Magical Disney Wedding Venues in Florida

The Walt Disney theme parks and resorts are often lovingly called “the most magical and happiest place on Earth,” and with good reason: Disney’s timeless stories of good conquering evil, finding true love, reinforcing family bonds, and nurturing lifelong friendships portrayed in their movies and television shows enrich the lives of millions of children around the world every day. A Disney-filled childhood is a wholesome childhood spent learning that you should treat others with respect, that it’s okay to fail as long as you keep trying, and that there’s always time for a catchy little song and choreographed dance routine.

But Disney is not just theme parks, film, and TV: They are a massive $60 billion in annual revenue corporation with businesses in studio entertainment, media networks, and interactive media; consumer products; theme parks, cruise lines, and resorts; as well as the assets, infrastructure, research, development, engineering (Imagineering), design, construction, operations, and maintenance associated with all of those activities; and so much more.

So of course (and luckily for you, readers!) Disney also offers the priceless opportunity to say “I do!” in dozens of their magical properties around the world! Although Amarvelous Event serves the New York City metropolitan area, we can’t help but to feature some of the fantastical fairy-tale venues available for wedding ceremonies and receptions at the Walt Disney World theme parks and resorts in Florida!

Disney categorizes their wedding packages into the Wishes, Escape, and Memories Collections, and their nearly fifty venues in Florida may appear under multiple packages. The Disney Wedding Collections are summarized in the table below:

CollectionMemoriesEscapeWishes
DescriptionA perfect fit for a vow
renewal or intimate
celebration. Plan the
perfect celebration
with the people who
mean the most.
Imagine a ceremony as
charming and elegant
as the two of you.
Share your special
moments as you embark
on your new life together.
Whether you’ve dreamt
of a ceremony complete
with Cinderella’s Coach
or a beautiful outdoor
celebration in an exotic
courtyard, consider your
wish granted.
ExperiencePre-SelectedPre-SelectedCustom*
Ceremony
Ceremony Musician
Personal Floral for Bride & Groom
Cake & Champagne Celebration
Photography
Limousine or In-Room Celebration
Limousine
Reception
Number of Guests
(in Addition to
the Couple)
Up to 4Maximum of 18Minimum of 18
Wedding Sales Consultant
Day-of Coordinator
Disney Wedding Planner
Planning Services for Menu, Floral, Entertainment, Reception Decor and Transportation
Ceremony Rehearsal
Discounted Rooms
Discounted Theme Park Tickets
Pricing*Starting at $3,500Starting at $7,000Starting at $12,000

*Pricing is accurate as of the date that this post was published. Note custom package and pricing disclaimers on the Disney Weddings website here.

All right, onto the venues! Do you have your pen and paper? You’re going to want to take notes, because there are a lot of them, and with the sheer variety of offerings, Disney has something for everyone!

Wishes Collection

“Creating your dream wedding begins with selecting a location that speaks to you as a couple. Walt Disney World Resort offers a staggering variety of inspired settings for ceremonies and receptions. From Disney’s Wedding Pavilion on its own private island to Italy, located in Epcot, we’ve got a little something for everyone. It’s time to explore where your fairy tale will begin.”

– Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons website

The Wishes Collection has 42 venues to choose from, including 17 ceremony venues and 26 reception venues (one location, Italy Isola, hosts both ceremonies and receptions):

Disney’s Wedding Pavilion
Magic Kingdom Area – Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Easily our most popular wedding venue, this breathtaking Victorian chapel surrounded by a serene lagoon occupies its own private island, entered by footbridge. A view of the iconic Cinderella Castle provides an unforgettable fairy-tale backdrop.

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Magic Kingdom Park Evening
Magic Kingdom Park
Experience the ultimate fairy tale when you exchange your vows in the center of Disney magic—and feel like royalty as you begin your happily ever after in the place where dreams come true.

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East Plaza Garden
Magic Kingdom Park
See your fantasy become reality as you say “I do” in front of majestic Cinderella Castle. Your guests will delight in magic and wonder as they are surrounded by the sights and sounds of Main Street, U.S.A. in a charming garden setting at the heart of Magic Kingdom Park.

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Walt Disney World Railroad Train Station
Magic Kingdom Park
Treat your Guests to a magical ceremony inside Magic Kingdom park at the Walt Disney World Railroad train station. Next stop: true love!

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Canada Courtyard & Terrace
Epcot Area – Canada
Say your vows in front of the cascading waterfalls inspired by the Canadian Rockies, a strikingly majestic setting perfect for nature lovers. The rugged beauty of this venue is sure to make an everlasting impression on your guests.

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China Courtyard
Epcot Area – China
Experience the ancient culture and amazing artistry of the Far East. Pledge to eternity on an imperial bridge over a lotus-filled lily pond with an exotic backdrop of gabled red-tiled roofs.

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Germany Courtyard
Epcot Area – Germany
Stroll down cobblestone streets to the central platz, where you’ll marry in a charming Bavarian village courtyard complete with picturesque window boxes and medieval architecture straight from the pages of a storybook.

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Italy Plaza
Epcot Area – Italy
Declare your everlasting amore for one another when you say “I do” on this stepped terrace in a piazza surrounded by Roman architecture, including a water feature inspired by Rome’s Trevi fountain.

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Japan Courtyard
Epcot Area – Japan
Exquisite beauty and deep reverence fill the moment you recite your vows beneath a blue-roofed pagoda nestled in Japanese maples and monkey puzzle trees. Well-tended gardens, koi ponds and serene streams embody Zen mystique.

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Morocco
Epcot Area – Morocco
Feel as though you’re exchanging vows in a faraway land, surrounded by striking Moroccan architecture. Intricate mosaics made by native craftsmen set the stage for an exotic and unforgettable ceremony.

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United Kingdom Courtyard
Epcot Area – United Kingdom
Delight in the delicacy of a courtyard inspired by England’s formal gardens when you exchange vows in this well-manicured space with neatly planted rows of flowers, a charming gazebo, green hedges and a white-pillared fence surrounded by tall trees.

