appreciating the details! Enjoy the movie! 🙂