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There are few things in life more enjoyable than a good ol' romantic comedy. And for fans of the genre, the icing on top is a rom' com with a fantastic, gorgeous, over the top wedding scene. They're great for ideas and inspiration or even just fantasy viewing (we can't all be Carrie Bradshaw, am I right?) We thought it might be fun to put together a list of the best wedding scenes in some of our favorite movies. And have no fear, rom' com haters: we even have some dramas and a tween fantasy movie thrown in for good measure. Check out the list below and let us know if we forgot one of your favorite movies/scenes! Best Dress: Vera Wang x2 in Bride Wars OK, this is kind of a cheat, because we're really picking two fabulous dresses, but can you blame us? Both gowns are from wedding gown queen Vera Wang. One is a gorgeous princess style, accented with a lavender sash, the other a sexy mermaid with ruching. Best Officiant: The Princess Bride There’s nothing more beautiful than wuv, true wuv. And if you get that line, then you've seen this movie and are very familiar with one of the most memorable wedding officiants ever put on film. Watch as Princess Buttercup is forced to marry Prince Humperdink while her true wuv, Westley, is en route to try and save her. Best Vows: The Vow It should come as no surprise that a movie named The Vow' wins the award for best movie wedding vows. (Also, we'll take any excuse to feature a clip with Channing Tatum.) Although he's not in his 'Magic Mike' costume here, he's still pretty darn cute when professing his love to movie wife Rachel McAdams with a beautiful and heartfelt speech. Rachel holds her own and delivers sweet, simple and funny vows of her own. http://youtu.be/OSRATVBzYgU Best Venue: The Forest in Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 1 Let's be clear here: one member of the happy couple is a hundred year old a vampire, and the other is still in high school. To call this an unconventional pairing is an understatement. But these two crazy lovebirds throw one of the most picturesque fantasy weddings we've seen on film. A secluded forest with a giant wisteria tree sets the scene for this rustic yet romantic wedding. Side note: Edward and Bella also get an honorable mention for best kiss. Steamy! Turns out when you’re a couple in real life (they were at the time of filming, but have since broken up) it makes for a pretty believable movie kiss! Best Bridesmaid: Katherine Heigl in 27 Dresses When looking for a bridesmaid we obviously want to have our closest friends as our support system, and if they happen to also be generally appeasing and up for anything, all the better! No one fits this description more than Katherine Heigl's character, who has been a bridesmaid in a jaw-dropping 27 weddings. This dress-up scene where Katherine models all of her dresses makes her the ultimate bridesmaid. She’s done it 27 times, guys! And she's still a great bridesmaid and friend to her sister in the movie who is planning to marry Katherine’s boss, who Katherine is secretly in love with. How selfless! And awkward, definitely awkward. Best Father: Steve Martin in Father of the Bride If you have a special relationship with your father, then you probably love this scene from Father of the Bride where Steve Martin's character has an internal monologue explaining a father's feelings while giving away his little girl. So sweet! Best Wedding Speech: Dueling Speeches in Bridsemaids If you're lucky enough to have two best friends, hopefully they don't fight over you in a game of "no, I know her best!" while toasting you and your betrothed. But if they do, let's hope it's as funny as this hilarious scene from Bridesmaids. http://youtu.be/a-dl5MrfouI Best Kiss: The Wedding Singer The award for this one goes to The Wedding Singer, simply for introducing us to the phrase "church tongue." No one wants to be that couple looking like they need a room while standing at the altar. Watch as Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler perfect the art of a perfectly sweet and appropriate wedding kiss in this scene. Best Wedding Surprise: Pop-Up Serenade in Love Actually Question: what could be more exciting than saying your "I dos" and turning to walk back up the aisle, only to be stopped by an impromptu serenade? Answer: nothing, that's what. This is one of our favorite scenes in a movie filled with favorite scenes (by the way, does anyone else share the opinion that a romantic comedy + a Christmas movie = basically the best thing ever?) And here's a fun fact: this scene was inspired by the funeral of beloved puppeteer Jim Henson, which Richard Curtis, the writer/director of Love Actually attended. At the funeral, all of the puppeteers brough their Muppets and sang a song to pay tribute to Jim. * yep, that's the guy from The Walking Dead! Best Soundtrack: My Best Friend's Wedding Arguably one of the best romantic comedies of all time, this movie has too many good scenes to pick one, so we're going to give it the award of best soundtrack. The restaurant scene where the entire cast breaks into a chorus of "Say a Little Prayer" is worth the price of admission alone. Watch it below and rest assured that there are plenty of other worthy musical moments in this '90s gem that has so far stood up remarkably well to the test of time. And for what it's worth, Love Actually ranks a close second for best soundtrack! Best Wedding Photography: Carrie's Vogue Photoshoot in Sex and the City We’d expect nothing less from TV’s ultimate fashionista, Carrie Bradshaw. But still, the epic montage scene from the first Sex and the City movie showing Carrie in several designer gowns, each one more gorgeous than the last, plays like a fantasy dream sequence for brides-to-be. Um, where do we sign up for a photoshoot with Vogue? Best Party: Any Party Attended by the Wedding Crashers Admit it: You’ve totally wanted to crash a wedding before. And that’s why every party scene in Wedding Crashers is the best wedding party movie scene. They look like they’re having so much fun! Best Wedding Stories: When Harry Met Sally So you're married, now what? Now you grow old together, and maybe one day adorably tell the story of how you met and fell in love. That's exactly what these couples do in this clip from When Harry Met Sally, which in our humble opinion is one of the best movies ever, period. Thanks for reading along! Don't forget to drop us a note with your favorite movie or scene in the comments below!

