Whether you’re getting ready for the bachelorette party or still shopping for the perfect wedding dress, these are some of the best romantic comedies to turn to for the right vibes to get you pumped up. We don’t know what we’d do without them!
1. If your families are meeting for the first time: ‘Meet the Parents’
Why you’ll love it: When it comes to crazy families, it’s true—we’ve all got ’em. Leave it to this classic flick to make all the madness feel a bit more normal.
2. When you’re choosing your wedding dress: ‘Sex and the City’
Why you’ll love it: When Carrie decides to wear the elegant vintage suit she had wanted to wear all along, the message rings as clear and true as wedding bells: Your day is about what makes you feel beautiful. It’s always good to go with your gut feeling!
3. When you’re finalizing the guest list and ordering invitations: ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’
Why you’ll love it: When there are so many loved ones you want to share your day with, it can be hard to choose. Just like Toula , who stands up for what she wants, you’ll find a balance and have a unique day, no matter the size.
4. When you’re preparing for your hair and makeup trial: ‘Steel Magnolias’
Sarcastic, funny and inspiring, this film shows just how supportive your own glam squad can be in the planning process. And who doesn’t love Shelby’s signature shades of blush and bashful?
5. When you’re choosing your first dance song: ‘Muriel’s Wedding’
Why you’ll love it: Muriel is an ABBA-loving misfit who no one—not even herself—expects to catch a bouquet and be the next to get married. But she does, and not only does she have fun planning, but she stays true to herself and gets down to disco with some enviable dance moves.
6. When you’re worried about rain: ‘Monsoon Wedding’
Why you’ll love it: Winner of the prestigious Gold Lion award, this Bollywood hit depicts the rainy days leading up to and during a visually stunning traditional Punjabi Hindu wedding. It’s inspiring to watch two families who initially clashed unite to embrace the union of two people young and in love, and soon you’ve forgotten about the rain. While perhaps you wouldn’t wish for rain yourself, it’s a reminder that love perseveres over weather any day.
7. When you’re getting ready for your bachelorette party: ‘Bridesmaids’
Why you’ll love it: On a night that’s all about your gal pals, look no further than the leading ladies of one of our favorite wedding movies of the decade to remember that girl power—when harnessed this hilariously—is very, very strong.
8. When you’re writing your vows: ‘Rachel Getting Married’
Why you’ll love it: In a moving exchange of vows, Rachel and Sidney share only a few sweet words before he transitions into an a capella rendition of Neil Young’s “Unknown Legend.” It’s a reminder that vows don’t need to be long or perfect, just from the heart.
