Are you looking for some inspiration for your special day, or just hanging for a good romantic wedding flick? We’ve compiled a list of the best wedding movies to give you a bit of a laugh, show you a bit of drama, and tell you a story about how to – or how not to – love. In an era when getting married almost seems passe, these wonderful, funny and highly entertaining wedding movies will be sure to bring a smile to your face.
Bridesmaids
Director: Paul Feig
Release Date: April 28, 2011
IMDb Rating: 6.8 out of 10
The first one on our list is “Bridesmaids.” It’s not such a romantic movie, but more a film that tells a story about growing up and moving on. It will however, touch the heart with moments at moments when you’ll never expected it.
This movie portrays a competition between the maid of honor and a bridesmaid, as they attempt to outdo each other for the attention and to be the “best friend” of the bride. The cast’s performance is hilariously on point and works so well together to bring out a uniqueness from a seemingly simple storyline.
Crazy Rich Asians
Director: Jon N. Chu
Release Date: August 15, 2018
IMDb Rating: 6.9 out of 10
Crazy Rich Asians is based on a novel of the same title published by Kevin Kwan in 2013. You’ll absolutely love the humor and comedic timing of this movie, as you relate to the problems of the main character.
The movie is about a professor, Rachel, who dates a man named Nick for some time before she goes to meet his family. She is shaken after hearing that he belongs to one of the wealthiest families in that country. And things only get weirder once she finds out why he is so reluctant to introduce them.
Be dazzled by the million dollar sports cars, excessively large mansions and fantastical interior designs as you feel the stress and pain Rachel is put through. Thrown into a world she in which she feels out of place, not knowing how to dress, how to act, or how to make the family approve of her, despite her best attempts.
You’ll fall in love with the characters and have more than a few chuckles at the brilliant storyline. Bring some tissues, you might even cry during this one.
Band Baaja Baaraat
Director: Maneesh Sharma
Release Date: December 10, 2010
IMDb Rating: 7.2 out of 10
An Indian masala movie brings non-stop entertainment and a unique storyline. This movie came like a career changer for Ranveer Singh, who plays the character, Bittoo Sharma.
Along with a love story, the movie takes you on two planners’ journey of a successful business working in the wedding decoration industry. Eventually, they fall in love with each other along with a few others timely surprises. If you’re feeling bored, this move with it’s vibrant color and fresh storyline will be sure to lit your mood and cheer you up.
Love Wedding Repeat
Director: Dean Craig
Release Date: April 10, 2020
IMDb Rating: 5.5 out of 10
Aa remake of the French romantic comedy “Plan de Table” released back in 2012. This zany and intriguing story contains several alternate versions of the same wedding day. Jack protects the marriage day of his younger sister in an attempt to make it perfect.
This movie will wow you with its breath-taking Italian countryside scenery and non-traditional cinematography. It only scored well with some critics however, due to some predictable scenario and a few awkward, cringeworthy moments. It’s still work a watch in our opinion, so have a watch when you’re craving some wedding charm and see for yourself!
Bride Wars
Director: Gary Winick
Release Date: January 09, 2009
IMDb rating: 5.5 out of 10
A story of two childhood best friends who make many plans together for their weddings. When the two coincidentally put the same wedding date however, the two become rivals and the story heats up. From this point they go to war in the form of a race to get married before the other.
Inflate your mood through this humourous and highly-enjoyable wedding comedy-drama, which will be sure to make you cringe, laugh and cry all in the space of a few hours.
Special thanks to the team at VA Thailand for helping compile this list for UiTV.