We get it — wedding planning can be incredibly draining, and it’s easy to feel absolutely drained long before the big day even comes. So why not set everything aside for a moment, free your head from intrusive thoughts and just take a well-deserved break? Here we’ve rounded up our 11 favorite wedding films, perfect for a touch of romance or styling inspo to watch with your bridesmaids, partner or just on your own. Be ready to laugh, cry and fall in love together with the characters on the screen. Sometimes, a short cinematic escape is all you need to recharge and refocus.
Angelo Pennetta, Rachel Rosenstein
Melancholia
Melancholia is an atmospheric sci-fi drama directed by Lars von Trier. Split into two parts, the film talks about sisters, Justine and Claire, and their very different ways of coping with the approaching end of the world. The first part focuses on Justine’s wedding and her struggles with depression. The second shifts to Claire’s experience as a rogue planet called Melancholia is about to collide with Earth. It’s a powerful, visually captivating exploration of personal and existential.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Hulu
Melancholia, 2011
Four Weddings and a Funeral
The 1994 rom-com tells the story of a commitment-shy Englishman named Charles. His life makes a turn when at one of the weddings he meets Carrie, a beautiful American woman. Unlucky in love, Charles finally feels like this might be his chance. Sadly, Carrie has to return to the States, ending what might have been. Through a series of weddings and one funeral, Charles and Carrie's paths continue to cross. Despite their chemistry, timing and other complications keep getting in the way of their romance. Will the two be together?
Where to watch: Prime Video, Apple TV
Four Weddings and a Funeral, 1994
The Wedding Singer
Starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, The Wedding Singer follows Robbie Hart, a wedding singer who is left heartbroken when his fiancée leaves him at the altar. As Robbie struggles to move on, he begins to develop feelings for Julia Sullivan, a beautiful waitress engaged to a man far from ideal.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Apple TV
The Wedding Singer, 1998
Romeo + Juliet
Romeo + Juliet is a modern and stylish take on Shakespeare's timeless classic. Director Baz Luhrmann reinterprets the famous play, still retaining its original dialogue. Now it’s 90s America, Romeo and Juliet live in the post-modern city named Verona Beach, and their families are two rival gangs. Time has changed, life has changed, but true love never dies.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Apple TV
Romeo + Juliet, 1996
Red, White & Royal Blue
Alex Claremont-Diaz, the First Son of the United States, and Prince of England, Henry are forced to fake their friendship, after causing a diplomatic incident at a royal wedding. But, after all, hate and love are just a breath apart. As Alex and Henry spend more time together, their rivalry blossoms into a more beautiful feeling.
Where to watch: Prime Video
Red, White & Royal Blue, 2023
The Wedding Planner
Mary is a sought-after wedding planner who’s the top choice for brides all over the city. Though Mary longs for love herself, her career keeps her busy. Everything changes when she meets the handsome Dr. Steve Edison. The two hit it off and seem to be a perfect match, but all of Mary's dreams are shattered when she discovers that Steve is engaged to one of her clients.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Apple TV
The Wedding Planner, 2001
My Best Friend's Wedding
Julianne and Michael have been close friends since they were children, sharing their deepest thoughts and supporting each other like family. When Julianne learns that her best friend is getting married, she feels devastated. Realizing that she is in love with Michael, Julianne decides to sabotage the wedding and win him back.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Apple TV
My Best Friend's Wedding, 1997
Emma
Emma is a witty adaptation of Jane Austen's novel of the same name. Set in early 19th-century England, the film follows Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy young woman and a self-proclaimed matchmaker. As Emma tries to help her friend Harriet find love, she ends up in a few romantic mix-ups herself.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Apple TV
Emma, 2020
Loving
Loving beautifully captures the essence of what marriage truly represents: commitment, love, and the fight for the right to be with the one you love, regardless of obstacles. The film is based on a true story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple arrested in Virginia in the 1950s for their marriage. Thrown out of their home state but determined to return, Richard and Mildred challenge the unjust laws. Their brave fight ends up changing history with a landmark Supreme Court decision.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Apple TV
Loving, 2016
Ticket to Paradise
A divorced couple, talentedly played by George Clooney and Julia Roberts, travel to Bali to stop their daughter from marrying a man she just met while on holiday. Ex-spouses who can't stand each other team up to sabotage the wedding. As the two try to save their daughter from making mistakes, they reconnect and reflect on their own past.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Apple TV
Ticket to Paradise, 2022
Marie Antoinette
Directed by Sofia Coppola, Marie Antoinette puts a modernized spin on the life of the infamous French queen. Austrian princess Maria Antonia marries into the French royal family and becomes Queen Marie Antoinette. What begins as a seemingly glamorous life soon becomes complicated by family conflicts and the onset of revolution.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Apple TV
Marie Antoinette, 2006
