Wedding Planning Tips for Brides -- from iVillage Wedding Expert Anne Chertoff

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Movie Inspiration

So he’s upset because you only want to talk about the wedding. Can you really blame him? He hasn’t been dreaming of his wedding since he was a little kid.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again…It’s important to take time away from wedding planning by spending quality time with your fiance. But if you’ve read my other posts, you already know that it’s important to schedule date nights with him.
If you can’t bear the thought of spending any free time you have not thinking about your wedding, then rent some wedding-themed movies, pop some popcorn and grab a few drinks. You'll get inspired, while he enjoys time with you not talking about the wedding.
Have you seen The Wedding Planner with Jennifer Lopez? This romantic comedy features some beautiful weddings with great ideas for dresses, decor and a lovely toast. If you don’t think you can get your groom to sit through another J. Lo movie, here are some of my favorite wedding flicks you should check out:
- Planning an outdoor wedding? Watch Betsy’s Wedding for a very important wedding don’t
- Learn how the wedding cake can inspire the entire theme of your wedding by renting Father of the Bride
- Let your culture take the lead in your wedding details as it did for the happy couple in My Big Fat Greek Wedding
- Watch classic musicals like Fiddler on the Roof to find the right songs for your special dances
- Get excellent tips on how to make the perfect wedding toast as Rachel McAdams’ character did in Wedding Crashers
If there's a wedding film you think is a must-see, post it in the comments section below and tell the rest of us about it. And don't forget to add what you love about the movie!


Great minds think alike - we did a post on wedding movies yesterday.
A few others that we included: My Best Friend's Wedding, the Wedding Singer, and Runaway Bride.