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Sea Breeze Point
Epcot Area – Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
As if from a different era, the grand gazebo at Sea Breeze Point is a truly lovely open-air setting along the boardwalk, with magnificent views of Crescent Lake. Evocative of 1920s seaside resorts, this venue is as timeless as it is romantic.

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Croquet Court & Lawn
Epcot Area – Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Feel like you’re getting married in your own private English garden. Tucked away at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn, this large rectangular lawn book-ended by white trellises and bordered by greenery is as lovely as it is secluded.

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Yacht Club Wedding Gazebo
Epcot Area – Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
If you’re looking for a classically elegant venue, look no further than the Wedding Gazebo at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, where you’ll exchange vows surrounded by blooming roses and loved ones on a perfectly manicured lawn.

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Hollywood Boulevard
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Lights, camera, action! Step into your happily ever after amid the glitz and glamour of the famous boulevard.

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American Adventure Rotunda
Epcot Area – American Adventure Pavilion
Ideal for an opulent reception dinner, the American Adventure Rotunda features some of the country’s most exemplary colonial design. An awe-inspiring domed ceiling and stately white columns will make you feel like the First Couple.

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Great Hall of China
Epcot Area – China
Pass through “The Gate of the Golden Sun,” modeled after the Summer Palace of Beijing’s main gate, and celebrate your big day amid the splendor of one of the world’s most ancient civilizations.

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Eau de France
Epcot Area – France
Celebrate your union with an unforgettable dessert party on the secluded lower terrace, beside the flowing water suggesting the Seine River of yesteryear, where you and your guests are treated to stunning views of World Showcase Lagoon and a replica of the Eiffel Tower.

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Italy Isola – West Plaza
Epcot Area – Italy
Host a joyful Italian celebration where a sweeping piazza with replicas of St. Mark’s Campanile and the Doge’s Palace provide a picturesque backdrop while you and your guests look upon World Showcase Lagoon and Spaceship Earth.

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Italy Isola
Epcot Area – Italy
Cross a footbridge to this private island terrace in front of the Italy Pavilion for an exclusive celebration where gondolas and striped mooring poles evoke the timeless romance of Venice and the waters of World Showcase Lagoon shimmer.

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Living Seas Salon
Epcot Area – Future World
Make waves with a unique reception that feels as if you are “underwater” where your guests can enjoy more than 6,000 sea creatures swimming inside a 5.7-million-gallon saltwater aquarium, clearly visible through a wall of windows framed by rich woods.

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Terrace des Fleurs
Epcot Area – France
Blooming flower beds, beautiful stonework and a breathtaking Parisian-inspired backdrop overlooking World Showcase Lagoon make this upper terrace a fairy tale locale for an outdoor reception.

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United Kingdom Lochside
Epcot Area – United Kingdom
Quaint English shops, old-fashioned streetlamps and flower-filled planters surround this lower-terrace location right beside the waters of World Showcase Lagoon, offering amazing views of the nighttime fireworks spectacular.

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United Kingdom Terrace
Epcot Area – United Kingdom
Enjoy the privacy and exclusivity of this upper-terrace location surrounded by stone walls and a verdant country garden. Located alongside World Showcase Lagoon, this venue features ironwork tables with cheerful striped umbrellas.

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California Grill
Magic Kingdom Area – Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Panoramic views and incredible California cuisine are specialties of the house at this top-rated restaurant, the perfect venue for a casually elegant daytime reception. Survey Magic Kingdom park in all its glory from the heights of the 15th floor.

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Citricos
Magic Kingdom Area – Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Warm and intimate yet still bright and airy, Cítricos is the perfect setting for a reception or wedding brunch. With a welcoming ambience and a delicious Mediterranean-inspired menu, your event will exude style without being stuffy.

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Napa and Sonoma Rooms at California Grill
Magic Kingdom Area – Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Sophistication and sumptuous seasonal cuisine await you at this award-winning restaurant atop the 15th floor. Celebrate each other while gazing upon Cinderella Castle from the Napa Room or Bay Lake from the Sonoma Room.

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The Attic
Epcot Area – Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
This cozy window-lined room on the third floor on Disney’s BoardWalk Villas is reminiscent of an airy seaside cottage, with a charming shabby chic country décor and a sun-splashed deck looking upon sparkling Crescent Lake.

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Ariel’s
Epcot Area – Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Your reception is bound to go swimmingly at this aquatic-inspired venue awash in soft teals and corals. Celebrate beneath hand-blown crystal bubbles and colorful fish for an unforgettable affair immersed in undersea enchantment.

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Atlantic Dance Hall
Epcot Area – Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Experience the flavor of Atlantic City at this waterfront dance hall with spectacular views of Crescent Lake. This festive multilevel venue features an expansive wood-paneled dance floor and grand staircase entry to the main dining room.

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BoardWalk Inn Ballrooms
Epcot Area – Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Revel in the romance and nostalgia of a bygone era at this waterfront resort steeped in old-fashioned seaside charm. Choose from several distinctive ballrooms and celebrate your wedding day in grand turn-of-the-century style.  

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Tree of Life
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Celebrate your “I do’s” in front of the iconic centerpiece of Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a truly unique and immersive ceremony.

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Tower of Terror Courtyard
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Check-in for a truly one-of-a-kind celebration in an outdoor courtyard inspired by old Hollywood.

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Contemporary Resort Ballrooms
Magic Kingdom Area – Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Embark on your bright future together amidst the forward-thinking design and sleek, ultra-modern luxury of Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

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Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Ballrooms
Magic Kingdom Area – Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Genteel refinement and Victorian elegance bring high-buttoned style to your wedding event. Attentive service and decadent details like glittering crystal chandeliers bestow extravagance befitting your big day.

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Shipwreck Beach
Epcot Area – Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort
Enjoy a casual, barefoot celebration as you and your guests soak up the sunshine or celebrate under the stars on the white-sand beach stretching along the shores of Crescent Lake, complete with a lighthouse and a sunken pirate ship!

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Crescent Cove
Epcot Area – Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort
For a more intimate gathering on the white-sand shores of Crescent Lake, this secluded beach spot near a sunken pirate ship boasts sweeping water views and a breezy New England charm your guests will relish and remember forever.

