Envision a sea of glamorous guests admiring the stunning bride as she walks down the aisle in a gorgeous high-end wedding gown before reaching the altar to come face-to-face with her soon-to-be, smitten husband. The time has finally arrived after months, and even years, of planning every detail, from venue, outfits, caterers, and music (the list is endless).
The stress, worries and drama are undoubtedly worth it for the end-game, and it appears that Hollywood has sat up and taken note of the high-stakes life events and made weddings and marriage a major film theme for 2023. Yes, you heard that right, the movie space for the next few months will see a slate of nuptials-related films, and while some look to be sweet and relatable stories of the big day, other movies seem to be more of a chaotic spectacle for dramatic effect. For example, think more along the lines of Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel taken hostage on the day of their wedding in the upcoming movie Shotgun Wedding.
So, if you're after a much-needed break from your own wedding planning, are gearing up for yet another bridesmaid duty, or simply want to take notes for your own wedding in the future, why not take some time out during the following year to watch the following movies centred on Hollywood's latest new obsession: Weddings.
Shotgun Wedding
Who: Jennifer Lopez, Josh Duhamel, Jennifer Coolidge
Genre: Romcom
Plot: Darcy and Tom begin to get cold feet as their very opinionated families gather abroad for their destination wedding. However, the pair are forced to rediscover why they love each other as they fight to save their clans when a gunman takes everyone hostage on their wedding day. Let's hope they eventually make it to the altar!
Release: January 27 on Prime Video.
Maybe I Do
Who: Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey, Richard Gere, Diane Keaton, Susan Sarandon, William H.Macy
Genre: Comedy
Plot: What is a marriage without the couple's respective families getting involved? Maybe I Do centres on lovebirds Michelle and Allen, who are hoping to take the next step in their relationship and tie the knot. They both decide to invite their parents to dinner to discuss marriage. However, to everyone's surprise, the parents already know one another. They've been cheating on their spouses for months... with each other. Needless to say, chaos ensues as the parents try to keep their dalliances with each other a secret while offering their very different opinions about marriage.
Release: 27 January in cinemas.
You People
Who: Jonah Hill, Lauren London
Genre: Romance comedy
Plot: You People is another film that involves the awkward meddling parents of a couple hoping to take their whirlwind romance to the next level. When Ezra and Amira fall in love after a rideshare mix-up in Los Angeles, their respective families test their relationship. As Ezra's progressive and semi-woke parents meet Amira's tough-as-nails, concerned parents, the families clash over culture, generational differences and societal expectations.
Release: 27 January on Netflix.
Aurora: A Love Story
Who: Marc John Jefferies, Julito McCullum, Wakeema Hollis
Genre: Drama
Plot: Kenny and Giselle are set to marry in front of their closest friends and family on an idyllic beach in Puerto Rico. However, things aren't as smooth as they seem as Giselle disappears on the day of their ceremony, setting off a shocking chain of events that will uncover a series of secrets, lies and betrayal.
Release: January 27 in cinemas.
What's Love Got To Do With It?
Who: Lily James, Shazad Latif, Shabana Azmi, Emma Thompson
Genre: Comedy-drama
Plot: Sometimes, the road to the altar comes unexpectedly. That's exactly what happens to documentary-maker and dating app addict Zoe who documents her neighbour Kaz's arranged marriage journey. Filming him as he makes his journey from London to Lahore, Pakistan, to marry a stranger chosen by his parents, Zoe discovers the true meaning of love, and yes, you guessed it, falls for the subject of her documentary.
Release: 24 February in cinemas.
Irish Wish
Who: Lindsay Lohan, Ed Speelers, Ayesha Curry, Jane Seymour
Genre: Comedy
Plot: We love Lindsay Lohan's return to acting, so we're totally behind her new film Irish Wish, which centres not on the bride but on the bridesmaid. The plot focuses on Maddie, who is forced to put her feelings aside as the love of her life prepares to tie the knot with her best friend. Days before they marry, Marry, who is set to serve as bridesmaid at the nuptials, makes a spontaneous wish for true love, only to wake up as the bride-to-be. However, she realises that her actual soulmate is someone entirely different from who she expected.
Release: TBC
Which Brings Me to You
Who: Lucy Hale, Nat Wolff
Genre: Romcom
Plot: Bride, groom, and bridesmaids aside, sometimes the focus is all on the wedding guests. In Which Brings Me to You, two people who are burnt out from the dating scene almost get together in the coatroom before stopping themselves. They agree to take things slow and exchange candid confessions about their past to see if their relationship may lead to something serious.
Release: TBC
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