Romance Hall of Fame: Top 10 Romantic Travel Movies
Through the magic of movies, viewers can not only vicariously live out romantic fantasies, they can also enjoy a virtual vacation wherever they please. In a Lovetripper poll, readers chose the following flicks as the most romantic cinematic sojourns of all time:
#1Titanic-- Both the splendor and the sorrow of the doomed Whitestar liner are brought back to the surface through a fictionalized love story which continues to resonate with romantics.
#2Somewhere In Time-- In the search for his soul mate, a contemporary playwright (portrayed by Christopher Reeve) finds himself in the presence of the past.
#3P.S. I Love You-- A movie missive to the eternal bond of love.
#4Dirty Dancing-- Romantics still have the time of their lives with each viewing of this coming of age classic.
#5The African Queen-- Two polar opposites are transformed into forces of nature as they find themselves magnetically drawn to each other while the river pulls them toward their destiny.
#6Under The Tuscan Sun-- Like the Italian vineyards brought back to life each year by a caring climate, the movie's heroine experiences an emotional rebirth which warmed the hearts of movie viewers.
#7Sleepless in Seattle-- A sentimental Valentine to the cinematic love stories of Hollywood's golden era.
#8The Holiday-- Emotional Baggage gets left behind when two women take a vacation from their romantic vexation by swap houses.
#9A Room with A View-- A room without a view leads to a new look on life and love for a young English girl.
#10Some Like It Hot-- The silver screen sizzled when two gender-swapping gents on the run ( played by Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon) meet a ukulele-strumming siren (Marilyn Monroe.)
Titanic: #1 in Romance Hall of Fame Romantic Travel Movies Category
Although the waters of the Atlantic have acted as a shroud since the pre-dawn hours of April 15, 1912 for those lost during the maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic, the waves which silenced 1,517 souls still ripple like an echo of the past in the ocean, beckoning to all in the present to keep the memory of the splendor, sadness and sacrifice of that fateful day alive.
Years after its initial release, James Cameron's movie epic brought the heroism and heartbreak of actual events back to the surface with an intimate tale of two fictionalized lovers, whose story continue to touch the hearts of romantics who raised Titanic to the top of Lovetripper's most romantic travel movies of all time list.
Filming Locations
While most of the movie was filmed at Fox Baja Studios, scenes of a mature Rose recalling the past for a crew of treasure seekers searching for the Heart of The Ocean took place aboard the Akademik Mstislav Keldysk, a Russian scientific research vessel. Scenes in the engine room were shot aboard the S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien in San Francisco.
Lovetripper Reader Recommendations
TITANIC-a scattered dream...The movie itself is a timeless masterpiece that captured my heart forever, a real tragedy inspired an incredible movie which is indeed a life lesson.The story majestic ship that took with it so many lives is just heartbreaking.... The plot involves various themes such as tragic and lost love, death,courage and sacrifice, dreams and undying memories of past...to put it briefly, all it takes to keep you glued to the screen throughout the movie. A pair of amazing actors ( Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet) bring to life two young souls, Rose and Jack, whose powerful romance echoes from a distant past. What have I learnt? One should be free to pursue his dreams because you only have one life, you have to live it to the fullest; death ends a relationship, but not love itself, as long as you keep the memories in your heart, love won't fade, but it will keep you warm through dark times.Just like Rose, life can makes us undergo traumatizing experiences, but as long as you're able to get up after the fall, you know you won't be defeated, hope will guide your way. This is the inspirational message of the movie, one of the main reasons why I love it so much. Every detail is unique, I mean Kate and Leo's performances , I'm definitely struck by the their emotions, the haunting soundtrack is so special, I can actually "feel" the pain, the heartache of losing your love or celebrate life, like the cheerful tune at the third class party.The accurate recreation of the Edwardian era , the beautiful costumes, the recreation of the ship are fantastic, they prove without a doubt the hard work that's been invested into making the movie. Thanks to people like Leo, Kate and James Cameron, we all have this film to enjoy -TITANIC is a journey to eternity and also a voyage to the bottom of our own soul, to find there the inner power that makes our hearts go on. I have been into many other fandoms ever since, some came and go, but TITANIC has always remained no.1. Here I would love to quote Cathy from Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights- "the love I have for other fandoms is like the foliage in the woods, time will change it, as winter changes the tress, my love for TITANIC resembles the eternal rocks beneath-a source of little, visible delight, but necessary."-- Manuela
Kate Winslet and Leo DiCaprio had fantastic chemistry, and even though in the movie their characters love affair was short-lived, it oozed infinite romance. Titanic is THE romance movie of the 90's.-- Amber
Just a classic love story.-- Diane
Titanic is one of the most romantic movies I have ever seen. It includes heartbreak,sacrifice,passion for love and life along with hope and truth that even after death love can still go on. In the end all that matters are those you have loved and who have loved you as the ending shows when Rose walks down the stair case to see everyone and meets up with Jack again. She greets him with a smile that proves love doesn't die.-- Dawn
It's a classic! It has everything, the forbidden romance, the jealous "other man", some mystery, suspense. Even knowing the ending doesn't ruin the movie!-- Jennifer
It had everything, the Romeo and Juliet- type romance , the good guys and bad guys, disaster and great effects and the romance... well, what can you say with LEO! Love him.-- Stacey
This was the most successful romantic movie in recent time. Millions of people fell in love with the story.-- Edgar
two strangers are destined to meet unknowingly on the maiden voyage of one of the grandest ocean liners ever built...love is made and then lost forever...-- Deanna
It was a toss up between this one and Dirty Dancing. But this is such a great movie. When it cam out I was in high school so I was completely sucked in by this movie. I could watch it today and probably still cry when Jack dies. This movie has it all and it's really well made.-- Nicole
It tells of how Rose loses her love at sea.-- Kaylon
It is the biggest selling movie of all time, it has laughs, tears and most of all love. it is one of the most romantic movies ever to be made, it has the best director ever - James Cameron.... and to top it all off it stars Leonardo DiCaprio.-- Jade
Somewhere In Time: #2 in Romance Hall of Fame Romantic Travel Movie Category
"Love vanquishes time. To lovers, a moment can be eternity, eternity can be the tick of a clock." -- Mary Parrish
The passage of the years has done little to slow the steady tick of the antiquated pocket watch carried by playwright Richard Collier. Bequeathed by a seeming stranger, its rhythm mirrored the heartbeat of its former owner Elise McKenna, whose own heart would only be whole when her lost love finds a way to turn back the hands of time.
Although Elise McKenna and Richard Collier's love story unfolded at the Hotel Del Coronado in Bid Time Return, the cinematic-style splendor of Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel was chosen to play a pivotal role in the silver screen adaptation of author Richard Matheson's novel.
INSITE
Working as an extra on the film, Jo Addie's love for the contemporary romance classic inspired INSITE (International Network of Somewhere In Time Enthusiasts), which offers quarterly newsletters filled with both reminisces of the movie and the latest news of its stars as well Grand Hotel's annual homage to Richard and Elise's romance. INSITE's founder tells about her connection to the cinematic classic in the following Lovetripper interview.
Lovetripper Reader Recommendations
This movie shows we all have one true love and not even time can separate us.-- Lynn
Somewhere In Time is a romantic time travel movie because it is very emotional and would make a great date movie for couples. The way Christopher Reeve's character Richard, wills himself into the past to romance Jane Seymour's character Elise after falling in love with her portrait convincing himself with a hotel register he was their before is the type of deep love the movies of today do not make enough of.-- Joyce
It's an amazing journey both across time, and a personal transformation as falling in love changes the characters. It's beautiful and timeless.-- Maria
The perfect love story, set in different times but become one in the end!-- Mireille
It was beautiful from start to finish. The era, the island, who wouldn't fall in love with this lovely film. This is a classic love story.-- Sherrell
Like all topics close to my heart, I find it hard to express my feelings for a movie that has meant so much to me over the years. Somewhere in Time proves that true love can defy any obstacle in its path.-- Alice
Like many other people, there have been times when I have felt as though I was born in the wrong era, and maybe I've missed my soul mate because of it. Somewhere In Time lets you dream of the possibility that your love will find you, no matter the distance.-- Laurie
I was one of the lucky few who saw Somewhere In Time during its initial release. The beauty of Richard and Elise's romance tugged on my heartstrings then, just as it does now, almost 30 years later.-- Ruth
I was so moved by Somewhere in Time that I felt compelled to visit Grand Hotel. It's just as breathtaking as in the movie! I'm hoping to one day go back during their Somewhere In Time weekend.-- Katherine
P.S. I Love You: #3 in Romance Hall of Fame Romantic Travel Movies
Although unable to walk through life with his wife Holly (played by two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank), Gerry's (Gerard Butler) epistles after his passing help to guide the woman he loves back on to the path of happiness in a heartwarming movie that leaves its viewers reaching for both a hanky and a hug from their own special someone.
Filming Locations
While most scenes were filmed in New York City, Holly's trip to her late husband's homeland provided romantics with views of the sweeping scenery of County Wicklow, including Enniskerry, Glendalough and Lacken Village. The director also yelled "Action!" at Whelans Pub, a watering hole whose musical acts have provided the heartbeat of Dublin's city center for the past two decades.
Lovetripper Reader Recommendations
The entire idea behind knowing the person you love on such a deep level to know how they will react when you pass on. It shows how even in death people who are truly in love really care for one another and know that they will live on in each others memory and know that in the end they love you and just want you to be happy. Isn't that what love really is? Caring more for the person than you do for yourself.-- Shayna
Gerard Butler was fabulous as Gerry, the sweet and sexy husband who died and reached out to heal his wife with letters sent to her after his death. Laughed and cried through the whole movie. As far as travel, it made the beauty of Ireland so obvious that, if you didn't want to go there before, you certainly did after the movie.-- contributed by Marylucia
One, because it starred the most handsome actor on the planet, Gerard Butler and two, because it took place in Ireland, the land of my ancestors and the home of my heart. Ireland is not only beautiful but has an unconquerable spirit that came to life in this movie.-- Susan
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Travel to Ireland and reliving courtship and falling in love after your partner's passing and, perhaps, finding a new love. P.S. I Love You has a profoundly beautiful message.-- contributed by Jane
The reason I chose PSILY as the most romantic travel movie is because Holly's husband, Gerry, sent his wife and her friends to Ireland AFTER he had died. Prior to his death, he made sure that his wife was able to return to the place where they first met, go the places that were important to him so that she would be able to get over him and move on. It was a surprise to her months after his death. Instead of focusing on his death, Gerry chose to make preparations for his wife's comfort. To me, that's is a very romantic and selfless thing to do.-- contributed by Lisa
P.S. I Love You showed the heart ache that a person goes through after the death of a love one and the trip that a person goes through not only in a trip way but in a emotional way to get over that pain. It made the movie not a depressing movie about the death of a love one but the hope that one day you will see them again and even in death they aren't far away.-- contributed by Courtney
Because love does not die.-- contributed by Stephanie
This was the first romantic movie my current boyfriend (of three years this October!) and I watched together. I will never forget renting this movie, watching it on my couch in my apartment and snuggling at all the sad parts. Never liked Hilary Swank that much, but I loved her in this film.-- Tara
Dirty Dancing: #4 in Romance Hall of Fame Romantic Travel Movies Category
Summer romances, much like the season itself, are often frivolous and all too fleeting. However, as the nation enjoyed its last days of innocence in 1963, Frances "Baby Houseman learned that a connection between two people, no matter how brief their time together may be, can be likened to a beautifully choreographed dance whose steps can lead toward a promising tomorrow.
Travelers still have the time of their lives at the Mountain Lake Hotel, the sandstone sanctuary and outlying cottages in Pembroke, Virginia that played the pivotal role of Kellerman's Resort. An homage to the 1987 Hollywood hit is held several times a year at the 2,600 acre retreat, complete with tours of the various filming locations, a trivia contest, and dancing lessons.
Trivia
Dirty Dancing devotees who make a pilgrimage to Pembroke, Virginia to see the contemporary classic's sites can book a stay in the same Mountain Lake Hotel suite Swayze stayed in during filming-- room 232.
Cameras began to roll on September 5, 1986. The director yelled "That's a wrap!" the following month, on October 27th.
Lovetripper Reader Recommendations
This has the best romance, Good girl meets bad boy, falls in love. Secretly I think we would all love to be in their shoes. The soundtrack especially Patrick Swayze singing could make any girls knee weak, throw in the romantic and hot dancing, and you have it all.-- contributed by Theresa
Whenever I watch this movie I instantly travel back to my high school days-- sitting in a darkened theater, giggling with my friends, munching on a box of buttered popcorn and dreaming of dancing with Patrick Swayze. I will be forever grateful to Dirty Dancing for giving me some of my most treasured memories.-- contributed by Natalie
I developed a crush on Patrick Swayze back in the days of North and South, and I remember rushing to the theater to see DirtyDancing on its opening day. I've lost track of how many times I've watched it since!-- contributed by Tania
The chemistry between Patrick Swaze and Jennifer Grey made that a standout movie...and the score is outstanding. The other movies are great like Gone with the Wind, Titanic etc but Dirty Dancing gets my vote.-- contributed by Nancy
When they both dance to "The Time of Your Life"-- contributed by Julie
What girl doesn't want to be Johnny Castle's "Baby"? *Sigh...*-- contributed by Bonnie
This movie reminds me of my summer romances when I was young.-- Carla
I remember playing the soundtrack over and over, trying to dance like the people in the movie. It's been more than 20 years--I still have two left feet, and I still love every frame of this movie!-- contributed by Donna
Dancing on a hot summer night. Ymmm.....-- contributed by Jason
I've always had a weak spot for dancing couples in the movies-- I can watch Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers or Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron trip the light fantastic over and over again. Having grown up after Hollywood's Golden Era, I had always felt that I was born in the wrong time until Dirty Dancing came along. Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey (and Patrick with Cynthia Rhodes) are dancing duos who can rival any movie pairing from the past.-- contributed by Anne
The African Queen: #5 in Romance Hall of Fame Romantic Travel Movies Category
The waters of a Central African river becomes a visual metaphor for the romance between world-weary seaman Charlie Allnut (Humphrey Bogart in his Oscar-winning performance) and prim preacher's sister Rose Sayer (Katharine Hepburn) in this 1951 classic.
Just as the mosquito-infested region mirrored the characters' early irritation with one another and the life-threatening rapids mimicked their growing sexual tension, so the river's eventual marriage to the sea seemed to paint a poignant cinematic portrait of two souls who, though lost alone, discover that together they are invincible.
One of the silver screen's most beloved love stories, The African Queen-- which ranks at #14 in AFI's 100 Years...100 Passions-- docks at the half-way point in Lovetripper's look at the top 10 most romantic travel movies of all time.
Filming Locations
As equally stellar on the big screen as Katharine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart is the majestic scenery. Unlike other movies of its time, The African Queen was filming partially on location, with the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ruiki River and Ponthierville Falls and Uganda's Kabalega Fall National Park and Port Butiaba playing prominent roles.
Trivia
Charlie Alnutt's beloved boat may have chugged to her doom in the final reel of the movie classic, but in real life The African Queen is moored in the Florida Keys, bringing a touch of Tinseltown magic to the tourists booking a stay at the Holiday Inn Key Largo, situated adjacent to the canal which is now the tugboat's home.
Everyone who has ever boarded the Jungle Cruise ride at Disneyland has The African Queen to thank for the experience, as the attraction took inspiration from the 1951 classic.
Lovetripper Reader Recommendations
This was what love is all about, it is easy to believe and they had very hard and trying times, they did not give up on each other. When they looked like they were to die, they wanted to be married and die that way. What a excellent story.-- Edna
Although not in a beach paradise with instant sexual attraction, Bogart and Hepburn showed that real romance comes from character and respect.-- Flora
Bogart and Hepburn at odds in the brutal African interior battling each others wants/needs and the formidable environment made the movie one of the most thought provoking films ever. It made both sexes realize that their differences can be overcome with the proper understanding and compassion for the other.-- David
It's a movie I can watch over and over and enjoy again and again.-- Mary
You can't get any better than the pairing of Bogart and Hepburn, and under the direction of a powerhouse like John Huston this movie was destined for greatness.-- Roger
The African Queen should definitely be on the list of the top 10 most romantic travel movies of all time as it was one of the first movies with scenes shot on location. It's a common occurrence now, but I remember seeing the movie in theaters and the African landscape made quite an impression on me.-- Michael
Katharine Hepburn's Rosie is one of the most inspiring women ever in the movies.-- Sarah
Aside from the leeches, bugs and torrential rain, watching The African Queen makes me want to take a chance and explore the world. There's not many movies today that inspires that sort of feeling, unfortunately.-- Nelson
Under The Tuscan Sun: #6 in Romance Hall of Fame Romantic Travel Movies Category
More than merely the providers of succulent spirits, the vineyards which blanket the Tuscan landscape are visual metaphors for life. Although left barren after each harvest, time will bring rebirth to the vines, and just as new leaves unfurl in the caring climate, so does heroine Frances Mayes, who finds herself experiencing an emotional reawakening in her new Tuscan surroundings which, like the grapes destined for bottles of wine, makes for a very good year.
Trivia
According to IMDB, the man heard crying in apartment adjacent to the leading lady's divorce digs is actor Matthew Laborteaux, a former star of the family favorite, Little House On The Prairie.
Already a star from its appearance in Under The Tuscan Sun, the main square in Montepulciano-- which echoed with the shouts of spectators as Pawel performed in a flag-throwing demonstration-- will share the big screen with the cast of New Moon when the supernatural love story premieres in November 2009.
Diane Lane's first acting experience at age 14 partially took place in Italy when cameras rolled on A Little Romance, which also starred Sir Laurence Olivier.
Frances and Mr. Martini wished each other "Buon Natale" at Piazza della Repubblica in the Tuscan town of Cortona, where much of the filming took place.
Just as they did for Pawel and Chiara, the bells of Farneto Abbey still ring out the happy news of nuptials. Located in the hills of Valdichiana not for from Cortona, the 11th century house of worship also houses a museum featuring architectural finds.
Lovetripper Reader Recommendations
This movie is all about hope,love and crazy risks. It shows how someone who goes through bad times can find love and a life full of joy. By taking risks we can move on and start anew. To all of us who have had our dreams vanish, this movie is pure inspiration!-- Nan
Diane Lane is the star of two of my favorite romantic travel movies-- Under The Tuscan Sun and A Little Romance. Both films capture the spirit of a new love and leave you with the feeling that anything is possible.-- Diana
At the risk of sounding cliche, this movie warms your heart just like the Tuscan sun! From the time Frances arrives in Italy, each frame is filled with a joy of life that will rub off on anyone who watches it!-- Nicole
I've always dreamed of touring Tuscany. For anyone who may never get the chance, this movie is the next best thing! The cinematographer really captured the beauty of the landscape.-- Kristen
It was cute, brought back some memories for me.-- Linda
I love this movie!! I just wish that I had had the same results as Diane Lane when I renovated my house! :)-- Pamela
This movie does more than just entertain you for two hours. It inspires you to take a chance on love.-- Catherine
Whenever I feel down I watch this movie. It's one of the most uplifting films I've ever seen.-- Stephanie
Why is Under The Tuscan Sun the best romantic travel movie? It just is!!!-- Jhawn
Sleepless in Seattle: #7 in Romance Hall of Fame Romantic Travel Movies Category
A cinematic Valentine for anyone who has ever wished that real life could mirror the magic of movies, this 1994 Nora Ephron-directed homage to the quick quips of tongue-in-cheek twosomes from Hollywood's Golden Era shows that, with hope in your heart, a love that is meant to be can span any distance in order to fulfill its destiny.
