It’s bridal Christmas, and wedding planning is in full swing. (I’m the maid of honor for an August wedding, so even I get it.)
TV showcases many weddings, including some disastrous moments. But if you need inspiration, you’ve got some options from the small screen.
The Surprise from ‘Modern Family’
Early on in the ABC comedy (aka when the show was progressive, not mundane), the families went to Hawaii.
They, of course, all get sick of each other, but it ends in a sweet moment between Phil and Claire Dunphy.
The couple, who balance each other out in every sense, didn’t have a true wedding but a rushed one. So Phil arranged for everyone to get together one evening for a proper ceremony, including father Jay walking Claire down the aisle. And the view for the event was picturesque, just like you hope a destination wedding would be.
The Processional from “Glee”
Leave it to a musical dramedy to make an entrance.
When Kurt’s dad and Finn’s mom married, the glee club had to help out.
Their sweet as sugar performance of “Marry You” can put a smile on anyone’s face. Plus who wouldn’t want that much energy during the wedding processional?
The Vows from ‘Friends’
I’m not talking about Monica and Chandler, but Phoebe and Mike.
We can agree season 10 isn’t “Friends” best, but Phoebe’s wedding was a highlight.
After trying to have a perfect, traditional wedding, the snow falls and they adjust to having their ceremony outside Central Perk. It’s fitting for the quirky couple.
But their vows about family and love fit not only the characters but a love that was stronger than their insecurities.
The first dance of “Gilmore Girls”
As much as I hate that Richard and Emily Gilmore’s wedding broke up Luke and Lorelai, their wedding was gorgeous. How could it not when everything in their house was so perfect (plus all the immaculately planned parties!).
But my favorite part of the episode (the show’s 100th) is their first dance. Specifically Richard’s speech about why he chose that song for their first dance as a couple (again). So sincere and personal, it was a true moment of love for the normally stoic grandfather.
Every first dance should be as full of meaning, laughter and love between a couple as theirs was.
The meaningful cake from “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”
I can’t fully recommend getting an over-the-top theme cake, but when it fits the couple, why not?
With Amy’s attempt to recreate Nakatomi Plaza from “Die Hard” as a wedding cake, you have to give credit for sacrificing a beautiful cake for a personal cake that would make her future husband smile.
Now…you can emulate the Red Wedding if you want…but I think no murders seems like an easy wedding day goal.
