Top 7 Must Watch Wedding Movies
/Wedding movies are the ultimate way to indulge on a girls’ night, solo night, or pretty much any night in. There are too many wedding movies to count. But below we have curated a list of must-watch masterpieces. They have the perfect recipe of drama, love, and/or a handsome male lead that will charm their way into your heart. Whether you’re currently a bride, a future bride, or nowhere close to being a bride -this list is for you. Thank us later. All of the following films will teach you what to do, what NOT to do, and most importantly give you a reason to laugh and cry no matter what season you’re in. Grab your gals, some popcorn, and enjoy!
1. Bridesmaids
I coin this one as the “funny wedding movie”. If you want to cry from the specific place of “I’m laughing my pants off”, this one’s for you. Annie is a single woman whose life is a mess but when her long life bestie gets engaged she makes it her mission to be the best maid of honor no matter what. The rival bridesmaid Lillian does not make it easy though. Take a random group of girls whose only thing in common is a friendship with the bride, and you get one of the top 10 wedding movies out there. Not to mention the iconic never-ending maid of honor speech. Every bridal party has the responsibility of prepping for a wedding with this movie. Maybe you’ve experienced this kind of bridal group or are trying to avoid it. Regardless, anything with Kristin Wiig and Melissa McCarthy is an automatic work of art. Add this film to your list.
2. The Wedding Planner
Let me begin with the most obvious statement of all time -anything with Matthew McConaughey is worth the watch. Any other male lead would not have made this movie eligible for this list. They just wouldn’t. And let’s not forget Jennifer Lopez’s stunning appearance. The chemistry between these two will have you wonder why she ever married Marc Anthony. The Wedding Planner will rank here as the good feel rom-com. It gives you what you asked for, with some drama, love, and predictability. A highlight of the 2000s, this rom-com exposes the reality of women conflicted between success and the desires of her heart. And when this desire is about to marry someone else, you know you gotta tune in. And yes, McConaughey kinda starts off as a misleading douche but he totally redeems himself in the end which is why we continue watching this movie annually. Grab your popcorn because this is a feel-good.
3. Bride Wars
Imagine you and your best friend get engaged at the same time. Sounds like a dream come true, right? Except not really. Bride Wars follows the wedding planning season of besties Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway. Sharing everything is fun until you both want the Plaza but the reservation is for a party of one bride only. And you’d never dream of sabotaging your bestie but suddenly watching this movie could give you a couple of petty reasons to do so. Word of advice after watching Bride Wars, don’t get married in June. This second 2000s flick definitely makes the cut. Watch this during your wedding planning season as a what NOT to do.
4. My Best Friends Wedding
Julia “freakin” Roberts. That is where this movie starts and ends. Any Julia Roberts film is already great. But this particular one is a hard pill to swallow. You’ll probably begin to like it the 3rd time you watch it. It is a 90s top-tier film for any genre. But if you’re looking for a feel-good wedding rom-com, leave the chat now. And let’s not forget Dermot Mulroney as the best friend. Julia is in love with him and so are we. This movie stands out in this trilogy of top wedding movies because it’s not like any other. The one where you find yourself in love with your best friend who’s about to marry someone else. So naturally, you take it upon yourself to break the engagement in 3 days’ time. Totally doable right? The coming of age film for your late twenties that you didn’t ask for. Sad but realistic right?
5. Mamma Mia
Before you say “That’s not a wedding movie!”, yes it is. What’s better than an ABBA-filled, musical wedding movie. Nothing. Literally, nothing. This plot will romance you as you travel to Greece and take a look into the lives of Donna & Sophia. A thick plot but completely heartwarming and necessary for this list. I mean how would you feel encountering 3 exes in one week? But then again, no one handles 3 men better than Meryl Streep. More importantly, how would you feel finally meeting your father on your wedding week?1 The appropriate response is to break out into song obviously. And then maybe a duet later. Weddings come with so much emotional stress and Mamma Mia shows us that so well.
6. Four Weddings & a Funeral
This list would not be proper without a British rom-com. And of course, the moment you read “British” Hugh Grant came to mind. It’s okay, we all have a Pinterest board dedicated to him right? The second 90s debut on this list but the addition of Hugh Grant makes it all the more worthwhile. In lieu of adding another ‘happy go lucky’ film following the instinctual ‘not so happy ending’ trend was necessary with the addition of Four Weddings & a Funeral. Two words that should never be in the same sentence (wedding and funeral) somehow make a very intriguing plot. Hugh Grants and his group of friends pride themselves on being single while secretly trying to find the one. The rest of this film follows this friend group at four different weddings all to end with a tragic funeral. Amidst all that fluff is the longing, vulnerable, and scared Hugh Grant as he falls in love with American princess Andie McDowell.
7. Runaway Bride
How many times can a bride possibly have cold feet? Julia Roberts can answer that. Around 4 ish times. Richard Gere + Julia Roberts = another hit rom-com. After Pretty Woman, it was obvious these two had to be love interests again. Romantic comedies come in all shapes and sizes though. Runaway Bride is one of those ‘battles of the sexes’ with a strong female lead that keeps you on your toes. Julia Roberts is afraid of commitment and Richard Gere is a journalist who’s ready to write this story until he becomes a part of it. Cold feet and then some -this plot is riveting and emotional. Let’s call it another coming of age in your twenties with Roberts because no one is more relatable than her.
There you have it. Our Top 7 Wedding movies, that are must-sees. Hopefully, you’ve seen them all. And if you haven’t, it’s time to do some homework. Take your pick of these selections and try not to fall in love with someone else, compete with your BFF or get cold feet. Until next time. Happy Bridal-ing!