Filming Locations
Tiramisu may not be on the menu, but film-loving foodies can find an assortment of fresh seafood delights on the menu at the Athenian Inn, the Seattle restaurant and bar where Rob Reiner gives Tom Hanks a lecture on the do's and don'ts of dating in the 1990's.
Sam took his date out to dinner at a venue at 1904 4th Ave., which was known at the time as Dahlia Lounge (a restaurant still in business, although now at a new location.)
Although tourists may not actually be walking in the footsteps of Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks when they step on to the 86th floor observatory of the Empire State Building (the scene was filmed in a Seattle studio), just like many of the 110 million sightseers who have visited the Big Apple landmark since 1931, film buffs will find themselves in awe as they look out cityscape at, as said in An Affair To Remember is "the closest thing to heaven in the city."
Lovetripper Reader Recommendations
This movie is great to watch as it shows that love is never rational or "by the book." Even though they are separated by many hundreds of miles, Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks somehow make a connection over the radio that leads to very interesting and funny movie.-- Mary Mae
Even though the main characters never meet until the final moments of the movie, this is still one of the most romantic big screen love stories that I've ever seen.-- Sophie
It was such an innocent movie and one you could watch over and over.-- Diane
Every DVD in my collection is from Hollywood's Golden Era, with one notable exception-- Sleepless In Seattle. This movie captures the comic timing and the romance of a cinema classic.-- Nelson
I guess because two people who never expected to fall in love did with the help of a child.-- Arlene
Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan were the successors to the king and queen of old Hollywood romantic comedies, Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. They brought wit and intelligence to their roles and in the process made the world fall in love with them.--Josie
Sleepless in Seattle is one of my all time favorite movies because it bridges generation gaps. My 15-year-old daughter loves the movie, I love it and so does my mother.-- Belinda
The soundtrack's modern remakes of romantic standards helped to conjure up the movie's old Hollywood style.-- James
The best movies have the ability to evoke emotion from viewers, and Sleepless in Seattle can bring a smile to anyone's face.-- Renee
It's a movie that makes you believe that your soul mate really is out there.-- Warren
The Holiday: #8 in Romance Hall of Fame Romantic Travel Movies Category
Two women who pack their luggage for a Christmas season house swap find that their vacation from their romantic vexation lets them leave their emotional baggage behind in this tribute to the romantic comedies of Tinseltown's past.
Filming Locations
A touchstone of Hollywood history, Greystone Manor in Beverly Hills has been a silent witness to the real life weddings of actress Jaime King as well as that of movie legend Kirk Douglas, who renewed his vows to his bride of 50 years in 2004. A star in its own right, its regal facade has been seen on the big screen in Spider-Man, What Women Want, The Bodyguard and The Witches of Eastwick and on the small screen in Gilmore Girls. Its gardens provided a romantic backdrop for the vows of daytime drama's Luke and Laura on General Hospital in 1981, and in 2006 the landmark's interior was utilized for the lunch scene between Amanda (Cameron Diaz) and Graham (Jude Law) in The Holiday. Although its doors remain closed at most times, architectural aficionados can take a closer look at the 1920's landmark during one of several special events scheduled each year at the estate.
Also providing cinematic scenery for the romantic comedy was Church Street in the town of Godalming and the village of Shere in Surrey, England.
Lovetripper Reader Recommendations
It showed sometimes you have to step out of your comfort zone to find the love of your life.-- Leann
Who knew that Jack Black could be so romantic? When I saw his name in the opening credits I have to admit that I was sceptical, but he toned down his usual wisecracking ways and turned in a realistic performance.-- Colleen
The Holiday is a sweet homage to old Hollywood. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys classic romantic comedies.-- Beth
While Kate Winslet has been lauded for her dramatic roles, she proves in this movie that she's equally adept at romantic comedy. She's one of my all time favorite actresses, and it was great to see her in a light-hearted film for a change.-- Frank
It is romantic because it takes these characters make a location switch to get away from it all and instead unexpectedly meet someone that is close with the character they switched with and fall in love.-- Susan
This is a movie that will make you smile.-- Taylor
The Holiday reminds me of the innocent flirtations found in old Rock Hudson/Doris Day romantic comedies. It's a welcome change from what passes as big screen romance these days.-- Beatrice
The first time I watched this movie I was down in the dumps, but by the time it was over I had a smile on my face. Sometimes all you need is a little reminder that taking a chance can completely change your life.-- Maria
The Holiday leaves you with a cozy feeling. It's going to be Christmastime viewing at my house every year, along with It's A Wonderful Life.-- Lillian
A Room With A View: #9 in Romance Hall of Fame Romantic Travel Movies Category
A sojourn to Italy leads to both self-discovery and a soul mate for a young Edwardian lady, whose room without a view at an Italian pensione starts a chain of events which offers her a renewed view on life she learns to break free from the constraints of conformity and indulge her craving for love.
Trivia
The movie's shooting schedule dictated that Lucy and George's first kiss would not take place in a field of violets, as depicted in the E.M. Forster novel.
Nominated for eight Academy Awards in 1987, A Room with A View walked away with three wins in the categories of Best Costume Design, Best Writing of a Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium and Best Art Direction- Set Decoration. At that year's BAFTA Awards (the British equivalent of the Oscars), the movie fared far better, winning Best Actress (Maggie Smith,) Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Judi Dench,) Best Costume Design, Best Production Design and the evening's most coveted title, Best Film.
Known at the time of the movie's filming as the Quisisana e Ponte Vecchio, the romantic retreat which starred as the Hotel Bertolini is now the Hotel deglo Orafi.
"O Mio Babbino Caro" and "Chi il Bel Sogno di Doretta," the two Puccini aria's which provide a sweeping soundtrack to the couple's blossoming romance, were sung by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, the operatic star who performed at the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer.
Relive the magic of George and Lucy's first kiss in the following clip:
The gnarled branches of more than 20,000 olive trees seemed to block out any presence of the present as cast and crew traveled into the hills between Fiesole and Settigano to film several of Pensione Bertollini's interior scenes at Villa di Maiano. During a guided tour, a little imagination is all it takes for tourists to hear the vexed voice of Charlotte Bartlett as she complains about a room with no view in the dining area or Lucy Honeychurch's passionate piano playing in the sala della bambole, or dolls' room. A venue ripe with romance, couples often pledge their love or celebrate their nuptials at the Italian retreat.
For insight into more of the Italian landmarks and English edifices that played a role in the movie, see Lovetripper's filming location guide to A Room with A View.
Lovetripper Reader Recommendations
I love the fact that this Merchant Ivory production is such a faithful adaptation of E.M. Forster's novel.-- Sarah
The soundtrack to A Room With A View is undoubtedly one of the most romantic in movie history.-- Vivian
This is one of the most beautiful films ever made-- not only due to its cinematography, but for its life-affirming message.-- Ruth
A Room with A View brings back memories of my own trip to Italy. I had the opportunity to tour the Church of Santa Croce just like Lucy-- and without a Baedecker!-- Moira
This is the quintessential travel movie which shows off the beauty of both Italy and England.-- Daniel
The costumes are breathtaking. Helena Bonham Carter's face has such a timeless quality-- she looks right at home as an Edwardian lady!-- Louise
Watching A Room with A View is a virtual visit to Italy. The Florentine masterpieces and Italian countryside are as much the stars of the movie as any of the actors.-- Kate
No matter what roles she's played since, in my eyes Helena Bonham Carter will always be Lucy Honeychurch.-- William
A Room with A View introduced m to the novels of E.M. Forster, so it holds a special place in my heart.-- Billie
One need only look at the credits to realize the cinematic importance of this movie. Daniel Day-Lewis, Helena Bonham Carter, Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Denholm Elliott, Simon Callow-- no wonder A Room with A View is beloved by movie buffs!-- Deacon
Every time I watch this movie it makes me want to pack my bags and book a flight to Europe!-- Margaret
Some Like It Hot: #10 in Romance Hall of Fame Romantic Travel Movies Category
Life on the lam leads to love for a saxophone player and the ukulele-strumming siren he comes across in this gender-swapping screwball comedy classic. The sight of two cross-dressing men was anything but a "drag" for movie audiences in 1959, and the hilarity holds up today, with Some Like It Hot earning the number one spot on AFI'S 100 Years...100 Laughs and the 10th place position in Lovetripper's Romance Hall of Fame.
Trivia
In the novel Bid Time Return, upon which the romance classic Somewhere In Time is based, author Richard Matheson's main characters Richard Collier and Elise McKenna are not reunited at Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel, but rather at the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, California.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of its 1959 premiere, the Some Like It Hot companion, written by Laurence Masion, is scheduled to hit book shelves in September 2009.
Each day of her stay at the Hotel Del Coronado, Marilyn Monroe ordered a cold souffle vanilla pudding with egg-white decoration, the hotel states on their web site.
Even before her birth, actress Jamie Lee Curtis was visiting movie sets. Her mother-- Janet Leigh of Psycho fame-- was pregnant when she would stop by to see her then-husband Tony Curtis as he stepped in front of the cameras.
The exterior of the Hotel Del Coronado shares the screen with Marilyn Monroe and Tony Curtis in this comedic clip from Some Like It Hot:
Lovetripper Reader Recommendations
This is part gangster caper, part fish-out-of-water, part slapstick, part love story. They both go on a journey (physical, emotional, and sexual). And it ends with Joe E. Brown!-- Thomas
The looks on Joe E. Brown's face are priceless! This movie never fails to make me laugh-- it's one of my all-time favorite comedies.-- George
I've always felt as though I was born in the wrong era. I love the fashion, music and movies of the past, and Some Like It Hot is the quintessential sex comedy of its time.-- Samantha
I read once that Some Like It Hot was originally to be shot in color. Thank goodness that Billy Wilder changed his mind! Black and white adds depth to this delightfully dipsy comedy and helps to make it a timeless classic.-- Lionel
While I love to watch the latest box office hits, they can't hold a candle to the movies of the past. Marilyn Monroe positively glows in every frame of this film! Anyone who watches it will instantly fall under her spell.-- Charlie
There are a few movies that bring a smile to your face whenever you think of them. Some Like It Hot is one of those movies.-- Jason
Although I've read that she didn't feel the same way about her performance, I've always thought that Marilyn Monroe was in top form as Sugar Kane. Even though SomeLike It Hot is a comedic farce, she added an extra layer to her role. Every woman can identify with the feeling that they've ended up with the "fuzzy end of the lollipop."-- Maria
One of the greatest pleasures of investing your time and emotion into watching a television series can come in sharing the joy of a beloved character's special day. Take a walk down memory lane as you peruse a list of the top 10 TV twosomes who walked down the aisle, as voted on by Lovetripper readers:
#3:Roswell: Max and Liz's wedding-- The love between a human girl and an alien hybrid was cemented in a simple ceremony at a roadside chapel.
#4:Grey's Anatomy: Alex and Izzie's wedding-- Although a cure for her ailing body may be out of reach, the soul of Dr. Isobel Stevens recovered from heartache and her fear of an uncertain future as she said "I do" to Dr. Karev.
#5:7th Heaven: Lucy and Kevin's wedding-- The preacher's daughter looked like an angel when she walked down the aisle of her father's church during the 150th episode of this beloved family series.
#6: Ugly Betty: Daniel and Molly's wedding-- A planetarium was a heartbreakingly appropriate setting for this couple's wedding, whose love-- like that of a shooting star-- was brief but beautiful.
#8:Gilmore Girls: Lane and Zach's wedding-- The two Stars Hollow soul mates said "I do" in a traditional Korean ceremony before the drummer for Hep Alien walked to the beat of her own drum, so to speak, when she strolled down the aisle in a second ceremony.
#9:Happy Days: Joanie and Chachi's wedding-- "Shortcake" Cunningham said "I do" to her childhood sweetheart in the final episode of the long-running sitcom.
#10:Ghost Whisperer: Melinda and Jim's wedding-- In a new body but the same soul, the Grandview paramedic once again vowed ''til death do us part" to his paranormally gifted soul mate.
Chuck: Awesome and Ellie's Wedding #1 in Romance Hall of Fame TV Weddings Category
During the past two seasons, mild-mannered Nerd Herder Chuck Bartowski has gone from tackling computer viruses to villains, but when it came time for his sister's wedding vows Buy More's brightest almost met his match. While he was unable to keep the bad guys at bay for the original ceremony, Chuck found a way to turn the disaster into a heart-tugging "I do" for Ellie Bartowski and Devon "Awesome" Woodcomb that may not have left fans of the spy series shaken, but most definitely stirred.
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The showing of love not only between Ellie and Awesome, but also between Chuck and Ellie by giving up his government paycheck to pay for their wedding is one of the truest definitions of love.-- Patrick
It wasn't overdone, the wedding was the focus without being cheesy, and there was a performance by Jeffster!-- Chris
Filled with comedy, romance, true love, despair, and action! I mean come on!!! It truly appeals to everyone since it has so many facets. "Jeffster" alone was awesome...and then the beautiful beach scene!!! WOW-- Nick
The comedy was awesome, and besides, you actually got 2 weddings. Chuck is a very original and entertaining show, and the wedding was perfect in the plot for the season finale! Best wedding and the best show!-- Dave
First of all, not many characters get to have TWO awesome weddings, even if they will never know how truly epic the first was. The battle behind the scenes could not have had better background music than the sweet serenade of JEFFSTER! Not only that, but even after the first was ruined, Ellie gets her dream wedding on the beach, too! Captain awesome would certainly approve.-- Zachary
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This wedding was awesome because the first wedding was a bust because of all the spy action that totally trashed the whole thing, but the make up wedding on the beach that evening was beautiful, romantic, and perfect. I almost cried!-- Robert
The song Christmas TV was great and the wedding was in a great location and the Marines preparing a wedding isn't something you see everyday...the beach was so pretty...and the mix of a bit of violence is kinda good in a weird way (when the agent killed the 3 marines and the fulcrum guy)-- Diovi
Because with everything thing that went wrong (bad guys destroying everything)with the big wedding. Ellie finally got her dream wedding. A simple one on the beach with close family and friends thanks to her brother, the CIA & the NSA.-- Traci
Beautifully done after the initial disaster.-- Jamey
Some would say for the action... I would say for the emotional connection between the bride and her brother. They're familial chemistry is unmatched on television.-- Ed
Because it shows that it doesn't always have to be big to be perfect.-- Jakob
Ellie and Devon finally got married !! AND Chuck, Sarah, Casey, Daddy, etc, kicked SERIOUS BUTT !! And nothing can ever beat Chuck<3-- Natalie
Who wouldn't want a nice beach wedding after the day they had?-- Phillip
Are you kidding? Did you see the episode?! The wedding setting made for by far the best episode of Chuck in its two seasons of existence. I haven't seen all of the other options on this list, but I think this wedding had to win, hands-down, in uniqueness.-- Brendan
It was great because even thought the first wedding in the episode was ruined, the second ceremony that Chuck gave his sister was exactly what she wanted...the wedding of her dreams.-- Jarrod
It was full of heartbreak and love. The action and comedy of the Mr. Roboto montage during wedding 1 was genius and the simplicity and genuine love that surrounded the beach wedding was beautiful and a great treat to watch.-- Nikky
It was Awesome !!! Because Jeffster played some tunes to stall the wedding and because it was also completely ruined by the NSA dudes !-- Hyacinthe
It was funny and romantic and was absolutely beautiful.-- Sam
The first wedding was just a beautiful traditional attempt in a grand church with ice sculptures and formal dress. I am glad though that Fulcrum ruined it and Chuck gave his sister truly what she had dreamed of though with the beach ceremony. Just an absolutely gorgeous setup with the waves crashing in the background against magnificent boulders. The sun waning in the background painting a picture perfect painting in the sky as it set. Just a touching moment with an "Awesome" couple having their dream come to fruition with their dearest friends and loved ones in attendance. I hope my wedding to be as beautiful and heartfelt as theirs!-- Michael
Mr. Roboto song in the back special forces team saving Chuck, Sarah and Bryce in the end JEFFSTER!-- Jessie
Because everything that possibly could have gone wrong did, like Jeffster trying to stall? But in the end Chuck comes through and saves the day by paying for Ellie and Awesome real wedding. Besides its the wedding Ellie has always wanted even though she didn't know that's how she was going to get there.-- Ashlei
Jeffster's off-key '80's tunes, romantic tension between Chuck/Sarah, evil spies and a special forces team coming through the ceiling--all packed into a five-minute bit. Need I say more?-- David
It had the most heart in a wedding scene I have ever seen! They seemed so genuine. The right song, the right emotion! Not to mention everyone looked AMAZING!-- Scott
It was interrupted by bad guys trying to take over the world, a performance of Jeffster!, and then re-done beautifully on the beach.-- Bethany
This wedding had action, comedy, and drama.-- Sean
It wasn't the TYPICAL wedding !!!! it was full of action and heroism , and it was what Ellie REALLY wanted, so it shows you can actually want in the end.-- Moira
Because we got two weddings for the price of one, and you can't beat a reception hall gunfight set to the pre-wedding entertainment of a cover of Mr. Roboto!-- Donn
Even if the original wedding plans didn't push through, Chuck spent his hard earned money just to have a wedding for his sister. And that wins my heart!-- Rhea
Because we got to see two polar extreme weddings. One that did not go well at all yet left the audience cheering and satisfied, and one that was beautiful and incredible and left the audience cheering and satisfied. This show never disappoints its fans and VS. the Ring was absolutely no exception.-- Travis
It wasn't one great wedding - it was TWO great weddings! The first one was disrupted in a truly hysterical way. I mean, who wouldn't want a couple of nerds who work with their brother to perform "Mr. Roboto" at their wedding and then set off all the fire sprinklers in the church? The second wedding was gorgeous, and was all the more moving because of all the effort and money Chuck, Sarah, and Casey put into making sure it was everything Ellie wanted. It was also special because during the wedding there was a great progression in Chuck and Sarah's relationship, when she told Bryce she wanted to stay with Chuck.-- Grace
First of all, Ellie and Awesome had two weddings and both of them were great. The first one was pure action and chaos while the second was romantic and classic.-- Melanie
Hello?!? massive SILENCED fire fight in the room next to the wedding with the soundtrack of "Mr Roboto"! mixed with the "feel good" factor on the beach when you KNOW Sarah is staying with Chuck.-- Pete
They're a beautiful couple and a great minor distraction from the heavy action happening to the main character (Chuck) throughout the course of the show. "Both" of their weddings were absolutely gorgeous and it was really great to see all the spy action going on in the background without anyone really noticing it. They deserve to win for pulling through with the "I dos" amidst the chaos.-- Kacey
Because it first started off to be a wedding just to make the family happy but with all the things that went wrong that day, at the end the couple was able to have their dream wedding. Also, another character was able to reveal that she would choose a life with person she loves instead of a career shes good at. Plus, the music, action, disaster and the beautiful sunset wedding was well done.-- Edna
The wedding itself did not contain all the action. The main reason I vote is for the events happening before and during the wedding: the activation of the fire alarm, the performing of the band, the shooting and so on; leading to a more discreet and special wedding.-- Juan
The setting was amazing... On a beach at sunset has been done so many times but the way they pulled this off I want my wedding to be just like this! The colors they used were beautifully unique and the way the writers had the good and the bad going on at the same time changing Chucks whole world, it left me wanting so much more! Hands down the best t.v. wedding ever.-- Hannah
The "originally planned" wedding had to be saved by special forces troops. Any wedding that ends in a shootout HAS to be good. After Chuck firmly realizes he ruined his sister's wedding day, he gives her the wedding of her dreams: a sandy beach, all of her family, and NO Fulcrum attacks.-- Erik
Because it was Capt. Awesome's Wedding! And 2 weddings at that.-- Jill
The beach wedding was beautiful and the most romantic wedding I've ever seen on television. It was even romantic for characters that were not getting married. It was just absolutely beautiful. :)-- Erin
This wedding was amazing because it was not just one, but two...and the first one involved pyrotechnics and spies using wedding gifts as weapons. Definitely not typical!-- Sarah
It was the climax of the last 5 episodes of Chuck. Then it looked like there wasn't going to be a wedding until Chuck saved the day.-- Bobby
Their wedding was awesome.-- Traci
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Chuck TV-- From behind the scenes reports to the latest spoilers, this site offers all the intel on everyone's favorite spy sidekick.
