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There are a lot of happy hearts out there after February 14th. After all, it’s one of the most popular days for popping the question, and millions of couples worldwide get engaged on Valentine’s Day. And so, Feb. 15 begins the event planning season for many brides and grooms to be. Need inspiration? Look no farther than the following films:
“Four Weddings and a Funeral” – The British charmer that launched the career of Hugh Grant (himself a British charmer), this untarnished gem features a group of 20- to 30-something friends attending the weddings of friends, looking for love, sometimes finding it and always being humbled by its power. The weddings include a Scottish castle affair, and the funeral will tear the heartstrings from your body.
“Crazy Rich Asians” – This all-out fantasy rom-com features a regular gal, Rachel Chu (Constance Wu), whose seemingly normal longtime boyfriend takes her East to his best friend’s wedding – and to meet his family. The boyfriend is considerate, elegant and, well, crazy rich. Fierce backstabbing females and handsome playboys flank a disapproving mother all set in a backdrop of elaborate ostentatiousness!
“Muriel’s Wedding” – Muriel (Toni Collette) just wants to get married. But she’s hindered by an overbearing dad and so much awkwardness. When she makes friends with a kindred spirit, they move to the big city to live their dream – but will those wedding bells make her heart ring?
Steve Martin, Kimberly Williams-Paisley in “Father of the Bride” (Touchstone Pictures photo)
“Father of the Bride” – Steve Martin plays George Banks, a shoe manufacturer whose daughter, Annie (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) is getting married. Simple story, but so sweetly delivered. From Annie’s engagement to an over-the-top wedding planner, a mild midlife crisis and more, George learns to let go of his little girl.
“My Big Fat Greek Wedding” – At 30, Toula worries she’s missing her window. She works at her family’s restaurant, the Dancing Zorba, and not much else. But as she begins to break out of her shell, she meets a man and falls in love: He’s not Greek. The resulting journey of Toula’s family accepting him and eventually embracing him is pure comedy gold.
“Bride Wars” – Two best friends (played by Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway) share a common dream: to be married at New York’s Plaza Hotel. Who could have guessed that they’d get engaged at just the same moment? The bigger problem is that there’s only one opening! Who will get the day?
”Mamma Mia!” – On the eve of Sophie’s (Amanda Seyfried) wedding, she interacts with three special guests – the three men who could potentially be her father. All were lovers of her free-spirited single mom Donna (Meryl Streep), who runs a bed and breakfast on a gorgeous Greek island. It’s a musical, using only the songs of the Swedish super pop group ABBA.
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