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20 Wedding Movies That Are So Good, You’ll Want To Get Married ASAP!

Neha Kapoor  |  Oct 15, 2020
20 Wedding Movies That Are So Good, You’ll Want To Get Married ASAP!

Elaborate or intimate–weddings require a lot of planning. Be it a larger-than-life affair of 500 people or a close-knit ceremony, the run-up to the D-day is ever so stressful. Between vendor meetings, venue visits, food tastings, outfit fittings and jewellery shopping, the bride hardly finds any time for herself. While you can’t do much to unwind these days, given the pandemic, you always have your television to turn to when you need to de-stress and relax. And today we’re recommending some wedding movies that’ll help you ease out and even build up the excitement for the upcoming celebrations. 

Bollywood Wedding Movies

 

Hey brides-to-be, if your D-day is just around the corner, these Bollywood wedding movies are the best way to get in the groove and be the #bridechilla that you are. From romantic comedy wedding movies to happy wedding movies, we’ve curated this list just for you! 

2 States (2014)

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This love story of a Punjabi munda and a Tamilian girl is all too relatable! It is that one movie you can watch over and over again for the amazing chemistry between Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt and it’s light-hearted and funny moments. And of course, their temple wedding at the end is breathtaking to watch. 

Star cast: Alia Bhatt, Arjun Kapoor, Amrita Singh, Ronit Roy
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Available on: Disney + Hotstar

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)

 

How can we complete a list of wedding movies and not have Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge in it? This classic still makes our hearts skip a beat. TBH, this is one movie that can never get too old. SRK – Kajol, the beautiful cinematography and the catchy dialogues cannot be missed. 

Star cast: Kajol, Shah Rukh Khan, Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal
Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes
Available on: Amazon Prime 

Monsoon Wedding (2001)

 

This film by Mira Nair is definitely worth watching if you’re looking for a good wedding film. The story revolves around the big fat Indian wedding that is supposed to take place at a well-to-do household. Monsoon Wedding is a romantic comedy that is infectious and you won’t stop giggling. 

Star cast: Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey, Shefali Shetty
Duration: 1 hour 54 minutes

Bride And Prejudice (2004)

 

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Bride And Prejudice is also one movie that’s worth watching. From desi weddings to the ones in the west, the film showcases both. Also, you will love all the drama in the run-up to Aishwarya’s wedding at the end of the film.

Star cast: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Martin Henderson, Naveen Andrews, Anupam Kher, Nadira Babbar, Namrata Shirodkar, Sonali Kulkarni
Duration: 2 hours 2 minutes
Available on: YouTube 

Band Baaja Baaraat (2010)

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Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma’s jodi in this movie is all things love. The characters of Shruti and Bittu, who start a wedding planning business together and eventually fall in love are all too relatable and keep you hooked throughout. This wedding film is full of shaadi ka taam jhaam and if you’re a bride-to-be, you’re gonna love it.

Star cast: Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Vinod Verma, Nirupama Chopra
Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
Available on: Amazon Prime 

Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014)

 

Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania is one super cute rom-com. One of the best wedding movies ever, this one has everything–a secret romance, fun songs, the dhoomdhaam of a shaadi wala ghar and an NRI groom!

Star cast: Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Shukla, Ashutosh Rana, Sahil Vaid
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Available on: Netflix

Tanu Weds Manu (2011)

 

Kangana Ranaut-starrer Tanu Weds Manu is one of the wedding movies on Netflix that you shouldn’t miss. The movie is about Tanu–a confused girl–who is trying to choose between two men and the drama that follows her journey. The twists and turns in this film and the character Pappi, played by Deepak Dobriyal, will make you laugh throughout. 

Star cast: R Madhavan, Kangana Ranaut, Jimmy Sheirgill, Deepak Dobriyal, Swara Bhaskar, Eijaz Khan
Duration: 2 hours
Available on: Netflix

Hum Aapke Hain… Koun! (1994)

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Starring Madhuri Dixit Nene and Salman Khan in lead roles, this romantic wedding movie is a classic. The story is about two happy families and the secret romance brimming between Nisha and Prem. Their incredible chemistry and the iconic uhu-uhu moment will always remain legendary. 

Star cast: Madhuri Dixit Nene, Salman Khan, Mohnish Bahl, Renuka Shahane, Anupam Kher, Alok Nath, Reema Lagoo
Duration: 3 hours 26 minutes
Available on: Netflix 

Tanu Weds Manu Returns

If you have watched Tanu weds Manu, then surely you know what to look forward to. This movie brings back the marriage, love and drama with a twist as Kangana Ranaut plays a double role with Madhavan. Don’t miss this if you haven’t watched this wedding movie.

Star cast: R Madhavan, Kangana Ranaut, Deepak Dobriyal & Jimmy Shergill
Duration: 2 hours 8 minutes
Available on: Amazon Prime

Mere Brother Ki Dulhan

Mere Brother Ki Dulhan is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language rom-com movie composed and directed by Ali Abbas Zafar in his first time at the helm and delivered by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films and highlighting Katrina Kaif, Imran Khan, Ali Zafar and Tara D’Souza as leads.

Subsequent to parting ways with his sweetheart, Piyali Patel in London, Luv Agnihotri demands his more youthful sibling Kush, an assistant director and photographer in Mumbai, to find him a bride.