Chuck Online-- Track the pulse of each heart-pounding episode at this site's viewer ratings page. Fans can also find out more about music from the series as well as all the latest news.
Chuck Me Out-- Trying to spread the world about NBC's lovable tongue-in-cheek geekfest, this site is aiming to have one million views of Chuck episodes online.
Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman: Michaela and Sully's Wedding #2 in Romance Hall of Fame TV Weddings Category
Beyond the joining of two hearts, the wedding of Dr. Michaela Quinn and Byron Sully marked a passing of the torch between the traditions of the past and a progressive future which was fast approaching.
While offering a nostalgic nod to age old conventions by carrying her forebearer's lace handkerchief as her "something old," Michaela's walk down the aisle with her mother was as unique for its time as the union into which she entered, and as the wheels of the horse drawn carriage which leisurely escorted the newlyweds from their wedding site conceded to the locomotive rails which whisked the pair off on their honeymoon, the steam engine's whistle seemed to be saying farewell to an era which would soon be only a sweet, sepia-toned memory.
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I will shout it to the heavens... Sully and Michaela's wedding on DQMW is still my most favorite wedding, ever! I loved the feel of magic in the air. No two other characters have shown so much love for each other. Their romance is what drew me to the show when it first aired. The chemistry between the actors Joe Lando and Jane Seymour was undeniable. This particular episode started off with real bride/groom situations that come up, as well as some unique situations that only Sully and Michaela would be in. The groom was so handsome in his wedding attire as was the bride in her gorgeous dress and veil. The feel of support from each town member and family members was felt right through the tv screen. I grinned ear to ear just like Brian did. I sighed just like Mrs. Quinn did. It was a moving ceremony. But it did not end there. The reception was funny and moving at the same time. And the final moments on the train car were quite steamy and again I sighed. Just beautiful.-- Penni
It represented the culmination of everything the couple had endured in almost four years they knew each other. Despite pressure from friends and loved ones to alter their plans, they settled back on what they wanted and found a nice compromise to blend their individual desires. It also demonstrated how deep love is to bring a loner man back from grieving the loss of his first wife and a lonely woman who had found acceptance and purpose in her love for her soon-to-be husband.
This couple had sparks flying on the screen and the looks they shared could melt the TV set. They knocked heads on various issues, as do all couples, but the important thing is they agreed on what was important and managed to always find a compromise that showcased the depth of their love.
In today's society when love is treated so carelessly, or sex is used as bribe for love, this couple's purity is a refreshing reminder that love is about far more than sex and the physical. They gave me hope and inspiration, and when I finally met my soul mate, their example is helping me treasure this relationship.-- Tiffany
Michaela and Sully from "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" are one of my favorite TV couples of all time. Jane Seymour and Joe Lando had the kind of on-screen chemistry that comes along only once in a very blue moon. They were magic together on screen as Sully and Michaela. Their wedding was the culmination of an epic romance. Plus, the wedding itself, the wardrobe, hair, makeup, set design, etc. were a visual feast! Michaela was just radiant in her wedding gown, and Sully was drop-dead handsome as usual. Everything was just gorgeous from top to bottom!-- Mia
I knew they were meant to be together because of the way they acted in the first episode the way they looked at each other. I knew one day they would get married and I am so glad that I was right. They make a wonderful couple and the wedding was gorgeous.-- Jessica
I choose Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman: Sully and Michaela because you don't find love today like they found it. You watched their love grow from the very first episode to the end of the season. You got to see the love they brought into each other's lives and the feelings it gave them. You saw them through the best of time and the worst of time, you saw them fight feelings for another and yet, the love they share is unlike any other and that's why Sully and Michaela caught the world by storm.-- Kayla
We waited so long! Everything was perfect and you gotta love the attire!-- Lauren
I loved Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman and Sully & Michaela had a wonderful relationship that led into marriage. Their relationship was pure and romantic. You do not see much of that any more.-- Evelyn
Because of the unique chemistry between Joe Lando and Jane Seymour on the DQMW set, during not only this wedding episode but also throughout all the series, before and after their union. All DQ fans know they had an "affair" very early during the shooting (Pilot etc.) and this does show on the screen. Besides, Michaela's dress is absolutely gorgeous. In the episode, she actually designs the dress herself, because she doesn't want to hurt neither her mother, nor her local friends, who have both paid a lot (her mum) or worked very hard (the locals) so Michaela decides to keep both by using 1 half of each. The final result is simply the best wedding dress ever made: very "sexy" on top, and very "classical" on the lower half, with many yards of train. Surely a gown all girls would dream to wear on their wedding day!-- Sylvie
This wedding had everything: elegance, beauty, handsome men, family, family not getting along, friends, tradition, but also new ideas. It was an awesome TV wedding.-- Jeri
Beautiful outdoor setting, beautiful gown, beautiful couple; very romantic.-- Ann
Because, as a fan, you've waited like ages to see and hear those two to finally say 'I do'. They had so many troubles to face before they were able to admit their feelings and take this final step that you always feared that it was never going to happen. But it did and how it did! It was the kind of wedding every girl dreams of. The perfect dress, all friends and family together, the handsome groom and the big big love. When they exchanged rings and said their vows it was so real and romantic! Just perfect in any possible way! This wedding spoiled me for a lifetime because when I am ever going to marry, want it to be have a wedding just like the one Michaela and Sully had.-- Katja
It was a classic wedding with all the beautiful details. Jane Seymour and Joe Lando have the best chemistry. And beyond that Jane was stunning...-- Jesse
Because there was all love from the TV and from the people in this wedding. Till today it is (was) a great show and couple. I love that wedding dress.-- Mieke
It was the most exciting and romantic wedding I've seen on TV.-- Janet
Sully and Michaela's wedding was the greatest for so many reasons. This show included so many aspects of family togetherness and history. Sully and Michaela had been through so much together and so much before they knew each other. Each moment in their lives lead them to each other. Both had lost love before and never thought they'd love again. In a way, neither had a desire to love again. Yet, from the moment they saw each other, their was such a strong passion between them. You could see the fire in their eyes. You could see the desire they had for one another. Yet, they were respectful of each other. They developed such a beautiful friendship that blossomed into romance. They were able to be there for each other in so many ways. They had a relationship that truly had every aspect to it: friendship, drive, determination, truth, passion and fulfilling love.They are beautiful in my eyes and always will be the greatest TV couple.-- Marita
Because everything about it was perfect - beginning with the weather and the clothes up to the mood. For once all town stood together to celebrate this one wedding - and Michaela and Sully were just the perfect couple.-- Marion
It was a beautiful outdoor wedding, filmed at Paramount Ranch in Agoura, the character's whole community was involved, there was an element of danger as the best man, a Cheyenne, was wanted and had to be secretly whisked in, Michaela's mother gave her away, the costuming was fabulous, and the rail car scene at the end was so tastefully erotic yet subtle (like showing the lamps rocking back and forth after Sully undresses Michaela) that I was surprised CBS didn't censor it!-- Linda
It was a great moment for the show,and fans alike who finally got to see Dr. Quinn finally marry her soulmate. It was the start of another 3 great season's before it was axed and took the show in a new direction.-- Erin
It was a beautiful wedding of two beautiful characters, and the 3-year build-up to it just made it one that you didn't want to miss. I re-watch it again every few months, and it never gets old!-- Elaine
This wedding took place at the end of the third season after 3 years of sexual tension between these two characters. Without a wedding they would have never been able to explore the physical side of love. the fans were chomping at the bit for them to get together. The wedding itself was beautiful. The bride and groom, both good looking on their own were clad it the most gorgeous dress and Indian shirt. I enjoy watching it over and over because there is so much detail in it involving all the characters of the show.-- Lynn
So romantic, and with all the problems a future bride can have just before the wedding including her mother's ideas. LOL-- Cecile
This wedding was an amazing event! Sully's buckskin wedding shirt mixed with Michaela's gorgeous, flowing gown. And the train scene at the end...WOW! Pretty steamy for a CBS show in the 1990's! It is definitely an episode that I will always remember!-- Marisa
Two people as different as can be on the outside find deep love and respect as soul mates, true friends and lovers!-- Doreen
I think this was the best and most realistic wedding I've ever seen on screen, probably due to the incredible chemistry between Jane Seymour and Joe Lando and maybe also to the fact that they were dating for a while some years ago. In fact there were fans who attended it as a real wedding and it was filmed more or less in real time. We are part of the wedding as if we had been invited to it. The conclusion of the wedding is the beginning of the wedding night, a very special moment for any fan of the series as Michaela and Sully are supposed to consummated their love for the first time on a train continuing a metaphor that has been built throughout the three first seasons. After that wedding, differently to many other series, their magic isn't extinguished, their relationship is as thrilling as always.-- Gemma
Cause they FINALLY were together!!!!-- Letara
After two years of courtship between Sully and Michaela, their wedding was a monumental moment that thoroughly displayed their admiration, affection and love one another properly and efficiently.-- Lindsey
Why do I love Michaela and Sully's wedding so much? Well, it had EVERYTHING - a wounded fiance who gets held captive and almost misses the ceremony, a wedding dress gone wrong, a mother trying to run the show, a steamy and super romantic love scene on a moving train (it's getting darker! :wink:) and OF COURSE, two gorgeous actors, Jane Seymour and Joe Lando!!! Mmmm, yummy Joe!! What more could you want???-- Renea
This was a great wedding because the fans were allowed to experience the entire relationship from the beginning. And to be able to experience all the highs and the lows along with the characters it was great seeing them finally come together as one and begin a new chapter of their lives together.-- Saray
It was such a romantic wedding, especially for the time frame that the series was set in.-- Joan
Despite opposition coming at them from all sides, Michaela and Sully managed to have the wedding they always dreamed of. She was radiant, he was ruggedly handsome and they were true to themselves and what they envisioned for their day. It was also nice to have the whole town involved in the event. The excitement of the day bubbled over from the very beginning of the 2 hour episode. It's a joy to watch over and over again.-- Megan
In my opinion this was the greatest TV romance of all time and the wedding was done perfectly.-- Dana
Watching the romance blossom between Sully and Michaela over 3 seasons was fantastic. You got to cry with them and celebrate their happiness. Being able to see two characters come together that had gone through what they had was amazing. They are my favorite TV couple of all time!-- Tammy
Even without the great costumes the smoldering looks between Mike and Sully are forever etched in my mind! And OH the pulling of the shades...my heart still flutters!-- Kat
It is the only show I have seen where the two people are so in love on the screen ..we were waiting eagerly for their wedding-- Christine
Sully and Michaela are the most romantic and sexy couple. This wedding was so beautiful.-- Fanette
This was a wonderful wedding because it incorporated the aspects of both characters personal beliefs into it. Michaela wore a traditional period gown, while Sully opted to honor his Cheyenne beliefs by wearing a wedding tunic. The love and respect that the two held for each other was evident in the vows they took and the adoring gazes they gave one another.-- Wendy
Michaela and Sully were from different worlds, but shared many of the same values. The whole town helped with the wedding.-- Joanna
It was the long anticipated union of two wonderful people that had come through a lot of difficult situations!!!-- Eirini
The DQ wedding was a culmination of a truly romantic storyline and the wedding episode itself didn't let us down - true romance played out against the beautiful backdrop of 19th century Colorado.-- Pam
Fan Sites
The DQ Times-- From the first notes of Dr. Quinn's sweeping score which greets viewers on its home page, Dr. Quinn enthusiasts will feel as though they have found a new internet home at this site devoted to the much missed CBS series. The DQ Times features articles which offer an inside look at Paramount Ranch, an extensive photo gallery (including images of Michaela and Sully's I do's) and a friendly forum where fans can reminisce about their favorite DQ moments.
Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman Official Site-- A cleverly-titled navigation bar includes a "library" section featuring an episode guide, a "cafe" with fan favorite recipes (including the ingredients for a wedding cake, circa 1870's!) and a "boarding house" with photos and bios of the many guest stars who visited Colorado Springs. The site also features an active forum.
Roswell: Max and Liz's Wedding #3 in Romance Hall of Fame TV Weddings Category
One touch of Max Evans' hand was all that it took to restore the life of Crashdown waitress Liz Parker when their destinies collided one fateful September day. Years later the joining of his hand in hers in marriage would heal his own wounded soul, brought on by a lifetime of secrecy. At a tiny roadside chapel a human girl and her intergalactic groom celebrated a love that was not written in the stars, but rather in their hearts.
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The things that made this wedding great was the awesome story line behind the characters. For three seasons we watched them struggle as individuals and as a couple overcoming some outrageous obstacles and grow closer and closer. For three seasons we sat glued to the TV anxiously awaiting what would come next, waiting for that final moment when Max and Liz would finally be together. What makes this an AWESOME TV wedding was that it almost wasn't made. By the determination of the fans out there that loved this show, we where able to convince the producers to bring the show back for its final season. The wedding was an accumulation of three seasons worth of expectation that finally met its conclusion in that final scene that I can still see in my head today. It was perfect. Although the show ended way before it should have, here we are ten years after the first episode aired still talking about it, and wishing it was still on air. The show is now and will always be my favorite, as will the charaters of Max and Liz.-- Melanie
Because they had been fighting to be together for so long and they finally got their happy ending. Even if they had to leave their home to get it.-- Elizabeth
After going through trials and tribulations such as: alien destinies, time travel, best friend being murdered, and an alien baby; Max and Liz's love still rose above. If any two people deserved happiness and becoming husband and wife, Max and Liz were it. Just a glimpse of them running out of the Desert Rose Wedding Chapel as husband and wife made my Dreamer heart proud! Happy 7th Anniversary Max and Liz!-- Sonia
NOTHING compares to the deep connection that is shared between Max and Liz. I watched the first 2 minutes of Roswell and was addicted to them right away. I have yet to see or feel anything or anyone that could even come close to Max and Liz and what they shared.-- Robin
The reason this wedding was so great was because Max and Liz were soulmates as Liz's grandma pointed out. They had obstacles but they got over them. They made it out on top of everything that got in their way and I think that takes a lot of love. Also they were hot together. And they brought out the best in each other.-- Tavia
Because they loved each other more than themselves and they went through so much for each other. The wedding itself was so simple that it was absolutely perfect.-- Diana
Because even though they were running from the law... their love grew stronger and stronger. Their love for each other is what made them survive every obstacle put before them. and they took time out of there busy life full of secrets, fear, and hiding, to get married and commit themselves on not only a spiritual level but a legal level... because if Max goes down for being an alien, Liz is with him all the way. It's because they have unconditional love.-- Jennifer J.
At last! We waited 3 years for this!-- Loretta
It was obvious Liz and Max were meant to be. It wasn't your usual TV wedding, it was a simple and lovely one. For fans of the show, it was a perfect ending and it fit the characters really well.-- Shauna
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My choice is Max and Liz from the TV show Roswell. They're simply adorable together and their wedding was so natural and sweet! You care about this lovely young couple who had to face so many trials and you just hope that they will find a place only for them where they can start a family and be safe. In the scene you could breathe their genuine happiness and it's so easy to picture them as happy and passionate newlyweds who couldn't get the most expensive wedding and honeymoon but they really didn't care about it and after all is money really so important for people in love? Maybe their wedding was one of the most simple weddings on TV but it was the most real one.-- Elizabeth C.
Because Max and Liz's love conquered all and they deserved to be together forever. Their wedding was cute, her dress beautiful and not common, and they were happy for real, just being together.-- Gloria
It's the only one that has managed to forge an indelible memory in my chaotic mind.-- Ranjith
Simple. It was Max and Liz. The greatest TV couple and love story ever. That wedding and moment of pure bliss between was a long time coming and I loved it.-- Crystal
Max & Liz was the best sci-fi couple their was and their wedding was a great way to end the show. M.E & L.P were soulmates and they belonged together.-- Rebecca
The love was always there but the struggle it took and the simplicity itself.-- Diane
Max and Liz make their own destiny. No matter what gets in their way they always make it through. They sacrifice their love in order to save the world.-- Salonica
It was just so romantic that after everything they went through, they finally tied the knot.-- Brittany
Perfect! I want a dress like hers! Max and Liz had to face many obstacles in order to be together and their happy end, when it finally happened, was very deserved. It was sweet but not cheesy and sappy like this kind of scenes can be (for obvious reasons). That scene always bring tears to my eyes especially when Liz's voiceover said something like "and burn it (the diary) where my husband was born" such a perfect way to end the series and a journey lasted 3 years where many things changed, some for good, some for bad... but their love remained intense... a constant in the time. Their happy end surely isn't like in fables ... but it was worth it in the end and it gave you a sense of hope, the hope that like for them true love exists and can face anything.-- Jo
Because they've been through so much. Liz was not Max's destiny like Tess but they pulled through all their problems and in the end she was his real destiny.-- Ingrid
'cause this is The Greatest TV-couple, and thats all. = )-- Vyacheslav
They didn't have a big wedding but it had thier friends and that is what matters: being around people that care about them.-- Jeniffer
His touch saved her life; Her wedding saved two worlds. The story still has to be told.-- William
The love between both characters was like no other. Every scene together made time pause. A love one could dream and pray for.-- Charo
I vote for Max and Liz from Roswell because their wedding is simply my favourite of the list. It was so romantic yet intimate and very cute and sweet like no other. I especially love her wedding dress because it wasn't so classic, it was unique but still very simple and lovely. It makes me remember about Flower Children :D That scene is the perfect ending of the series especially because they had to face so many trials before finally getting their, well deserved, happy end. They're an amazing couple.-- Valery
Because of Liz's (Shiri Appleby) the most beautiful cheerful smile, the best ever wedding dress and her hair. Such a beautiful scene, it is just pure love.-- Maciej
I'm one of those people who don't like fictional weddings so much because I think that a wedding is something a bit too serious and "sacred" so in TV shows and movies they, most of the time, seem so fake to me, so damn cheesy. For this reason my favorite wedding is the one between Max and Liz from Roswell. It was the end of the whole show; it was only a scene, the memory written in the same journal that started the series. It was very simple and sweet not to mention that it was an intimate and unconventional wedding yet very sweet, romantic and meaningful. It was unconventional because what they were wearing wasn't so classic like normal weddings (I love her dress. She was beautiful, so free, so simple) but it did fit with their young age and how the most important thing there wasn't "the wedding show" but the simple fact that they loved each and they had won against everything that tried to keep them apart. They were together, they had their real friends with them... they didn't need nothing more than this. It was a sweet happy end that they deserved so much. Surely enough they were on the run so their life wasn't supposed to be simple and without problems... but that end gave you so much hope. It was telling us that no matter what everything is gonna be okay because they are together and happy and in love and this is the most important thing, this is worth all the sacrifices they were making. This is real.
It was the perfect closure of a series that started with them being forbidden and looking at each other with so many hopes and ended with them looking at each other as husband and wife hopeful, happy, peaceful.. putting behind them 3 years full of obstacles that they had to face but they won against them all even death.
