Many girls are perplexed when preparing for a wedding: where to start? Where to get ideas and how to avoid typical brides’ mistakes that can turn a celebration into a comedy? Turn to those same comedies! The team of the Svadebka.ws portal has prepared a list of films about weddings that will definitely become inspiration and show the other side of an ideal event.
My Fake Fiancé (2009)
- USA
- Genre: melodrama, comedy
- Rating: KinoPoisk – 6.5, IMDb – 6.4
- Director: Gil Junger
The list of films and TV series about weddings includes a light romantic comedy with an unpredictable plot. Jennifer finds herself in a terrible situation when a van filled with all her belongings is stolen from under her nose. To complicate the situation, she spent all her savings on the down payment to buy a house.
At a friends wedding, a girl meets Vince, a frivolous idiot who has lost every penny in gambling. The young people are amazed by the generosity of the wedding guests. Gifts to the newlyweds would help them cover all their debts. Without thinking twice, despite their mutual dislike for each other, they also decide to get married, counting on expensive gifts from the invited guests, which they plan to share. But organizing a celebration can also cost a pretty penny, and their antipathy towards each other can lead to irreversible consequences...
Soviet comedies about a wedding
Wedding (1944)
A film adaptation of the vaudeville show of the same name by the outstanding author Anton Pavlovich Chekhov. The action moves to the house of the Zhigalov family. Parents are doing everything possible to successfully marry off their daughter Dasha.
Their main candidate for the role of groom was the official Aplombov. The man is handsome, rich and gallant. It’s hard to imagine a more suitable husband for the naive Dasha.
For several months, Aplombov visits the Zhigalovs' house, receiving all kinds of attention from Dasha's parents. Imagine the surprise of the ancestors when they learned that Aplombov had no intention of marrying his daughter.
Wedding in Malinovka (1967)
The action takes place during the Civil War. The people are on the verge of big changes. Very soon, a new powerful state will arise from the ruins of the empire.
But for now, people are faced with regular changes in power. The situation in one of the Ukrainian villages is tense: the villagers are constantly being terrorized by robbers.
To get rid of the criminals, local residents decide to arrange the wedding of the local beauty Yarinka with the chieftain. The event turns into many funny situations.
Balzaminov's Marriage (1964)
A film adaptation of several classic plays by Ostrovsky. The main character is a petty official named Balzaminov. A man dreams of organizing his personal life. To do this, the official needs to find the bride.
But Balzaminov decided to marry exclusively a rich woman. Finding a suitable candidate for the role of a spouse is not easy.
An exciting journey awaits Balzaminov, during which he will try to win the heart of another Russian beauty. Will Balzaminov be able to bring the matter to the wedding?
Chasing Two Hares (1961)
Golokhvasty is a carefree native of Kyiv. He was used to leading the easy and relaxed life of a barber.
But recently, things have not been going well for Golokhvasty. The barber shop is on the verge of bankruptcy. Among other things, the main character loses all his savings in gambling.
To get out of an unpleasant situation, Golokhvasty decides to get married successfully. But finding a wealthy spouse is not so easy. How will this hilarious story end?
7 Brides of Corporal Sbruev (1971)
Kostya is an ordinary corporal from Ukraine. The young man’s life could hardly be called bright, until one of the corporal’s photographs ended up on the cover of a magazine popular in the USSR.
From this moment on, Kostya becomes the most eligible bachelor in Ukraine. He is bombarded with letters from beauties from all corners of his vast homeland. After waiting for demobilization, Kostya sets off on an incredible journey across the Ukrainian steppes.
During his Odyssey, the young man will try to find the love of his life. Which bride will be able to win Kostya's heart?
Russian comedies about a wedding
Tricks (2010)
Director : Levan Gabriadze
Actors : Konstantin Khabensky, Milla Jovovich, Ivan Urgant, Sergei Garmash
Slava is a typical loser from the Russian outback. Working as a simple school teacher, the young man dreams of a career in literature. Slava even managed to write a full-fledged novel.
