15 Movie Weddings We Would Definitely Object To

Getting married isn’t a thematic party, it is a celebration of commitment between two people that, allegedly, love each other very much. Yet in movie history we have plenty of examples, even if fictional, that makes us wonder if the couple was made for each other. At the very least, they could’ve gotten to know each other a bit more.

In a surprising number of films, the wedding actually goes ahead despite warning signs visible from miles away. Looking back, these ceremonies often feel less like celebrations and more like disasters waiting to happen. If anyone had asked for our opinion before the vows were exchanged, we’d have had plenty of reasons to stand up and object.

Bella Swan and Edward Cullen, Twilight: Breaking Dawn – Part 1

Bella and Edward genuinely love each other, but their wedding comes after a relationship defined by stalking, secrecy, and life-threatening supernatural dangers. The honeymoon alone nearly kills Bella before an even greater crisis follows.

Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, Fifty Shades Freed

Christian and Ana’s wedding is lavish, but it follows years of controlling behavior, surveillance, and unhealthy power dynamics. Even after marrying, Christian struggles with possessiveness that repeatedly creates tension in their relationship.

Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler, Gone with the Wind

Scarlett marries Rhett while still emotionally fixated on Ashley Wilkes. Their marriage becomes a cycle of jealousy, resentment, and misunderstandings, proving that attraction alone wasn’t enough to build a healthy partnership.

Ariel and Prince Eric, The Little Mermaid

Ariel and Eric’s wedding concludes a beloved Disney classic, but they spend remarkably little time actually knowing each other. Most of their relationship develops under magical circumstances and extraordinary pressure.

Maria and Captain von Trapp, The Sound of Music

The romance ultimately succeeds, but an outside observer might reasonably question a relationship that developed between a former governess and her employer during an emotionally turbulent period for the family.

Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End

Will and Elizabeth literally get married during a sword fight in the middle of a massive supernatural battle. The timing alone suggests perhaps waiting for a slightly less chaotic moment.

Prince Akeem and Imani, Coming to America

The arranged marriage at the beginning of the film is presented as perfectly acceptable by those around Akeem. He objects because his future bride has been raised to agree with everything he says.

Satine and the Duke, Moulin Rouge!

The Duke expects to marry Satine largely as a transaction tied to his financial support. The arrangement is built on control and ownership rather than affection, making objections easy to justify.

Fiona and Prince Charming, Shrek 2

Although much of the wedding occurs offscreen or is implied, the plan relies on deception, manipulation, and magical impersonation. Fiona is effectively being pushed toward marrying the wrong person entirely.

Amy and Gil Weatherly, Gone Girl

The wedding itself isn’t the issue. The problem is that neither partner truly understands the other. As the story reveals, their relationship is built on carefully constructed versions of themselves.

Rachel and Heck, Imagine Me & You

Rachel goes through with her wedding despite quickly realizing she has deep feelings for someone else. The marriage begins under circumstances that practically guarantee future complications.

Lucy Whitmore and Henry Roth, 50 First Dates

Henry and Lucy’s relationship is undeniably sweet, but marrying someone who loses all new memories every time she sleeps raises enormous practical concerns. Every day begins with Lucy having to relearn her marriage, her family, and major life decisions through a videotape, making this one of cinema’s most unusual foundations for a lifelong commitment.

Charlotte and the Prince, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement

The entire premise revolves around marrying quickly to satisfy constitutional requirements. Any wedding motivated primarily by legal deadlines rather than compatibility deserves a second look.

Sophie Sheridan and Sky Rymand, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

While the sequel confirms their eventual marriage, the original film’s hesitation was understandable. Sophie spent more time investigating her parentage than thinking about whether she was actually ready to wed.