One of the most delightful wedding movies is the 1991 hit The Father of the Bride, starring Steve Martin, Diane Keaton and Martin Short in the unforgettable role of Franck the wedding planner. It was actually a remake of a classic Spencer Tracey comedy, but I found the newer version to be even funnier than the original. The film tells the story of a loving father who nearly lost his mind while planning his daughter’s wedding.
There are many parts of the Father of the Bride that real life dads will relate to. The wave of nostalgia that hits Steve Martin when he realizes that his little girl is older is very moving, and is a sentiment shared by many of the bride’s parents. Most dads will also relate to the impact of the stickers that Martin’s character, George Banks, experienced.
The sweetness of the father-daughter relationship is balanced by the hilarity of the actual wedding planning process. Franck, the wedding planner, is definitely the most fun and memorable part of the movie. From his insistence on swans, the scene about the navy blue tuxedo and all the other expensive “must-haves” he puts together, it’s an absolute gem.
One of the best-known scenes in Father of the Bride is when Annie’s fiancĂ© hands her a blender. Think of it as a thoughtful gift (Annie likes smoothies); she thinks it is a symbol of his intention to turn her into a 50s housewife after the wedding. Naturally, Annie’s father steps in and smooths things over. The blender fiasco is a perfect example of how people can go a little crazy during the stress of planning a wedding!
Annie’s wedding outfit was very traditional. She was wearing a long-sleeved dress with a lace illusion neckline. It was an elegant and charming dress, which she completed with a full veil and blush. With such a high neckline, the bride did not wear a necklace, but did choose pearl jewelry for earrings. Annie’s pearl bridal jewelry was dangle earrings, which are a good option when no necklace is worn. She completed the look with a pair of sneakers from her father’s sneaker company hidden under her wide skirt.
Father of the bride shows why it is not less expensive to have your wedding at home. Between the renovations, landscaping, and fancy birds, it would have been more affordable to host the wedding in a club. This is often the case with home weddings, because not only will you have all the costs associated with renting everything from forks to a tent, but you are sure to see hundreds of ways your home needs to be arranged to look great. perfect for your wedding.
Anyone planning a wedding should take the time to sit and look at the Father of the Bride. It’s an adorable and upbeat movie that will provide a relaxing break during the hectic days of planning your own wedding. And in case you’re wondering what happens after the wedding, rent Father of the Bride II (I’ll give you a hint: babies!).