Top 10 Interrupted Wedding Scenes in Movies
Hello, Toby Gold here, and today I'll be counting down my Top 10 Interrupted Wedding Scenes in Movies. During weddings, the priest says, "Speak now or forever hold your peace." That's when this happens. For this list, I've chosen cinematic scenes in which someone objects to and/or interrupts the marriage. There may be spoilers ahead, so if you haven't seen the movie, you have been warned.
10. A Ghoulish Union - Beetlejuice (1988)
Bio-exorcist Betelgeuse can't wait to marry Lydia Deetz, as this means he can cause chaos in the mortal world. With the help of some spooky '80s stop motion animation, several ghastly creatures attend the unholy matrimony of a 16-year-old Winona Ryder and a 36-year-old Michael Keaton. Luckily, Barbara Maitland, the deceased woman who used to live in Lydia's house, crashes the wedding on the back of a giant sand worm, which devours Betelgeuse alive. Apocalypse averted.
9. Frog Fight - Muppets Most Wanted (2014)
Notorious criminal mastermind Constantine has escaped from the Gulag and disguised himself as Kermit the Frog in order to steal the Crown Jewels. While in disguise, the evil frog proposes to Miss Piggy, Kermit's girlfriend. However, just as Constantine and Piggy say their I dos, the real Kermit crashes the wedding. Constantine takes Piggy hostage, heading to a helicopter to escape. During the escape, the Muppets' duplicitous manager, Dominic Badguy, double-crosses his boss, giving the Muppet couple enough time to knock out the evil impostor. Oh, and when it comes to romantic relationships with Miss Piggy, you know what the difference between Kermit and Constantine is? When Piggy asks Constantine to marry her, he immediately accepts. Kermit, on the other hand, hesitates to say I do.
8. Lone Starr No More - Spaceballs (1987)
After rescuing Princess Vespa from the evil Dark Helmet, space hero Lone Starr takes only enough money to cover his expenses and settles down at a diner with his sidekick, Barf. However, the old and wise Yogurt informs the space hero that he is a prince, and therefore, eligible to marry Vespa. He arrives at the wedding, announces his royal lineage, and marries Vespa himself. Nothing a last minute plot twist can't fix, am I right?
7. Aquatic Ambush - The Little Mermaid (1989)
In order to get the handsome Prince Eric to fall in love with her, mer-princess Ariel makes a dirty deal with the sea witch Ursula, who grants her a pair of legs in exchange for her beautiful voice. On the day of Eric's wedding to Vanessa, aka Ursula transformed, various marine life attack the boat, causing the shell necklace containing Ariel's voice to break. Furious, Ursula turns back into a humanoid octopus and drags Ariel back into the ocean with her. So much for true love, indeed.
6. Deadly Viper Assassination Attempt - Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003)
Many cultures are against having children outside of wedlock, especially when that child has a depraved father. Quentin Tarantino's blood-splattered martial arts film kicks off when Beatrix Kiddo is attacked by her former teammates, the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, on her wedding day. Under orders from Beatrix's former lover, Bill, the ninjas forcibly abort her baby... or did they? In the aftermath, the Bride battles and defeats each of her assailants in mortal combat. You go, girl.
5. No Noose is Good Noose - Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)
Since this surprisingly unsuccessful Mel Brooks movie has two wedding objections, I'm only going to list the first one. Marian is about to wed the evil Sheriff of Rottingham, and poor Robin's neck is in a noose. Luckily, Achoo, a member of Robin's band, shoots the rope, changing Marian's "I do" into an "I don't." Thank God for Dave Chappelle.
4. Martian Battle - John Carter (2012)
If you've seen 300, then you'd know not to trust Dominic West when he offers you peace in exchange for marriage in a sword-and-sandal epic, and that's what happened in John Carter. On the dying planet of Barsoom, a thousand-year civil war between the city-states of Helium and Zodanga reaches its turning point when human Confederate veteran John Carter gets lost on the red planet. Helium princess Dejah Thoris turns to Captain Carter for help when Zodangan prince Sab Than asks for her hand in marriage in order to end the devastating conflict. However, the alien tyrant secretly plans to kill her and annihilate Helium. Luckily, John and an an army of green-skinned Martians called Tharks assault the wedding, leading to an all-out battle. Now, I believe that arranged marriage is wrong, but when evil alien overlords get involved, that takes it a bit too far.