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Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Ballrooms
Epcot Area – Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort
Reviving the seaside splendor of Newport and Nantucket during the late 1800s, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort offers regal New England surroundings and tasteful nautical themes in every ballroom.

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Tamu Tamu Courtyard
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park
Dance the night away under a romantic canopy of trees in this secluded courtyard in inspired by the African village of Harambe. String lights and native lanterns cast an enchanting and exotic glow upon your magical and memorable evening.

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Harambe Street
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park
For a truly unforgettable adventure, travel to a town inspired by an exotic African village nestled amidst sprawling wildlife preserves, where you and your guests will celebrate with a private party under the stars.  

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Norway Loft
Epcot Area – Norway
Nestled away in a Norwegian inspired village is a versatile space ready to be transformed into the reception of your dreams.

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Oak Manor Lawn
Disney Springs Area
Towering oak trees, a stately southern manor, charming walkways and an enchanting river set the scene for your “Special Day” at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort.  

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Escape Collection

“From the beauty and grandeur of Disney’s Wedding Pavilion with a perfect view of Cinderella Castle to a timeless seaside resort, each Escape Collection venue is designed to inspire and delight you with its elegance and charm, setting the stage and helping to make your day everything you imagined. We’ve included all the special touches from floral, photography and transportation to a violinist, a Cake & Champagne Celebration and even an on-site Wedding Coordinator for the day of your ceremony.”

– Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons website

The Escape Collection includes five venues to choose from:

Disney’s Wedding Pavilion
Disney’s Magic Kingdom Area – Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Easily our most popular wedding venue, this breathtaking Victorian chapel surrounded by a serene lagoon occupies its own private island, entered by footbridge. A view of Cinderella Castle provides an unforgettable fairy-tale backdrop.

Image Credit: DisneyWeddings.com

Canada Courtyard & Terrace
Epcot Area – Canada
Say your vows in front of the cascading waterfalls of the Canadian Rockies, a strikingly majestic setting perfect for nature lovers. The rugged beauty of this venue is sure to make an everlasting impression on your guests.

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Sea Breeze Point
Epcot Area – Disney’s BoardWalk Resort
As if from a different era, the grand gazebo at Sea Breeze Point is a truly lovely open-air setting along the boardwalk, with magnificent views of Crescent Lake. Evocative of 1920s seaside resorts, this venue is as timeless as it is romantic.

Image Credit: DisneyWeddings.com

Wedding Gazebo
Epcot Area – Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
If you’re looking for a classically elegant venue, look no further than the Wedding Gazebo at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, where you can exchange vows surrounded by blooming roses and loved ones on a perfectly manicured lawn.

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Luau Pointe
Disney’s Magic Kingdom Area – Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Secluded in an oasis of towering palms and lush greenery, this venue is the perfect backdrop for those couples looking for a tropical getaway. Surrounded by the spirit of the South Pacific, you and your guests will be dazzled by the views overlooking the Seven Seas Lagoon.

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Memories Collection

“For romantic ceremonies and celebrations that call for a quieter and more personal affair, we present the Memories Collection. Your expert Disney Wedding Coordinator will help you create a charming and truly beautiful event with personal touches that you’ll remember for years to come, with up to 4 guests in addition to the couple.”

– Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons website

The Memories Collection includes four venues to choose from:

Conch Key Marina
Disney’s Magic Kingdom Area – Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Create unforgettable memories when you say your vows beside a boat dock with a waterfront that includes Cinderella Castle, the monorail and the graceful Victorian gables of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

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Luau Beach
Disney’s Magic Kingdom Area – Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Be enveloped by relaxing island vibes as you commemorate your union in an intimate ceremony on sugar-white sand framed by tropical trees.

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Luau Pointe
Disney’s Magic Kingdom Area – Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Secluded in an oasis of towering palms and lush greenery, this venue is the perfect backdrop for those couples looking for an unforgettable tropical getaway. Surrounded by the spirit of the South Pacific, you and your guests will be dazzled by the views overlooking the Seven Seas Lagoon.

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Sago Cay
Disney’s Magic Kingdom Area – Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Experience an intimate waterfront ceremony on a tree-lined terrace with gorgeous views of Seven Seas Lagoon, Cinderella Castle in the distance, and the Victorian architecture of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

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Phew, that was a lot! Did you find a venue that you loved? If you did, then head on over to DisneyWeddings.com to start planning the happiest day of your life in The Happiest Place on Earth!

DISCLAIMER: Any brands listed above are not sponsors. All venue descriptions originated verbatim from DisneyWeddings.com

Wedit: Film-it-Yourself Videography

Whether you are on a tight budget and on the fence about hiring a professional videographer, or if you have your videographer booked for wedding day but are afraid you are going to miss other memories during your long weekend affair: Don’t fret—Amarvelous Event has you covered! In this post, we’ll talk about Wedit—an alternative to wedding videography—as well as how it works, the pricing, and why this could be a great option for you!

I am a strong believer that you would regret not having video coverage of your big day. You may not watch the video often, but it will be something down the road you may want to have. Maybe you’ll take it out annually to watch on your anniversary, or maybe you’ll show it to your future children. We had family, friends, and coworkers who couldn’t make it to our wedding but watched our 10-minute video reel and loved the opportunity to see our special day. Whatever your reason, don’t regret not having video coverage.

How Wedit Works

Wedit is a system that allows you to cover videography of your entire wedding weekend without a videographer on site. Wait… What?!? You read that correctly. The reason why Wedit is so extremely affordable is because you aren’t paying the salary for someone to be on site at your event all day.

