Happily Ever After: Movie Wedding Inspiration

Crazy Rich Asians was a huge hit in 2018 and followed the story of a couple who travels to a lavish wedding in Singapore.

The actual wedding scene is a breathtaking spectacle. It’s opulent and incredibly romantic and sees the bride enter an aisle that looks like a babbling brook that she floats upon like a fairy princess. It’s genuinely like out of a storybook. The decor is ethereal and dreamlike, with lush greenery sprawling around the venue and soft candlelight creating an intimate glow.

True to the movie’s title, the guests are draped in dazzling jewellery, from diamond chandelier earrings to statement necklaces, all of which highlight the overt extravagance of the moment.

For fans of the film, and anyone inspired by the gorgeous scene, an engagement ring that captures the essence of this event would help emulate the feel of the movie. An intricate vintage inspired detail, perhaps a sparkling radiant cut diamond set in a halo of pavé gemstones.

Then there’s always the stunning emerald ring worn by Michelle Yeoh’s character which serves as a very meaningful plot point in the film.

While some may think The Little Mermaid is all about a girl giving up her voice in order to be with someone, there’s a little more to it than that. She has been obsessed with the shores above for a long time, and she even has a cavern filled with so many treasures from the surface. Eric’s blue eyes dazzling as he looks up at the fireworks just happened to seal the deal, as she was adamant to be part of his world anyway.

So when the wedding finally happens, after they escape an evil sea witch and save Triton himself, it’s a dream come true for Ariel who finally gets to explore terra firma with someone she loves.

But, it’s important to remember where she came from and to celebrate her coming of age under the sea, brides can adorn themselves in beautiful pearl jewellery that not only evokes the depths of the ocean but emulates the puff sleeves of Ariel’s iconic wedding gown.

This seminal ‘80s comedy is packed with endless laughs, brilliant performances from Eddie Murphy (he plays multiple roles), and a splash of romance as well. As the crown prince of Zamunda travels to Queens to find his future queen, he meets a dazzling and ambitious woman who rocks his world.

The wedding scene in Coming to America is a grand and regal affair. Set in a magnificent palace adorned with towering golden pillars, flowing silk drapery and lush florals in deep reds, purples and pinks, the scene feels like a modern fairy tale. The bride, Lisa, is radiant in possibly the largest pink wedding dress, with a dramatic train, and an ornate golden crown that symbolises her transformation into royalty.

There is so much to take inspiration from in this wedding, although seeing as Zamunda is a fictional kingdom, it seems unlikely that the prince will come looking for his bride anytime soon. But, the wonderfully over-the-top 1980s gown is the most gorgeous shade of pink which would look wonderful as a pink sapphire at the centre of an engagement ring.