After The Bachelor burst onto our screens, NBC knew they were onto something. Trista Sutter, the runner-up from season 1 of The Bachelor, was the first star of The Bachelorette.
This was the beginning of America’s obsession with finding your soulmate on TV.
Brad and Jen
This was Hollywood's biggest wedding at the time. The power couple Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston tied the knot in Malibu on July 29th, 2000.
Their quirky vows to each other included Brad swearing to "split the difference on the thermostat" and Jennifer promising to always make his "favorite banana milkshake." It's a shame they divorced.
"Friends"
Speaking of Jen and weddings, the Friends 2001 iconic wedding episode became the most-watched sitcom wedding of all time.
It left fans wondering what would become of Ross and Rachel.
War Times Strike Again
After a few prosperous decades with little war, 2003 called many men to the front lines in Iraq.
That year was filled with weddings that were celebrated with many loved ones absent.
Who Needs Straps?
Move over spaghetti straps, the year 2004 was all about the strapless dress.
The 2000s stars such as Jessica Simpson, Erica Levy, and Carmen Electa walked down aisles in these elegant strapless gowns.