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Steps:

  1. Select your package.
  2. The Wednesday before your event, Wedit mails you five HD iPod Touches in the mail.
  3. Pick five people you are going to assign cameras to for the entire weekend (bridesmaids and groomsmen would be killer at this job), or you can distribute the job to as many people as you like throughout the weekend. Maybe a different person each day for each camera.
  4. Go crazy and take as much footage as you like! Each camera holds up to four hours of HD footage, so you may want to stagger who is filming during which hours.
  5. Mail back the cameras by the Tuesday after the wedding.
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Editing:

  • You aren’t only limited to the video content from the five Wedit cameras. You can also send Wedit other footage that you recorded, and the editors can add it into the final product.
  • You are not limited to Wedit editors either. You can also edit the content yourself or use a third-party editor.
  • If you selected an editing package through Wedit, then fill out the editing preference form and Wedit’s editing team uses your choices to create a professionally edited video that you will love.
  • Edited videos take about four to six weeks to receive.
  • After your video is edited, it will be uploaded directly to your Wedit account.
  • Should you want small changes, the editors will do one round of small changes.
  • Once you approve your edit, then you will be sent the final video on a USB to keep.
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Rights:

  • Your footage is available online a whole year for viewing, download, and sharing. You own the rights to everything you capture and can use the footage as you like.
  • Remember to download all the files to your computer before the year is up!
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Cost

I think the main reason people choose not to do videography is due to funds. Photographers and videographers are costly because you are not just hiring staff for event day—They are on-site for eight to twelve hours, capturing the memories, then their job continues after the event as they begin editing the content that they captured! Plus, you are left with tangible photographs and videos that last a lifetime. Of course, photographers and videographers tend to be the priciest vendor.

If you are currently on the fence about paying for videography, then consider that the pricing for Wedit ranges from $374 to $649, and you only need a $50 deposit to reserve your wedding date. That is insanely cheap!

Note: Pricing is current as of the date that this post was published.

Packages

  • Camera Rental Only – Date Hold: $50
    • Add editing later for $349 which is due 60 days prior to your event
  • Camera Rental Only – Pay Now And Save Package: $374 (save $25 when paid in full)
    • 5 HD cameras for one week
    • Online hosting for 12 months
    • Digital download of all footage
    • Prepaid shipping
  • Camera Rental & Highlight Reel: $524 (save $50 when you purchase your full-length video and rental package at the same time)
    • Includes everything from the Pay Now And Save package PLUS
    • 3 to 5-minute video set to a song of your choice
    • One round of small edits
    • USB with finished video
  • Camera Rental & Full-Length Video: $649 (save $75 when you purchase your full length video and rental package at the same time)
    • Includes everything from the Camera Rental & Highlight Reel PLUS
    • 30 to 60-minute video including vows and speeches

Note: Pricing is current as of the date that this post was published.

Wedit Has Thought of Everything

  • Wedit does not require signature for its packages when they arrive. This is awesome, because you will be running left and right during the days before your wedding, finishing last-minute tasks, spending time with family, and having salon treatments. No one has time to wait around for packages!
  • Wedit only ships cameras to the US. However, if your event is out of the country and you or a guest are traveling from the US to get there, then Wedit can mail the cameras to you before you leave. Canadians can contact customer service for other delivery options.
  • If the Wednesday through Tuesday timeline doesn’t work for your needs, then let Wedit know and they can add days, thus allowing you to capture all the moments.
  • The cameras have built-in flash and microphones, so get ready to rock those vows and dance floor reception pics.
  • The cameras allow you to zoom, but Wedit recommends you not zoom as it compromises the quality of the footage. Their editors are able to zoom in on the regular footage without creating a granular look. Just let them know what parts you would prefer closer-up. Gee… thanks, Wedit! You think of everything!
  • Wedit covers general wear-and-tear on the iPods. By signing the contract, you acknowledge that you are responsible for replacement if the iPod is lost or damaged.
  • The $50 that you pay to reserve the date is non-refundable. If you cancel before 60 days of your event, you will be issued a partial refund. If you cancel within 60 days of your event, you are not issued a refund.

Have I Convinced You Yet?

Wedit is a fantastic videography option for budget-savvy couples looking to capture several days of wedding festivities. And Wedit is NOT ONLY FOR WEDDINGS! You can rent Wedit cameras for any event or occasion. If you are interested in booking Wedit for your event, then click here to check out their website and learn more.

DISCLAIMER: Amarvelous Event is part of the Wedit Affiliate Program but has not been compensated for this post.

Zola: The Unconventional Wedding Registry

Who doesn’t love gifts—am I right?! Well, get excited, because as soon as you pick a wedding date, you can begin the super fun task of setting up your wedding registry. This post is going to focus specifically on Zola registries: what makes a Zola registry unconventional, why it could be a great fit for you, and the options available to pick from. After you finish reading, you’ll be ready for your online shopping to begin!

I’ll begin by saying that if you are on the fence about registering at all, then think again. Your wedding and the parties leading up to that special day are going to be moments of celebration! People who can afford to will want to shower you with gifts. A registry is a helpful tool that will guide your guests to understand items you need and want. It will also give guests a glimpse into your general style. Should they “go rogue” and buy something not on the registry, at least it will match the rest of your home. Don’t leave people in the dark, or you might be gifted a lot of vases, picture frames, and candles. Nothing wrong with those items, but if you received eight vases, then you may regret not having registered.

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Not Your Mother’s Registry

Zola is a one-stop shop for all your registry needs. I can make the comparison of Amazon online shopping versus brick-and-mortar department stores such as Macy’s or Bed Bath & Beyond. The reason Amazon has grown in popularity over the years is because they have it all! When you go into stores, they often have a more limited variety than their online shops. And who doesn’t love shopping in their pajamas from the comfort of their couch!

If Amazon is so great, then you may be wondering why I’m not writing about their registry. The reason why is because Zola has taken online registries to the next level.