All that remains is to come to Moscow and get the manuscript published by a local agency. But the unlucky Slava is refused. On top of everything else, after leaving the publishing house, Slava was hit by a car.
The driver was a charming stranger, with whom the writer falls in love at first sight. Months have passed since then. Things are moving towards the wedding. But the event is under threat.
Exchange Wedding (2010)
Director : Dmitry Grachev
Actors : Ekaterina Vilkova, Maxim Matveev, Fyodor Bondarchuk, Ksenia Katalymova
Sonya is a supermodel, with whom half the male population of the country dreams of marrying. But the happiness of living with the charming Sonya falls to the fashionable TV presenter Ruslan.
The lovers have been living together for more than a year, but Ruslan is in no hurry to propose marriage.
In revenge on the unlucky gentleman, who thinks only about career and fame, the girl decides to get married to an ordinary bank clerk, Alexander. Who would have thought that she would actually love a fake loser.
Five Brides (2011)
It was May 1945. The Soviet army managed to go through a difficult path all the way to Berlin. A great victory is in our hands. Lekha is a young pilot who is looking forward to returning to his homeland.
But the bosses are not trying to give their colleagues a leave of absence. What worries the soldiers most is the fact that during their absence, all the best girls will be taken away by other front-line soldiers. Lekha still manages to get a ticket home.
In just 24 hours, a resourceful fighter pilot must find a daughter-in-law for himself and all his friends in the army.
Bitterly! (2013)
Natasha and Roma are a typical young couple from Russia. Young people barely have enough money. But they are happy with each other and dream of consolidating their relationship with marriage.
Natasha is helped in this difficult matter by her caring father. The man not only pays for the wedding, but also provides the groom with a wedding ring. But Natasha did not like her father’s idea.
Secretly from her relatives, she agrees on another wedding party, which will take place right on the cruise ship. Thus, the spouse and bride are waiting for two weddings in one evening. The madness begins!
I'll get married urgently (2015)
Evgeniya is an editor at a local publication. She spends all her time at work, dreaming of climbing the career ladder to the very top. Stas is a photographer who does not have a clear goal in life.
He lives one day at a time, without making global plans for the future. To carry out the cherished deal, Evgenia needs to get married.
Dreaming of finding a worthy gentleman, the heroine turns to Stas for help. His file is full of candidates. A joint search for a groom will lead to an unexpected result.
The best films about weddings from foreign producers
Foreign films about weddings introduce us to the traditions of other countries and peoples and show an approach to organizing an event. Such comedies and melodramas will be especially useful for newlyweds who are planning a European-style celebration.
"Plus one", 2019
The 2021 wedding film features several wedding ceremonies. From each you can get ideas for decorating a celebration in the European style, designing an arch for exit registration, and be inspired by the solemn speech of the heroes for writing an oath to your future husband. Wedding dresses from the film will help you decide which style is closer to you.
"Sex and the City", 2008
Continuation of the famous series in the genre of comedy-melodrama. The wedding film features an unusual designer wedding dress, stylish bridesmaid outfits, and beautiful flower arrangements. The plot tells a story of betrayal and forgiveness. The characters show that not only the girl can have doubts on her wedding day, and in order to become husband and wife, it is not necessary to throw a magnificent and noisy celebration.
"Bachelorettes", 2012
American comedy about a damaged wedding dress and attempts to resuscitate it. About unexpected situations that the bride's friend quickly solves.
In the film, you should pay special attention to the bridesmaids' dresses, bouquets, arch design, decoration and arrangement of wedding tables, as well as the idea of live musical accompaniment.
“Groom for two”, 2017
This is a light French film about funny situations at a wedding and the organization of the celebration by an agency. From here you can get the idea for a bachelorette party, the design of a delicate bride's dress, the design of an arch on the lake shore, an interesting appearance of the newlyweds in front of the guests, as well as the design of flower arrangements.
