Romantic Comedy Day

I‘ve been a little out of sorts this past week. 💛 Between lingering jet lag, some very sore legs after all the walking we did on vacation (my knees have definitely been reminding me they’re not 25 anymore 😅), and a stubborn book slump, I’ve just felt a little...off.

But today? Today is exactly what I need.

The house is quiet while my husband took my grandson to the family ranch, I’ve got the whole place to myself, and that can only mean one thing... 🍿✨

Rom-com marathon time! ❤️

If you’ve been around here for long, you already know I have a soft spot for romantic comedies—especially those wonderful classics from the ‘80s through the early 2000s. They’re funny, comforting, endlessly quotable, and feel a little like coming home. 🥰

So pull up a chair, grab your favorite snack, and spend the day with me as I revisit some old favorites. I’ll be sharing mini reviews throughout the day, and I’d love to hear which rom-com you’ll never get tired of watching! 💕

I saw The Wedding Date was on Netflix, so I clicked it and so Romantic Comedy Day was born. The plan is to let Netflix recommend me each movie, but I may switch to Hulu after awhile and do the same. Then I’ll post this when I’m finished. 🥰

🎬 The Wedding Date

📅 Year: 2005

🍿 First Watch or Rewatch? Rewatch

❤️ Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

😂 Laughs: ⭐⭐

🥰 Romance/Swoon: 💕💕💕💕💕

🧡 Comfort Level: ☕☕☕☕☕

💋 Favorite Moment: When Nick and Kat talk in the bedroom after arriving at the wedding

🎭 Favorite Character: Nick (I really love Dermot Mulroney when he’s in rom coms)

🗨️ Most Quotable Line

📚 Bookish Connection: based on a book Asking for Trouble by Elizabeth Young (I can’t find it anywhere on ebook thought)

🍰 Pairs Well With: The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory, The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

💛 Final Thoughts: I’ve always loved this movie- Debra Messing isn’t a favorite of mine, but there are so many other actors that I love that are in this film.

🎬 13 Going on 30

(This is cheating a little because I watched this on earlier this week)

📅 Year: 2004

🍿 First Watch or Rewatch? Rewatch

❤️ Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

😂 Laughs: ⭐⭐⭐

🥰 Romance/Swoon: 💕💕💕💕

🧡 Comfort Level: ☕☕☕☕☕

💋 Favorite Moment: The Thriller dance of course

🎭 Favorite Character: Jenna- Jennifer Garner plays her with such innocence

🗨️ Most Quotable Line

📚 Bookish Connection: it’s an original story

🍰 Pairs Well With: Remember Me by Sophie Kinsella, What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty, Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid

💛 Final Thoughts: This movie is so nostalgic for me. Jessie’s Girl was always a favorite of mine. The movie just makes me feel good whenever I watch it!

🎬 Happiness for Beginners

📅 Year: 2023

🍿 First Watch or Rewatch? Rewatch

❤️ Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

😂 Laughs: ⭐⭐⭐

🥰 Romance/Swoon: 💕💕💕💕

🧡 Comfort Level: ☕☕☕

💋 Favorite Moment: When Windy introduces the three things that make you happy concept

🎭 Favorite Character: Jake (come on- Luke Grimes?)

🗨️ Most Quotable Line

📚 Bookish Connection: Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center, one of my favorite books and authors

🍰 Pairs Well With: It’s a Love Story by Emily Henry, Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan, Enjoy the View, Sarah Morgenthaler, My Not So Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella

💛 Final Thoughts: I’m always a little trepidatious when it comes to watching adaptations of favorite books, but this is one that was done well. I really enjoyed it!

🎬 The Proposal

📅 Year: 2009

🍿 First Watch or Rewatch? Rewatch

❤️ Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

😂 Laughs: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

🥰 Romance/Swoon: 💕💕💕💕

🧡 Comfort Level: ☕☕☕☕

💋 Favorite Moment: The chanting around the fire with Betty White

🎭 Favorite Character: So hard to choose! I love all of them

🗨️ Most Quotable Line

📚 Bookish Connection: it’s an original story

🍰 Pairs Well With: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne, Book Lovers by Emily Henry, Dating You/Hating You by Christina Lauren

💛 Final Thoughts: This is one of my comfort movies. It never fails to make me feel good!

🎬 The Hating Game

📅 Year: 2021

🍿 First Watch or Rewatch? Rewatch

❤️ Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

😂 Laughs: ⭐⭐⭐

🥰 Romance/Swoon: 💕💕💕💕

🧡 Comfort Level: ☕☕☕☕

💋 Favorite Moment: When Joshua takes care of Lucy when she’s sick

🎭 Favorite Character: Joshua, although I really like them together

🗨️ Most Quotable Line

📚 Bookish Connection: based on the book The Hating Game by Sally Thorne (which I loved!)

🍰 Pairs Well With: Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady, Dating You/Hating You by Christina Lauren, Beg, Borrow or Steal by Sarah Adams

💛 Final Thoughts: This is such a fun movie- this is another adaptation that I felt kept the same vibe. So good!

🎬 While You Were Sleeping

📅 Year: 1995

🍿 First Watch or Rewatch? Rewatch

❤️ Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

😂 Laughs: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

🥰 Romance/Swoon: 💕💕💕💕💕

🧡 Comfort Level: ☕☕☕☕☕

💋 Favorite Moment: The leaning scene

🎭 Favorite Character: Lucy- I just root for her the whole time

🗨️ Most Quotable Line

📚 Bookish Connection: it’s an original story

🍰 Pairs Well With: One Day in December by Josie Silver, Funny Story by Emily Henry

💛 Final Thoughts: This is my all-time favorite movie! I love everything about it- the characters, the chemistry, the comedy!

Well...that’s a wrap on my rom-com marathon! 🍿💕

Six movies later, I’m smiling, my heart is full, and I think this was exactly what I needed. Sometimes the best remedy for feeling a little out of sorts is a quiet house, a comfy spot on the couch, a few favorite movies, and characters that feel like old friends. ❤️

Thanks for hanging out with me today and following along! I loved sharing these little reviews, and I have a feeling this won’t be my last movie marathon. 🎬✨

Now tell me...what’s the one romantic comedy you’ll stop everything to watch whenever it’s on? I’m always looking for an excuse to add another favorite to the list. 💛

Thanks for spending the day with me. Until next time, keep revisiting old favorites—they're classics for a reason. 💛🎬