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Zola offers some of the same great benefits that other companies offer:

  • Hundreds of brands and items to choose from
  • Free shipping and returns
  • Desktop login access
  • 20% post-wedding completion purchase discounts
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But then Zola takes it to the next level and offers:

  • Alternative gift options: This is probably the best part. You can put everyday items such as dinnerware on your Zola registry, but all companies offer those things. Maybe you don’t want or need as many actual possessions like formal china. Nowadays, many couples are already living together and have some of the items they want for their home. Instead of home goods, think alternatively and ask for these offerings:
    • Gift cards: Register for newlywed date-night gift cards, or Lowe’s or Home Depot to begin your home improvements, or Petco or Petsmart so your pet can also be pampered. There are SO MANY gift card options to chose from. You can’t go wrong.
    • Experiences: You can add monthly subscriptions for wine, cheese, or coffee, sign up for meal-planning dinners such as offered by Blue Apron, take cooking classes, or even go on a dinner cruise date-night. There are too many options to list, but you get the idea.
  • Honeymoon funds: The sky is the limit with this one. First, decide where you want to honeymoon (and be sure to read our post on How to Plan an Epic Honeymoon!), then create gifts for airfare, hotel, dinners, and entertainment. If you went a little overboard with the wedding and forgot to budget for the honeymoon, you can still go on the trip of your dreams! Plus, people will LOVE buying you a special honeymoon experience you will cherish forever.
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  • FREE wedding website: Yes, you read that correctly. Zola gives you access to create a free wedding website. Guests may misplace or lose the invite that you mailed them, but they’ll still be able to visit your convenient website where they can reference all your wedding information. You could do a website on your own, but you will have to pay for the domain and hosting.
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  • 5-star user-friendly app: Seriously, this app is awesome! You can add gifts, track gifts that were purchased, and work on your website right from the app!
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  • The lowest cash fund fees around at 2.5%: Some items can be purchased directly from Zola just like on department store websites. However, when asking for items that can’t be purchased in a store, Zola works more like a cash fund. People see the gift is $100, they buy it, and the money gets rolled into your Zola cash fund. Whenever you like, you can deposit those funds directly into your bank account. Zola charges a 2.5% fee, but that is a lower cost compared to what other companies charge for the same service. Also, knowing they subtract 2.5% off your gift, Zola offers the option of just adding 2.5% extra on top of every gift you list. That way, the guest is paying 100% for your gift, and you aren’t paying out-of-pocket.
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  • Contribute-what-you-wish payment options: This is so neat. On Zola, you can request really pricey gifts like vacations and furniture. This payment option allows you to specify which gifts can be split, meaning multiple guests can chip in and pay what they want towards the item until it’s 100% purchased. One of our most expensive gifts was a six-day cruise through Asia (read about it here!), and four of our wedding guests chipped in and purchased it for us.
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  • Guest list assistance: Zola gives you a place to collect addresses and track your RSVPs.
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  • Wedding checklist: Zola provides you with suggested to-do items as well as lets you fill in your own to create one master list. If you have downloaded the Zola app, your phone will push notifications when it’s time for that to-do item to be done.
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  • Invitation and save-the-date: Zola offers options that can be designed right from their website to match your Zola wedding website. They also offer free guest addressing and shipping!
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Gift Options to Pick From

Zola covers all the essential wedding registry categories and then some: kitchen, tabletop, bed & bath, furniture, home, weekend, experiences & gift cards, and cash funds!

For our wedding registry, we used both Macy’s for regular household items (I loved the Macy’s brand Hotel Collection), then we used Zola for things that Macy’s didn’t offer and our honeymoon. We did both Macy’s and Zola because we had a Macy’s credit card, and they offered great bonuses and free gifts. In the end, you have to weigh out all the options and decide what registry or registries are best for you. It is okay to have more than one, just make finding them convenient: put links for both registries on your wedding website, and then people will know they have options.

We took a six-week honeymoon around the world to London, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Japan (you can read about these destinations on the Amarvelous Honeymoon blog). Without adding honeymoon activities onto our Zola registry, we definitely wouldn’t have been able to do as much or stay away for so long. Gifts that our friends and family purchased off our Zola Wedding Registry (click the links to read our Amarvelous Honeymoon blog posts about those activities!):

Our guests preferred purchasing us experiences over household goods. You can see this from the list of gifts on our Zola registry that were not purchased:

  • Large dining table
  • Two armchairs
  • Four side-chairs
  • Dining room bench
  • Harry Potter bedroom set from Pottery Barn
  • iRobot vacuum cleaner

In the end, the only thing I may have done differently with our registry was select more honeymoon items for our Zola. Of course, we cherish, enjoy, and use the household items that we received, but the memories that we made while on that trip were so special. Plus, we were able to share those experiences with our guests by posting daily on social media and tagging them. An example of this was the day we visited elephants in Thailand. We tagged the few people who chipped in on that gift. It felt good to show our friends and family how much joy their gift had brought us.

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The only negative I have for Zola is their new slogan “Registry and wedding planning made easy.” Their new commercial has two friends talking over coffee. One says, “Your wedding was so perfect, how did you do it?” And the other simply responds, “Zola.” Although Zola is an excellent one-stop-registry-shop and included wedding website, I don’t think that having a Zola registry means your entire wedding is planned. Their new campaign is a bit misleading, because you will still need to hire wedding professionals to ensure your vision comes to life. But it’s true that Zola can help organize you in the early stages.


In closing, there are a few things to remember:

  • Register. YOU NEED A WEDDING REGISTRY. Don’t leave friends and family guessing what to get you.
  • Sign up for a Zola registry because they are the BEST. Click here to start your registry now!
  • Put on your peejays, cozy up with your fiancé(e), and enjoy an evening of online shopping.
  • HAVE FUN! Besides your cake and food tastings, selecting items for your wedding registry should be one of the most fun wedding planning tasks. Think of traditional as well as out-of-the-box registry ideas—because you can!

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A Game of Thrones Inspired Wedding

We are in the final season of Game of Thrones, and it’s all everyone is talking about. So, this seems like the opportune moment to discuss how to plan a Game of Thrones inspired wedding/event. In this post, we’ll discuss how to plan a themed party and then go into specific elements such as attire, hair and makeup, décor, florals, place settings, food, paper goods, and ceremonial elements that you can add to your affair to give it that fantasy theme immersion your guests will be wowed over.