3. Mardi Gras Surprise - The Princess and the Frog (2009)
Prince Naveen of Maldonia arrives in New Orleans, looking to marry a wealthy woman, but is instead transformed into a frog by the demonic Dr. Facilier as part of his plan to turn the city into a voodoo hell. Later, aspiring restauranteur Tiana, who had been turned into a frog via a kiss from Naveen, heads to the Mardi Gras parade to stop him from marrying Charlotte, the daughter of the most powerful man in the city. However, the prince has been replaced by an impostor. Luckily, the frog couple's Cajun firefly friend, Ray, frees Naveen from Facilier's clutches and steals the impostor's voodoo charm, revealing an overweight, balding, middle-aged man who used to work for the prince as his valet. I don't know about you, Doc, but I think you should have chosen a younger man to marry Big Daddy's little princess.
2. True Love Takes Green Form - Shrek (2001)
The evil Lord Farquaad sends a grouchy ogre named Shrek to rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona from a dragon-guarded tower. However, after this is done, Shrek realizes that he loves her. The big green ogre and his sidekick, Donkey, rush to Duloc just as Fiona and Farquaad are about to get married. Shrek bursts into the church and stalls the kiss until sunset, causing Fiona to transform into an ogre and allowing the two to live happily ever after. There's even a joke right before they storm in: Donkey tells Shrek to wait until the priest says, "Speak now or forever hold your peace," but upon realizing that they missed the part, they barge in anyway.
Before I reveal my top pick, here are some honourable mentions.
- Banging the Glass - The Graduate (1967)
- Silent Objection - Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
- Twue Wuv - The Princess Bride (1987)
- Father Knows Best - That's My Boy (2012)
- Poetic Knockout - Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)
1. Attack of the Death Eaters - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 (2010)
War has broken out in the Wizarding World, and a group of dark wizards known as the Death Eaters have taken over the Ministry of Magic. At the same time as this, a resistance movement known as the Order of the Phoenix hosts a wedding for Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour. However, as they are about to tie the knot, when news of the coup comes to them via Patronus. Luckily, boy wizard Harry Potter and his two best friends manage to escape from the subsequent attack. There is a dark side to every culture, and the dark side of J.K. Rowling's fantasy world has definitely risen.
Do you agree with my list? Which wedding objection do you like best? This is Toby Gold, bidding you farewell until another day.
10. A Ghoulish Union - Beetlejuice (1988)
Bio-exorcist Betelgeuse can't wait to marry Lydia Deetz, as this means he can cause chaos in the mortal world. With the help of some spooky '80s stop motion animation, several ghastly creatures attend the unholy matrimony of a 16-year-old Winona Ryder and a 36-year-old Michael Keaton. Luckily, Barbara Maitland, the deceased woman who used to live in Lydia's house, crashes the wedding on the back of a giant sand worm, which devours Betelgeuse alive. Apocalypse averted.
9. Frog Fight - Muppets Most Wanted (2014)
Notorious criminal mastermind Constantine has escaped from the Gulag and disguised himself as Kermit the Frog in order to steal the Crown Jewels. While in disguise, the evil frog proposes to Miss Piggy, Kermit's girlfriend. However, just as Constantine and Piggy say their I dos, the real Kermit crashes the wedding. Constantine takes Piggy hostage, heading to a helicopter to escape. During the escape, the Muppets' duplicitous manager, Dominic Badguy, double-crosses his boss, giving the Muppet couple enough time to knock out the evil impostor. Oh, and when it comes to romantic relationships with Miss Piggy, you know what the difference between Kermit and Constantine is? When Piggy asks Constantine to marry her, he immediately accepts. Kermit, on the other hand, hesitates to say I do.
8. Lone Starr No More - Spaceballs (1987)
After rescuing Princess Vespa from the evil Dark Helmet, space hero Lone Starr takes only enough money to cover his expenses and settles down at a diner with his sidekick, Barf. However, the old and wise Yogurt informs the space hero that he is a prince, and therefore, eligible to marry Vespa. He arrives at the wedding, announces his royal lineage, and marries Vespa himself. Nothing a last minute plot twist can't fix, am I right?
