Romantic comedies about weddings are the ultimate rom-coms. Filled with all the love a heart can take, beautiful wedding dresses, and comical families, these movies make audiences say, "Opa!"
Ranging from perfect endings to interrupted ceremonies, not all wedding rom-coms end in wedded bliss, however, they almost always end happily. With the traditional spring wedding season just around the corner, it is the perfect time of year to rewatch the best wedding movies out there. What are the best nuptial movies, according to IMDb ratings?
Mamma Mia (2008) - 6.5
Mamma Mia checks off both musical and destination wedding for the list. One of the few rom-coms to feature older couples, this is not just the love story of Sophie, the girl getting married. But is also the love story of her mother and her various former lovers, who may or may not be Sophie's father.
Beautiful beaches, killer dance numbers, and as much Abba as one movie can hold, this is one of the most dynamic wedding movies ever made.
Father Of The Bride (1991) - 6.5
Father Of The Bride brought fans the world's best "party pooper, Geooorge Baaanks." George is the quintessential over-protective father in this movie who is not excited to see his precious daughter get married.
After a series of neurotic reactions to wedding preparations, he realizes how much his daughter genuinely loves her fiance and pulls himself together to give her the backyard wedding of her dreams, not his. A true 90s classic, Father of the Bride is one of Steve Martin's most loveable and memorable roles.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) - 6.6
My Big Fat Greek Wedding is the highest-grossing rom-com of all time with over $240 million earned in the domestic box office. The movie gained more and more popularity the longer it was in theaters as word about the film spread.
This is the story of Toula Portokalos, a homely young woman who is entering her mid-30s and still lives at home with her very Greek family. Toula decides to take control of her life and gets both a physical and emotional glow up. During this process, she falls in love with Ian who is from a very not-Greek family. Cultures clash occurs in the most hysterically stereotypical ways, however, love wins out.
The Proposal (2009) - 6.7
The Proposal puts a whole new spin on the rom-com trope of bringing a fake significant other home for a holiday. The movie flips the uneven power dynamics between boss and employee by putting Margaret into Andrew's world where he all of a sudden has the ability to determine whether or not she stays in the country.
As the two settle in with his quirky family and prepare for their wedding, they begin to fall in love. This sets the stage for Andrew's real proposal when he says, "Margaret, will you marry me because I would like to date you." Complete with a male stripper, barn ceremony, comedic interviews with the immigration officer, and Betty White, this is a perfect blend of romance and comedy.
Bridesmaids (2011) - 6.8
The movie Bridesmaids is full of hilarious wedding scenes including competing toasts, a bridal shower melt-down, and a dress fitting going south. One of the few wedding movies that acts more like a parody of wedding movies, Bridesmaids is full of wedding events that don't go quite as planned.
However, in true rom-com fashion, when everything looks like it is falling apart, love prevails, but this time, in the form of friendship.
The Wedding Singer (1998) - 6.9
The Wedding Singer is one of Adam Sandler's most popular movies. Not only that, but his character Robbie Hart and love interest Julia Sullivan (Drew Barrymore) are the two most likable characters in The Wedding Singer.
Following the heartbreak of being left at the altar at his own wedding, Robbie befriends Julia and tags along to help her plan her own wedding. Over the course of the movie, the two fall in love. In addition to the great comedy, the soundtrack of this movie is filled with heart-stirring wedding songs that will make any rom-com fan melt.
Crazy Rich Asians (2018) - 6.9
One of the biggest rom-coms in the last few years, Crazy Rich Asians is the first all-Asian cast Hollywood film since the Joy Luck Club (1993). This refreshing new take on a rom-com was also one of the most entertaining movies of the year. One of Crazy Rich Asians' best characters is 'Asian Ellen,' Pilk Lin who not only comes through for Rachel in terms of fashion, but also provides great advice.
Filmed on location in Singapore, Crazy Rich Asians has beautiful scenery, incredible architecture, and sumptuous food. The wedding in this movie is by far the most extravagant and unique wedding on this list, so anyone who's looking for a wedding movie specifically for great nuptials, this is the perfect pick.
Wedding Crashers (2005) - 7.0
Wedding Crashers is the story of two friends, Jeremy and John, that spend their free time crashing wedding receptions to take women home. The duo has this down to an art form and set their eyes on the Secretary of Treasury William Cleary's daughter's wedding. The game gets sidetracked when John falls in love with Cleary's elder daughter, Claire.
At the beginning of the movie, there is an amazing montage of Jeremy and John singing along to the wedding favorite, "Shout" at countless receptions that cover a wide range of stereotypical weddings. The movie also includes a valuable list of wedding crashing rules like "always have an up-to-date family tree." So important!
Four Weddings And A Funeral (1994) - 7.1
Four Weddings and a Funeral is another great 90s wedding rom-com. Quadrupling up on weddings, Four Weddings and a Funeral provides ample opportunity for Charles and Carrie to sit on different sides of the aisle, share an awkward dance, and ward off drunk uncles.
After the first wedding where they meet, the two spend the night together and Charles is sold, however, it takes four more events for them to come back together. In one of the best wedding objection scenes of the genre, Charles admits that he loves someone else and gets knocked out by his bride. This movie is a will they, won't they whirlwind.
Steele Magnolias (1989) - 7.3
Steel Magnolias revolves around Truvy's Beauty Parlor and its close-knit circle of clientele who live in a small town in Louisiana. The film begins with the friends getting their hair done for Shelby's (Julia Roberts) wedding which sets the stage for the remainder of the film. This is the ultimate southern belle wedding complete with bridal hair that is bigger than the bouquet and pink puff-sleeved bridesmaid dresses.
The film then follows the ups and downs of the lives of each of the women, and although there is a bittersweet ending, the movie is filled with heartfelt moments that remind audiences of the importance of friendship and family.