15 wedding-themed films to inspire you

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Evelyn Carpenter

Is there a better way to spend Sunday afternoons watching a movie at home? Here we leave you with the following a list of movies for couples for a good time and can find ideas for your wedding.

    1. Wedding Season

    Netflix's latest romantic comedy release is already a global hit. Wedding Season centers on the story of Asha, a professional woman, who enjoys her independence, but is pressured by her parents to get married and have a family life. To get her mother to stop harassing her about it, Asha gives in and goes on a blind date arranged by her mom, where she meetsRavi, a man who is under the same family pressure as she is. As they are both focused on other issues at this point in their lives, they pretend to go out and attend all the marriages of the season together so their families will leave them alone. But after spending so much time together they begin to fall in love and have to face the question of who they want to be and who they want to be.want their parents to be like people.

    It's a marriage movie different from the classic romantic comedies we are used to. The film's director Tom Dey defines it by saying "Romantic comedies follow tried and true formulas. Most of the time it's something like, 'boy meets girl, boy loses girl, and then they meet again. The challenge of making a romantic comedy is that the audience knows what the ending of the movie is before it even starts. So, the question is, 'What's the ending?This one: How do we present this classic genre in a way that feels fresh?".

    And this film defies traditional standards, not only because its protagonists are of Indian origin and focuses on the history of their community in New Jersey, but also because it shows a variety of cultural traditions of marriage that we haven't always seen in wedding films.

    2. Mamma Mia

    A wedding on the beach with ABBA soundtrack If you add to that parties and walks beforehand with friends under the sun and a live band during the ceremony, even better. You may not be planning a wedding in the Greek islands, but you can get more than a few ideas from this entertaining musical, like the bohemian looks of the bride and groom and the colorful outfits of the guests.

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    3. My big Greek wedding

    How to organize a marriage with a large family that wants to have a say in everything? This film is the perfect guide A 2002 romantic comedy about the culture clash between Mia and Nick, she of Greek origin and he of American origin, as they plan their marriage, faced with a traditional and very funny family. You're bound to find some characters that sound familiar.

    4. Bridesmaids

    Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo proved with their Oscar-nominated screenplay that the world wasn't just ready for raunchy comedies starring women, it needed them. Endless laughs with this group of bridesmaids. each with its own style.

    5. A matter of time

    And the bride wore... red? A British comedy that tells a time-hopping story celebrating life and love. He uses his genetic abilities to travel back in time and perfect every moment of their relationship, from the first date, to the proposal, to the rainy day of marriage.

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    6. The sweetest thing

    Christina has avoided being in a committed relationship for years, but one night throws all your dating rules out the window when he meets Mr. Perfect and decides to pursue him.

    7. Love, Tangles and a Wedding

    Kat is a single woman who is desperate to avoid going without a partner to her sister's wedding in London, as she is marrying none other than her ex. That's why in her desperation she decides to pay $6,000 to a man she found in the newspaper to accompany her.

    Love Actually

    Yes, we know, Love Actually is a Christmas movie, but no one would argue that the wedding scene isn't a Christmas movie. one of the best wedding scenes we've ever seen. .

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    Sex and the City

    Between the scene of Carrie posing for the Vogue bridal special, the extravagant Vivienne Westwood wedding gown, the incredible bridesmaids' outfits (all by Zac Posen), the destruction of a bouquet of flowers and a bird on her head, make this a must-see film for fashionista brides .

    11. My best friend's wedding

    Julia Roberts in love with her best friend Jules (played by Roberts), convinced that she must separate them to keep her love, lies, cheats, and brings out the worst in her, resulting in a must-see romantic comedy that reinvents the genre's necessary happy ending.

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    10. Wedding expert

    Jennifer Lopez playing the role of San Francisco's best wedding planner who knows every trick to a perfect marriage, but breaks the biggest rule of all when she falls in love with her next client.

    12. The father of the bride

    Andy Garcia and Gloria Stefan star in this funny story of a father's special relationship with his soon-to-be-married daughter. Like any overprotective father, he believes that nothing is good enough for his daughter, but this film defies the standards and traditions we're used to seeing in these types of comedies.

    This is the first time we see a woman proposing to her partner in a marriage movie, something that shocks her traditional father. While the bride and groom are arranging the marriage and the start of their life together, the bride's parents hide the secret that they are getting divorced, including the theme of couples therapy, an untraditional one in romantic comedies.Along with these, there are several taboos that are challenged during the film, such as the relationship between in-laws, not wanting traditional religious ceremonies and the economic role and decision making of parents during the organization of marriage.

    Based on the novel written in 1949, which was made into a movie in 1950 and 1991 (starring Steve Martin and Diane Keaton), it will inspire marriage planning. And for brides who have a special relationship with their dad, it will bring more than a few tears to their eyes.

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    13. 27 dresses

    This romantic comedy from the writer of The Devil Wears Fashion, is an in-depth look at the saying "always a bridesmaid, never a bride. In addition to the romantic story, a must-see of this film is the the "curious" collection of bridesmaid dresses who co-star in the film.

    14. Bride Wars

    BFFs have a lot in common and that can include taste in wedding-related things like venues and vendors. That's not a problem unless Be planning the marriage at the same time! and end up fighting over who gets what.

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    15. Crazy rich asians

    Big events, like marriages, are an opportunity to meet your partner's friends and family. For anyone who has ever gone into the step of meeting your partner's family, feeling like you have a target on your back, this film is here to remind you that you are not alone. And for anyone who simply enjoys lavish and over-the-top weddings, we've got the perfect wedding plan for you. The wedding scene is truly on another level.

    It's time to prepare the cabritas and lay down on the couch with a blanket to laugh with these movies to watch as a couple, seek inspiration for their marriages and cross your fingers that you don't have as many problems as these protagonists.

    Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.