Being a bridesmaid is SUCH a big honour. It is that one responsibility where you can stand beside one of your best friends (or sisters!) and watch them take their next step into their new lives; happily married. In India, we do not often have to specify to our best friend or sister that they are to be a bridesmaid– it is understood and often comes along with the job description!
But life’s not that rosy. A bridesmaid has a ton of responsibilities– planning your bachelorette/bridal shower, organizing pre-wedding photoshoots, making sure that everything is picture perfect for her wedding day, and most importantly– giving moral support to the bride-to-be when she feels anxious and lost.
Wow, that’s a lot of pressure on your shoulders. If you’ve already begun to feel the bridesmaid pressure, or you’re about to embark on this journey, we have collated a list of the best bridesmaid movies to binge on when you feel the pressure getting to you! From the sad, to the silly, to the romantic–these movies will definitely chase out those wedding blues and stress and make you feel so much better!
Bridesmaids (2011)
A huge commercial success, this ultimate bridesmaid movie captures the very essence of being a bridesmaid– with all its laughs and tears–and presents it to us in a hilariously real manner.
Definitely an all-time favourite!
27 Dresses (2008)
This movie is comedy gold. It shows us what not to do as a bridesmaid and how to navigate life when your crush is getting married to your sister! It also teaches you on how to focus on the bride’s happiness for her big day. A hilarious and also sensitive movie– this will surely chase away those wedding blues!
Bride Wars (2009)
‘Bride Wars’ paints a glorious picture about being a bridesmaid–and just how much better it is than being a bride! It shows us the struggle of being a bride, and a bridesmaid’s stress and problems are so much simpler in comparison. If there’s any venting you need to do about the bride, now’s the time!
Revenge of the Bridesmaids (2010)
This bridesmaid movie, on the other hand, goes ALL OUT wherein a couple of bridesmaids go the opposite way and plan to destroy the bride’s wedding completely! Hilariously written with great comedic acting, this movie is sure to make you feel better and actually plan to help the bride along the wedding, not destroy it!
I Give It A Year (2013)
This ultimate bridesmaid movie shows us yet another side of being a bridesmaid– that your duties do not end with the wedding itself. You have to continue to keep helping your friend navigate the complexities of married life, be her rock and allow her to rant about all she has to about her husband. Though a daunting task, it is one of trust and friendship. Once a bridesmaid, always always a bridesmaid– remember that!
Veere Di Wedding (2018)
With a packed cast that had our all-time-favourite Kareena Kapoor Khan, this movie is a must watch for all brides and bridesmaids-to-be if you love Bollywood and some fun and drama wrapped in this beautifully told Rhea Kapoor directed movie. This movie also has some wedding style quotient to match up to. Grab a box of tissues and some wine and enjoy this Bollywood’s relatable tale of an ultimate bridesmaid movie!
This was the small, but packed ultimate bridesmaid movie checklist and as you binge watch these movies to reduce the stress of being-a-bridesmaid, you can also check these songs to prep up for your bridesmaid dances. Lastly, remember to get back up and help make your besties’ day a grand success!