First, let’s discuss how to plan a themed affair. You have two options. You could go very literally and include actual elements from the inspiration. Example, a Beauty and the Beast theme with table centerpieces of character figurines such as Mrs. Pots, Chip, and Cogsworth. This is kitschy, but the theme is so literal that there is no way someone would think it was anything else. Otherwise, you could include subtle elements that give the feel of the theme without being too kitschy. Example, a Beauty and the Beast theme with a ballgown wedding dress, suits with tails, red roses, candelabra centerpieces, and gold accents. Nothing specifically screams Beauty and the Beast, but the feel is regal, princess, and tale as old as time. In the end, you have to decide the formality of the event and which theme style works best for you.

Below are specific elements you could include to both capture your Game of Thrones theme in subtle and unsubtle ways.

Attire

Medieval Design Dress: Throughout the seasons, the women in Game of Thrones are really on point with their outfits. Yes, they all had their ups and downs as characters, so for your inspiration focus on clothing choices from the good seasons of Margaery, Daenerys, Sansa, and Cersei. Depending on the season and if the character lives in the North or the South, there is inspiration for summer and winter weddings. Don’t be afraid to rock a detachable cape like Dani. Even consider going with an off-white shade. There are beautiful champagne and light grey dresses that would fit the theme.

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Deep Romantic Colors: For a winter wedding, bridesmaids in deep hues of red, green, purple, and blue are very regal. Red hues remind me of Melisandre the Red Priestess. Long sleeve and velvet dresses are both in right now.

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Floral: For a summer wedding, you could go totally opposite with flowing floral dresses. This would bring a whimsical feel of Westeros.

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White on White: You could even go all white walker on everyone and have a full white-on-white bridal party and couple.

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Fur: If your wedding is in the winter, consider fur elements. The groom or groomsmen could wear fur over their shoulders like Jon Snow. The bride could wear a fur shoulder wrap. Bridesmaids could use fur hand muffs. You could even work in fur into centerpieces. Ikea sells reasonably priced swaths of white fur.

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Maid of Honor and Best Man: Hand to the “King” or “Queen” pins would be the perfect gift for your best man or maid of honor. Or you could give all the men this pin and do without floral boutonnieres.

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Cuff links: Direwolf, house crest, dragon, or dragon egg cuff links are also a really small way to be right on theme. They would make great detail photography shots.

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Hair and Makeup

Crown: Nothing says royalty more than a crown, and Game of Thrones has some really fun ones! Think more earthy than Disney princess. You would want a Game of Thrones crown to have branches, flowers, or antlers. It’s not as much about the bedazzling as much as just metal.

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Romantic Braided Hair: Nearly every female character in Game of Thrones had a braid at one time or another. Some characters’ hair is even intertwined with multiple braids. A half-up-half-down braided hairstyle with romantic curls is the way to go.

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Décor

Mood Lighting: Lighting is something that can change the whole look of your space. Darker rooms with romantic mood lighting from candles make sense for the medieval time period. Ask your venue to dim the lights. Add in some up-lighting around the room. If your venue is set up to pin-light your centerpieces, even better! If not, add a ton of candles to each table. You’ll get a romantic glow.

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Earthy Design: Overall, a Game of Thrones theme should have an earthy and natural look. You could use naked wood tables and chairs without linens or padding. Also consider the dimensions of the tables. Long rectangular tables are way more Game of Thrones-esque than large rounds.

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Throne: Think next-level sweetheart table. Instead of regular chairs or a modern loveseat sofa, rent grand seats fit for royalty. Individual seats with tall backs will do the trick. They can be solid wood or have embellished padding and carved accents.

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Dragon Eggs or Swords: The Mother of Dragons and King of the North can’t possibly get married without a little dragon egg and sword action, but you can. Haha! If having some dragon eggs and swords out in the open is too much for you, then I would suggest you still have them on hand for some fun portrait photos. You could even garnish a photo booth or portrait station with props from the show so guests themselves can take themed photos.

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Florals

Wild Flowers: Wild flower arrangements will look more organic and hand-picked. You can achieve a formal wild flower look by keeping to certain color schemes. Wild flowers don’t have to be rainbow. Also think smaller arrangements. Over the years, bridal bouquets have become a statement floral piece in the wedding, and the bigger the better. Ever notice how small royal bridal bouquets are in England? Smaller than an American bridesmaids’ arrangement. It’s because the flowers aren’t meant to be the star of the show.

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Moss: To me, nothing says woodsy and fantasy more than floral arrangements with green moss. Even moss and candles are very ethereal.

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Babies’ Breath: This delicate flower could be utilized as small bouquets, centerpieces, or even as a hair accessory. It’s insanely affordable and goes along with the theme.

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Pine Cones: Metallic painted pine cones will have a similar look to a dragon’s egg. Both mini and large pine cones could be used in centerpieces, bouquets, and even boutonnieres. Use floral wire to attach them into the arrangements.

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Place Setting

Goblets: Stick to goblets over more modern sleek styles of glassware.

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Flatware: If you’ve ever been to a Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament restaurant, then you know that they don’t provide utensils. Your wedding guests would still appreciate them though. If your accent color is gold, ask your venue if they offer gold. If your venue only has ornately decorated flatware, then consider renting. The beauty of this theme is that it was simple back then, so you can get away with one large fork, one knife, a soup spoon, and a teaspoon.

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Linens: Tablecloths and napkins in an organic linen material will be natural and yet can still be accentuated with metallic accents for a timeless look. Naked tables with a table runner branded with the house crest would be awesome!

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Food

Menu: Mmmmm! At Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, the “noble guests” feast on garlic bread, tomato bisque soup, roasted chicken, sweet buttered corn, herb-basted potatoes, and dessert of the Castle. For your event’s starter, ditch the salad and start off with a hearty soup. For the main course, think meat on the bone, such as a quarter chicken, pork chops, lamb chops, or rib eye steak. For side dishes, serve roasted seasoned vegetables or a puff pastry wrapped vegetable. Accompany your meal with slices of bread, rolls, or even cater in Direwolf breads. Avoid the single wrapped butters and go for family style spreads instead. Finish off the dinner with your wedding cake or other dessert (maybe pie?).

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Signature Drink/Alcohols: Have some fun with signature drink color and name. This is your time to come up with a clever drink that relates back to Game of Thrones. Or if you can’t think of anything witty, then a quick internet search will give you some great ideas. You may also consider serving a mead. Don’t forget Cersei and her love affair with wine!

