Wedding inspiration can come from anywhere. You may pinch a colour scheme from a friend, use a song from your favourite TV show, or even be impacted by a TikTok trend. However, one timeless influence on wedding decisions is undoubtedly movies. From sweeping romances, iconic bridal moments, and the unforgettable ‘I do’s’, these scenes often become the blueprint for real-life wedding celebrations.
Here at Diamonds Factory, we set out to explore how movies influence wedding trends and aesthetics to this day. Whether it’s the sun-soaked charm of Mamma Mia! or the rain-drenched vows in About Time, certain scenes stay with us, sparking inspiration and shaping decisions on our big day.
We’ve analysed global search data covering a variety of wedding elements, from the ring to the cake, to uncover the most influential movies on modern-day weddings.
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones has the most in-demand wedding location
With over 11,000 searches each year, the breathtaking Lake Como wedding location from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones clearly still captivates viewers. More than 20 years after the film’s release, the striking architecture and lakeside views of Villa Balbianello continue to inspire. And if you’re wanting to exchange vows and be at one with the Force like Anakin and Padmé, you can book the venue for a minimum cost of €3,569.60 [1].
The top five most influential movies on wedding locations are:
1 Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: 11,040 annual searches
2 The Sound of Music: 2,280 annual searches
3 Twilight: 2,040 annual searches
4 Mamma Mia!: 1,560 annual searches
5 Crazy Rich Asians: 1,200 annual searches
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice features the ultimate wedding track
‘MacArthur Park' by Richard Harris, featured in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, is the most searched-for wedding song from a movie. The song, originally recorded in 1967, was recently used in the Beetlejuice sequel when Lydia Deetz marries Beetlejuice. Although not an obvious choice for a wedding song, it has captured the hearts, and ears, of many, with over 6,000 people showing interest since the film's release.
The top five most influential movies on wedding songs are:
1 Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: 6,420 annual searches
2 Twilight: 4,320 annual searches
3 Beetlejuice: 2,520 annual searches
4 Crazy Rich Asians: 1,800 annual searches
5 Wedding Crashers: 120 annual searches
Bella Swan’s wedding dress is influencing brides to this day
Bella Swan’s wedding dress in Twilight: Breaking Dawn has been making brides swoon since the film's release in 2011. During Bella and Edward’s wedding (spoiler: Bella was in fact Team Edward), she wears a bespoke Carolina Herrera gown, featuring beautiful lace detailing and a classic silhouette, a dress not even Cinderella can compete with.
The top five most influential movies on wedding dresses are:
1 Twilight: Breaking Dawn: 1,560 annual searches
2 Beetlejuice: 720 annual searches
3 Forrest Gump: 600 annual searches
4 Cinderella: 600 annual searches
5 Beauty and the Beast: 480 annual searches
From wedding dresses to rings to design, the Twilight effect is real
Bella and Edward’s wedding, set in a secluded forest surrounded by towering trees, evokes a deeply romantic and ethereal atmosphere - the perfect blend of fantasy and gothic romance. While the Cullens didn’t start the rustic or minimalist wedding trend, their iconic ceremony certainly inspired more couples to embrace that aesthetic.
The top five most influential movies on wedding design:
1 Twilight: 6,960 annual searches
2 Harry Potter: 5,880 annual searches
3 The Great Gatsby: 5,040 annual searches
4 Cinderella: 3,000 annual searches
5 Beauty and the Beast: 2,880 annual searches
Although there were minimal searches for movie wedding bands (and to be expected, as they are traditionally simpler than engagement rings), there was one character’s wedding details that piqued interest - Bella Swan.
Twilight’s influence on weddings is undeniable - the franchise appeared across all five of the wedding themes analysed. Our data shows that the romantic, fantasy-driven vampire saga remains one of the most impactful inspirations for modern wedding trends, even today.
It’s showtime! Beetlejuice is named the most iconic wedding scene
Despite the Beetlejuice franchise not being remotely wedding-focused, it surprisingly features one of the most iconic wedding scenes in film history.
