No list dealing with weddings is complete without the ceremony from Rob Reiner's inimitable classic, The Princess Bride. From Peter Cook's officiating and Buttercup's (Robin Wright) glazed-over expression, to Prince Humperdinck's enraged abridgement of the proceedings, the scene is one of non-stop horror and hilarity. It also includes a powerful element of coercion, which is found in other entries to this list. Despite its comedic trappings, the scene shows how marriage and love have not always been synonymous, and how up until recently matrimony had been an expression of economic, political and social power. Do you agree with this list of "real deal" weddings? Let us know in the comments section below!
Adam Mohrbacher has been afflicted with an obession for film since his earliest memories. In addition to his work with WhatCulture, Adam has been a contributor with Filmophilia.com, FilmMonthly.com and Examiner.com. You can also check out his personal blog here: adammohrbacher@wordpress.com.
A devoted fan of all film genres and styles, Adam gets equally giddy over the sensitive, existential musings of Ingmar Bergman, and the brawny brilliance of Arnold Schwartzenegger. He loves fish tacos and misses the work of Heath Ledger and Jack Lemmon on a daily basis.
