Our Favorite Wedding Movies of All Time
Weddings have always been a favorite theme in cinema, offering a perfect blend of love, joy, and sometimes chaos!
From heartwarming comedies to poignant dramas, wedding movies capture the essence of human relationships, celebrations, and the rollercoaster of emotions that accompany them.
Wedding movies have the power to transport us into a world filled with love, laughter, and the joys and tribulations of human relationships.
In this article, we present the top wedding movies of the latest era that have touched our hearts, tickled our funny bones, and made us believe in the power of love.
The Wedding Planner
Nothing will put you in the mood to plan your wedding like watching Jennifer Lopez plan weddings and fall in love with Matthew McConaughey in this romantic comedy movie, The Wedding Planner.
The Wedding Planner is a 2001 romantic comedy film directed by Adam Shankman and starring in addition to Jennifer Lopez and Matthew, McConaughey, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Judy Greer, and Fred Willard. The film tells the story of Mary Fiore (Lopez), a successful wedding planner who is secretly in love with her best friend, Steve Edison (McConaughey). When Mary is hired to plan the wedding of her long-time crush, she must keep her feelings hidden while trying to manage the demanding bride, Fran Donelly (Wilson-Sampras).
The film was a commercial success, grossing over $120 million worldwide. It was praised for its humor, chemistry between the leads, and Lopez's performance. The film was nominated for 5 MTV Movie Awards,
Bride Wars
This fun movie will make you laugh endlessly as you watch two best friends, played by Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway, fight over the same wedding date.
Bride Wars is a 2009 American romantic comedy film directed by Gary Winick and starring, in addition to Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson, Candice Bergen, Chris Pratt, Bryan Greenberg, and Steve Howey. The film tells the story of Emma Allan (Hathaway) and Liv Lerner (Hudson), two best friends who have been planning their weddings since they were young girls. When they both set their sights on the same wedding date, the Plaza Hotel in New York City, their friendship is put to the test as they compete to have the perfect wedding.
The film was a commercial success, grossing over $125 million worldwide. It was praised for its humor, chemistry between the leads, and its portrayal of female friendship. The film was nominated for 4 Teen Choice Awards, including Choice Movie: Comedy and Choice Movie: Chemistry for Hathaway and Hudson.
Bridesmaids
Now this might be the most fun wedding movie to watch with your best friends, and laugh along with all the crazy things that take place during the movie.
Bridesmaids is a 2011 American comedy film written and directed by Paul Feig and starring Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper, Melissa McCarthy, and Chris O'Dowd. The film follows Annie Walker (Wiig), a single woman who is asked to be the maid of honor for her best friend Lillian (Rudolph), who is marrying a wealthy British businessman. Annie's life is already complicated, and her new role as maid of honor only makes things worse.
Bridesmaids was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $169 million worldwide. It was praised for its humor, relatable characters, and its strong female cast. The film was nominated for2 Academy Awards, including Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actress for McCarthy.
Mamma Mia
Dance and sing along with this magical musical movie with our favorite songs by pop group ABBA. This romantic comedy film features an ensemble cast, including Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Amanda Seyfried and Meryl Streep.
The plot follows a young bride-to-be, Sophie Sheridan, who invites three men to her upcoming wedding on a Greek island, with the possibility that any of them could be her father. On the eve of her wedding, Sophie discovers her mother's diary and invites three men who could be her father to the wedding. The film follows Sophie's journey as she tries to identify her father and build a relationship with him.
Mamma Mia! is a 2008 British romantic comedy musical film directed by Phyllida Lloyd and based on the musical of the same name, which is itself based on the ABBA song collection. Mamma Mia! was a commercial success, grossing over $609 million worldwide.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
If you think your family is driving you crazy with wedding plans, you will love watching this movie!
My Big Fat Greek Wedding is good-hearted, lovable, and delightfully eccentric, with a sharp script and lead performance from Nia Vardalos.
The film tells the story of Toula Portokalos (Vardalos), a young Greek-American woman who falls in love with Ian Miller (Corbett), an American man who is not Greek. Toula's family is initially opposed to the relationship, but they eventually come around and accept Ian.
Once you're done watching this movie make sure you watch the sequel, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, as well.
Crazy Rich Asians
Based on the best-selling novel by Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians is a delightful romantic comedy that explores the clash between tradition and modernity.
Crazy Rich Asians is a 2018 American romantic comedy-drama film based on the 2013 novel of the same name. Directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim, the film stars Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, Sonoya Mizuno, and Harry Shum Jr.
It tells the story of Rachel Chu, an American-born Chinese economics professor, who travels to Singapore with her boyfriend, Nick Young, to attend his best friend's wedding. There, Rachel discovers that Nick is a member of one of Asia's wealthiest families, and she must navigate a world of wealth and privilege that is far removed from her own.
The Wedding Ringer
The Wedding Ringer is a side-splitting comedy that takes a unique spin on the concept of wedding planning. The Wedding Ringer is a 2015 American buddy romantic comedy film directed and co-written by Jeremy Garelick.
The plot follows Jimmy Callahan, who provides best man services for guys who don't have the friends needed for a wedding. As Doug Harris, a successful tax attorney, and his fiancée Gretchen Palmer are planning for their wedding day, Doug becomes frantic searching for a best man.
Marry Me
The film follows Kat Valdez (Lopez), a pop star who is about to marry Bastian (Maluma), a global superstar. However, just hours before the wedding, she discovers Bastian's infidelity on live television. Devastated and humiliated, Kat impulsively marries Charlie Gilbert (Wilson), a math teacher who was holding up a "Marry Me" sign at the concert.
Marry Me is a 2022 American romantic comedy film directed by Kat Coiro and written by Harper Dill and John Rogers. It stars Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, Sarah Silverman, John Bradley, Chloe Coleman, and Maluma.
