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Happy V Day!

In honor of mushy love, I’ve compiled a list of my top three lovey-dovey Romance movies of all time!

(P.S. – For an extra dip of saccharine you should probably read this list accompanied by the sweet melody of Taylor Swift’s song “Love Story.”)

(P.P.S. And if you gag easily you should probably just skip this post altogether…killjoy.)

1.

“The Notebook”

OF COURSE.

As unbelievably cliche and girly and mushy and sickening as this movie truly is…it’s also my favorite movie of. all. time.

Knowing me, most people would not peg me as this kind of girl.

But, alas.

I was obsessed with this movie and watched it at least once a week when it came out in 2004, and I still love it to this day.

Plus I want Rachel McAdam’s entire wardrobe.

I even walked down the aisle to “On the Lake” – you know, that gorgeous instrumental song composed for the scene when Allie & Noah are in the boat and it starts to pour and she starts laughing right before the big rainy “It’s still not over!” steamy kiss scene.

Yep. I staked wedding aisle walk claim on that sucker instantaneously.

 Best love story ever.

Ideal for Valentine’s dates with yourself, a box of tissues, and a carton of malted milk balls.

Because no dude wants to sit through that crap for two hours with you.

Moving on…

2.

“Under the Tuscan Sun”

This movie kind of just wants t0 make you move to Italy immediately.

It’s romantic and funny and life-affirming and, of course, delicious because it’s Italy.

I like this one because it’s got all kinds of love – romantic love, family love, friend love, love of self, love of beauty, love of life, etc.

Share the love, people. Share the travel and share the love.

And finally…

3.

“P.S. I Love You”

Talk about a sob fest.

It is impossible to make it through even the first 1/16 of this movie with a dry eye.

You can only hope your S.O. would be so romantic, even in death.

Again, what’s with the travel?

Maybe it’s the combination of romance and travel that makes these flicks so darn appealing.

In the Romantic-Comedy category the clear winner is

“The Proposal”

While it’s technically a love story and can verge on romantic every now and then, it’s big selling point with us is that it’s laugh out loud funny.

Ted and I both think it’s hilarious.

We’ve watched it an embarrassing number of times for a rom-com.

Brilliant one liners.

And how can you deny the genius that is Sandra Bullock?

If you haven’t seen it, you really should give it a chance.

And lastly, in the I Hate Love and Romance and Therefore I Hate Valentine’s Day category my vote goes to

“All I Wanna Do”

If you’re not having any of that obnoxious love stuff then I would highly suggest grabbing some pals and popcorn and ice cream and sleeping bags and settling in for a night of laughs with this group of mischievous 1960s boarding school girls.

I love the casting and it’s a total girl power movie.

This is a definite go to for the down with love crowd.

Happy V Day, however you choose to enjoy it.

I hope you take the time to celebrate all the important loves in your life – family, friends, pets, coworkers, yourself, S.O.’s, and otherwise!