Ahh, sweet springtime! Along with the blossoms and blooms of Earth returning to life comes the Season of Weddings.
Traditionally April, May and June are the prime months for nuptials, probably due to something totally unromantic left over from prehistoric times and having to do with survival of the species.
But let’s forget about that. This is the time of year we think of romance and like to watch our favorite wedding movies as a way to celebrate either our own anniversaries or just the notion that there is something special in a ceremony honoring love and commitment.
The DVD of 27 Dresses starring Katherine Heigl comes out April 29th, and Maid of Honor starring Patrick Dempsey will be in theaters, indicating that the movie fan’s love affair with weddings is still strong.
It seemed the perfect time to do a little on topic research so I talked with co-workers, friends, and family, asking them about their favorite wedding themed movies. I was surprised and pleased at the responses, and at the generosity of these people in sharing their preferences.
We’ve also had some serious discussion over the exact qualifications of a “wedding” or “bride” film, and as a result have created a category for those films that people associate with a wedding. They have a wedding or bride as a part of the plot, but on the surface might not seem to be a “wedding” movie.
I’m certain we represent a fair cross-section of movie fans, but I’m also certain that there are great films out there we probably have missed. Our choices are as follows.
Category One: BEST WEDDING PICTURE, EVER! These were designated THE BEST by many.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding –
My Best Friend’s Wedding –
Father of the Bride –
Four Weddings and a Funeral –
Bride and Prejudice – Category Two: RUNNER’S UP FOR THE BEST.
The Wedding Singer –
Runaway Bride –
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers –
Princess Bride –
Betsy’s Wedding –
The Wedding Planner –
Royal Wedding –
The Wedding Date –
Bride of Frankenstein –
Category Three: GREAT MOVIES WITH WEDDINGS IN THEM, which some people voted for as their favorite wedding movies.
Love Actually –
Sound of Music –
Blue Hawaii –
Steel Magnolias –
Much Ado About Nothing –
Bridget Jones movies –
27 Dresses is now available for pre-order at Amazon . As of yet, there is not a release date for the UK. Visit the DVD database for more information. Click Here to enter to win a copy of the DVD!
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