As we long for escapism and annual celebrations with our loved ones, many have been missing the most joyous of all: weddings.
With the matrimonial season approaching, wedding bells are no more with weddings to be rescheduled indefinitely or cancelled all together.
And for romance lovers, the loss of the love-filled event has left a wedding bell-shaped hole in their hearts.
But fear not. With a never-ending amount of wedding films available, there is sure to be enough wedded bliss to tie the biggest wedding lover over in the meantime.
Below, we’ve rounded up the best wedding flicks that are sure to satisfy every kind of romance lover.
Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
Adapted from Kevin Kwan’s bestselling novel of the same name, Crazy Rich Asians’ opulent and star-studded wedding was the climax of the hilarious and stylish film. Even featuring an aisle made from literal flowing water and palms that signify the best of Singapore’s landscapes. From the wedding procession rendition of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Kina Grannis to the jaw-dropping wedding dress—it’s a scene that is sure to make the biggest wedding cynic weep.
Watch it here.
Father Of The Bride (1991)
A romantic comedy dedicated to the stereotypically reluctant male figure of any wedding, Father Of The Bride is one of the most iconic films of all time. George Banks (Steve Martin) leads the perfect life with his wife, daughter and son. But things turn upside down, when Annie, his beloved daughter, decides to get married and Banks discovers how hard it is to let her go.
Watch it here.
My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997)
One of Julia Robert’s best roles, she plays Julianne—a feisty food critic who is in love with her longtime best friend, Michael. The thing is, Michael is already engaged to another woman, Kimmy, who is one of the sweetest people on-screen. Determined to sabotage their matrimony, Julianne attempts to end the engagement before the big day, resulting in an amusing and charming rom-com that manages to reinvent the genre’s requisite happy ending.
Watch it here.
Bridesmaids (2011)
This Oscar-nominated film was not only one of the funniest films on record, but the female-fronted comedy is sure to provide some wedding tears for those desperate for love stories. Starring Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne and more, the film follows Annie, who asked by her best friend to be her maid of honour. From there, issues evolve when she ruins the wedding rituals in a rage of conflict with one of the bridesmaids.
Watch it here.
The Wedding Singer (1998)
A throwback to the ’80s, this ever-popular flick is the healthy dose of nostalgia we all need. A cheesy New Jersey wedding entertainer, Robbie (Adam Sandler) is struggling after his fiancée leaves him at the altar. However, he then befriends reception-hall waitress Julia (Drew Barrymore), who enlists him to help plan her own wedding and the two begin to fall madly in love.
Watch it here.
Mamma Mia! (2008)
Missing those weddings where you spend the whole night on the dance floor swaying to ABBA classics? Look no further than Mamma Mia! for your next fix. The film follows bride-to-be Sophie Sheridan (Amanda Seyfried) and her free-spirited mother (Meryl Streep), who doesn’t know which of three dapper suitors is her daughter’s father. Set in the stunning Greek isles, Mamma Mia! is the perfect antidote for any dancing queen stuck at home.
Watch it here.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
My Big Fat Greek Wedding follows Toula, a Greek woman trying to come to terms with her heritage, falls in love with a non-Greek man (Sex and The City‘s John Corbett) and has to convince her family to accept him. Produced by Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, the film is a classic—especially if you’re missing your enormous family gatherings (and dancing the Zorba).
Watch it here.
27 Dresses (2008)
From the writer of The Devil Wears Prada, 27 Dresses offers a personal look into of the old saying “always a bridesmaid, never a bride.” The film follows Jane who has served as a loyal bridesmaid 27 times, and who must come to terms with her younger sister’s engagement to the man she loves. While at the same time, meeting a cynical journalist who has a hidden agenda.
Watch it here.
Love Actually (2003)
While Love Actually continues to hold top spot in holiday classics, the film does begin with one of the best wedding scenes to exist in cinema. The wedding of Juliet (Keira Knightley) and Peter (Chiwetel Ejiofor) is a love-filled affair and ends with an orchestral version of The Beatles’ “All You Need Is Love”. From there, an overall love fest ensues and in all honesty, need we say more?
Watch it here.
Bride Wars (2009)
Best friends typically have a lot in common (gasp!), however that can also include taste in weddings. And for best friends Liv (Kate Hudson) and Emma (Anne Hathaway), this becomes a problem. Planning a wedding at the same time, the film follows the two best friends whose bond deteriorates as they plan duelling weddings.
Watch it here.
The Wedding Planner (2001)
If you’re a classic, early-aughts rom-com lover, The Wedding Planner should be the next on your must-watch list. The film follows Mary (Jennifer Lopez), a devoted wedding planner, who meets and falls in love with a seemingly-single Steve (Matthew McConaughey). However, the plot thickens when Steve and his fiancée turn up to Mary’s office to plan their wedding.
Watch it here.
Four Weddings And A Funeral (1994)
A British classic, Four Weddings And A Funeral stars a young Hugh Grant as Charles, a twenty-something at the peak of marriage season. Within one year, he attends four weddings and one funeral—and the events of these weddings, and the funeral, change his life.
Watch it here.
Love Wedding Repeat (2020)
If you’ve been missing the familial drama and mayhem of a crowd of wedding guests, look no further than Love Wedding Repeat. In the film, alternate versions of the same wedding unfold as Jack (Sam Claflin) tries to make sure his little sister, Hayley, has the perfect wedding day, while also falling in love with wedding guest and Hayley’s friend, Dina (Olivia Munn).
Watch it here.
Steel Magnolias (1989)
No matter the season, holiday, or special occasion, Steel Magnolias has one of the best “I do” moments on film. Following a small Louisiana town, its gossiping friend group keep the town and the drama alive. Including a slew of iconic actresses including Sally Field, Julia Roberts and Dolly Parton, to name a few, the film’s first order of business is getting Shelby (Julia Roberts) ready for her walk down the aisle.
Watch it here.
The Graduate (1967)
One of the classics, The Graduate follows college graduate Benjamin who is lured into a seductive affair with the wife of his father’s business partner. But the plot thickens when he also falls in love with her daughter, resulting in one of the best wedding crashes of all time.
Watch it here.
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