To me their wedding is perfect and it's the best because it summarize what that moment should really be and mean.-- Giusy
Because it was the perfect ending to finally see Max and Liz get to gether. Also it wasn't a traditional wedding as such but Liz looked beautiful in her little white hippy style wedding dress!!!! So Romantic!!-- Janet
Because is it perfect, simple, real... the wedding that I would like one day.-- Elisabetta
Because after all the traumatic and complex issues they went through to be together, it brought back the simplicity of the story; that love wins out in the end. The ceremony, though short, was beautiful and it brought us back to the very core of the show as Liz's voice over told the end of the story as her father reads her journal and she and Max are married. "I guess I should tell you that, Max and I did eventually tie the knot...Give my love to Mom. Let her read this journal, too. Then, give it to Maria's mom. And after that take it and burn it out in the desert by the ruins of the pod chamber, where my husband was born. So that's the end. Our life in Roswell. What a long strange trip it's been. Will we ever go back? I don't know. Even I can't see everything in the future. All I know is that I'm Liz Parker, and I'm happy." Her last words still resonate in my mind and it completely captures on of the best love stories ever told and that was what Max and Liz's wedding symbolized.-- Skyla
Max and Liz wedding may lack all the glitz and glamour we see in TV weddings, but it is evident in this wedding the love of this two for each other. Their wedding is a celebration of their love against all odds. The focus was not on the trimmings, but rather on how this couple loved each other.-- Vicky
Because you could feel the love and finally they were together!-- Nathalie
Who didn't want Max & Liz to get married?!?!? It was the PERFECT way to end the series! Liz looked beautiful in her 60's style dress with flowers in her hair...and it was great that the whole gang was with them as they drove off into the sunset.-- Katherine
They had been in love so long, she was an adorable bride and he was very handsome. It was a simple wedding with just friends. The fans waited for this for three seasons!-- Jane B.
I love it because it was the very end of the whole series. It was satisfying for the fans because of all the things that they had to endure through the series to finally get there and they were so sweet and gorgeous! Cutest couple on television.-- Nicole
Because Max and Liz were the most perfect couple ever.-- Kathy
Simple yet the most satisfying wedding ever.-- Jennifer
Awww after all the heartache they went through they final made it down the aisle.-- Pauping
Because they have no comparisson with any other couple in TV or movies.-- Lorena
This was fantastic, because the love between these two was builing up and being torn apart for the entire three years. Both weddings (the last one and the one that happened in Vegas flashbacks) were unconventional yet still romantic; authentic and not the usul phoney TV weddings that make me cringe. The Vegas flashbacks combined happiness, with the sadnesss of knowing the wedding wasn't real, despite it being the original destiny. The last wedding gave hope, on an intergalactic level, crossing "multicultural boundaries" tackling the issues yung couples face, and added a twist of Romeo and Juliet (where the love "could never be" or would result in constant dramatic conflict. Such depth makes this overwhelmingly the best wedding(s) and the most deserving couple to win. Authenticty should always win (NOT typical perfect weddings that are pointless to the storyline and dull scripted as most others are.)-- Ricardo
Max and Liz were the best couple ever and so their wedding was the best as well.-- Miranda
This TV wedding was great not because of the actual wedding scene but because of what Max and Liz had to endure to get to their wedding. Not to say that the wedding scene wasn't great because it was, a small church with the people they love attending but what made it so significant was what Max and Liz had to do to get there.--Estephany
Max and Liz! Through all the ups and downs, their love story was so beautiful and I'm happy that they were together and married in the end. They are probably my favorite romantic couple of all time. They fall in love despite the dangerous circumstances and they married in the end of the show while they were running from the FBI. A simple wedding yet so romantic and sweet. It was a perfect scene and a great ending for the show!-- Jane
Because it was the final episode of Roswell!-- Sandra
Was in a quaint country church and added some closure to the Roswell series.-- Deborah
It was a sweet ending to their love story.-- Carrie
The chemistry.....long awaited.-- Carolyn
It's unusual, the chemistry, super...-- Regina
Max and Liz had a great wedding. There was no fuss, no problems with family, they had their closest friends and they had each other. That's what a wedding should be all about.-- Suzanne
It was the perfect wedding. They deserved their happiness! Just look at their smiles, they only care about being together, it doesn't matter where.-- Anna
Fan Sites
Crashdown-- Just as Max revived Liz in the premiere episode of Roswell, this fan favorite has also been brought back to life. The revamped version features both archival items, including fan fiction, episode transcripts and screencaps, but also a news section which offers fans updates on the actors' recent activities.
Roswell The Unfinished Story-- Keeping the dream of a Roswell movie alive, this site has launched a free Roswell Social Networking Site where those passionate about The Pod Squad can unite.
Roswell Fan-- Launched in January 2009, this site provides an alien dictionary for accolytes to the world of Roswell, while a YouTube channel is a time capsule of promos and interviews.
Shiri Appleby Online-- This fan-run site, which features a comprehensive photo section, offers Applesaucers insight into the TV star's latest endeavors.
Jason Behr Unlimited-- A place for Behrians to learn the latest news about this otherworldly luminary.
Grey's Anatomy: Izzie and Alex's Wedding #4 in Romance Hall of Fame TV Weddings Category
"One crowded hour of glorious life is worth an age without a name." The quote by Sir Walter Scott rings true for Seattle Grace residents Alex Karev and Isobel Stevens, who have both caused each other romantic wounds and have healed each other's heartbreaks over the years, only to find the cure for their loneliness in one another-- even though their remedy may have come too late.
Knowing that no one is guaranteed tomorrow, Alex transformed his love's present into a gift-- surprising her with a wedding she though meant for her friend-- and as Isobel Stevens began her walk down the aisle on the 100th episode of Grey's Anatomy, the candles that illuminated her path also lit the way for the feint possibility of a bright future as she continues to rage against the dying of the light.
It was amazing because it was unexpected and it was fulfilling Izzie's dream of having this beautiful wedding before she possibly died. When George helped her walk down the aisle after she stumbled I literally think my heart broke from the sheer emotion that was being projected. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!-- Melissa
It was great because of everything it represent and all that led up to that poignant moment. It was so beautifully sad and amazingly done.-- Clarissa
It showed how far the two of them (especially Alex) had grown. It was a beautiful wedding, poignant and heartbreaking.-- Jennifer
Because it was the ultimate love story, Izzie agreed to marry Alex even though they knew they many not have long as husband and wife. The wedding was beautiful and the song choices was brilliant and the fact that Meridith and Derick gave their wedding to Izzie and Alex was the icing on the cake.-- Natalie
Because the Katherine & Justin's performance was marvelous, they seemed to be a real couple. The wedding was very emotional. I cried during the ceremony. It was unbelievable, amazing.-- Analia
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It was happy, sad, romantic and just plain all around perfect.-- Mary
Because after five yeas of Grey's, Alex really showed his love for Izzie and it was one of the most romantic and moving scenes I've ever seen.-- Alessia
It was heart-wrenching; Izzie had cancer and Alex was helpless about it, and it took the care of all their other friends to show them that they not only love each other, but that they also have friends who love them in turn and want to see them happy, that made the wedding even possible, against all odds.-- Erin
Just beautiful!-- Martin
Because Izzie looked beautiful and it was so happy to see her dream come true even though she was ill.-- Amanda
Because it was so surprising! It was so lovely to see that all of Izzie's romantic imaginings for her own wedding came to fruition, and for her own surprise!-- Ashley
Had all the romance,sadness and happiness all rolled into one.-- Mary
The reasons why and the way this wedding came together are what made it so special and great. Now, please just let Izzie live so that they can be happy together! :)-- Amy
I was expecting Meredith & Dr. McDreamy and instead it was Izzie & Alex, it was the best because we don't know for sure if she is going to die.-- Linda
It was an absolutely beautiful way to get married and certainly a good way for Izzie's character help overcome her cancer fears.-- Dene
Because it was Izzie's dream wedding! She was so happy planning it for somebody else, and got so involved that it surprised everybody and made us all really happy when it turned out to be her wedding! Besides, everyone Alex and Izzie loves were involved in their wedding,and he seem to be really happy to be marrying her, spite her illness.-- Fernanda
Because I love them both from the beginning and because they say I look a lot like Kathrine Heigl so I guess I am gonna look like this in my wedding :D :D :D and because it was the most romantic wedding i have ever seen :D i cried a lot in it :D-- Mariam
It was perfect and breathtaking! :))-- Bojana
I think it was very special, because after 5 seasons, they finally got together. And the fact that she has cancer and he wants to marry her is very moving.-- Luz
so spontaneous & sad ;(-- Jael
Because it show that no matter how sick you are with cancer and that you can get married and be with the love of your life no matter what and I think that shows a lot.-- Amber
It was great because it was so romantic b/c Izzie thought she was going to Derek and Mer's wedding and she got surprised with her own....and she got to marry the man of her dreams.-- Elizabeth
I think this is one of the best TV wedding because Izzie and Alex are perfect. I love how Derek and Meredith gave their wedding to them because it was Izzie's dream wedding and plus she is dying and they don't know how much more time she has.-- Kayla
Because their love was one of the greatest things on television!-- Mysha
Coz it was so beautiful, the fact that Izzie realized her dream of being married, and how O'Malley helped her when she fell. I started to cry too, when Karev told Izzie her vows.-- Karina
So beautiful to see the growth in this relationship over the course of five seasons. Despite Izzie's illness, Alex stepped up and married her, and their faces were just heartwarming.-- Lis
This was a great TV wedding because everyone was involved, regardless of their feelings towards one another. All of the interns were there together. Alex and Izzie have gone through so much in the past years. To see them finally together and happy makes the viewers see that love is real and can happen when and where you least expect it.-- Amy
Because this was the union of two people who deeply loved each other in spite of Izzy's terminal illness, and you FINALLY saw Alex's human side when he spoke his beautiful vows to Izzy!-- Diane
It was the ultimate surprise!! It was Izzie wedding plans and Alex just needed that nudge to become... lets say, Human!! (He was always so callous.)-- Ramon
Because Izzy finally let go of Denny and her future was uncertain and the wedding was a surprise.-- Wilma
It had so much emotion in it. It brought all the characters together and for that moment they all got along. No one watching at home had a dry eye!-- Suzana
Trivia
Alex and Izzie exchanged vows at the Immanuel Presbyterian Church, a house of worship which has joined couples in matrimony since 1888. The church is located at 3300 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles.
Meredith Grey exchanged her wedding down for a lilac chiffon bridesmaids dress in the episode "What A Difference A Day Makes." An Amsale design, the couturier's creations were also featured on Christina (Sandra Oh) at her wedding that never was, as well as on Izzie for the prom on the day she would learn that Denny Duquette had died.
A rising star with her work on Grey's Anatomy still on the far horizon, Katherine Heigl embodied the role of another Isabel for three seasons on the sci-fi cult classic Roswell. For the episode "To Have and To Hold," the actress-- as human hybrid Isabel Evans-- donned a demure wedding dress (seen in thephoto below) for her walk down the aisle with Jesse Ramirez, who was portrayed by actor Adam Rodriguez, a current star of CSI:Miami.
Fan Sites
Grey's Anatomy Insider-- From lists of soundtrack music to spoilers, this site offers a seriously comprehensive look at the ABC series. Fans can also join an active on-site forum.
Katherine Heigl Online-- One of the first sites to promote the talent of one of Tinseltown's brightest stars, fans can followed all the latest news about their favorite luminary on the home page, flip through photos form the past and present in an extensive gallery, and join discussions in a chatroom or through the Media Blvd. forum.
Katherine Heigl-- Read quotes and trivia about one of Tinseltown's top stars.
7th Heaven: Lucy and Kevin's Wedding #5 in Romance Hall of Fame TV Weddings Category
"Home...that's the one place that you'll find seventh heaven." The lyrics of the beloved family drama's theme music proved prophetic in the show's 150th episode, as Lucy Camden-- walking on cloud nine as she ventured down the aisle-- said "I do" to the man in whose heart she had made her home, Kevin Kinkirk. Professing their devotion at the pulpit of Reverend Camden's church, there was no greater feeling than the love of family as this TV twosome were pronounced husband and wife.
Trivia
As middle daughter Lucy Camden, actress Beverley Mitchell walked down the aisle in a design from Diamond Bride.
The locket Lucy wore on her wedding day was her "something old."
In a case of life imitating art, Beverley Mitchell's small screen siblings Jessica Biel and Mackenzie Rosman were bridesmaids at her 2008 I do's to longtime love Michael Cameron. The couple were pronounced husband and wife at the Santa Maria della Gradillo Church in Ravello, Italy in October 2008.
Scenes of the Glen Oaks Community Church were filmed at the Church of North Hollywood in Studio City, California.
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I thought it was so sweet that Reverend Camden presided over his daughter's wedding.-- Amanda
I grew up watching 7th Heaven, and when Lucy walked down the aisle it was like seeing my own sister's wedding ceremony.-- Charlotte
Just loved it.-- Susan
Lucy's wedding dress was just beautiful-- it was very demure and suited her character perfectly.-- Christine
I had to laugh when Lucy jumped the gun with her "I do"-- I was so excited and nervous on my wedding day that I did the same thing!-- Marion
There are very few series today that leave you with a warm feeling inside. 7th Heaven was one of those shows, and I remember that Lucy and Kevin's wedding brought a tear to my eye.-- Pamela
It was cute, brought back some memories for me.-- Linda
I loved the show-- 7th Heaven rocks.-- Peter
Cast
Beverley Mitchell-- Far from her clean cut role in the long-running WB/CW series, the actress would test her acting chops in the fright flick Saw II in 2005. Exchanging scripts for sheet music, Ms. Mitchell recorded an eponymous CD in 2007, which landed in the top 30 on the US country charts.
George Stults-- Like the actress who portrayed his TV wife, Stults stepped away from family-oriented roles following his stint on the series. The actor's credits include the SyFy Channel original Hydra and the upcoming horror movie Necrosis.
Stephen Collins-- The star's resume includes a wide range of roles, from Commander Willard Decker in Star Trek: The Motion Picture to John F. Kennedy in the TV movie A Woman Named Jackie. His talents reaching beyond the screen, Collins is also the author of two novels, while his singing skills have been showcased in several CDs.
Catherine Hicks-- Long before stepping into the shoes of the matriarch of the Camden clan, Ms. Hicks slipped into a pair of stilettos for her portrayal of sex symbol Marilyn Monroe in Marilyn:The Untold Story, a role which garnered the actress an Emmy nomination.
Ugly Betty: Daniel and Molly #6 in Romance Hall of Fame TV Weddings Category
Although the planets seem to align for those lucky in love, for President of Meade publications Daniel Meade and shy school teacher Molly the universe seemed determined to defy their happily ever after. Finally together after a resolution of their relationship issues (as Molly was engaged to Daniel's friend) the couple's path only led them to an obstacle that even their love could not overcome.
In an episode that tempered heartache with humor, Daniel and Molly decided to face fate as husband and wife, enjoying their "moment in the sun" at an ironically appropriate venue for star-crossed lovers-- a planetarium.
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I love the relationship between Daniel and Molly and their wedding was so touching.-- Amy J.
Molly's wedding dress was just gorgeous, and the opera gloves made her look like a star from Hollywood's golden era.-- Ellie
I'm a wedding coordinator, and I really enjoyed watching Betty pull off the perfect theme wedding for her boss/friend!-- Isabel
I love Ugly Betty and all the twists and the characters. The wedding was romantic and interesting.-- Shazia
It was heartwarming to see playboy Daniel finally find one woman to truly love, even if only for a short time.-- Jennifer
The alien-themed wedding was quintessential Betty! This show has a knack for showing the beauty of the offbeat.-- Viola
Take a look back at all the "I do" details in the "In the Stars" episode ofUgly Betty:
Cast
Eric Mabius-- The actor, who landed the role of Daniel Meade after appearances in Resident Evil and Cruel Intentions, walked down the aisle in real life in 2006 with his high school sweetheart, Ivy Sherman.
Sarah Lefleur-- The Canadian beauty who portrayed the woman who captured the heart of Mode's editor-in-chief stepped into the shoes of Marilyn Monroe for the TV movie Jackie, Ethel, Joan; The Women of Camelot. Having made guest appearances on Grey's Anatomy, The Mentalist and CSI: NY, the actress was once the voice of Sailor Uranus for the English version of the cartoon series Sailor Moon.
America Ferrera-- After Catching the public's attention in Real Women Have Curves, America went on to star in the feel good flick The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants before taking on the role of Betty Suarez. The actress, whose TV alter ego coordinated Daniel and Molly's wedding ceremony, is currently filming the maritally-minded movie, Family Wedding.
The Bachelorette: Trista and Ryan #7 in Romance Hall of Fame TV Weddings Category
From feeling the thorns of rejection from would-be beau Alex Michel as the runner-up on season one of The Bachelor, Trista Rehn would find a love in full bloom when she went in search of a soul mate on TheBachelorette. More than 26 million TV viewers, who had been witnesses to the couple's relationship from the first spark of interest to their bachelor and bachelorette parties at the Le Meridien Resort on the island of St. Martin, tuned in to see the twosome tie the knot in December 2003.
This was a great TV wedding because we got to see all the details prior to the wedding and how it unfolded. It was nice to see such a beautiful couple meet under such unlikely circumstances and have the perfect wedding and marriage. After all they are still together and now have two children.-- Halina
Trista and Ryan seem to have it all together and are in love - loved the proposal and wedding!-- Amy J.
Having tuned in every week to watch Trista's search for Mr. Right, I felt as though I was watching a friend walk down the aisle. It was so touching to see her find the man of her dreams.-- Janet
It was one of the most beautiful weddings I've ever seen.-- Amy M.
I loved that Trista chose pink for her wedding's signature color!-- Daisy
Everything that built up to it and then went in to it.-- Kathy
Because it was kinda real.-- Anna
Cast
Trista Rehn Sutter-- She may not have been offered the final rose on the first season of The Bachelor, but the reality TV runner up went on to carry a whole bouquet of blooms when she wed her chosen prince charming from The Bachelorette, to whom she is still married. The pop culture personality, who has also made appearances on Dancing with the Stars and Fear Factor, is the mother of two children, Maxwell Alston and Blakesley Grace.
Ryan Sutter-- The former football player who ignited a fire in the heart of television's first Bachelorette today fights fires in Vail, Colorado.
Gilmore Girls: Lane and Zach #8 in Romance Hall of Fame TV Weddings Category
While providing the back beat for their group Hep Alien, Star Hollows resident, hesitant nonconformist Lane Kim came to realize that guitarist Zach Van Gerbig made her heart skip a beat. The platonic roommates' transformation from band mates to soul mates culminated in a couple of weddings-- a Buddhist ceremony to appease a family member and a traditional stroll down the aisle in which the bride walked the line between conservatism and cutting edge with an updated version of her mother's wedding dress. A rockin' reception complete with the newlyweds' performance of "I'm A Believer" left viewers with a feeling as warm as a cup of coffee from Luke's Diner.
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I love these 2 characters, so happy to see them together.-- Kelly
I thought it was really sweet that Lane honored her grandmother with a Buddhist ceremony before she walked down the aisle.-- Sandy
I grew up watching Gilmore Girls, and I felt as though I was watching one of my own friend's wedding when Lane married Zack.-- Alison
This quirky comedy always made me smile, and watching each wedding-- Lane and Zach's, Sookie and Jackson's and Emily and vow renewal-- made you feel like you were part of their extended family.-- Jean
Because this was so funny...having the traditional Korean wedding then the real one...it was cute.-- Nicole
As one couple commits their lives to each other, another couple contemplates their future. Coming to the realization that she may never walk down the aisle, a tipsy Lorelei toasts the bride and groom in the following clip:
Trivia
As individualistic as the character she portrayed, actress Keiko Agena (Lane Kim) said "I do" to Shin Kawasaki in a helicopter hovering over Las Vegas on December 19, 2005, just months before Lane and Zach's wedding episode ("I Get A Sidekick Out of You") aired.
In a case of life imitating art, Todd Lowe (Zach Van Gerbig) is also a member of a band. The actor is both the guitarist and singer for Pilbilly Knights.
The wedding reception scene in which Lane and Zach's band Hep Alien rock out with a rendition of "I'm A Believer" was shot at four o'clock in the morning.
