The courtship of Ian and Toula begins slowly because her family would not approve of her seeing a non-Greek. As their feelings for each other intensify, a sexual relationship begins, implied by the two shown briefly falling into bed as they embrace. In spite of annoying interference from the Greek family, Ian cheerfully adopts their culture and religion in spite of Toula’s willingness to elope and live far away. To fulfill Gus’s dream of his daughter marrying in their church, Ian is baptized so the marriage can be performed in the Greek Orthodox Church.
A few crudities and two regular profanities mar the dialogue, but “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” has no nudity or violence. Family gatherings feature wine drinking and the couple appear drunk in one scene. Although tacitly condoned, the implied sexual relationship plays a very small part in the story. With an emphasis on strong family values and a theme of love overcoming ethnic differences, the pluses far outweigh the negatives in this delightful PG movie that celebrates family.