A perfect way to spend the week leading up to Valentine's Day? Whether you have the screen to yourself, or have a partner or a whole family of friends to watch with, these romantic movies are sure to be a bright spot in your February!
One of the easiest ways to entertain friends is to have a ROMANTIC MOVIE PARTY! Ask everyone to bring an appetizer, serve up heaping bowls of popcorn, a glass of bubbly {either champagne, or sparkling cider} and a decadent dessert or two.
Get comfortable, and pass the tissues.
Some of the Most Memorable Classic Romantic Films to Watch:
{Not in any particular order, these are all fabulous!}
- PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. A favorite love story with Keira Knightley as the spirited heroine who fights snobbery and willfulness.
- GONE WITH THE WIND. Who doesn't love this classic love/hate movie with Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh? Most remembered quote ever "Frankly Scarlett...."
- THE NOTEBOOK. I cried watching this husband tell his wife with Alzheimer's the story of their courtship.
- YOU'VE GOT MAIL. A winner on so many levels. One of my daughter's favorites...we've watched it about a hundred times. Meg Ryan. Tom Hanks. Books. What's not to love?
- BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S. Audrey Hepburn in an amazing role. Chic. Sweet. Wonderful!
- ROMAN HOLIDAY. Another Audrey Hepburn classic, on a vacation with reporter Gregory Peck.
- LOVE STORY. One of the first romantic movies I ever saw. Ali McGraw and Ryan O'Neal in this sweet, major tear jerker. {Have tissues at the ready.}
- WUTHERING HEIGHTS. Ah...deep, dark romance. I prefer the original with Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon.
- IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT. Cynical reporter Clark Gable and slightly crazy heiress Claudette Colbert prove that opposites attract.
- SENSE AND SENSIBILITY. Another Jane Austen gem, Emma Thompson hides her true feelings for Hugh Grant for the sake of propriety.
- SINGING IN THE RAIN. Gene Kelly & Debbie Reynolds dance their way through this musical about Hollywood romances.
- THE THIN MAN. This one hits all my checkmarks. Married couple Nick (William Powell) and his heiress wife Nora (Myrna Loy) solve mysteries while leading a glamorous art deco era life.
You can serve popcorn in our gorgeous bowls, they are guaranteed to make popcorn taste better!
{I sprinkle parmesan cheese on mine and call it a protein snack}
Source:
- Pink Birdie Bowls
- Bohemian Rose Bowls
- Boxwood Hearts
- Amour Glasses
- Antique French Cafe Glasses
- French Champagne Flutes
Or these easy to make French Palmiers?
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ROMANTIC MOVIE YOU LOVE TO WATCH AGAIN AND AGAIN?
30 comments
I love the bohemian rose bowls. Perfect for ice cream while watching that great movie list.
Linda, thank you, I had not heard of The City of My Final Destination…going to find that and check it out.
Nancy, that is a great one too, and often mentioned by friends as their very favorite!
You posted so many great ideas for a romantic Valentine’s week! I would have to add “Somewhere in Time” as my all-time favorite romantic movie. Wishing you a Happy Valentine’s Day!
Out of Africa and The City of My Final Destination
Thank you for the movie list.
One of my favorites is Moonstruck.
Love all your suggestions {anything Cary Grant!} Mary. Hope you enjoy watching some of these again!
Jane, I agree, they never go out of style! xo Hope you enjoy watching some of these again!
I have seen a lot of these but you have sparked my interest in seeing a few again…they never go out of style!!
Jane x
I really love all the movies you have shared with us….a movie Valentines party sounds like great fun….
Smiles~~
Maritza