Cast
Keiko Agena-- In recognition of her work on Gilmore Girls, the Hawaiian-born actress was presented with an Ammy Award, which honors Asians in the arts. Having provided the voice of Yori in the Disney series Kim Possible, Agena has since made appearances on Private Practice and ER and shared the big screen with Jessica Simpson in the feature film Major Movie Star.
Todd Lowe-- Following his stint on the popular WB/CW series, Lowe sunk his teeth into a new role as Terry Bellefleur in HBO's True Blood.
Alexis Bledel-- One half of one of the small screen's most beloved mother-daughter duos, this Houston-born beauty is also a welcome presence on the silver screen. Her name has appeared in the credits of such diverse fare as Sin City, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and Tuck Everlasting.
Lauren Graham-- Stardom resulting from her role as Stars Hollow's modern-thinking mother Lorelei Gilmore may have led to performances in Bad Santa, Evan Almighty, Because I Said So and Flash of Genius, but TV buffs will soon welcome Graham's return to the small screen as the lead in the upcoming ABC comedy series TheBridget Show.
Fan Sites
Gilmore Girls News-- Along with a ton of trivia (who knew that the Dragonfly Inn had a starring role in The Waltons?), quotes and video clips, this definitive Gilmore Girls site also posts news of cast members' current projects.
Ultimately Gilmore-- Another site devoted to the denizens of Stars Hollow.
Gilmore Girls-- Several of the stars who once inhabited Stars Hollow-- including Chad Michael Murray, Keiko Agena and Emily Kuroda-- have paid a visit to this Gilmore Girls tribute site, which offers an episode guide, a list of music featured on the former WB/CW series, and an active message board and chat room.
Happy Days: Joanie and Chachi #9 in Romance Hall of Fame TV Weddings Category
Through the simple act of turning on their television sets, viewers invite the characters that inhabit each series into their lives, and on rare occasions those characters can begin to feel like family. Such was the case with the Cunningham clan, who shared the Happy Days of the 1950's and early 1960's with their TV audience for 11 seasons.
Over the passage of time, we witnessed Joanie Cunningham's (Erin Moran) transformation from "Shortcake" to soul mate for Fonzie's cousin Charles "Chachi" Arcola (Scott Baio), and on the 1984 series finale their walk down the aisle was a walk down memory lane for the show's fans.
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They just fit together perfectly!-- Sylvia
Because they loved each other in real life.-- Marissa
Oh wow, I haven't seen that show in a long time, but I do remember the wedding between Joanie and Chachi- Great show!-- Amy
Classic.-- Michael
Joanie and Chachi's relationship brings back memories of my high school love. Happy Days, indeed.-- Sandra
Cast
Erin Moran-- Taking a hiatus from Hollywood after her years as Joanie Cunningham, Moran made infrequent television appearances before showcasing her struggle with weight on Celebrity Fit ClubBoot Camp. Once again eager to stand in front of the camera, the former child star will share the silver screen with Married...with Children's David Faustino in the comedy Working Title and with Morgan Fairchild in the upcoming comedy Code Enforcer. Having enjoyed an on air reunion with her one-time co-star and childhood sweetheart Scott Baio on the VH1 program ScottBaio is 45---and Single, Moran's real life main man is Steven Fleischmann, her husband since 1993.
Scott Baio-- Stepping into the shoes of Fonzie's cousin Charles "Chachi" Arcola after sharing the silver screen with Jodie Foster in BugsyMalone, this Brooklyn-born star followed the famous supporting role by garnering the lead in another long-running series, Charles in Charge. Recently, the actor has offered a peek into his private life on VH1's Scott Baio is 45...and Single and Scott Baio is 46...and Pregnant. A Hollywood heartbreaker for years, Baio said "I do" Renee Sloan in 2007.
Fan Sites
Happy Days Fan Club-- Honoring the international hit series in English, Italian and French, this site offers both a nostalgic look back as well as current news of the show's stars.
Scott Baio's Official Web Site-- TV buffs who once displayed the former teen idol's image on their bedroom walls can find out Baio tidbits by joining a fan club which offers its members scheduled chats and an online journal. As Chachi would say, "Wa wa wa!"
Erin Moran's Official Web Site-- Along with a resume of her work and a schedule of upcoming appearances, the site provides a link to "Shortcake's" MySpace page.
Joanie Loves Chachi-- Airing for only two shortened seasons, the sitcom lives on at this site, which features memorabilia, trivia, and an episode guide.
Ghost Whisperer: #10 in Romance Hall of Fame TV Weddings Category
"Til death do us part." Solemnly spoken at most marriage ceremonies, these words hold a different meaning for paranormal communicator Melinda Gordon and her soul mate, who denied death his soul in order to stay with his wife. Slipping out of the mortal bonds of one body and into the shoes of another, even from Jim Clancy's first steps as Sam Lucas his spirit was searching for its way back to its home-- into the arms of the woman he loves.
Awaiting the arrival of their baby as they learn to adapt to Jim's "rebirth," the couple find themselves standing at the crossroads of their lives in the season four finale of Ghost Whisperer. What better place to symbolize the road that they will continue down together than the street where they first met, which served as the site where Melinda and Jim once again pledged their undying love to each other.
The dress worn by actress Jennifer love Hewitt as she recited her vows was a Reverie creation by Melissa Sweet.
Acting as a soundtrack to Melinda and Jim's love story during season four, The Man Who Can't Be Moved is the second single from Irish pop trio The Script's eponymous debut album.
Melinda Gordon and Jim Clancy also make an appearance in Lovetripper's Romance Hall of Fame sci-fi couples category.
The following montage of memories is a tribute to one of television's most romantic twosomes:
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Because of the fact that they found a very true and special love that at one time had been lost, she thought forever, and they found it all over again with a love that was even stronger than before.-- Carol
I love the show to begin with but the wedding and relationship between Melinda and Jim was the best!-- Amy
Their relationship proves that love is stronger than anything-- even death.-- Emilie
Melinda and Jim have gone through so much to be together. Even though they were already married in their hearts, it was touching to see them exchange vows for a second time.-- Diane
Fan Sites
Jim and Melinda: The Ultimate Fan Site-- Dedicated to the romance between the show's leading characters, this site offers fan-made video clips and a news section.
The Ghost Whisperer Wiki-- This fan-based community provides a place to post encyclopedic knowledge of the CBS series.
Ghost Whisperer Fan Forum-- An active online community where fans can share opinion on past episodes and show their talent through fan art and fan fiction.
Penthius-- Just like Melinda Gordon, fans can surf the web with the help of this search engine.
Are you in the mood to watch a celluloid ceremony? Here's a run down of the top 10 best films about walking down the aisle, as voted on by Lovetripper readers:
The old adage "You don't know what you've got until it's gone" rings true for restaurant critic Julianne Potter (ZJulia Roberts) when she discovers that her best guy pal is about to become someone else's groom.
While her sister's impending I do's may have made Samantha Baker's family forget her 16th birthday, movie buffs will always remember this comedic tale of teenage longing.
27 Dresses: #1 in Romance Hall of Fame Wedding Movies Category
Every woman has at least one bridesmaid's dress tucked away in the deepest recesses of her closet, its taffeta rustle a reminder of her supporting role in a friend's walk down the aisle. Always the bridesmaid, never the bride Jane Nichols, however, has a wardrobe full of wedding day memories-- each garment symbolizing both another couple's happiness and her eternal hope that someday, as she caters to each bride's whim to make their I do's a dream (even that of her sister, who is marrying the man she carries a torch for), she will find someone who is tailor made for her.
As effervescent as the bubbles in a glass of celebratory champagne, this maritally-minded tale of one woman's trail to finding her own happily ever after caught the box office bouquet in 2008, and Lovetripper readers escorted the romantic comedy all the way to the top spot in our Romance Hall of Fame Top 10 countdown of the best wedding movies of all time.
Trivia
Several of the "I do" designs seen in the movie were provided by Amsale, whose lavender bridesmaid's dress, worn by Ellen Pompeo in her role as Meredith Grey, preceded bride Izzie Stevens (Katherine Heigl) down the aisle during a heart-tugging wedding ceremony on Grey's Anatomy.
I thought 27 Dresses was a remarkable funny comedy! I can see me with 27 different dresses and no more room in my closet for anything else! Actually, this really describes my mother! My mother has taken over every single closet in the house, and it's a big house. She hasn't left room for anyone else's clothes!-- Pamela
This movie epitomizes my own life. I once was a caterer, and bent over backwards to make sure everyone else's wedding reception was "to die for." Yet, I've had so many disappointments in my own love life, so many that you could write a country-western song that would "just make you cry." I have a younger sister who has expected me to dote over her for all of her life, and she has caused me a ton of grief -- enough that you could write yet another tear-jerking western song. I hooked up my sister with her husband, and he has an enviable job in the limelight, and I haven't gotten the credit I deserve for setting my sister up with such a fantastic guy. Now she lauds this over me in her own special way. Enough said. There are enough similarities in the heroine's life in 27 Dresses that I totally related and adored the movie.-- Sheila
She is like so many women who want to find love but it never comes her way, but when it does, it is better than all the rest.-- Stacey
I loved everything about I really laughed and laughed till I cried during the bar scene-- Benny and the Jets!!! I already own this movie!-- Melody
I have 32.-- Jaime
I have watched this movie over and over. I think so many people can relate to being the wedding 'helper' so many times! The characters are down-to-earth, and the couple at the end is silly, goofy, and imperfect. Wonderful!-- Erika
I love this movie because it'S romantic but also because the casting is amazing ( Katherine Heigl is one of my favorite actresses)!-- Catherine
I love this movie because I see myself and I know that I'll soon marry my prince. I laughed and cried with her and then felt so happy at the end- just like in real life I'll soon finally be the bride.-- Jacqueline
27 Dresses is one of the best romantic comedies I have ever seen. It also had a great story line. I would recommend this movie to anyone. GREAT MOVIE !!!!! I give it five stars. -- Tonya
I love the whole story line and especially the way it ends!-- Amy
A feel good chick flick.-- Irene
Cast
Katherine Heigl-- Although playing alien hybrid Isabel Evans in the cult sci-fi seriesRoswell helped to launch her career to a new level, it would be the role of Isobel "Izzie" Stevens on the ABC hit Grey'sAnatomy that would skyrocket the actress into the rarefied stratosphere of stardom. The Emmy Award winner, who is now considered one of contemporary cinema's reigning comedic queens, received plenty of practice walking down the aisle in this rom com before she said "I do" to her true love, singer Josh Kelley, in December 2007.
James Marsden-- Equally as famous for his roles in "chick flicks" as for his foray as a comic book hero in the X-Men franchise, Marsden portrayed a jilted fiance in The Notebook and a fairytale prince in Enchanted before taking on the role of reporter Kevin Doyle. The actor took on the lifelong role of husband to wife Lisa Linde in 2000.
Edward Burns-- Talented both behind and in front of the camera, this writer/director/actor watched his bride-- supermodel Christy Turlington-- walk down the aisle of Saints Peter and Paul Church in San Francisco on the arm of U2 frontman Bono back in June 2003.
Father of the Bride: #2 in Romance Hall of Fame Wedding Movies Category
Every girl dreams of her father giving her away on her wedding day, but for at least one over-protective Poppa, this dream is a bit of a nightmare. When George Banks (played by Steve Martin) discovers that his daughter Annie (Kimberly Williams- Paisley) is planning to say "I do," the doting Dad has to learn that a walk down the aisle doesn't mean that his little girl is walking out of his life.
Lovetripper Reader Recommendations
I've loved this movie since I was a little girl. I really loved the main song in the movie and actually sang it on the way the church when I got married.-- Angela
I love the relationship between the daughter and Dad.-- Amy
It's fun!-- David
This was the best movie! I love all the characters, the plot, how touching it is from the Dad's point of view.-- Sharon
Cast
Steve Martin-- From his days singing ditties about King Tut to tour de force triumphs in The Jerk, Roxanne, The PinkPanther and Shop Girl, this comedic star has been making 'em laugh for close to half a century. Years after playing the father of the bride in this 1991 remake, the funnyman tackled the role of groom in real life, marrying Anne Stringfield in 2007.
Diane Keaton-- Although she has chosen not to tie the knot, this silver screen stunner counts Warren Beatty, Al Pacino and Woody Allen among her past loves. Honored with Oscar nominations four times in the past four decades, the actress won the coveted award in 1978 for her role in Annie Hall.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley-- Stepping into the role made famous in the '50's by the world's most beautiful woman proved to be a successful move both professionally as well as personally for this performer, who caught the eye of her future husband, country crooner Brad Paisley, when be bought a ticket to see the 1991 maritally-minded movie. Following her role as bride-to-be Annie Banks, the actress would settle in for a long stint on the small screen in the ABC comedy According to Jim.
Monster-in-Law: #3 in Romance Hall of Fame Wedding Movies Category
Little did temp Charlie Canilini (portrayed by Jennifer Lopez) realize that her dog-walking job would lead her on a path to finding a permanent position in the heart of surgeon Kevin Fields (Michael Vartan). But the course of true love is never smooth, especially when the bride-to-be runs into a road block to her happiness-- her prospective groom's overbearing parent. While in the process of causing pre-marital mayhem, Viola Fields (Jane Fonda) learns how to untie the apron strings before her son ties the knot.
Lovetripper Reader Recommendations
I love this movie! Whenever I have to deal with my mother in law I can look at it and say well at least she didn't try to ruin the wedding on purpose. Well maybe. This movie is SO funny.-- AF
Wanda Sykes....she steals the movie with all her scenes.-- Bob
Michael Vartan being in the middle of his fiancee & mother.-- MJ
It's madd funny and I love Jennifer Lopez.-- Doroty
Jane Fonda-- The two-time Oscar winner took a fifteen year break form the big screen before being cast in this 2005 comedy.
Jennifer Lopez-- Very few famous faces attain such A-list status that the mere mention of their nickname conjures up a mental image. JLo would play a wedding planner shortly before taking on the role of bride-to-be in this 2005 flick.
Michael Vartan-- Best known for his years as agent Michael Vaughn on Alias, this French-born star followed his role as Doctor Kevin by taking on the mantle of Thomas Wakefield M.D. in the TNT drama series HawthoRNe.
The Philadelphia Story: #4 in Romance Hall of Fame Wedding Movies Category
Although her father Mr. Lord states that his daughter Tracy (portrayed by Katharine Hepburn) lacks an "understanding heart," three men are attempting to win it over in this classic tour de force of farce. Which suitor is best suited to walk the socialite down the aisle...her dependable but dull fiance George Kittredge (John Howard); Macaulay "Mike" Connor (Jimmy Stewart,) the intrepid tabloid reporter sent to cover Tracy's wedding ceremony, or her exasperating ex-husband, C.K Dexter Haven (Cary Grant)?
Clever quips dispersed in staccato dialogue made this George Cukor-directed comedy a sure-fire hit in 1940, and its wonderful witticism found its way onscreen again in the 1950's in a musical remake, High Society.
Lovetripper Reader Recommendations
Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, and James Stewart in a classic, timeless romantic comedy directed by the legendary George Cukor? Enough said!-- Geoff
The online chemistry between Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant. Old fashioned classic romance.-- Nancy
Campy, funny trouble. Katharine Hepburn is a hoot!-- Sue
Love the dialogue in this movie. It's like Gilmore Girls, fast-paced. Love all the actors.-- Katharine
It is a classic tale of love tale with sophistication, elegance, and it saved Hepburn's career.-- Thomas
They don't make movies like this any more.-- Alex
Cast
Cary Grant-- The suave cinema icon created movie magic four times with fellow legend Katharine Hepburn, in SylviaScarlett, Holiday, Bringing Up Baby and with a little help from the saucy script for The Philadelphia Story.
KatharineHepburn-- Oscar may have eluded Hepburn for her role as Tracy Lord, but her four Academy Award wins secured her position as the queen of the silver screen.
Jimmy Stewart-- Although The PhiladelphiaStory was nominated for six Academy Awards, the classic garnered only two little gold men-- one for best adapted screenplay, and the other for best actor, which went to the Hollywood's original good guy.
Mamma Mia!: #5 in Romance Hall of Fame Wedding Movies Category
In the mid 1970's the music of ABBA was the soundtrack to every young romance, and three decades later the harmonies of the Swedish super group provides a heartbeat for a celebration both for the love of soulmates and of family in the cinematic retelling of the stage smash, Mamma Mia!
Like many brides-be-be, Sophie Sheridan (portrayed by Amanda Seyfried) dreams of her Dad walking her down the aisle on the day she says "I do." Attempting to turn her dream into reality she mails epistles to the three men who are her possible paternal figure, and in so doing both Sophie and the viewer embark on a jubilant journey that buoys the spirit like the toss of a wedding bouquet.
Filming Locations
Skopelos
The footprints left behind by the cast of Mamma Mia! have long been washed away by the waves that greedily rush up to shore on Kastani Beach, leaving in their wake a fresh slate for visitors to walk upon. An untold number of hearts bearing the initials of young lovers have been drawn on its surface over the years, and the golden sands will no doubt sift between the toes of countless couples on holiday who pay a pilgrimage to the island after seeing the pine-lined stretch of beach in several musical moments from the movie, including "Lay All Your Love" and "I Have A Dream."
Standing at the first of the 105 steps which lead to the tiny chapel, the whitewashed facade of Agios Ioannis appears to the eye like a small white cloud resting on the cliff's edge. The passage of time having erased the house of worship's origins, no one knows how long the chapel has listened to the prayers of devoted parishioners and vows of eternal devotion made by brides and grooms on their wedding days. The structure's beauty is captured on film both in its original form and as a faithful reconstruction in a London studio.
As though nodding hello to passersby,the small vessels moored at the Old Port bob patiently in the water, waiting to ferry passengers to the neighboring Sporades islands. As is the custom, each boat has been christened with its own name. In a loving homage to a beloved ABBA hit, movie goers will notice that Sophie's three fathers board a ride bearing the musically-inspired moniker Fernando.
Like portals into heaven, blue-painted doors are a calming contrast against the pristine exterior of the St. Nikolas Bell Tower. Christened for the patron saint of sea farers, the hillside structure silently guards over the fisherman who sit and watch the world go by in the town square, where moviegoers will see Sophie's dream of contacting her father begin to materialize as she slips three letters into a mailbox.
Lovetripper Reader Recommendations
It made me laugh,cry,sing,and dance--what more do you need.-- Carol
This is a wild and crazy movie. I loved the setting in Greece and the wonderful music.-- Nanette
Love Story and great escape.-- Kathy
I love the music!-- Jillian
Timeless.- Judith
I love hearing Meryl Streep sing and the way they incorporated ABBA songs into the movie to make it flow so seamlessly.-- Pamela
I loved all the music!-- Gloria
The ensemble cast plays well together.-- Susan
Hilarious!-- Linda
The music!-- Donna
Cast
Amanda Seyfried-- Stints on the daytime soaps As The World Turns and All MyChildren, followed by prime time appearances in Veronica Mars and Big Love and a starring role on the silver screen in Mean Girls led this former child model to her destiny of dancing and singing on screen in Mamma Mia!
Dominic Cooper-- Although he has swept Keira Knightley off her feet in The Duchess and Charity Wakefield in a television adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, his onscreen chemistry with Mamma Mia! co-star Amanda Seyfried sparked real life love.
Meryl Streep-- More accustomed to dramatic turns than dance steps, the most Oscar-nominated actress of all time was a Super Trouper during filming of the movie, and her efforts helped to make MammaMia! the most lucrative cinematic musical of all time.
Pierce Brosnan-- After making the small screen sizzle as Remington Steele, People magazine's former Sexiest Man Alive dared to take on the mantle of 007 before trying out his singing skills in the UK's most profitable movie in history.
