Photo Credit: iStock
When you’re planning a wedding, it can feel like it takes up all of your free time. Even those much-needed girls’ nights get pushed to the wayside as you spend hours on Pinterest and combing through wedding magazines for inspiration. Why not kill two birds with one stone by kicking back with your girlfriends and streaming one of these movies on Amazon Prime for a girls’ night in filled with wedding inspiration? (It’ll be our little secret that you’re using your limited time together for more wedding research.)
For Handling Family Dynamics: The Big Wedding ►
If you’re worried about blending your family at your upcoming nuptials, The Big Wedding will either calm your nerves — none can be as tumultuous as their road to the altar — or totally freak you out… but one thing’s for sure: Your wedding is on your terms. Take inspiration from Missy (Amanda Seyfried) and Alejandro (Ben Barnes) and create an intimate moment for you and your future husband/wife.
For Style Inspiration: Bride Wars ►
Liv’s (Kate Hudson) beautiful Vera Wang sweetheart ballgown is bridal perfection, and tying a simple purple sash around her waist is the perfect way to complement her wedding colors. Plus, let this movie serve as a reminder that there are things more important than having the perfect wedding — like having your best friend by your side.
For Hairstyle Ideas: Ever After: A Cinderella Story ►
Danielle’s (Drew Barrymore) gorgeous top braid with pearl accents makes for a lovely and unique wedding hairstyle. The key to finding your perfect hairstyle is to find a look that feels true to yourself and your style, and Barrymore nails it.
For Reception Décor: Mamma Mia! The Movie ►
It’s all about lighting when setting the mood at your wedding. In this movie, the soft glow of lanterns and string lights create a truly romantic vibe.
For Flowers: Rachel Getting Married ►
Flowers make up the bulk of the décor at most weddings, and your bouquet will be in dozens of photos, so make sure you choose floral arrangements that are sure to wow! In this movie, Rachel (Rosemarie Dewitt) selects a bouquet of gorgeous oranges, bright purples, and deep reds to create the perfect marriage of colors.
For Out-of-the-Ordinary Attire: About Time ►
Who says you need to wear a white wedding dress? Dare to be bold with a red dress, like Mary (Rachel McAdams) in About Time. Her gorgeous red dress, paired with a matching red bouquet, simply wows, and she flawlessly coordinated the ceremony decorations to match her bold dress choice.
For Bridesmaid Dresses: The Wedding Date ►
Bridesmaid dresses are one of the first things your guests will notice as they lead you down the aisle, so it’s important you find a color that looks flattering on every skintone. The lovely pale green chosen for maid of honor Kat (Debra Messing) in The Wedding Date looks incredible against her fair skin and accentuates her auburn hair.
For Table Décor: Barefoot ►
Make a beautiful first impression as your guests take their seat at the reception; the spectacular stemware, beautifully arranged roses, and gold accents featured in Barefoot are a great way to achieve a sophisticated but design-focused look.
For Vintage Lovers: Downton Abbey Season 3, Episode 8 ►
Mary Crawley (Michelle Dockery) of Downton Abbey nails it with her floor length veil tucked into a stunning diamond headpiece, making for a truly spectacular grand entrance. The regal veil sweeps behind her, making it look as if she’s floating on air — a look that’ll stun any groom.
For Your Cake: Revenge Season 3, Episode 10 ►
The best part of the wedding meal is always the dessert, and Emily’s (Emily VanCamp) cake is a tower of confectionary heaven. The gorgeous cake features seven layers in three tiers, with real flower accents and detailed piping work that is sure to make you feel cake-envious.