"Naked", 2017
A foreign film about a boring wedding with a subtle sense of humor. The comedy shows the beautiful decoration of the church, luxurious flower arrangements, and a stylish wedding dress. The bride's speech will inspire you to write an oath to your lover, but the groom's speech should be an incentive for your chosen one to prepare his words in advance. You will see how beautiful a rehearsed first dance looks, and how mesmerizing the live musical accompaniment sounds.
Foreign films teach newlyweds to make a wedding preparation plan. After all, thanks to him you can avoid unpleasant moments on the day of celebration. Also, American and European films about a wedding will show you all the nuances of organizing such a celebration.
Films about a wedding: Russian comedies
Russian films about weddings, for the most part, vividly show the problems of preparing a celebration that arise between the newlyweds and the older generation, where each side tries to prove that they are right. At the same time, domestic comedies are close to us in their sense of humor and fully demonstrate what “alcohol rivers” can lead to at a celebration.
"Happiness! Health!”, 2018
In the film about the wedding, which was released in 2021, three celebrations are shown: Russian, Tatar and Armenian. They differ in budget, festive scenario and traditions. Here you can pay attention to wedding ideas, bridesmaid outfits, celebration decorations, gift options, as well as competitions, including those that should not be included in the entertainment part of your own wedding. The film emphasizes how important it is to prepare a congratulatory speech in advance, and not just wish for the hundredth time “Happiness!” Health!”
"Odnoklassniki", 2016
The film talks about how exciting a pre-wedding party can be, and how it doesn't always end well for the bride. The comedy touches on the topic of organizing a celebration in Sochi, the emergence of unexpected difficulties and their solution. We also recommend taking a closer look at bridesmaids' outfits, pre-wedding party planning, and wedding dresses (yes, there are several of them).
“Bitter!”, 2013
The comedy shows the problem of young people and their parents who could not agree on a scenario for a modern wedding. The film describes the moments of preparation for the European and Russian celebration, and also demonstrates the importance of choosing the right presenter. The film contains a very beautiful idea for the exit of the bride and groom, as well as one of the festive images of the newlyweds. The film about the wedding with Svetlakov shows how important it is to decide in advance on the musical selection and be able to compromise.
The plot of a sparkling comedy
The creators of the comedy film “Happiness! Health!”: Mark Gorobets, Arman Marutyan, Leonid Margolin tried to tell viewers the extraordinary story of three weddings as vividly and believably as possible. There will be a sea of humor, positivity, as well as emotional scenes of showdown. According to Russian tradition, there will be active guests who will start a fight and debauchery.
The focus is on three young, dissimilar couples who are ready to tie the knot in order to live happily ever after. But some newlyweds were really looking forward to this day, putting their souls into preparing for the wedding, while others made insidious plans and dreamed of a dowry.
A wedding is a bright and eventful event where you definitely won’t be bored, especially when three couples are tied at once.
Rinat and Guzel are young people who are looking forward to the moment when they are declared husband and wife. But most of all, the newlyweds want to calculate the amount of money donated that is not enough for the scam. According to adventurers, only a wedding will help them buy an expensive violin. Why such sacrifices are needed Rinat and Guzel are not even admitted to their parents and friends.
Then the authors will introduce viewers to the second happy couple - Julia and Arthur. A beautiful girl is from Moscow, and her lover is from Yerevan. Different cultural traditions caused disagreements between the newlyweds' relatives. Arthur’s father sacredly honors Armenian customs, so he insists that the wedding take place in the groom’s homeland. Julia is a confident, metropolitan girl who resists her future father-in-law with all her might.
TV viewers will find out who will win this difficult confrontation on September 13, 2021.
The third young couple is Oleg and Svetlana, who believe in true love and sincere feelings. The lovers tremblingly prepared for the upcoming celebration, thinking through everything down to the smallest detail. On the eve of the wedding, Svetlana learns that her ex-fiancé, who still has feelings for her, is being released from prison. The girl is in a panic, going through possible scenarios, worried that a fight might happen.
