I have to admit: I was one of the many salivating for a photo (or a hundred) of Reese Witherspoon’s big day — and especially her big dress — all last week. (I mean, really, not even one stalkerazzi aerial shot?) So when People finally delivered the goods yesterday you can bet that productivity in the EW offices slowed down as we took a minute to dissect the details. Her pick, a Monique Lhuillier gown, was definitely a sweeter, more romantic (and pink!) look than we’re used to seeing from Reese on the red carpet. But while I ultimately came down on the side of loving it (bedazzled sash and all), it made me think about Reese’s other wedding looks — the ones she wore onscreen. There was her Legally Blonde 2 gown: simpler than you might have expected from Elle Woods — and also pink! But my favorite? The one she wore to march down the aisle as Melanie Carmichael (nee Smooter) in Sweet Home Alabama. With its wide-set straps and retro-chic birdcage veil, that wedding look was one for the ages. (You can see our picks for other fairytale wedding gowns here.)
What do you think, PopWatchers? Which is your favorite Reese gown?
I am so glad you said this because I love that dress (from Sweet Home Alabama) SO much! The birdcage veil is just perfect. I’m glad that I finally have a good screenshot of it for future gown shopping purposes…
I’ve seen a lot of people make fun of this movie, but I love it! It’s one of the few good romcoms of recent years. Great cast, romantic story, and it’s genuinely funny. And yes, love that dress!
But… But… She picks the wrong guy!
You really think so? I was so happy she ended up with Josh Lucas. But I do love seeing a Pre-McDreamy Dempsey!
(and totally random, but can I add I full-on ugly cry during the pet cemetery scene…so sad)
Couldn’t go wrong either way (except the inlaw factor).
I remember reading somewhere that Dempsey’s character had broken up with another girl (or maybe he was the one dumped) but was still good friends with her and Reese was a bit of a rebound. At the end he ends up back together with the other girl. They cut all her scenes, though, so the only thing left is at the very end you see a newspaper clipping of him getting married to the other girl. Kinda softens the blow, and it explains why he’s ok with her just leaving him at the altar.
Loved that dress too and the movie I have watched it about 100 times on USA! lol
Loved both the dress and the movie! Hope Reese has some more Rom-Com’s coming out soon (it looks like “This Means War” is just a comedy but who knows)…
this means war is a romcom (tg!) with tom hardy and chris pine fighting over reese
That movie is my absolute favorite rom-com! Love the dress too — she looked gorgeous!
Her whole wardrobe in this movie was adorable and the wedding dress was perfect. On another note, why don’t we see more of Josh Lucas – he’s really very good (looking and @ acting).
He’s playing Lindbergh in Clint Eastwood’s new J. Edgar movie.
She wore a lot of Marni in that movie. Their styles are still pretty similar to what you liked from the movie.
Josh Lucas is in the new Matthew Mc. movie – Lincoln Lawyer. He looks very different – almost like he’s had a nose job. Anyone else seen this and think the same?
I love the birdcage veil too. I have seen so many brides with that look since that movie came out. I tried one on but couldn’t pull it off, lol.
Rather know what’s under the dress.
And to everyone who felt the need to add a post and only had negativity, you have contributed to making this one of the most popular posts on EW today.
Doh. Sorry, wrong thread…
I actually think she was born Melanie Smoot (not Smooter) in Sweet Home Alabama. BTW, I loved that wedding gown as well…