Star cast: Katrina Kaif, Imran Khan, Ali Zafar & Tara D’souza
Duration: 2 hours 25 minutes
Available on: Amazon Prime

Prem Ratan Dhan Payo

Just like any other movie based on family drama, Salman Khan’s prem ratan dhan payo has the similar flavour with different story to tell. One thing you will find similar in this movie, is Salman’s name as ‘Prem’. Well what prem does in this movie is that you need to watch this wedding movie.
Star cast: Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Armaan Kohli, Anupam Kher, Swara Bhaskar
Duration: 2 hours 44 minutes
Available on: Disney+ Hostar

Shaandaar

This movie should be there in the list of wedding movies on netflix. This story revolves around An industrialist’s girl who is compelled to wed a rich beneficiary by her avaricious grandma as her embraced sister bonds with the magnetic wedding organizer.

Star cast: Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt & Pankaj Kapoor
Duration: 2 hours 22 minutes
Available on: Netflix

Hollywood Wedding Movies

 

Now that you have a load of Bollywood wedding movies, here’s a list of matrimonial films from Hollywood for you to choose from. 

Father of the Bride (1991)

 

Hey brides-to-be, if you haven’t seen this one, watch it NOW. This utterly sweet Hollywood wedding movie revolves around a father’s emotions when he realises that his daughter is all grown up and will be married soon. TBH, you would wanna give your papa bear a tight hug after watching this one.

Star cast: Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams, Kieran Culkin 
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Available on: Disney+Hotstar

My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997)

 

This Hollywood rom-com starring Julia Roberts is one amazing film. Julianne realises that she actually loves her best friend Michael only after he gets engaged to someone else. How the story unfolds is fun to watch and might be relatable to a lot of us! 

Star cast: Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz, Rupert Everett 
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Available on: Netflix

27 Dresses (2008)

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Relationships, family and drama–this wedding movie has it all. Now Jane, played by Katherine Heigl, loves weddings. So much so that she has been a bridesmaid 27 times. This rom-com is all about how she feels when her sister is engaged to the guy she loves secretly. 

Star cast: Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Malin Åkerman
Duration: 1 hour 51 minutes
Available on: Disney+Hotstar

Bridesmaids (2011)

 

This romantic comedy starring Kristen Wiig is one big laugh riot that circles around the theme of how two bridesmaids are fighting it out to make their bestie’s wedding day special. Gather your friends and watch this Hollywood wedding movie that’s sure to put you in a good mood. 

Star cast: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper
Duration: 2 hours 12 minutes
Available on: Amazon Prime 

My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)

 

This happy wedding movie is about a huge Greek family who wants their daughter Toula to get married. Toula eventually falls in love with a terrific guy, but he is not Greek. But don’t worry, this movie is not about struggling with their families. My Big Fat Greek Wedding is the ultimate rom-com about big families and bigger emotions. You’ll love it, trust us!

Star cast: Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Lainie Kazan, Michael Constantine 
Duration: 1 hour 36 minutes
Available on: Netflix

Bride Wars (2009)

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Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway are childhood friends who have always wanted their wedding arrangements to be similar. The problem arises when their wedding gets scheduled for the same day and they both want the same things. This movie will be perfect if you’re planning a night stay with your girl gang anytime soon.

Star cast: Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway, Candice Bergen 
Duration: 1 hour 29 minutes 
Available on: Amazon Prime 

The Wedding Planner (2011)

 

Mary Fiore, played by Jennifer Lopez is an obsessive wedding planner but gradually realises that she too has a chance of finding true love. But what she didn’t know about were the complications it’ll bring along. The Wedding Planner is one of the romantic comedy wedding movies you just shouldn’t miss. 

Star cast: Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, Alex Rocco 
Duration: 1 hour 43 minutes
Available on: Netflix

Monster-in-Law (2005)

 

Charlotte is smitten by the man she is dating and immediately says yes when he pops the question. But soon she realises that his mom, Viola, is not so thrilled about the union. From making sure that his son calls off the wedding to wearing white at the ceremony, Viola makes sure to drive Charlotte crazy.  

Star cast: Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan 
Duration: 1 hour 42 minutes

Available on: Netflix

Runaway Bride (1999)

 

The bride, Maggie attracts the attention of a journalist after running from her third wedding. He is out to prove that she is going to run away from her fourth wedding as well. The movie takes a turn when the journalist himself ends up falling in love with the runaway bride. It’s a super cute romantic movie that definitely is a must-watch.

Star cast: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Joan Cusack, Héctor Elizondo, Rita Wilson 
Duration: 1 hour 56 minutes
Available on: Disney+Hotstar

A Walk to Remember (2002)

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Yes, the wedding wasn’t the main plot of the story but the entire journey of Jamie and Landon as a couple is so inspiring. And of course, the beautiful wedding at the end just has our hearts.

Star cast: Shane West, Mandy Moore, Peter Coyote, Daryl Hannah
Duration: 1 hour 42 minutes

Available on: Netflix

The Proposal (2009)

 

Margaret needs a green card marriage to stay in the US and therefore, she proposes a shotgun wedding to one of her subordinates, Andrew. In the lead up to their wedding, they end up having feelings for each other, obviously. Classic yet beautiful. 

Star cast: Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen
Duration: 1 hour 48 minutes

Available on: Amazon Prime

Emma (2020)

The whole account of Jane Austen’s nineteenth-century story revolves around marriage: catching an admirer, scoring a proposition, and finally saying “I do.” Luckily, we get a couple of rich Regency-time festivities in Autumn de Wilde’s flawless variation of the exemplary same-name novel: one having a place with Miss Taylor, the other to our driving woman, Emma, an intruding intermediary who needs to couple up the entirety of her companions.

Star cast: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Josh O’Connor
Duration: 2 hours 4 minutes
Available on: Prime Video

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