Wedding movies are one of the funnest micro-genres around. Who doesn't want to attend a fantasy celebrity wedding from the comfort of your couch?
Although wedding-set films have been overused in some of the more cliche romantic comedies, there are a few films that do the genre so right, you’d think you were a guest at the wedding ceremony.
If you’re preparing for your own wedding or just want to bask in the cinematic glow of a well-crafted love story, here a 16 of the best wedding movies of all time.
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"My Best Friend’s Wedding" (1997)
Julia Roberts stars in this iconic feel-good romantic comedy about a woman who realizes she’s in love with her male friend as soon as he announces he’s getting married. Roberts spends the film trying to sabotage his happy union in this shockingly realistic portrayal of unrequited love. At its heart, "My Best Friend’s Wedding" is a movie about friendship.
"Bridesmaids" (2011)
Kristen Wiig launched a thousand GIFs when she starred in "Bridesmaids." The movie tells the story of a woman whose best friend gets engaged right when her own life is seemingly falling apart and her valiant, but fraught, effort to be the best maid of honor. Although the actual wedding scene is just a quick moment during the climax, this story is a hilarious send-up of the chaos that bridal parties often are.
"The Wedding Banquet" (1993)
Director Ang Lee’s breakout film — "The Wedding Banquet" — is about a gay man in a happy relationship who succumbs to his parents pressures to have a traditional and lavish Chinese wedding. Only problem is, he’s not out and his parents marry him off to a woman desperate for a green card.
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