By Yarai Peregrino of Memories Weddings & Events You’ve decided on Cabo as the destination for your wedding, now how do you select a venue? Fortunately Cabo has many locations to please your taste and your budget. I wanted to share with you some of my favorite venues where you may say I DO!! Hope you enjoy these suggestions. 1. Cabo Del Sol: "All in One" Cabo del Sol is an amazing location, and in my opinion it may be the only place where you get the true sense of Cabo. It combines the ocean, dessert and the uniqueness of a view at a golf course, which Cabo is well known for. From the moment you step into the Ocean Meadows, which is the most popular beach-front spot for a wedding ceremony at this venue, to the moment you see the beautiful cactus, and finally the moment you enter the Club House surrounded by the golf courses and the amazing architecture of real Hacienda, you feel the exclusivity of Los Cabos. Cabo del Sol boasts a 40,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse which has received International recognition as one of the finest contemporary clubhouses in the world . Its organic structure fuses perfectly the colonial and traditional architecture with the modern world requirements. This clubhouse offers indoor and outdoor dining, with views to the ocean but mainly to the golf courses through their spacious verandas and flowered terraces. 2. Esperanza Resort Los Cabos Mexico: Breathtaking With Amazing Energy Esperanza is a unique location that you are going to love because of the beauty of its surroundings and also because of the incredible and outstanding service that makes you feel at home. Their staff will always have beautiful smiles and will greet you with warmth, which will make you never want to go home. Imagine the waves crashing on the amazing rocks formed by the 2 coves while you say "I do" or perhaps as you dance to the romantic melody of your first song. Esperanza is a magical place not only for the beauty of the resort itself but for the beauty of its people. Esperanza Resort is an ocean-front hotel with 57 casita style rooms and suites, 60 privately owned villas and 36 private residences. It is located on the Baja California Sur Peninsula at the bluffs of Punta Ballena which overlook 2 private coves showcasing the magnificence of the Sea of Cortez. The interiors of this amazing resort feature designs of regional and original seaside art as well as handcrafted furniture displayed on private terraces with infinity edge hot bath tubs and spacious bathrooms. Their in-room amenities include flat-screen televisions, complimentary high-speed wireless internet access, iPod docking stations, all-natural rubber HarmonyTM yoga mats and signature in-room bath amenities made with natural essential oils, organic vegetable oils and pure fruit ingredients. 3. Hacidena Cocina: High End Mexican Architecture & Cuisine This is the only restaurant located in on Medano Beach in the heart of Cabo that is able to offer a private ceremony on the beach without the interruption of local vendors or water sports. You are able to feel the exclusivity of Cabo not only by the location and grounds but also by the outstanding food quality and service they offer. There is a signature restaurant that offers the combination of traditional Mexican Hacienda style architecture and casual or elegant beach-front dining. It offers open air, indoor, a terrace or a palapa area for dining with a menu that displays the different states of Mexico. It provides authentic hand-crafted dishes which are made with only the highest quality local ingredients. 4. Sunset Da Mona Lisa: Greatest View to Lands End & Cabo Bay This venue is an incredible location where you are able to enjoy the beauty of a sunset in Cabo San Lucas like no other. You will be blown away by the views you get to the Cabo San Lucas Bay at Medano Beach and Lands End while the stunning sunset colors unfold across the horizon. Once this theatrical image fades away as the sun goes down you will be able to admire the beauty of Cabo San Lucas’ lights at night while they reflect on the Ocean. It is a memorable experience you will not want to miss and will be complemented by the delightful food services at this resort. Sunset Da Mona Lisa is located at the tip of the bay Cabo San Lucas and considered an icon as it offers breathtaking views to the Sea of Cortez and the Arch, as well as the best location to enjoy the astonishing and most beautiful sunsets on the whole Peninsula. You will be able to dine on their cliff terraces while enjoying the sunset and savoring their seafood & Italian Restaurant menus with fresh seafood and homemade pasta, Italian style by their Chef, Salvatore Messina. 5. Sheraton Hacidenda del Mar: 100% Mexican Hacienda Style This hotel screams Mexico in every aspect of it! I always say that Sheraton gives the “Welcome to Mexico” feel to anyone and everyone that decides to stay there. The architecture, colors of their walls, tiles and overall decoration makes this hotel a typical Mexican Hacienda style hotel and amazing for pictures. Even though the hotel has numerous rooms, it never feels that you are in a big hotel due to the layout and breakdown of their buildings and gardens with fountains connecting them. You truly feel in a different place every time you reach a new fountain, bridge or garden. Their staff always has a BIG smile and a willingness to help. Sheraton Hacienda del Mar is a beautiful and unique Mexican Colonial Hacienda style beachfront resort. It is located within the Cabo del Sol Golf complex by the Ocean Course. This privilidged location allows for an extensive private beach with quiet private gardens and beautiful landscaping. It has 270 spacious guest rooms including 31 suites featuring a Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed, 4 swimming pools, jacuzzis and swim-up bars. Yarai Peregrino has been a Wedding Coordinator in Cabo for 7 years. Her contact info is below. Yarai Peregrino Memories Weddings & Events Founder/Event Planner Specialist Cell +52(624) 157 0389 Online Number (415) 800 4681 Office: +52 (624) 105 0321 www.memoriesweddingsandevents.com https://www.facebook.com/MemoriesbyYarai?