Lydia Deetz, wearing a striking red dress, being forced to marry the grotesque Beetlejuice isn’t a wedding of dreams, but gained notoriety due to its memorable chaos that perfectly encapsulates the film's unique blend of gothic aesthetics. Whether it be for Halloween or your special day, 4,600 people annually look to it for inspiration.
The top five most influential wedding movie scenes are:
1 Beetlejuice: 4,600 annual searches
2 Crazy Rich Asians: 2,200 annual searches
3 Twilight: 1,700 annual searches
4 Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: 1,050 annual searches
5 The Godfather: 450 annual searches
Alice in Wonderland film brings the ultimate wedding cake muse
Yet another film that doesn’t feature a wedding, but influences modern-day proceedings, is Alice in Wonderland; this time, creating wedding cake inspiration. Seen in the Mad Hatter’s tea party, the pink and white frosting cake provides a splash of whimsical and playful nature. Evoking a sense of Wonderland isn’t lost on wedding planning, with many opting for the ‘garden party’ aesthetic for their wedding reception.
The topmost movies that influence wedding cakes are:
1 Alice in Wonderland: 100 annual searches
2 Corpse Bride: 20 annual searches
Turning reel love into real-life moments
It’s safe to say films capture our hearts when it comes to wedding planning, and have done so for some time. Weddings are a perfect time to bring people together, and these iconic films do just that, but ensuring you and your partner’s personal taste doesn’t get lost is essential, and choosing the right wedding ring is the first step in doing just that. Film-lover or not, everyone deserves a movie magic wedding.
Wedding inspiration can come from anywhere. You may pinch a colour scheme from a friend, use a song from your favourite TV show, or even be impacted by a TikTok trend. However, one timeless influence on wedding decisions is undoubtedly movies. From sweeping romances, iconic bridal moments, and the unforgettable ‘I do’s’, these scenes often become the blueprint for real-life wedding celebrations.
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones has the most in-demand wedding location
The top five most influential movies on wedding locations are:
1 Star Wars: Attack of the Clones: 11,040 annual searches
2 The Sound of Music: 2,280 annual searches
3 Twilight: 2,040 annual searches
4 Mamma Mia!: 1,560 annual searches
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice features the ultimate wedding track
The top five most influential movies on wedding songs are:
1 Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: 6,420 annual searches
2 Twilight: 4,320 annual searches
3 Beetlejuice: 2,520 annual searches
4 Crazy Rich Asians: 1,800 annual searches
Bella Swan’s wedding dress is influencing brides to this day
The top five most influential movies on wedding dresses are:
1 Twilight: Breaking Dawn: 1,560 annual searches
2 Beetlejuice: 720 annual searches
3 Forrest Gump: 600 annual searches
4 Cinderella: 600 annual searches
From wedding dresses to rings to design, the Twilight effect is real
The top five most influential movies on wedding design:
1 Twilight: 6,960 annual searches
2 Harry Potter: 5,880 annual searches
3 The Great Gatsby: 5,040 annual searches
4 Cinderella: 3,000 annual searches
5 Beauty and the Beast: 2,880 annual searches
Although there were minimal searches for movie wedding bands (and to be expected, as they are traditionally simpler than engagement rings), there was one character’s wedding details that piqued interest - Bella Swan.
It’s showtime! Beetlejuice is named the most iconic wedding scene
Lydia Deetz, wearing a striking red dress, being forced to marry the grotesque Beetlejuice isn’t a wedding of dreams, but gained notoriety due to its memorable chaos that perfectly encapsulates the film's unique blend of gothic aesthetics. Whether it be for Halloween or your special day, 4,600 people annually look to it for inspiration.
The top five most influential wedding movie scenes are:
1 Beetlejuice: 4,600 annual searches
2 Crazy Rich Asians: 2,200 annual searches
3 Twilight: 1,700 annual searches
4 Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: 1,050 annual searches
Alice in Wonderland film brings the ultimate wedding cake muse
The topmost movies that influence wedding cakes are:
1 Alice in Wonderland: 100 annual searches
Turning reel love into real-life moments