Colin Firth-- Before acting to the beat of ABBA tunes, this British actor caused women's hearts to skip a beat with his portrayals of Mr. Darcy in a television adaptation of Pride and Prejudice and barrister Mark Darcy in Bridget Jones's Diary.
Skellan Skarsgard-- The resume of this versatile Swedish star boats of roles in The Hunt for Red October, Pirates of the Caribbean, Good Will Hunting and Angels & Demons.
The Princess Bride: #6 in Romance Hall of Fame Wedding Movies Category
A tale of true love and high adventure helps to strengthen the bond between a boy and his grandfather in The Princess Bride, a contemporary cinema classic adapted from the novel by Oscar-winning screenwriter William Goldman.
As though stepping into the pages of an illustrated children's fantasy, romantics looking for the "good parts" version of a love story can escape the drudgery of daily life in the land of Florin, where a chivalrous swordsman spouting clever quips protects his lady fair from the evil clutches of a conniving prince. Looking for a happily ever after scenario? "As you wish."
Lovetripper Reader Recommendations
I love this movie to death because it is funny and sweet. I love that after all those years both of them were still madly in love with one another.It makes me want some one like Westley who will risk it all just to sweep me off my feet and carry me off. I just love it completely.-- Monica
This movie has everything...romance, pirates, sword fights, monsters, humor, and love conquers all.-- Brenda
I love how it's a romance, comedy, and fantasy all wrapped up into one movie, and it's hilarious!-- Jessica
It's exciting and adventurous and full of fun!-- Christopher
When they are in the woods and he saves her and she finds out that it's him and he's not dead.-- Joyce
Comedy + adventure + romance.-- Megan
As much as I love this movie, the William Goldman novel that it's based upon takes this take on fairy tales to another level.-- Colin
A little of everything-- action, comedy, love.-- Paul
So funny and original. It is a great love story and fairy tale.-- Andrea
Romantic Quotes from The Princess Bride
(Westley): I told you I would always come for you. Why didn't you wait for me? (Buttercup): Well..... you were dead. (Westley): Death cannot stop true love. All it can do is delay it for a while. (Buttercup): I will never doubt again. (Westley): There will never be a need.
(Buttercup): You can't hurt me. Westley and I are joined by the bonds of love...and you cannot track that, not with a thousand bloodhounds, and you cannot break it, not with a thousand swords.
Since the invention of the kiss there have been five kisses that were rated the most passionate, the most pure. This one left them all behind. The End.
Cast
Cary Elwes-- After channeling his inner Douglas Fairbanks for his portrayal of Westley/The Dread Pirate Roberts, this British-born star continued to don period costumes for his roles in Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Glory and Bram Stoker's Dracula before gaining a new audience of fright fans for his bone-rattling role in Saw.
Robin Wright Penn-- A regal presence onscreen as Buttercup, the Dallas-born beauty captured the hearts of movie goers once again as Jenny in Forrest Gump.
Mandy Patinkin-- His skills sharpened by years on stage, this versatile showman followed his role as swordsman Inigo Montoya with a string of successful small screen series, including Chicago Hope, Dead Like Me and Criminal Minds.
Andre The Giant-- Born Andre Rene Roussimoff, the world would know him by his wrestling moniker until his foray in front of the camera as Fezzik. Honored as the first inductee into the WWE hall of Fame, movie buffs would mourn his passing in 1993.
Wallace Shawn-- A mind as sharp as Vizzini's, this versatile playwright/actor has appeared in such diverse fare as Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and The Cosby Show and his voice brought his animated roles in Toy Story and The Incredibles to life.
Chris Sarandon-- A star of both the stage and the big and small screens, Sarandon breathed life into the bones of Jack Skellington in Tim Burton's A Nightmare Before Christmas.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding: #7 in Romance Hall of Fame Wedding Movies Category
For 30-year-old Toula Portokalos, each day was as bland and beige as the cardigan sweater she wore to pour coffee at her father's Greek restaurant until destiny, in the form of Ian Miller (John Corbett), walked into the diner. Summoning the courage to change the course of her life, Toula not only finds her calling at a new job, she also finds herself with the gentleman caller of her dreams, who soon asks her to say "I do." The bride-to-be's happiness only hampered by her relatives, who at first find themselves tied up in knots over the thought of their little girl tying the knot with a non-Greek, this comedic culture clash offers a heartwarming homage to family which earned both the distinction as the top-grossing romantic comedy of all time and the number seven spot on Lovetripper's countdown of the best wedding movies of all time.
Lovetripper Reader Recommendations
This movie is a treat! It has something for everyone, comedy, romance, and drama. The characters are likable, the chemistry between the on-screen couple is delightful, and the plot will have to sympathizing and laughing along. You'll feel Greek in no time! ;)-- Amber
Just a good, funny old fashioned love story.-- Eileen
Because it's such an ugly duckling to swan story! And her family is SO funny! And he's so cute!-- Linda
I love My Big Fat Greek Wedding (written by and starring Nia Vardalos) because of the great jokes, the great male lead (John Corbett) and because it reminds me of Winnipeg, my hometown and also the hometown of Nia Vardalos.-- Judith
A great family movie and I love the plot. I'm part Greek and this movie really touches home with some of the traditions etc. Love the movie!-- Amy
I love how the movie can culturally relate to a lot of people. I can watch the movie over and over again and still laugh time and time again.-- Hilda
It was hilarious and yet touching because of all the uproar and I have many Greek friends that assured me that that's the normal Greek wedding. lol-- Futuresfaith
It was good and what I loved is that in the end it was one big happy wedding.-- Susan
This is the funniest movie I ever saw.-- Frances
Filming Locations
Enoch Turner Schoolhouse-- While Toula's recollections of Greek school may not necessarily be fond, the brick building in Old Town Toronto which served as the schoolhouse for the scene holds happy memories for the many couples who have exchanged vows in the Victorian era edifice.
Churches-- The facade of Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church in Toronto has become a famous face thanks to its role as the exterior of the house of worship where Toula and Ian are pronounced husband and wife, while the murals that adorn the interior of Toronto's St. Nicholas Ukranian Catholic Church provide a reverential backdrop for the cinematic bride and groom.
Ellas-- Since 1967 couples have said "I do" and celebrated their new life together amid statues of the gods at Toronto's oldest Greek restaurant, which starred as Aphrodite's Palace, where newlyweds Toula and Ian joined hands with their families and danced during their wedding reception.
Favorite Quotes
I had to go to Greek school, where I learned valuable lessons such as, "If Nick has one goat and Maria has nine, how soon will they marry?"
Nice Greek girls are supposed to do three things in life: marry Greek boys, make Greek babies, and feed everyone-- until the day we die.
Toula: Why?... Why do you love me? Ian: Because I came alive when I met you
Toula's Mother: Toula, on my wedding night, my mother, she said to me, "Greek women, we may be lambs in the kitchen, but we are tigers in the bedroom." Toula: Eww. Please let that be the end of your speech.
You know, the root of the word Miller is a Greek word. Miller come from the Greek word "milo," which is mean "apple," so there you go. As many of you know, our name-- Portokalos, is come from the Greek word "portokali," which mean "orange." So, okay? Here tonight, we have, ah... apple and orange. We all different, but in the end, we all fruit.
Cast Nia Vardalos-- Drawing from her own experiences to write My Big Fat Greek Wedding, this Canadian-born comedic actress was inspired by the land of her ancestors once again with her most recent cinematic offering, My Life in Ruins.
John Corbett-- Known as the man behind the voice of Cicely, Alaska's radio station on NorthernExposure as well as for his voiceover work for Applebee's restaurant, this talented thespian has also been a part of A-list ensemble casts on both the small and big screen, including Sex and The City and the romantic comedy Serendipity. The actor can currently be seen on Showtime's The United States of Tara.
Lainie Kazan-- From Broadway to supper clubs, this consummate performer has done it all, but perhaps her most recognized role before stepping in front of the camera as the matriarch in this 202 romantic comedy was that of Aunt Frieda in TheNanny.
Michael Constantine-- A familiar face from his many TV appearances over the years, Constantine garnered an Emmy for his work in the 1970's series Room 222 and starred on the big screen in hits like If This is Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium before taking on the role of proud patriarch Gus Portokalos.
Ian Gomez-- Much like the movie's male protagonist, the actor who played Ian's snide co-worker Mike-- who may be best known to TV buffs as Dean & Deluca manager Javier on the beloved WB series Felicity-- converted to Greek Orthodox before taking Nia Vardalos to be his bride.
My Best Friend's Wedding: #8 in Romance Hall of Fame Wedding Movies Category
An agreement to walk down the aisle with her college chum in 10 years time if neither had met their perfect mate seemed to restaurant critic Julianne Potter (Julia Roberts) to be the perfect recipe for her future. A decade after pledging their pact, however, Julianne's fall back plan falls through when the would-be groom she has taken for granted (played by Dermot Mulroney) falls for someone else.
Devising a scheme to win back the man of her dreams, Jules takes on the role of maid of honor in order to manipulate the couple's marital plans in a romantic comedy directed by P.J. Hogan, who brought the off-beat bridal story Muriel's Wedding to the big screen in 1994.
Lovetripper Reader Recommendation
My Best Friend's Wedding gives me the hometown feel of Chicago where I grew up, and with the great pairing between Julia Roberts and Dermot Mulroney there is no way one cannot fall in love with this story. I saw this movie when I was 8 years old and it has been my favorite wedding movie ever since. The music makes the movie a true classic and seeing Cameron Diaz at that young of an age is just remarkable! The story line is so original because its the not the classic heroine gets the hero at the end of the story, but the heart of plot is so much deeper. Its comedic sense is so real and I feel that everyone can connect to its amazing story.-- Melissa
I love that this movie shows how friends can really mean the world to you. You would do everything to ruin their wedding but in the end do everything to make it right when you find out they were really truly happier before.-- Grace
My favorite thing about My Best Friend's Wedding is that it tricks the audience into believing we want a certain ending. Julia Roberts is the b____ we adore and Cameron Diaz is the adorable girl we can't stand. But some how this film grabs us at the beginning by promising one thing but leaves us happily satisfied with a hopeful ending we didn't know we wanted. This film definitely manipulates us by being in the driver's seat, but I've never been so happy to be along for the ride.-- Ann-Marie
Great cast, lots of laughs, a few tears and a wedding... what's not to love!-- Rita
I loved this movie because it played with your heart strings big time! I felt so bad for Julia Roberts' character but happy when she was okay with everything.-- Marion
I think the three main characters had the perfect chemistry. It was funny and touching, and a pleasure to watch beginning to end.-- Rose
The singing in the restaurant was my favorite part.-- Joyce
Filming Locations
Cuneo Museum and Gardens-- Dreams of "I do" are often granted on the grounds of this Vernon Hills, Illinois estate. Once a private abode, in 1991 the mansion opened its doors to the public for self-guided tours. The manicured lawn which once felt the footfall of Cameron Diaz, Dermot Mulroney and Julia Roberts during one of the movie's key scenes is now often trod upon by the peacocks who add an extra touch of elegance to the refined residence.
Fourth Presbyterian Church-- Since 1914 this Gothic-influenced house of worship in Chicago, which served as the site of the movie's wedding scene, has welcomed flocks of the faithful.
Drakes Hotel-- A star in its own right, this landmark Chicago retreat from the Roaring '20's has appeared on the silver screen in Risky Business, The Blues Brothers and What Women Want.
Cast
Julia Roberts-- Since her 1997 role as potential wedding wrecker Julianne Potter, America's Pretty Woman has appeared in a string of box office successes, including another flick in which she filed down the aisle-- Runaway Bride.
Dermot Mulroney-- His rugged good looks landing him a number of roles in westerns, including Young Guns and Bad Girls, this Virginia-born thespian would once again find himself in a maritally-minded movie when he said "I do" to the script for The Wedding Date.
Cameron Diaz-- After her debut performance alongside Jim Carrey in The Mask, audiences realized that this blonde bombshell was a comedic queen disguised in the body of a beauty queen. Since her performance as bride-to-be Kimberly Wallace, the A-list actress has continued to make audiences chuckle in There's Something About Mary, The Sweetest Thing, Charlie's Angels, The Holiday and Shrek.
Rupert Everett-- Although the actual accolades were awarded to other stars that year, Everett's portrayal of Julia Robert's buddy George garnered this English actor nominations at the MTV Awards for best male breakthrough performance and best comedic performance, best supporting actor at the Golden Globes and best supporting actor at the BAFTAs. Later his voice would share the screen with that of Cameron Diaz, another cast member of My Best Friend's Wedding, as he took on the role of Prince Charming in the Shrek movies.
Rachel Griffiths-- Three years after warbling "Waterloo" alongside Toni Collette in Muriel's Wedding, this Australian actress found herself singing "I Say a Little Prayer (For You)" in this marriage-minded movie. Turning her sights to the small screen, Griffiths enjoyed a long run in Six Feet Under, and now in part of a star-studded ensemble cast in the ABC hit Brothers and Sisters.
Four Weddings and A Funeral: #9 in Romance Hall of Fame Wedding Movie Category
Always the guest and never the groom, Charles (played by Hugh Grant in one of his first roles as a leading man) seems fated to be mated to his band of buddies until his destiny takes a detour on someone else's wedding day. An invitation to say "I do" to 117 minutes of mirthful, maritally-minded mishaps, this Academy Award-nominated contemporary comedy classic leaves viewers with a bouquet of happy memories.
Lovetripper Reader Recommendations
I just love the dynamics of the friends in the movie.-- Rebecca
"In the words of David Cassidy, in fact, while he was still with The Partridge Family...I think I love you." One of the best movie lines ever! It still brings a smile to my face.-- Sandy
Hugh grant is so cute and funny. I love British comedies.-- Kelly
Having lived through a number of laughable mishaps on my wedding day, I always enjoy watching the funny "I do" disasters in this comedy classic.-- Ava
As an event planner, I loved a look at all of the different weddings! -- Ellen
Hugh Grant at his best.-- Bruce
It's truthful and it's honest.-- Christopher
Cast
Hugh Grant-- Winning a Bafta Award for his portrayal of commitment-shy Charles in Four Weddings and a Funeral, Grant parlayed his fame into a string of box office hits, including Sense and Sensibility (in which he shared screen time with his Four Weddings co-star James Fleet), Notting Hill, About a Boy and Bridget Jones's Diary.
Andie MacDowell-- This southern beauty graced the covers of international magazines before embarking on a big screen career in 1984 with her role in Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes. Appearing in Sex, Lies and Videotape, Green Card and Groundhog Day before stepping in front of the cameras with Hugh Grant, the actress has since appeared alongside John Travolta in Michael and Queen Latifah in Beauty Shop. Those who wish to walk in the footsteps of the famous can book a stay in the Holly Room at the 1847 Blake House Inn Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina-- once the residence of MacDowell's grandmother-- where the childish scrawling of the future star can still be seen.
James Fleet-- While lovers of Regency romance will recognize him from his role in Sense and Sensibility, for Britcom buffs Fleet will always be the lovable Hugo Horton on The Vicar of Dibley.
Simon Callow-- An actor with a range that reaches from the broad comedy of AceVentua: When Nature Calls to refined roles in A Room with A View and Amadeus, this London-born thespian is also known for chronicling the lives of fellow actors with biographies of Orson Welles and Charles Laughton.
John Hannah-- Following his breakout performance as Matthew in Four Weddings and A Funeral, this Scottish star went to appear in The Mummy franchise of flicks.
Kristin Scott Thomas-- This silver screen beauty followed her role as Fiona with an Oscar-nominated performance in The English Patient.
Charlotte Coleman-- A cinematic light extinguished much too soon, Coleman-- best known for her portrayal of colorful Scarlett in Four Weddings and a Funeral-- made appearances in a number of British television series before her untimely passing in 2001 due to an asthma attack.
David Bower-- Choosing a different career path, the Welsh actor-- who starred as Charles's brother in the 1994 romantic comedy-- is now a sign dancer and choreographer.
Sixteen Candles: #10 in Romance Hall of Fame Wedding Movies Category
In the life of every teenage girl, there is a Jake Ryan-- that paragon of perfection that the hierarchy of high school has deemed totally unattainable for anyone but a prom queen. Like most girls who fall short in the popularity department, Samantha Baker is accustomed to feeling invisible when it comes to the object of her secret adolescent affection, but she never fathomed that she would be overlooked by her own family on what should be one of the most memorable days in her young existence -- her 16th birthday.
Her fantasy of instant transformation from gangly girlhood into teen temptress upon reaching that magical number already dashed with one glance in the mirror, Samantha's day nosedives as her sister's impending I do's command all the attention. However, while weddings are traditionally a time of new beginnings for the bride and groom, our heroine finds her own life changing for the better after the ceremony. A cinematic time capsule of the early '80's, this John Hughes classic will leave you with a nostalgic glow that rivals the candles on Samantha's birthday cake.
Lovetripper Reader Recommendations
What a classic this movie is! When Molly Ringwald - after all she goes through to catch the eye of the boy she likes - walks out of the church after her sister's wedding, it's like a dream come true! And the movie as a whole is so funny. Her sister the Bride is fantastic after taking all those drugs to get rids of cramps! How embarrassing!-- Annmarie
It was sweet and the girl gets her heart throb. -- Angela
This was such a great movie and a classic brat pack era flick..you cant help but love Molly Ringwald :)-- Kathy
It was my decade and I could so relate! -- Marilyn
The cast is great.-- Kenneth
Twenty-five years later and I'm still dreaming of Jake Ryan.-- Carol
Relive being 16, with humor.-- M
Cast
Molly Ringwald-- The girl every teen wanted to emulate in the '80's eluded the spotlight in the 1990's after her reign in such John Hughes hits as The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink. Having tread the boards in major Broadway productions, the Titian-haired star can now be seen on the ABCFamily drama The Secret Life of The American Teenager.
Anthony Michael Hall-- Far from his portrayal of "Farmer Ted," roles as Microsoft magnate Bill Gates in Pirates of Silicon Valley and on The Dead Zone were waiting for the former geek god after his continued success in a series of John Hughes flicks including The Breakfast Club and Weird Science.
Michael Schoeffling-- By bowing out of the limelight after just a few onscreen appearances (Vision Quest, Mermaids, WildHearts Can't Be Broken) the Pennsylvania-born heartbreaker who portrayed jock Jake Ryan has preserved the image of the perfect guy for generations to come. The elusive '80's icon is reported today to be a family man and owner of a woodworking shop.
Romance Hall of Fame: Top 10 TV Sci-Fi/Fantasy Couples
Are you in the mood for an out of this world romance? In a Lovetripper poll, here are readers' picks for television's most passionate paranormal pairs of all time:
The quirky cute romance between Ned the Pie Maker and his reanimated soul mate may have met its fate after only two seasons, but the series will live on in the hearts of the TV viewers it touched.
Viewers who like their love stories in the vampiric vein thought that they had found a romance to sink their teeth into until CBS staked the series after only 16 episodes.
Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Buffy and Angel #1 in Romance Hall of Fame Sci-Fi Couples Category
Years before the dawn of the Twilight phenomenon, the small screen shed light on another paranormal paramour and his mortal soul mate in Buffy The Vampire Slayer, a series which-- if its number one showing in our Top 10 countdown of the most romantic sci-fi couples of all time is any indication-- will remain a fan favorite for eternity.
During his three seasons on the cult hit, Angel (portrayed by actor David Boreanaz) experienced both redemption and romance in the arms of one least likely to love a bloodsucker-- vampire slayer Buffy Summers (played by actress Sarah Michelle Gellar), and in the process learned that a heart without a beat can still be broken.
Relive the moment that Buffy Summers, much like Juliet Capulet, discovers that her only love has sprung from her only hate in the episode that reveals Angel's true vampire nature:
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Find out about the stars who brought the Angel/Buffy/Spike triangle to life on the page dedicated to the couple who landed the number six spot on our countdown, Buffy and Spike.