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Serving: You can either serve food family style on beautiful platters or serve single plated portions. If your venue can accommodate table side family style, that would go along with the theme well. However, buffet style veers farther away from your theme than the other two options.

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Dragon Scale Print: Dragon scales are similar to fish scales, just a bit more pointy. I could see this print subtly stroked into butter creme on a tier of the wedding cake or desserts.

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Paper Goods

Bridal Party Cards: There are many options to select from on Etsy, but these “Every king needs a hand… Will you be mine?” cards and pins are sweet!

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Wax Seal: You can create custom stamps with a family crest, or use a pre-made one with natural element, or even the actual Direwolf Game of Thrones Stark family crest stamp. Wax seals will potentially increase the weight of your card and require additional postage, but they are an old-world touch.

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Paper: if you can choose, pick an off-white shade of paper or something with natural texture in it. Paper that is too bleached and processed wouldn’t have been found in Westeros!

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Language: “Winter is coming” has been a heavily used phrase for the show. Should your event be taking place in the winter season, consider working in this language into your save the date. “He bent the knee” would also be cute as a save the date.

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Font: Download the Game of Thrones font and use that font in your paper goods.

Monogram: Create a new monogram house crest that you can work through all paper goods. You could even print or hand paint a banner to hang at the ceremony or entry to the door of your reception.

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Cake Topper: Since you’ve already created your own house crest, why not brand your cake with your new house? Custom cake toppers allow you to rep your house. “House Amar”

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Ceremonial

Hand-Fasting Ceremony: An ancient Celtic tradition, symbolizing the binding together of two people. I don’t believe this was specifically in Game of Thrones, but it is something nontraditional that you could add to your ceremony that would make it stand out from everyone else’s wedding. It’s also a beautiful sentiment.

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Wine Ceremony: I see this as a new take to the candle or sand ceremonies. I love this idea of blending together two types of wines then each person offers their soon to be spouses a sip of the newly combined wine. By using a vessel and two goblets you will give it that medieval flare.

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There are certainly many creative whimsical elements you could add to your big day to achieve your Game of Thrones theme. Just to recap, decide if you want to play the theme literally or subtly. Once you decide that, then move on to the small details: attire, hair and makeup, décor, florals, place settings, food, paper goods, and ceremonial elements. You don’t have to be a master crafter either. There are wonderful Game of Thrones offerings on Etsy that would excite any fan of the show. If you combine enough of the ideas above, your guest will be immersed and feel as though you have transported them right into the Seven Kingdoms.

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30 Must-See Wedding Movies Before The Big Day

The bringing together of families, cultures, professions, financial situations, and friends makes wedding planning a difficult and stressful time. Sometimes your go-to people are also the ones unintentionally causing you stress. Don’t worry though, because most likely a scenario that you’re maneuvering your way through has already been captured in a movie! Below, you’ll find 30 wedding-related movies to watch before your big day. Most of these are lighthearted and humorous and will help to bring down that stress level. They may also give you insight on a similar situation that you’re having.

American Wedding

“I promised you the wedding of your dreams, and I’m not gonna let anything ruin it.”

A wedding brings together families and friends from high school for a laugh-out-loud wedding weekend.

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Bridesmaids

“I feel like her life is going off and getting perfect, and mine is just like…”

Making selections for maid of honor and bridesmaids can leave some friends feeling jealous. A fight amongst the MOH and one bridesmaid to see who is truly the bride’s best friend puts the out-of-work MOH in a difficult position.

Universal Pictures

Bride Wars

“You’re only human. You don’t have to have it together every minute of every day.”

Two best friends become frenemies when a clerical error at their dream venue books their weddings on the same date. A catty story full of hilarious sabotage comes to a head with a tackle down the alter.

20th Century Fox

Crazy Rich Asians

“You really should have told me you’re like the Prince William of Asia.”

A man who sets out to find true love by hiding his family’s wealth and background believes he’s found the girl of his dreams—That is until he brings her home to Singapore and she clashes with his mother. What will he do if he must choose between family and the woman he loves?

Warner Bros. Pictures

The Five-Year Engagement

“This engagement party is a moment to celebrate a new future.”

When life brings you opportunities, sometimes you have to delay your wedding by a year… or five. Follow this couple through daily life and a delayed journey to the alter.

Universal Pictures

The Hangover

“And now I know, for sure: I just added two more guys to my wolf pack.”

A crazy Las Vegas bachelor night leaves three groomsmen with no memory of the night before and a missing groom. They try to retrace their steps to find the groom in time for the wedding.

Warner Bros. Studios

I Love You, Man

“Well, I saw you walking on the lawn looking all sad, and I realized I couldn’t let you get married without your best man.”

This man dedicated all his time to girlfriends, leaving no time for friendships. Now he’s engaged and realized he has no best man to stand by his side. This story is one man’s quest to go on man-dates and find the friend of his dreams.

DreamWorks Pictures

The In-Laws

“This wedding is going to be as normal as butter on mashed potatoes.”

Wedding rom-com meets spy thriller. The parents couldn’t be more different: On one side, you have the groom’s father as an international spy; on the other side, you have the bride’s father as a mild-manned foot doctor. This is a wedding movie with some action.

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License to Wed

“Anybody who kicks a reverend’s ass for his woman… You’re A-okay in my book.”

If you are engaged and going through marriage preparation courses, you’ll definitely find this movie funny and relatable. An outspoken reverend who also happens to be a long-time family friend puts this couple through intense tests to ensure they are prepared for marriage.

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Love Actually

“Love is everywhere. Often it’s not particularly dignified or newsworthy, but it’s always there—fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, husband and wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, old friends.”

A romantic comedy that follows eight couples’ love stories all rolled into one movie showing love in different stages of relationships.

Universal Pictures

Made of Honor

“Nobody in the world makes me laugh the way you do. You’re my best friend. I just wanna be with you.”