7. Aquatic Ambush - The Little Mermaid (1989)
In order to get the handsome Prince Eric to fall in love with her, mer-princess Ariel makes a dirty deal with the sea witch Ursula, who grants her a pair of legs in exchange for her beautiful voice. On the day of Eric's wedding to Vanessa, aka Ursula transformed, various marine life attack the boat, causing the shell necklace containing Ariel's voice to break. Furious, Ursula turns back into a humanoid octopus and drags Ariel back into the ocean with her. So much for true love, indeed.
6. Deadly Viper Assassination Attempt - Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003)
Many cultures are against having children outside of wedlock, especially when that child has a depraved father. Quentin Tarantino's blood-splattered martial arts film kicks off when Beatrix Kiddo is attacked by her former teammates, the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, on her wedding day. Under orders from Beatrix's former lover, Bill, the ninjas forcibly abort her baby... or did they? In the aftermath, the Bride battles and defeats each of her assailants in mortal combat. You go, girl.
5. No Noose is Good Noose - Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)
Since this surprisingly unsuccessful Mel Brooks movie has two wedding objections, I'm only going to list the first one. Marian is about to wed the evil Sheriff of Rottingham, and poor Robin's neck is in a noose. Luckily, Achoo, a member of Robin's band, shoots the rope, changing Marian's "I do" into an "I don't." Thank God for Dave Chappelle.
4. Martian Battle - John Carter (2012)
If you've seen 300, then you'd know not to trust Dominic West when he offers you peace in exchange for marriage in a sword-and-sandal epic, and that's what happened in John Carter. On the dying planet of Barsoom, a thousand-year civil war between the city-states of Helium and Zodanga reaches its turning point when human Confederate veteran John Carter gets lost on the red planet. Helium princess Dejah Thoris turns to Captain Carter for help when Zodangan prince Sab Than asks for her hand in marriage in order to end the devastating conflict. However, the alien tyrant secretly plans to kill her and annihilate Helium. Luckily, John and an an army of green-skinned Martians called Tharks assault the wedding, leading to an all-out battle. Now, I believe that arranged marriage is wrong, but when evil alien overlords get involved, that takes it a bit too far.
3. Mardi Gras Surprise - The Princess and the Frog (2009)
Prince Naveen of Maldonia arrives in New Orleans, looking to marry a wealthy woman, but is instead transformed into a frog by the demonic Dr. Facilier as part of his plan to turn the city into a voodoo hell. Later, aspiring restauranteur Tiana, who had been turned into a frog via a kiss from Naveen, heads to the Mardi Gras parade to stop him from marrying Charlotte, the daughter of the most powerful man in the city. However, the prince has been replaced by an impostor. Luckily, the frog couple's Cajun firefly friend, Ray, frees Naveen from Facilier's clutches and steals the impostor's voodoo charm, revealing an overweight, balding, middle-aged man who used to work for the prince as his valet. I don't know about you, Doc, but I think you should have chosen a younger man to marry Big Daddy's little princess.
2. True Love Takes Green Form - Shrek (2001)
The evil Lord Farquaad sends a grouchy ogre named Shrek to rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona from a dragon-guarded tower. However, after this is done, Shrek realizes that he loves her. The big green ogre and his sidekick, Donkey, rush to Duloc just as Fiona and Farquaad are about to get married. Shrek bursts into the church and stalls the kiss until sunset, causing Fiona to transform into an ogre and allowing the two to live happily ever after. There's even a joke right before they storm in: Donkey tells Shrek to wait until the priest says, "Speak now or forever hold your peace," but upon realizing that they missed the part, they barge in anyway.
Before I reveal my top pick, here are some honourable mentions.
- Banging the Glass - The Graduate (1967)
- Silent Objection - Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
- Twue Wuv - The Princess Bride (1987)
- Father Knows Best - That's My Boy (2012)
- Poetic Knockout - Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)
1. Attack of the Death Eaters - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 (2010)
War has broken out in the Wizarding World, and a group of dark wizards known as the Death Eaters have taken over the Ministry of Magic. At the same time as this, a resistance movement known as the Order of the Phoenix hosts a wedding for Bill Weasley and Fleur Delacour. However, as they are about to tie the knot, when news of the coup comes to them via Patronus. Luckily, boy wizard Harry Potter and his two best friends manage to escape from the subsequent attack. There is a dark side to every culture, and the dark side of J.K. Rowling's fantasy world has definitely risen.
Do you agree with my list? Which wedding objection do you like best? This is Toby Gold, bidding you farewell until another day.
I really like the scene in Waynes World 2 where he interrupts the wrong wedding!
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