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Buffy and Angel's love will always be eternal, and true love can over come any differences, even undead ones!-- Sarah
Because their love was forbidden, just like in Twilight!-- Amber
Buffy and Angel are the most romantic couple because they have so many things working against their relationship but no matter what they go through they still love each other. For example, 1. Angel is a vampire, Buffy is a vampire slayer. 2. Angel can never be truly happy or he will become Angelus again (this really limits their relationship). 3. Buffy has to kill Angel. 4. Angel loves Buffy but realizes it can't work between them so he watches her from a distance and sees all of the other guys she dates over the course of the series, the worst probably being Spike as he and Angel are not on the greatest terms.-- Emily
I think they are the most romantic character because it's a spellbound relationship, think about they are risking everything! Angel is a vampire, obviously one trying to be good, he spent a majority of his life feasting on rat blood rather human's. Buffy is a vampire SLAYER! They were enemies but became a couple. Buffy had been killing vampires for years, and Angel was killing humans and trying to stay alive for his whole life! They put a aside their major differences and fell in love! Buffy knew she SHOULD kill Angel but didn't because of the impact her love had on their lives! I suppose they are one of the most romantic sci-fi couples in history! It has always been a tragic vampire romance tell between a typical human and vampire, yes that's along some of the same lines here but these two have more to lose and more difference than a normal human and vampire! She wants to kill him-it's almost a necessity- and he feels like if he doesn't kill her he WILL die. But they don't kill each other and it turns out to be an amazing relationship! LOVE STRUCK ROMANCE BETWEEN A VAMPIRE AND A SLAYER!-- Faith
They have an eternal love. They are both willing to give everything for each other and want nothing more then to be together....regardless of the danger and their extreme differences!-- Cyndel
Buffy/Angel was the most tragic and beautiful romance I ever saw on TV.-- Melanie
True love that is its own greatest obstacle. The ultimate star-crossed lovers, the very act of achieving happiness would destroy it.-- Toby
They make a good couple and team.-- Amy
I think that Buffy and Angel were the most romantic Sci-Fi/Fantasy couple because their relationship was like "forbidden fruit." Angel had a soul, but he couldn't love physically for fear of hurting the one he loved, so Buffy had to love him from a distance, so to speak. It was a romance that should have never happened, but was extremely amazing when it did.-- Kristin
I love Buffy and Angel because it seemed impossible that they could be together, but they loved each other enough to do it anyway:)-- Skye
Buffy and Angel had such a strong love and they would do anything for each other.-- Cassie
Because they had the hugest thing keeping them apart but they still managed to stay together. We will just forget that whole Angel series, okay? ;)-- Kirsten
A vampire slayer in love with a vampire is proof that opposites attract.-- Bridget
This couple is a classic example of the couple that can never really be together because it is for the good of others.-- Nadine
This is the most romantic couple because they love each other for who they are and not looks, money, popularity or even whether or not they're even human. its such an amazing show and they make a beautiful couple. They're there for each other when they're needed and they always know what's best for one another.-- Samantha
Is because they are TOTALLY in love and would die for each other. Even if it means that one would have to kill the other.-- Danielle
C'mon. Is there anyone else? A true love that transcends forbidden barriers is so sexy and hot.-- Jodi
Because they kept trying to make it work, even though it was doomed from the start.-- Christine
They had a passion that sizzled on the screen. You felt it as you watched them love each other knowing that they could never really be together. In an age where casual sex and quick relationships are the norm, their's was all about true love.-- Kristen
The love that can never be.-- Leslie
They're not the "perfect" couple.-- Peter
They loved each other so much, but could never really be together. Very intense and sad!-- Anonymous
He cheated death for her.-- Stacey
They are unusual, but really each thinks of themselves as unworthy of the other and they put the other first.-- Judy
I think Buffy and Angel are prime candidates for TV's hottest smallscreen couple because the sheer magnetism of what draws them together -- lust and bloodlust -- could be the same dynamic that is both of their undoings!-- Joseph
Classic could never really be together relationship.-- Adrienne
They look perfect together.-- Richard
They had the most passionate and intense relationship! Who can beat that?-- Candice
Roswell: Max and Liz # 2 in Romance Hall of Fame Sci-Fi TV Couples Category
Just as one touch of the hero's healing hand left its imprint on the show's heroine, the cosmic connection between a girl and her celestial soul mate has left an impression on the hearts of devoted Dreamers which, years after Roswell's final episode, has yet to fade away.
Over the course of three seasons, fans followed the love story of Max Evans (portrayed by actor Jason Behr), an alien hybrid from the famed Roswell incident who defies his stars to be with Liz Parker (played by actress Shiri Appleby), and in so doing this modern Romeo and Juliet create their own destiny.
Roswell Filming Locations
Casa Moreno Mexican Grill-- Although Alien Blasts aren't on the menu, with a little imagination Roswellians can picture the Pod Squad at this Covina, California eatery, which served as the exterior for The Crashdown Cafe. Located at 223 N. Citrus Avenue, the restaurant is open Monday - Saturday and features live entertainment on Friday nights and a banquet area for celebrations.
Vasquez Rocks-- Its jagged edged pointing toward the heavens, it comes as no surprise that Vasquez Rocks has become an iconic image for sci-fi fans over the years. Having appeared in numerous cinematic and small screen features, including both the TV version of Star Trek and its 2009 movie prequel, the formation played the part of the pod chamber from which the Royal Four emerged and the Granilith chamber-- a way to a home among the stars. Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park is located at 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Road in Agua Dulce, between Santa Clarita and Palmdale.
Cast
Discover the ensemble that embodied the tale of earthbound extraterrestrials on a page dedicated to the couple who lands at number 8 on our romantic sci-fi TV couples countdown, Roswell's Michael Guerin and Maria De Luca.
Fall in love with Roswell from the beginning as you view the show's pilot episode:
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Max and Liz are the definition of love. They are the only couple I've ever seen that portrays love perfectly. They show you that love is when you would do absolutely ANYTHING for the other person. It's about being there for each other 100% and even though times get hard, you know everything is going to be okay because of one single look or smile from the one you love. You trust them fully no matter what. They show you that love is difficult and being in a relationship is difficult but if you just give it a shot, it will all be worth it.-- Michelle
I have been obsess with Max & Liz since I was only ten years old. Even now, ten years later, I still aspire to have such a star-crossed relationship such as theirs. Everything about them seemed to fit and they fought for love even when Max was destined to be with Tess. I still read the fanfic & watch the DVD's & I am STILL taken away by the chemistry, the storyline, the sincerity portrayed.-- Faith
I think that Max and Liz is my favorite Sci-Fi TV couple because of their chemistry. In the show the show they truly loved each other against all odds. They always gave you hope no matter how dark the problems were. Even though Max was alien Liz was always their for him and didn't judge him. Max and Liz were everything to each other even they hurt each other. Plus Max showed you how to treat a girl. They actually made you believe in soul mates.-- Courtney
The first couple that got me hooked on romance AND sci-fi. A couple that makes me believe in destiny and the ones that have amazing chemistry! When they look in each other eyes, they can see their souls. Till this day, I still watch my DVDs to watch my favorite tv couple.-- Sopheap
Max healed Liz and both connected spiritually and formed a deep love for each other. This healing of Liz affected her in a way that no other normal crush would have. Max allowed Liz to really 'see him' when she saw images of his life when they touched. She did EVERYTHING for Max and really respected him and visa versa. There will never be another love like Max and Liz...-- Justine
Max and Liz were sweet and pure and romantic and just perfect in every way. Liz was the smart girl next door and Max was the dashing heroic alien from the next galaxy.It was a timeless love match made in the heavens and here on earth.-- Joan
Their love surpassed boundaries and what they have is nothing I've seen before in other shows. They really set the bar higher...-- Anna
They show what true love really is.-- Krista
They're everything I've always wanted and more. I've never seen anything like it before.-- Chris
I believe they are the most romantic couple because (even though they are not real and are just acting) they look into each others' souls. You can see it in their eyes, and because they both know exactly how one another feel about each other... not only because they can feel it, but they can see it. through the alien "abilities" of Max they are able to get flashes of one another... and not only see what the other has seen, but they are able to feel how the other was feeling at that exact moment. This ability has caused an eternal bond that links them for eternity. I also believe they are the most romantic couple because they beat the odds. They were able to over come every obstacle that came there way: alien hunters, parents, evil aliens (Tess) -- and not only be together, but still have time to appreciate each other. Just watch season one episode Sexual Healing... the nose grazes, the passion, the consideration... I do not even know how to describe it. This was one of my favorite shows... I am topsy tervy over which couple i like better... Max and Liz or Michael and Maria... but when it comes down to it I believe Max and Liz are the most romantic couple... not only of this program, but of every program. I only hope and pray that some day I have that kind of romance in my life.-- Jennifer
They are soul mates.. what's more romantic then that! Max risked EVERYTHING for Liz! His Life! and eventually Liz does the same for him!-- Karen
I think this is the most romantic couple because even though Max was different, he always acted out with more human kindness than any other actual human being would. He tried to compensate for his being different and that made him so much better to love. Liz stayed by Max through everything, even though the situation with Tess was hard and it did cause her alot of heartache, she loved Max more than her own life as he loved her. They always treated each other with respect and with kindness and like I said, even though they had very hard times and their relationship was almost impossible to continue, they did it and they conquered every challenge. I think this is by far the best love story and Romantic Couple I've seen. They deserve to win because when I watch Roswell and see them together, it gives me tingles and makes me wish I had people like Max Evans & Liz Parker on my side.-- Jessica
They were born to love each other, they loved each other before they knew each other, and soul mates should never be apart. Anyone who can stand the tests of time as they did/do, should be the couple of the century...She sacrificed and so did he. True love only comes once and when destiny calls, you take it.-- Lori
They had an amazing chemistry that just surpassed all expectations of what love is.-- Aileen
Max & Liz were the classic forbidden love story of all time. Those 2 characters made my heart melt just watching them that 1st season of Roswell when it aired in 1999. From the very 1st episode I was hooked. I purchased the DVD's when they came out years just so I could watch them over and over again. Their forbidden love makes them the super couple of all time.-- Angela
From the pilot episode of Roswell it became apparent Max Evans and Liz Parker had a bond between them that no one could break, even though they didn't even know each other that well. Then, as episodes went by they got closer and closer together and they could not stand to be apart. Their chemistry made me question what was so great about normal!-- Kady
Of all the TV couples that I have seen those two made it look the most real. The looks that they gave each other made you see two people that were truly in love. The emotion between them felt real the good and the bad times, it made feel part of them. You wanted to find someone to share those kind of feelings with.-- Robert
They are beyond connected to each other. They're desperately in love & amazing... :)-- Michelle
A deep storyline, with interesting characters who had to in the end deliberately choose to be together and risk everything they ever knew to do it. Smallville copied the same formula, fitting the Superman model into Roswell.-- Steve
It's a modern show, but they have an on-screen style and presence that remind me of classic films.-- Jason
Max and Liz belong together. Whatever happens, they are part of the soul one an other. They are faithful, even when they aren't together, even when events pull them apart it is so strong they don't really see anything than each other.-- Claude
They look soo good together, both of them are soo hot and cute!!!They are always fighting for their love no matter what, and it feel the chemistry on the screen is so romantic!!!-- Ana
Most romantic, full of passion...-- Gavra
As a young teen I watched this series and fell in love with the romance of Max and Liz. I recently bought the series on DVD and fell in love all over again. The series is timeless and captivating. It reminds me of the struggles that Edward and Bella go through in Twilight. No matter how old you are Max and Liz will touch your heart, and bring back memories of your first love.-- Misty
Max and Liz chose their own destiny. When everything told them they couldn't be together, they fought against the odds and made it work.-- Erin
I started watching Roswell when I was in high school. There was just something about the idea of a human girl and an alien falling in love, aside from that, there was humor and sci-fi. The fans were robbed. Many of us hated the direction that the show went. To us, season three wasn't enough to repair all that was done. Despite all that, I'm still a huge Roswell (Max/Liz) fan. At twenty something, this show still manages to pull me in. Shiri and Jason had great chemistry with each other. I mean he risked his life just to save hers. How romantic is that? She doesn't have to help him, but she wants to. Somewhere between the awkward situations, running from the FBI and trying to find the truth, we got to see a little romance. The writers must have done something right with that because now, seven years after it ended, there are still thousands of fans.-- Alysia
The chemistry between the two is untouched by any other couple.-- Carolyn
Because they have the most amazing on screen chemistry, they only need a look and you really believe it, so much more than any other couple on screen.-- Zoe
Max risked everything when he brought Liz back to life. He loved her from day one. Despite their ups and downs they ended up together because of that love.-- Ashley
The intensity of their love for each other. The forbidden Romeo/Juliet aspect of their relationship. How passionate they are for each other and in the end over come all obstacles to be together.-- Mandy
In the episode 'Four Aliens' Tess tells Liz "Max loves you. Every time we were together. Every time we kissed. He was thinking of you. He had these flashes... that I saw... and... they were always of you."The acting and script was so good that I believed this. No matter what happened they loved each other. If that's not romantic I don't know what is.-- Suzanne
Because since the beginning they are meant to be together and Liz said at the end of the show : "I would do anything... if it means being with you..."They ended up together because it was so obvious...-- Morgane
Lax aka Max and Liz is one of the all time romantic couples just for the simple fact their love for me was true honest and they were always meant to be. Their relationship started friends and slowly blossom into true love but what capture me most to their story was Max had been secretly in love with Liz ever since they were in the third grade and the fact that Max was willing to risk being expose as an alien to save Liz's life, that's what i call true love. in return Liz risks her life to help Max through situations and Liz brought Max back to life with one kiss-- that is what I call true undying love and Shiri Appleby and Jason Behr had amazing chemistry.-- Shakirah
Max and Liz went through trials and tribulations in the first season to be together and at the end, Liz let Max fulfil his destiny and he didn't want that, he wanted Liz. In the second season, they were at odds with each other about the destiny issue and in end, Max got with Tess and Liz got with Sean. At the end, Max let Tess leave with the Granolith and he got back with Liz and they got married... They showed that true love exists, even though that they were 2 different species.... They gave everyone hope to find their own knight in shining armor.-- Jeniffer
They had the most amazing chemistry on the show, pure love, sometimes they had it rough but in the end love prevailed!-- Lindy
Max and Liz are the sweetest and most romantic couple out there. They are truly in love.-- Jaye
I think they are the most romantic couple 'cause it's the story of being soul mates. And who is not wishing to find his/her soul mate to live happily together ever after?-- Nina
Best couple out there. Watch a show of Roswell, you will see.-- Matt
Max and Liz really have something special and although there are events that may force them apart, their love for each other still persists and is evident in everything they do. They are the perfect couple and definitely the most romantic!-- Bianca
They are the most romantic because they have been through it all and came out getting married. They are the best couple in TV history.-- Joseph
Doctor Who: The Doctor and Rose #3 in Romance Hall of Fame Sci-Fi TV Couples Category
The poet Henry Van Dyke once wrote that"...for those who love, time is eternity." The sentiment certainly rings true for the couple voted into third place in our romance Hall of Fame. Traveling through the passage of the years and marveling at all the universe holds, the last of the Time Lords finally found his twin soul in a 21st century girl. Parted by fate, their parallel lives may never touch again, but no matter where his journey may lead, a part of The Doctor will always remain with his companion, Rose Tyler.
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I find Rose's devotion to the doctor and willingness to give up everything for him touching, and it was great to see the doctor show his vulnerability with Rose.-- Geoff
The Doctor and Rose shared a beautiful story, simply because their love is forbidden. He must not fall in love, yet it does quite clearly. The Doctor is a great lord of time, he saves race after race, prevents destruction of planets & is the last of his kind. And he falls in love with a 21st century London shop girl. Beautiful.-- Stephanie
Because they complete and support one another even in the darkest of times. She isn't particularly beautiful or brilliant, but she is exactly what he needs. She is his home, his family, the one thing he believes in.-- Rae
Even when they are ripped apart and separated by universes they still love each other and even the knowledge they will likely never see each other again, it's still there.-- Dawn
The charismatic doctor falls for the ordinary Rose... dreams can come true!!!-- Fae
Because it's so epic. It spans much more than time (and space). It spanned universes and new bodies. Nothing devastated as much as when they were torn apart from one another at the end of the second season.-- Sara
Because they are so tender and subtle and the caring grew gradually.-- Richard
They are amazing and no matter how long they are apart they always find a way back together and hopefully Rose is back for David Tennant's last episode as The Doctor.-- Jenna
They have so much compassion for each other and it's a subtle on screen romance that leaves you wanting more.-- Abbie
The Doctor (before meeting Rose) was lost and alone and hurt because of what happened to his people, but she has helped him far more than anyone else could have during that time, and as everyone else could see he fell for her! The Doctor actually fell in love before our eyes! They have gone through so much from all their adventures, to Doomsday, and then finally Journey's End. I love all the companions, but Rose and the Doctor have captivated me with their adventures and their adorable scenes. Best sci-fi couple I've ever seen!-- Alexa
The chemistry between the two came through.-- Thomas
The Doctor is still holding a torch for Rose Tyler.-- Ralph
The Doctor was scared from War and lose, hurt and lonely. Rose bored with mundane life. They immediately connected, first as friends then a love that grew, endured even with his regeneration. A tension was always there but nothing admitted till they were torn apart. Their relationship was touching, had healing in it and had the feeling of love without lust. When the Doctor loses Rose his pain is so palatable. When they reunited I felt their joy..They will always be soul mates to me.-- Jennifer
His life of constant travel continually tore at them. It was heartbreaking to see them care for one another so much, yet not be able to be together.-- Cynthia
This is a love that travels through time and space. They will always love each other.-- Patrizia
They would do anything possible to save each other, even give their lives. Their love is unspoken, but unmistakeably present.-- Charles
As Woody Allen wrote in 'Shadows and Fog', "There's only one kind of love that lasts - unrequited love. It stays with you forever." And the intense bond between this pair is truly doomed to that sad fate. Their relationship is fraught with danger and peppered with myriad and seemingly insurmountable obstacles: mortality vs immortality; an entire universe of physical separation to name two. During their partnership both the Doctor and Rose make selfless sacrifices for the other. Rose, proving that love is stronger than space & time, manages against every possible to find her way back to the man she loves twice. In turn, the Doctor sacrifices first his life (9th) for his companion and then the sole possibility of happiness and the end of his interminable loneliness for Rose by holding back his feelings and giving her the "Doctor" she can be with for the rest of her life. Sob!-- H.
David Tennant-- Voted the world's "sexiest Scot," it comes as no surprise that Tennant had no trouble tackling the role of Casanova before taking his first trip in the TARDIS. His talents allowing for easy transition between heroic and villainous characters, fantasy fans may also recognize the 10th Time Lord as Barty Crouch Jr. in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Christopher Eccleston-- The first actor to portray the man from Gallifrey since 1989, the ninth Doctor is known for his roles in 28 Days Later and Elizabeth as well as his stint on another sci-fi hit, Heroes.
Billie Piper-- At 15 the youngest recording artist ever to reach the top of the UK charts with her hit "Because We Want To" (the video of which, foreshadowing her foray into sci-fi, features the star emerging from a UFO) the British beauty followed her two-season stint on Doctor Who with performances which propelled her into the past, ranging from a television version of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey to The Ruby in the Smoke before taking on a racy role in Secret Diary of a Call Girl.
