Off-the-beaten-path movies on the ups and downs of saying “I do.” (And nary a Wedding Planner in the bunch.)
• The Bachelor—This movie (not to be mistaken for the reality-TV show) is about a single guy who stands to inherit a fortune as long as he’s married by his 30th birthday.
• Betsy’s Wedding—This Molly Ringwald classic is a comedy of errors featuring a bride in a top hat, an anxiety-prone father and battling in-laws.
• The Bride—Starring Sting and Jennifer Beals, the cinematic story focuses on Dr. Frankenstein’s monsters.
• Bride and Prejudice—In the tradition of Bollywood musicals, this comedy loosely follows Pride and Prejudice, plus modern twists.
• The Corpse Bride—Tim Burton’s dark animation might be better suited to Halloween, but the Gothic aesthetic is hauntingly romantic.
• Monsoon Wedding—A dramedy set in India, this movie follows a wealthy extended family as they gather for an arranged marriage.
• Muriel’s Wedding—This quirky Aussie film tells the tale of an ABBA-loving misfit who will do anything to get married.
• Polish Wedding—A dark comedy about a Polish-American family in Detroit follows the struggles of a young pregnant woman.
• The Princess Bride—Part fairy tale, part farce, this movie proves that true love triumphs against some entertainingly horrific odds.
• The Wedding Banquet—In this Ang Lee film, a successful businessman tries to hide his gay relationship from his Chinese parents by pretending to be engaged to a female acquaintance.
• The Wedding Dress—It’s six degrees of separation with an antique gown. The mysterious dress finds its way into the lives of five couples, creating unexpected magic.
