My favorite romance movies

Spring is in the air so, it goes without saying wedding season will soon be in full swing. Spring weddings are extra special to me. Not only because my anniversary is in the spring, but everything is fresh and new. The air is even better in the spring. The season just lends itself to love and romance.

With all the love in the air, I thought I'd make a list of my favorite ROMANCE movies. You know, the ones with the big ending, that no matter if you watched it once or a thousand times, it still makes you tear up and clap with happiness.

My top five favorite ROMANCE movies (in no particular order) are:

1. An Officer and a Gentleman. Richard Gere. Seriously, no one looks hotter in that uniform than he does. Can the final scene where Mayo marches into the paper mill, surprises Paula and sweeps her off her feet in his dress whites be any more romantic?

2. Pretty Woman. (again, Richard Gere mmmm!) But really, is there any need to explain why this is in the top five? Hopelessly optimistic, romantic (and out of place) call girl, Vivian, gets the fairy tale she's always dreamed of when, her prince charming, Edward, climbs the fire escape to rescue her. They live happily ever after.

3. Sixteen Candles. A quirky movie that brings us back to the pains of high school. A cult classic. A winner because the heroine, Samantha, finally gets her man in the end even after sporting that hideous bridesmaid dress!

4. Gone With The Wind. Frankly my dear, if you haven't seen it, you'll never understand. Go rent it, NOW.

5. The Wedding Date. Single girl anxiety causes Kate to hire a male escort to pose as her boyfriend at her sisters wedding in an attempt to dupe her ex-fiance who dumped her a couple of years back. He turns out to be more perfect than she could have ever imagined. 

Sometimes it's just what a girl needs: An escape with a romantic movie for an afternoon.

Netflix anyone?

Remember to Breathe

Weddings, no matter how you slice it and dice it, will tug at your heart strings and push your buttons. You're emotional because you're thinking about your families and what this shindig will mean for them, because you're excited about the new family you're about to build, because all of your bff's are there to support you, you're emotional because there's a lot to do and you're kind of stressed out! You're emotional because you find yourself walking that fine line between keeping everyone happy and being true to yourself...

...you're emotional because you're committing to f.o.r.e.v.e.r with that one amazing person...and want the wedding to be that kind of perfect...

It's just one day, but it's significant, you know?
So amidst the flurry, should things ever get a little hairy or overwhelming, take a step back and remember to breathe and think about what it's all about. (hint: it's not about the flavor you choose for your cake or whether you pick a strapless or sweetheart neckline on your wedding dress.)

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - maya angelou