The X-Files: Mulder and Scully #4 in Romance Hall of Fame Sci-Fi TV Couples Category
At times as covert as their assignments, the relationship between FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully was a study in subtlety, and over the course of its nine-season stint on FOX fans found themselves not only wanting to believe in the existence of extraterrestrials, but also in the possibility of passion between their favorite pair of paranormal investigators. As trust became tenderness and their mutual respect transformed into romance, in later seasons the truth was out there-- Fox Mulder and Dana Scully were in love, and their feelings for each other land them in fourth place in our sci-fi couples countdown.
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This is a classic. She started out thinking he was crazy but he gradually won her over and showed his love for her with action over and over.-- Galen
Even though their relationship was more subtle, I think that they had a unique relationship. I also like how their relationship developed throughout the series and in the movies also.-- C.L.
I think Mulder and Scully are the most romantic couple because even though they are co-workers they are so supportive of one another and have such great chemistry. I love watching them together.-- Kristen
The classic love/hate push and pull with strange supernatural stuff creating a murky stage.-- Jennifer
They liked each other but they never really did anything about. That seems to hold true for people in the real life and that is why it is my pick.-- Amy H.
They were totally independent yet still needed each other.-- Deanna
Mulder and Scully are the ultimate Scifi couple. They set the tone for the banter and sexual tension that has characterized all the amazing couples that have come after them. Also, their love was based on respect and trust. Thus, they were a couple that you could actually root for.-- Amber
They stuck with each other through thick and thin.-- Leann
Because they are both smart.-- Amy T.
This is endless love where time has no boundaries. They even died and came back!!!!-- Cara
I loved the way their relationship evolved from wary of each other to friendship to close friendship to finally true love. It was all very natural and by the end I couldn't imagine them with anyone but each other.-- Ann
They're just so perfect together.-- Jessica The couple's chemistry is evident in the following clip:
Cast
Gillian Anderson-- Fine tuning her acting talent in decidedly more earth-bound fare after her years as Agent Scully, Anderson has donned Victoria garb for her role in the Dickens' classic Bleak House and stepped in front of the camera as the PBS presenter for adaptations of Jane Austen's works.
David Duchovny-- Winning a Golden Globe for his role as FBI Agent Fox Mulder, Duchovny's name would once again be announced on the awards' telecast for his work in Showtime's Californication.
Charmed: Piper and Leo # 5 in Romance Hall of Fame Sci-Fi TV Couples Category
The Power of Three set the Halliwell sisters free, and for one-third of The Charmed Ones the Power of Two meant a love that was true. Spellbound by guardian angel Leo's kind heart, Piper Halliwell did her best to balance a "normal' family life with her Whitelighter husband and their children while dealing with demons on a daily basis along side her supernatural siblings-- a process that "Charmed" viewers for eight seasons.
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What they had was so real, it was based on a close friendship and a deep caring and gradually blossomed. Surpressed but yet emotionally charged. Not thriving on sex, that wasn't even an issue in their relationship. What Piper and Leo had was true unconditional love.-- Ronald
I love this show, and I think the way Piper and Leo can connect and keep fighting to be together is what true love is.-- Danielle
After all of the hardship and obstacles, they still had a strong relationship.-- Theodore
Piper and Leo are one of the most romantic couples you will ever see (besides Romeo and Juliet and Bella and Edward of courseeee!!!!) This is so because when Piper first meet Leo you saw it in their eyes how much they loved each other right then and there. Their love was true when they were fighting, flirting, just having a sad moment, or kicking demon butts but most of all was when they are together you saw their love through all their actions, and words they spoke. Their love was passionate throughout the entire show. Even when they thought one of them was dead. As more seasons became more passionate and loving and romantic Piper and Leo got.-- Alexandra L.
Over and over again, Piper and Leo fight to stay together, through the drama that strikes their lives, through death, betrayal, and tragedy, in the long run, they still manage to be together and love each other.-- Rebecca
Piper and Leo are two very similar people both very... special. Leo is a healer and Piper is a witch-one of the three Charmed Ones. They are such a wonderful couple they stay together through the thick and thin. Knowing the thin is always most likely over all, since every day the seem to have some sort of demon after them and the other charmed Ones. They have children together, knowing they could be able to handle it in every single one of their situations, as long as the other was there with them. Every time something happens to one of them, the other is hurt too. They are fantastic! I love the story behind Charmed, and Leo and Piper!-- Faith M.
Why I think they are the most romantic couple is because they are great together on the show you can't even tell their love isn't real. I know alot of t.v. shows are about falling into love and getting married but these two are a one of a kind couple. I can't stop watching their romance. I love Charmed!-- Alexandra G.
They went through so much to be together and in the end, they were for the rest of their lives!-- Barbara
I think they are because they love each other a lot but they show examples of a real couple because they fight, separate and have kids that's why I think they are the best couple.-- Rudy
Charmed is awesome when Leo Holds Piper and tells her he loves her. It is so Emotional. PS:I almost Cried-- Faith
Both Piper and Leo share a bond of love that transcends every obstacle life throws at them (death, separation, fights, and the magic forces that are constantly driving a wedge between them but don't keep them apart).-- Daniel
I loved the way they took their time to bring Piper and Leo together. There was so much chemistry between them. I loved their wedding day, the music and the beautiful balls of light which surrounded them. They were just so magical together.-- Laura
Cast
Holly Marie Combs-- After eight seasons as the time-freezing witch Piper Halliwell on Charmed and four earlier years on the series Picket Fences, Combs chose to take time away from the public eye to enjoy private life as a wife and mother.
Alyssa Milano-- Having grown up in the public eye, the former Who's The Boss star followed her portrayal of premonition-seeing Phoebe Halliwell with the pursuit another passion, launching a clothing line for sports-loving women called Touch.
Shannon Doherty-- Stepping away from the Spelling series after three seasons as oldest sister Prue Halliwell, Doherty would go on to reprise her earlier role of Brenda Walsh in the continuation of another Spelling saga, 90210.
Rose McGowan-- Walking on to the set in season four as part whitelighter/part witch Paige, McGowan would follow her foray into in the the realm of supernatural TV series with a big screen homage to the B-movies of yesterday, Grindhouse. Today the talented actress is prepping for her silver screen performance as comic book vixen Red Sonja.
Brian Krause-- Krause's role as white lighter/love interest Leo has led the actor to appearances on CSI: Miami, TheCloser and Mad Men.
Like any other betrothed couple, Piper and Leo didn't always see eye to eye regarding their "I do" details, as in this scene from season three:
Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Buffy and Spike #6 in Romance Hall of Fame Sci-Fi TV Couples Category
Like so many who find themselves numbed by their day to day existence, Buffy Summers' search for a way to feel alive again eventually led her into the arms of a "bad boy." Although not feelings in their purest form, like those she experienced with first love Angel (who will make an appearance later on in the countdown) fans witnessed over the years as revulsion between two former enemies turned into respect and lust transformed into a surprisingly tender love which ultimately renewed both their souls.
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Actually I think Buffy and Spike were the Most Romantic Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Couple. Spike had a connection and feeling towards Buffy that Angel could never have. There was friction and tenderness between them. Spike and Buffy should have been the ultimate couple at the end of the series. Angel was too angelic and Spike had character.-- Johnny
I really enjoyed watching these two on screen. Spike is very mysterious and sexy, Buffy strong and sexy. They made the screen light up.-- Cathy
Passionate!-- Katharine
Because they belong together even though Buffy didn't want to admit to it!-- Marie
Cast
Sarah Michelle Gellar-- Best known for portraying Sunnydale's slayer Buffy Summers, the blonde beauty made the leap on to the big screen with another band of Scoobies for two full-length features based on the perpetually popular Saturday morning cartoon, Scooby Doo. Familiar with the fright genre after seven years of vanquishing vamps, Gellar would go on to star in an American remake of the Japanese horror hit The Grudge, and will soon appear on the silver screen as the lead in the cinematic adaptation of the Paulo Coelho novel, Veronika Decides To Die. The wife of actor Freddie Prinze Jr., the actress will soon add the title of Mother to her long list of accomplishments.
James Marsters-- His stint as Spike having served him well, both on Buffy The Vampire Slayer and a reprisal of the role on the show's spin-off series Angel, the American actor would continue in the sci-fi vein with appearances in Smallville and Torchwood. A love of music is also in Marsters' blood, as anyone who has seen the Buffy episode "Once More, With Feeling" can attest. Once a member fo the band Ghost of the Robot, the TV heartthrob now performs as a solo act.
David Boreanaz-- A five-season future on his own spin-off series Angel followed actor David Boreanaz after his final bow on Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Today the star can be seen fighting crime as the all too human Seeley Booth in the series Bones.
Alyson Hannigan-- After her years as witch Willow Rosenberg, Hannigan now hones her comedic skills in the CBS series How I Met Your Mother.
Anthony Head-- His role as Watcher Giles at an end, the British thespian has since made appearances in another sci-fi cult hit, Doctor Who. Head is currently starring in the Britcom Free Agents.
Take a walk down memory lane by watching the episode "School Hard," Spike's first appearance on Buffy The Vampire Slayer:
Ghost Whisperer: #7 in Romance Hall of Fame's Sci-Fi TV Couples Category
Love is a force that binds souls together, both in this life and the next. In the town of Grandview, Melinda Gordon helps the lost spirits who linger on for the sake of the living to tie up the loose ends of their pasts and guide them as they take their leap of faith into the light.
In season four of the series Melinda suffered her own loss with the sudden death of her husband, Jim Clancy. However, the couple learn that death holds no dominion over true love, and Jim-- in the footsteps of another body-- finds his way back to the woman he loves.
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Despite Jim dying and becoming a new man (Sam), Melinda and Jim have still been able to reconnect and be just as in love as they were before Jim's death. They show that true love does exist and that love makes two souls into one.-- Sara
Melinda and Jim's story has touched me because it shows that love can conquer all, even death, if the love is strong enough. I feel that their story is proof that love is real and that it can get people through anything if it is strong and true.-- Candie
They have been through so much and they still love each other. Also, he is very understanding of her gift and gives her room and time to do her thing.-- Joyce
What woman wouldn't be very impressed by a man who would try and cheat death for her, do anything to stay with her. Very romantic.-- Stacey
Because they have been through so much together and then Melinda loses him only to find that Jim is in someone elses body just to be with her and even though it's hurting Melinda to see Jim in someone else's body she's still trying to get her true love back and that's so sweet.-- Victoria
They are still together..even after death.-- Barbara
Their love has survived death even!-- Kathy
Even dead, their love survives.-- Dana
Because they are so cute together and so obviously in love.--Judy
Not even death can keep soul mates separated.-- Jennifer
They had the perfect romance until a tragic accident takes him to the other side. Their romance must begin again when Jim's ghost possesses another's body and he loses his memory. It has been a sad and tragic path.-- Tamara
The whole family loves Ghost Whisperer. I think the only reason my husband watches it is to see Jennifer Love Hewitt.-- Robin
Jennifer Love Hewitt-- From family drama (Party of Five) and romantic comedy (Can't Hardly Wait) to fright flicks (I Know What You Did Last Summer, I Still Know WhatYou Did Last Summer), this multi-talented beauty of both the silver and small screen also wears a producer's hat on the set of her hit CBS show.
David Conrad-- No stranger to sci-fi, Conrad stepped into the role of Agent Pierce on the series Roswell before his haunting portrayal of medic Jim Clancy.
Camryn Manheim-- Before her role as Delia Banks, this Emmy Award-winning actress starred as Ellenor Frutt in the ABC hit The Practice.
Jamie Kennedy-- Best known for his comedic talents, his stint as another gifted with the ability to converse with apparations Eli James would lead him toward love with co-star Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Roswell's Michael and Maria: #8 in the Romance Hall of Fame's Sci-Fi TV Couples Category
The personification of teenage alienation, Michael Guerin is an alien/human hybrid hoping to find love and acceptance among the stars before realizing that he had already found his true home in the arms of a Jetta-driving waitress.
Airing for three seasons, the former WB/UPN series revolved around the lives of four Roswell aliens who hold on to their humanity as they explore their "not of this earth" abilities" and two teenage girls who help to hide their extraterrestrial identity as they embark on all-too-human relationships.
Although years have passed since the show's closing credits rolled across TV screens for the last time, fans' passion for more of the sweet and spicy love stories between star-crossed lovers Max and Liz (who will make an appearance later on our list of top 10 sci-fi TV couples) and the more temperamental twosome of Michael and Maria still runs as hot as the bottles of Tabasco sent to studio executives in a campaign which once saved the series from cancellation.
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Michael and Maria are my favorite couple because not only are they a sexy couple but because besides the alien aspect, they are real. They don't hold back and they fight, they love, they bicker, they laugh, they are true real couple. Majandra and Brendan had such chemistry that it flowed off the screen into my heart.-- Sarah
If you recall the show their relationship lasted the longest. It's hard to get a man to change, everyone women knows that, but Micheal did try (wasn't too successful) but they where always there for each other, comforting each other and their relationship wasn't like the typical "I love you so much blah blah." Their arguing and trying too hard or not trying at all was so cute.-- Bianka
They are like fire and ice, like day and night, like a shout and whisper, they cannot exist without each other and this is beautiful.-- Dorota
They are home for each other.-- Janiana
Because they love each other soo much that they can't be together. And they are both funny and I think they are a cute couple together. And they want to make each other happy. Their relationship is like roller coaster but they will always be there for each other.-- Catherine
I watched Roswell 1999-2002. I'm fixing to be 18 and i still read the Michael and Maria fan fiction, and trust me there is not enough because I have read it over and over countless times. It doesn't ever get old because that's how amazing it was.-- Jessica
No matter how much they argued or pushed each other away, it was always obvious that they loved each other and didn't want anyone else.-- Angelene
Frustration slowly begins to transform into a budding friendship as Michael, with a reluctant Maria in tow, goes in search of answers to his alien history in 285 South, an episode from the first season of Roswell:
Cast
Jason Behr-- Two years after his portrayal of MaxEvans, the reserved teen/King of Antar, the actor met his real life queen (Private Practice cast member KaDee Strickland) on the set of the horror flick The Grudge. The star, who continued in the sci-fi genre with roles in Skinwalkers and D-War, will soon grace the big screen in the romantic dramedy The Last International Playboy.
Shiri Appleby-- Portraying Liz Parker, the human honey of head alien Max Evans, eventually led actress Appleby to her roles as Anya in the short-lived series Six Degrees and as Daria Wade on the final season of ER. The star, who appeared alongside Tom Hanks (the father of her former Roswell cast mate Colin Hanks) in Charlie Wilson's War, recently filmed the pilot for an upcoming CW series, Light Years.
Brendan Fehr-- His stint as hot-tempered hybrid Michael Guerin complete, Fehr's name appeared on the cast of CSI: Miami as well as in the ABCFamily original, Samurai Girl. Majandra Delfino-- Although viewers were offered a small taste of her vocal talent through her role as waitress/aspiring singer Maria De Luca, fans finally experienced the star's musical mastery when her CD Tarte was released in 2007.
Katherine Heigl-- Three years after filming her final scene as alien Isabel Evans, Katherine Heigl would once again step in front of the cameras as Dr. Isobel "Izzie" Stevens in Grey's Anatomy, a role which won her an Emmy. Her performances in Knocked Up and 27 Dresses proves that this star shines just as bright on the big screen. Emilie de Ravin-- Although neither the "pod squad" nor some of the show's viewers ever fully embraced the conflict-causing character of Tess Harding, the Australian actress who stepped into the skin of Roswell's fourth alien is loved for her portrayal of Claire on ABC's current sci-fi hit, Lost.
Colin Hanks-- Roswell introduced a number of soon-to-be famous faces, including the son of Oscar winner Tom Hanks. After playing best buddy Alex Whitman for two seasons, Hanks would go on to show off his acting skills in such diverse fare as King Kong, Untraceable and The House Bunny.
Pushing Daisies: #9 in the Romance Hall of Fame Sci-Fi TV Couples Category
The most lovable non-tactile twosome on TV, Ned the pie maker and his reanimated childhood sweetheart Charlotte "Chuck" Charles made conversing with corpses look cute for two seasons before the highly-stylized show, much like the dearly departed whose suspicious deaths were solved on the series, met its untimely end.
As sweet as the honey cultivated by the leading man's beekeeper beloved, Pushing Daisies is the surrealistic tale of Ned, a baker who possesses the power to bring the dead back to life, if only long enough to collect clues which will lead him and his private eye partner Emerson Cod to their killer.
Although one touch is all it takes to nudge the deceased from the netherworld, his paranormal prowess comes with a price-- if Ned does not return the dead to their former state by touching them a second time within one minute, another life will be taken in their place. This practice doesn't pose a problem until the pie maker hears of the demise of Chuck who, once awakened from her unnatural slumber, joins the crime-solving business with her hero-- the man she can never touch again.
This is soooooo cute and romantic. Ned loves her and he can't even touch her! She's dead he brought her back and now,he can't touch her or she'll be gone forever! He loves her and you can tell she feels the same way! It a funny cute romance that's a bit awkward and aggravating! The can't TOUCH! The way he gazes into her eyes seems to be enough. Not to forget the way he looks at her.....*sigh* I love this couple and think they fit the bill for the world's most romantic scifi characters!-- Faith
Ned the pie maker and Chuck his life long sweetheart are the most romantic. Due to their trying circumstances, they cherish each other.-- Phyllis
I think Chuck and Ned from Pushing Daisies are the most romantic couple b/c he brought her back to life knowing full
well what would happen. They really truly love each other, not just due to the physical love since they can't actually touch each other, but actual true love. They find cute creative little ways to kiss w/o ever really touching (like the adorable plastic wrap
scene--loved it!).-- Heather
Cast
Lee Pace-- Before portraying Pushing Daisies' pie-making protagonist, Pace appeared on another short-lived TV contemporary cult classic, Wonderfalls.
Anna Friel-- The British beauty , who stepped into the role of Charlotte "Chuck"Charles, is accustomed to fantasy fare, having appeared in a version of Shakespeare's A Midsummer's Night Dream.
Kristin Chenoweth-- Before Olive Snook crooned renditions of "Birdhouse in Your Soul" and "Hopelessly Devoted to You," the actress who inhabited the role of the lovelorn waitress belted out tunes on Broadway in Wicked and Candide.
Moonlight: #10 in the Romance Hall of Fame Sci-Fi TV Couples Category
Lasting just one season, sci-fi fans may have only been able to savor a taste of Moonlight, but the People's Choice Award-winning show's love story between a vampire and the investigative reporter who steals his stilled heart away is in the viewers' blood forever.
During its 16 episode run on CBS, the tale unfolds of Mick St. John-- a 90-year-old immortal who keeps the streets of L.A safe through his position as a private investigator as he keeps a close eye on inquisitive internet reporter Beth Turner, whose childhood memories of the mysterious man who once saved her from the clutches of a mad woman (Coraline) are veiled by the passage of time.
"He protected her from childhood and fell in love...it's awesome."-- Barbara
"After falling in love with Twilight I started looking around for more vampire love stories. Mick and Beth's relationship is one of the most moving paranormal romances I've come across." -- Katherine
Cast
Alex O'Laughlin-- The Aussie star took on the mantle of supernatural private investigator Mick St. John after a stint playing a detective on The Shield.
Sophia Myles-- The British beauty who portrayed Beth Turner, the leading man's love interest, was already familiar with fanged co-stars, having stepped into the role of Lucy in a BBC presentation of Dracula one year before cameras rolled on the ill-fated CBS series. Fantasy fans may also recognize the actress from her appearance on an episode of Doctor Who as Madame de Pompadour.
Jason Dohring-- Best known for playing Logan Echolls in the UPN/CW cult favorite Veronica Mars, the actor's youthful facade is an ironic foil for the 400-year-old blood-sucker (Josef Kostan) the star portrays.
Shannyn Sossamon-- Recognized by romantics for her role in A Knight's Tale, American star Sossamon portrayed Coraline, the vampire who transformed her groom into a supernatural soulmate, only to lose his love as she took his mortal life.
