April 18, 2012|By Megan Isennock
Planning a wedding is like taking on an unpaid, part-time job that you're not really qualified for. The stress of picking a date, venue, dress, caterer, band, florist, wedding party, officiant -- and then working out how to pay for it all -- is overwhelming. While we can always find solace in a glass of red and a phone call to a friend, sometimes it’s best to grab your beloved and hunker down to a good movie.
I’ve created a list of 10 wedding movies that will make you laugh, sob and cringe, but that, most of all, will also calm your nerves and make you grateful that you’re not, say, marrying Prince Humperdinck.
Father of the Bride
Because you need to prepare for the moment your dad gives you away.
The Princess Bride
Because “As you wish” will always be the correct a welcome response.
The Wedding Singer
Because in comparison, the ‘80s make any modern wedding look better.
The Hangover
Because your laughter will camouflage your Bradley Cooper crush.
Wedding Crashers
Because your laughter will camouflage your Bradley Cooper crush.
Mama Mia
Because you can sing better than most of the cast.
My Best Friend’s Wedding
Because everyone should learn the art of karaoke sabotage.
Bridesmaids
Because nothing that has happened in your wedding planning is worse than Mya Rudolph’s encounter with bad Brazilian food and French couture.
The Birdcage
Because it’s okay to be jealous that your wedding won’t be thrown by Nathan Lane and Robin Williams in South Beach.
Muriel’s Wedding
Because ABBA and friendship.