A story of a guy who has it all: good looks, girlfriends, and the best female friend anyone could ask for. Life was perfect until she accepts a six-week job position in Scotland, falls in love, and gets engaged. That’s when he realizes he can’t live without her. When he’s asked to be her maid of honor, and needing to confess his love, he’s in quite a dilemma!

Columbia Pictures

Mamma Mia!

“I wanted to get married knowing who I am.”

A movie-musical story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father before her wedding day. ABBA music lovers rejoice, as this movie is set to hit songs by the popular 1970s group.

Universal Pictures

Meet The Fockers

“I have nipples, Greg, could you milk me?”

The only thing the Byrnes family and Focker family have in common is that their children are in love. Join these two families during their first awkward and embarrassing encounter.

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Monster-in-Law

“Everybody knows that when a woman marries a man, she marries his mother, too.”

After too many horrible blind dates, this woman finally meets the man of her dreams. Unfortunately, it’s a twofer package with his merciless mother who tries nearly everything to break them up.

New Line Cinema/Warner Bros. Pictures

My Best Friend’s Wedding

“Tell him you love him. Bite the bullet.”

It’s rotten timing when your long-time best friend reveals he’s engaged, and that’s when you finally realize that you love him. With only a few days to spare, this woman has to find a way to break up the wedding and confess her love.

TriStar Pictures

My Big Fat Greek Wedding

“My family is big and loud, but they’re my family. We fight, and we laugh, and, yes, we roast lamb on a spit in the front yard—And wherever I go, whatever I do, they will always be there.”

A Greek woman who comes from a strict Greek family falls in love with a non-Greek man. She endures struggles to get her family to accept him and acceptance of her own cultural identity.

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

“Why do parents always say dream big when they really mean ‘not too big?’”

The sequel to the first movie leaves our main characters with a daughter on her way off to college. She, too, struggles with her Greek identity. A family secret of an unsigned marriage certificate brings everyone together to celebrate another Big Fat Greek Wedding.

Universal Pictures

Our Family Wedding

“Both the cultures have to be represented.”

Uniting two families together is difficult. Add in two different cultures, and it’s a hefty challenge. Now layer in long-standing feuds, and you’ll be wishing this bride and groom luck as you watch their story unfold.

Fox Searchlight Pictures

The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

“Andrew is really nice, but it is possible that I have feelings that I not exactly hate for Nicholas.”

A newly-crowned princess has been given 30 days to get married, or she forfeits her line to the throne. In the search for the perfect suitor in an arranged marriage, this princess just may find love after all.

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The Proposal

“Things changed when we kissed.”

A boss forces her assistant to marry her so she can keep her visa status, or she risks deportation. She invites herself to join his family reunion in Alaska, where she plans to announce their engagement. Don’t miss Betty White in her hilarious role as the grandma with no filter!

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Runaway Bride

“I guarantee that if I don’t ask you to be mine, I’ll regret it for the rest of my life. Because I know in my heart—you’re the only one for me.”

A woman who can commit to being engaged but not walking down the aisle has been a runaway bride more than once. A reporter is assigned to write a story on her, and the duo find out a lot about each other.

Paramount Pictures

Sex and the City

“I let the wedding get bigger than Big.”

It’s easy to get “Carried” away with wedding planning and go so overboard that you forget why you were doing it to begin with. When one woman’s fiancé jilts her at the alter, her three friends are there to support her.

New Line Cinema

Shrek

“There’s a line you gotta wait for. The preacher’s gonna say, ‘Speak now, or forever hold your peace.’ That’s when you say, ‘I object!’”

An ogre saves a beautiful princess trapped in a tower guarded by a dragon. She keeps a secret that she is cursed to transform into an ogress nightly. Believing she needed the kiss of a prince to break the enchantment, she tries to marry a likely suitor, but love comes along in a different form. A great movie to put on for the kids at your wedding too!

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Sweet Home Alabama

“Since when does it have to be one or the other? You can have roots and wings.”

A woman who’s moved to New York City and transformed her life makes a trip home to finalize a divorce—But is she really ready to move on with her life and end that old chapter?

Buena Vista Pictures

27 Dresses

“Everything was perfect, and I didn’t care, because, right then, the only thing that mattered was the person waiting for me at the end of the aisle, and he was looking at me the way I’d always hoped.”

After being a bridesmaid 27 times, this woman struggles to be her sister’s bridesmaid when she is in love with the groom.

20th Century Fox

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1

“It’s an extraordinary thing to meet someone who you can bare your soul to and accept you for what you are.”

Woman and vampire celebrate their marriage in a dreamy wooded setting with family and friends. They then go on a perfect honeymoon, but a twist of events draws them home in a hurry.

Summit Entertainment

Wedding Crashers

“I gotta get out of here, pronto. I got a Stage 5 clinger.”

Two best friends sneak into weddings to take advantage of single women, until one finds himself falling in love and the other has a woman fall in love with him.

New Line Cinema

The Wedding Date

“The hardest thing is loving someone and then having the courage to let them love you back.”

Attending a wedding without a date can often leave you on a singles table or as the third wheel. This girl just couldn’t face attending her sister’s destination wedding alone. What’s a girl to do? Hire a male escort of course! Little did she know that she may fall along the way.

Universal Studios

The Wedding Planner

“Explain to me how you have a career in making everybody else’s dreams in love come true, but in your own life…”

A successful San Francisco wedding planner breaks the cardinal rule of planning: falling in love with the groom.

Columbia Pictures

The Wedding Singer

“You’ll know when you meet the right girl, because it’s not how you feel about her… it’s how she makes you feel about yourself.”

A singer and a waitress who are already both engaged realize they are with the wrong partners. Fate helps to bring them together.

New Line Cinema


While planning my own wedding, I always had wedding on the brain. It was a full-time job on top of my full-time job. (Which is probably also the same reason most of you hired a wedding planner!) I enjoyed opportunities to take a break from my own wedding and watch someone else go through a similar situation. These movies gave me a good laugh, and even on my most stressed days they reminded me to have fun with the process. I hope that I helped you relieve some of your own wedding stress. My stress levels were lowered just by rewatching the movie trailers while writing this week’s post!

Have Amarvelous Wedding! ❤

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