Whether planning a wedding day now or just dreaming about that magical day in the far-off future, many films can provide plenty of tips the wedding coordinator and your mom will probably leave out. After heading to Blockbuster, grab some popcorn and a notepad and get ready to catch a bouquet of Hollywood wedding advice.
"My Big Fat Greek Wedding" -- Ladies, choose your own wedding dress, even if your mother insists that this abominable snow monster ensemble was your great aunt's wedding gown in 1987. Wear what is most comfortable for you. Tula married her soulmate, but she looked a fright.
"The Princess Bride" -- Aside from Buttercup's obvious mistake of agreeing to marry a man she doesn't love, she also had a priest with a seriously funny speech impediment. To ensure that your guests aren't tittering when your priest refers to your wedding as a "bwessed occasion," find a wedding officiator to whom you feel close.
"When Harry Met Sally" -- Remember at the beginning of the movie, when Harry met Sally at the wedding? For anyone looking to attend a wedding in the future, don't forget that in a place with so many of your friends and their friends present, your future bride or bridegroom could be doing the bunny hop or downing a glass of champagne right before your eyes.
"Father of the Bride" -- We all love our dads, but for the love of all that is old, new, borrowed and blue, give Pops a Valium before he starts "removing superfluous buns" in the grocery store. Weddings are stressful for all family members, and that stress might be eased slightly introduced your fiancee to your parents before he or she is your fiancee. Also, a petit French wedding coordinator helps any situation.
"Sweet Home Alabama" -- If the groom's mother is the mayor of New York City, by all means, let him or her foot the fee of a lavish, Southern wedding. If wedding traditions don't suit your family, don't be afraid to toss them.
"So I Married an Axe Murderer" --Watch your bride-to-be's feisty red-headed sister like a hawk. She just might be criminally insane. Get to know your fiancee's family before the ceremony.
"My Best Friend's Wedding "-- Do not invite your groom-to-be's best friend! Period! He wants creme brulee, not Jell-O.
"The Wedding Singer" -- See that sort of goofy-looking, but kind of cute guy crooning "Love Me Tender" at the reception? Give him a little grin. Even if he isn't your groom-to-be, he might be going through a rough patch. Keep that in mind when he starts wailing "Love Stinks" and brawling with your uncle.
"Runaway Bride"-- Julia Roberts returns to show us another wedding folly -- leaving the wedding before it's over. Whether on horseback, trampoline or mail truck, it is probably a good idea to stick around at least until "I do." If either person isn't ready for the major commitment of marriage, make that decision before the ceremony and before the wedding day.
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