Top 5 Wedding Movies to Watch the Night Before Your Wedding

After all the planning, your wedding day is near. Bags and emergency kits are ready, and beauty prep is complete. So, what’s left to do? If you're unsure how to spend that evening, we have the perfect suggestion: relax with some wedding-themed movies. SSP prepared a list.

The Wedding Planner

Unwind with "The Wedding Planner." In this romantic comedy, Jennifer Lopez portrays Mary Fiore, a successful wedding planner in San Francisco. She works for elite clients yet remains perpetually single. Mary's father, Sal (Alex Rocco), pressures her to settle down. After a near-miss with a runaway dumpster, she encounters Steve Edison (Matthew McConaughey), a charming pediatrician. Their initial romantic evening quickly turns bittersweet. Mary discovers that Steve is engaged to Fran (Bridgette Wilson-Sampras), the controlling fiancée who has hired Mary for their grand wedding.

27 Dresses

"27 Dresses" captures the essence of being a perpetual bridesmaid. Katherine Heigl plays Jane, an endlessly selfless woman who loves helping others. However, her own chance at love seems elusive. This changes when her younger sister, Tess (Malin Akerman), captures the heart of Jane’s boss, George (Edward Burns), who Jane secretly loves. This puts Jane's "always-a-bridesmaid" life into perspective. James Marsden portrays her love interest, adding a spark to the story.

 Father of the Bride

Prepare for laughs with "Father of the Bride." Steve Martin stars as George Banks, a shoe executive whose life takes a turn when his daughter Annie (Kimberly Williams) announces her engagement. Initially shocked, George learns about her fiancé, Bryan (George Newbern), a communications consultant. George's astonishment grows when he discovers the wedding's cost. Feeling overlooked during the chaotic planning, he reflects on his precious moments with Annie, facing the bittersweet reality of letting go. The film features a fabulous cast, including Martin Short and Diane Keaton.

 Sweet Home Alabama

A southern cinematic treat, "Sweet Home Alabama" offers matrimonial humor. Reese Witherspoon plays New York fashion designer Melanie Carmichael, who's engaged to Andrew (Patrick Dempsey), a wealthy bachelor. However, her past features Jake (Josh Lucas), her stubborn high school husband, who refuses to divorce her. Determined to close this chapter, Melanie heads to Alabama to confront her past. She learns that roots are hard to escape, as the South remains in her heart.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Experience laughter like never before with "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." This film follows Toula (Nia Vardalos), a Greek-American woman in her thirties who feels the pressure of being single. Her parents (Michael Constantine and Lainie Kazan) want to send her to Greece to find a husband. Opposed to this notion, Toula, who works at her family's restaurant in Chicago called Dancing Zorba's, decides to improve herself. She enrolls in night classes, trades glasses for contacts, and changes her attitude, proving that transformation can open doors.

Enjoy these films the night before your wedding day. They may lighten your mood and offer some insights as you embark on a beautiful journey ahead.