Its a surprisingly robust genrebut then again, ones wedding day is rich with dramatic potential.
(The jaw-dropping outfits!
The possible highjinks!)

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Think: a red velvet armadillo cake, outrageous guests, and a cotton-candy-pink color palette.
To this day, its considered one of the best British films of all time.
In a fit of fury, Jules flies out to Chicago to break them up.
In an emotional slump, he meetsDrew Barrymores Julia, whos unfortunately engaged to theworst guy imaginable.
Will the wedding singer finally find love?
Sandler and Barrymores iconic matchup is enough to make this film a must-watch.
(You know what they say: Those who cant wed, plan.)
Hes about to say I do to Fran, the very bridezilla Mary is planning a fairytale wedding for.
Its giving27 DressesmeetsThe Parent Trap, with a touch ofMy Best Friends Wedding.
Little do they know, theyll end up falling for Gloria and her bridesmaid Claire (Rachel McAdams).
James Marsden as Kevin, a famous wedding reporterbecause no rom-com is truly complete without a prying journalist.
We all know what happens next.
Mamma Mia!
Its based off a musical with songs by ABBA, after all!
When they both also refuse to reschedule,sabotageensues.
(Blue hair dye is involved.)
(Case in point: Zach Galifianakiss wolfpack monologue.)
A quick plot summary?
A group of friendsplus the brides loner brotherhead to Las Vegas for a bachelor party.
They dont remember a thing the next morning… including where they left the groom.
With 48 hours to go before the wedding, they must find him before his fiancee finds out.
(Also of note: The films wonderful use of Richard WagnersTristan und Isolde.)
One of Lilliansotherfriends, Helen (Rose Byrne), thinkssheshould have gotten the nod.
A film that will make you cringe as much as laugh.
There, she discovers that Nick comes from one of countrys most affluent families.
As Nyles puts it: Its one of those infinite time-loop situations you might have heard about.
It isand also great, off-beat fun.This isnt your average wedding rom-com.