Wedding Movies
Still unmarried at 30 years old, Toula works at a Greek restaurant owned by her parents. After taking a job at a travel agency, she falls in love with Ian Miller, who is definitely not Greek.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
These began in Ancient Egypt, the circle symbolizes a never ending love and the diamond came from Sicilians who believed the stone was a sign of the fiery love.
Engagement ring
Rather than wearing hand jewelry, in this country it's traditional for the bride to spend hours getting mehndi, paint made from henna, intricately painted on her.
India
This type of party is a gift-giving party held for a bride-to-be in anticipation of her wedding.
bridal shower/wedding shower
"Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be"
Can't Help Falling In Love
Elvis Presley
This film tells the story of the most successful supplier of romance and glamour. Starring Jennifer Lopez, She knows all the tricks and rules, but she breaks the most important rule of all when she falls in love with a young man.
The Wedding Planner
These people originally wore similar dresses to the bride to confuse her exes and outsmart evil spirits. That way, the evil spirits wouldn't know which woman in the group was getting married.
Bridesmaids
While still wearing their wedding attire, This country's newlyweds sometimes saw a log in half while all their guests watch on in a tradition known as Baumstamm Sägen.
Germany
Usually hosted by the bridesmaids, this party takes place at least one week prior to the wedding.
Bachelorette party
"My head's under water, but I'm breathing fine
You're crazy and I'm out of my mind"
John Legend
In this movie, Steve Martin deals with the difficulties of giving his daughter away in marriage
Father of the Bride
A tradition that symbolized the promises of dreams coming true for the couple. A small child carries this to represent innocence and new beginnings together.
Ring Bearer's pillow
On her wedding day, a bride of this country celebrates a traditional Shinto ceremony by wearing white from head to toe, including makeup, kimono, and a hood called a "tsunokakushi." White denotes her maiden status, and the hood hides the so-called "horns of jealousy" she feels towards her mother-in-law.
Japan
This is the date on which the wedding took place and is repeated annualy
wedding anniversary
"We were victims of the night
The chemical, physical, kryptonite
Helpless to the bass and the fading light
Oh we were bound to get together
Bound to get together"
Shut Up and Dance
Walk the Moon
For this irrepressible duo (Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson) there are few better ways to drink for free and bed vulnerable women. They are divorce mediators who spend their free time going to wedding receptions.
Wedding Crashers
This tradition originates from France and England. Originally, to avoid the embarrassment of a rowdy mob trying to get this, The newlyweds would toss it to the crowd to distract the crowd and run off to the wedding reception.
Garder
In this country, a tea ceremony is common, where relatives including grandparents, parents, aunts, and uncles are served a cup of tea. They all take a sip and after they sip, each relative hands the couple a lai see, or red envelope, that contains money, jewelry, or another token and the envelopes are placed on the tea tray.
China
Typically hosted by either the parents of the bride or the parents of the groom, this party should take place within one to three months of the engagement.
Engagement party
"I've got so much honey
The bees envy me
I've got a sweeter song
Than the birds in the trees
Well, I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way"
My Girl
The Temptations
Staring Robin Williams, this priest refuses to bless the union of a couple until they pass his arduous marriage-prep course. This movie also has various members of the Office cast spread throughout the movie.
License to Wed
In ancient time, this represented fertility. Pieces of this was showered over the brides head during the ceremony to bless her. The guest also picked up the pieces and carried them home to keep them for good fortune.
Wedding Cake
If you go to a wedding in this country, the day may end with the father of the bride spitting on the bride for good luck. Hoping not to jinx the marriage, the spit is meant in good faith because for this tribal people group, spitting on someone is seen as showing them respect.
Kenya
Especially popular for destination weddings this party is the day after the wedding and offers a chance for guests to say goodbye after a weekend of revelry.
A singer in a smokey room
The smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on, and on, and on
Don't Stop Believin'
Journey