The Brady Girls Get Married (1981)

Made-for-tv movie, the pilot for a "Brady Bunch" revival series, "The Brady Brides." Jan and Marcia have met the men of their dreams and decide to tie the knot. They agree to hold the weddings together in the family's back yard, but fight over whether to have a modern ceremony or a traditional one. Can the marriages be saved? All of the original cast members (except cousin Oliver) put in a return appearance.

Year: 1981
Genre: Family, Comedy, TV Movie
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Overview
"The Brady Girls Get Married" is a 1981 American made-for-television comedy-drama movie directed by Peter Baldwin, starring Maureen McCormick, Eve Plumb, and Jerry Houser. At first aired over 3 episodes of "The Brady Brides" comedy, it was later on cut into a two-hour film. The movie continues the story of the famous Brady family from the popular 1970s sitcom "The Brady Bunch", focusing especially on the senior daughters, Marcia and Jan.

. Plot The plot begins as Marcia Brady, the eldest Brady daughter, falls for a lovely man named Wally Logan and they decide to get married. During the wedding event preparation, Jan Brady, the middle Brady child, satisfies a professor named Philip Covington. Triggers quickly fly in between them, and in a whirlwind love, Jan also becomes engaged to Philip.

Most of the film revolves around the chaotic preparation and preparation for the double Brady wedding event, triggering comedic interplay between the characters, particularly the 2 fathers-in-law-to-be. Each bride-to-be and her future husband have opposing views on how the wedding event ought to proceed, resulting in entertaining clashes along the method. All the while, the Brady parents, Mike and Carol, do their finest to maintain peace and guarantee a successful wedding.

Themes and Character Development
As expected in a Brady household film, family-centered styles and values are regularly obvious throughout the film. The complexities and happiness of family life, sticking together through trials, and the significance of love, empathy, and understanding are underscored in the characters' interactions and engagements. The relationships between the characters continue to progress, using more depth and insights into their personalities, especially the two Brady daughters.

Reception
While "The Brady Girls Get Married" was met mixed evaluations due to its extension from the timeless tv series, it was generally applauded for its warm humor and classic connection to "The Brady Bunch". It excelled in its mix of household values and light comedic components, catching the novelty of the original show. Fans of "The Brady Bunch" appreciated the continuation of the Brady family's story, despite the sitcom-like nature of the motion picture.

Conclusion
Eventually, "The Brady Girls Get Married" worked as a lovely reunion and revival of the precious '70s television program, "The Brady Bunch". It provided a fresh yet nostalgic scenario by bringing the renowned characters into the adult years and presenting contemporary problems. The movie put emphasis on familial values, love, and compromise while maintaining its comedic relief throughout the plot. The double wedding proves to be a celebration of not just like and dedication, however also the uniting of different characters under the Brady household's inviting umbrella.
Top Cast

Robert Reed

Mike Brady

Florence Henderson

Carol Brady

Barry Williams

Greg Brady

Maureen McCormick

Marsha Brady

Christopher Knight

Peter Brady

Eve Plumb

Jan Brady

Mike Lookinland

Bobby Brady

Susan Olsen

Cindy Brady

Ann B. Davis

Alice Nelson

Jerry Houser

Wally Logan

Ron Kuhlman

Philip Covington III