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13 life lessons we learned from wedding movies

We've compiled a list of our favourite wedding movies that gave us some valuable lessons on love and marriage.

The Wedding Planner
Love is simple, don't complicate it by wanting things to be perfect and to happen a certain way. Sometimes you just need to let go and let fate decide. 



The Best Man
Don't go overboard with the booze at the wedding reception. You might just find yourself waking up to that guy and then you'll be that girl.




My Big Fat Greek Wedding
He might have created the show but sweetie, you're the one controlling it. Just don't abuse your power.



The proposal
Don't marry for the wrong reasons (like getting a green card). Chances are it won't work out. Be sincere and genuine in your love proposal.



Bridesmaids
Even if you think she is making the biggest mistake of her life and you fear Mr X is taking him away from you, try your hardest to be happy for her. Because all she wants is to share this important day of her life with those closest to her.



The Hangover
Bachelor parties are risky business. Imagine being left standing at the altar all because your groom and his friends got into some serious trouble at the Bachelor party, total no-no!





Runaway Bride
Make sure you actually want to get married (and that the man standing at the altar is the right one) before you walk down the aisle. Or, in this case, run in the opposite direction.




Four Weddings and a Funeral
And if you do get married, make sure the person you're marrying is someone you actually want to spend the rest of your life with.




My Best Friend's Wedding
Making your GBF (gay best friend) pretend to be your lover so you can make another man jealous is probably not a good idea. Also, if you smaak said man stukkend, don't wait up until right before he gets hitched to tell him.






The Wedding Date
Can't find a date for your sister's wedding? Hire one.




Bride Wars
Planning a wedding will change you. It might also turn your best friend into your worst enemy.




Sex and the City
Sometimes, a wedding that's over the top is just not worth the effort. Especially, when it becomes so much bigger than your relationship and results in your partner getting cold feet.





27 dresses
Bridesmaids' dresses are inhuman. The ugly ones at least. But, then again, most of them are ugly. Or seriously outlandish. Be kind to the poor women who have to wear them.



Love Actually
Thou shall not covet thy best friend's wife - it won't end well.




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