In 1987 the ’80s classic Dirty Dancing hit the theatres and a new wedding hit blasted straight into mixtapes and wedding playlists.
The song “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” became the request for every wedding deejay the moment it entered our ears.
The Decade of Excess
This iconic soap opera wedding episode had all the bells and whistles of the time.
Hope and Bo Brady's wedding perfectly demonstrated how the 80s was the decade of excess.
Fergie's Wedding
Not quite as buzzed about as Diana's and Charles' special day, but the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson still had quite a big day.
The wedding that took place on July 23 1986 was still pretty memorable.
Hanks and Wilson
One of the lasting Hollywood marriages out there took place in the year 1988. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson tied the knot.
They're still just as strong over three decades later.
Steel Magnolias
The 1989 film was not only memorable for the great actress Julia Roberts but also the totally elaborate wedding scene.
The film also brought Southern traditions like armadillo shaped cakes to the big screen.