The 45 Best Wedding Movies—for Better or for Worse
An ode to the micro-subgenre we all know and love.
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The wedding movie: a micro-subgenre that often gets the romantic comedy treatment, but isn't immune to being bathed in horror or awash in drama. Sometimes, a film with nothing but a pivotal, momentary iconic scene dedicated to the nuptials shared between two characters can earn the entire film a spot in the tiny category. Indeed, the greatest wedding movies aren't married to a formula—they are committed to emotion, authenticity, and truth.
Ahead, we've curated a list of splendid matrimonial films—some obvious and devoted entirely to all that the big day entails (The Wedding Planner, Father of the Bride, Bridesmaids, naturally), others perhaps a bit more ambiguous, but no less worthy (yes, A Walk to Remember is on here, so get your tissues). You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll most definitely score some inspiration for that dreaded toast you are supposed to give at your best friend's wedding. So here are 40 of our favorite wedding movies that will make even the most hard-hearted person feel the love.
DeAnna Janes is a freelance writer and editor for a number of sites, including Harper’s BAZAAR, Tasting Table, Fast Company and Brit + Co, and is a passionate supporter of animal causes, copy savant, movie dork and reckless connoisseur of all holidays. A native Texan living in NYC since 2005, Janes has a degree in journalism from Texas A&M and got her start in media at US Weekly before moving on to O Magazine, and eventually becoming the entertainment editor of the once-loved, now-shuttered DailyCandy. She’s based on the Upper West Side.
Angel Madison is a writer, editor, and crafter living in New Jersey with her teenage daughter and two cats.
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