The original 'Muriel's Wedding' trailer, which screened prior to the film's release in Australian cinemas on 29 September 1994.

Living in a fantasy world of ABBA songs, Muriel Heslop waits for Prince Charming to come along and rescue her from her bullying father, her bitchy peers and the claustrophobic atmosphere of small town Porpoise Spit. But when Prince Charming is slow to arrive, Muriel decides to take control of her own life and rescue herself.

The spectacular wedding gown worn by Muriel (Toni Collette) features a low neckline, highly decorated bodice, ornate lace sleeves and a full skirt with a modest train in heavy ivory satin. The headpiece adds a touch of regal class to the traditional veil, through which we can still see Muriel’s wide grin.

Thanks to the generous donation of production company House and Moorhouse Films, the NFSA preserves eight of the costumes designed by Terry Ryan for Muriel’s Wedding.

Terry (Terence) Ryan has designed costumes for more than 50 productions across cinema (Starstruck, 1982; King Kong, 2006; Tomorrow, When the War Began, 2010) and television (The Cowra Breakout, 1984; Farscape, 1999-2003).

Click 'View More' below to see a 360-degree view of the costume.

Jocelyn Moorhouse​​​​​​, who produced ​Muriel's Wedding (with Lynda House), reveals how she and husband PJ Hogan developed the idea for the film. Hogan also wrote the screenplay and directed it.

Lorna Lesley interviewed Jocelyn Moorhouse for the NFSA Oral History program in 2016.

The Australian poster for the video release of Muriel's Wedding in May 1999, featuring Gabby Millgate and that famous line, 'You're terrible Muriel'.

In this excerpt from an NFSA oral history interview with Jocelyn Moorhouse, who produced Muriel's Wedding (with Lynda House), she talks about casting the roles of Muriel and Rhonda. 

Lorna Lesley interviewed Jocelyn Moorhouse for the NFSA Oral History program in 2016.

"Are you Muriel Heslop?" Behind the scenes footage taken on the set of Muriel's Wedding. This rehearsal take is of a scene in which Muriel (Toni Collette), meets Rhonda (Rachel Griffiths) at a resort. It's the beginning of a life-changing friendship.

A take from a deleted scene from 'Muriel's Wedding' in which Muriel (Toni Collette, out of shot) cooks her first meal for new husband David (Daniel Lapaine). David's swimming coach, Ken (Chris Haywood), is telling her about the media interest generated by her recent wedding.

Lynda House, producer of Muriel's Wedding, discusses the film with curator Meg Labrum at the National Film and Sound Archive in Canberra in December 2014 (the 20th anniversary). In this clip Lynda talks about the difficult decision to delete scenes from the film.

Lynda House, producer of Muriel's Wedding, talks about the costuming in the film with curator Meg Labrum at the National Film and Sound Archive in Canberra in December 2014 (the 20th anniversary of the film).

Early poster design promoting Cannes Film Festival screening of Muriel's Wedding.

Promotional T-shirt from the 1994 Cannes Films Festival, front and back.

US daybill poster for the release of Muriel's Wedding. The back of the poster highlights the soundtrack, a key component of the film. 

The French distributors for Muriel, Une Comedie de P.J. Hogan took a very different approach to marketing the film than other countries with this promotional poster.

The original daybill poster for the cinema release of Muriel's Wedding.

Press book for the 1994 Cannes Film Festival. The book contains cast and crew bios and notes from the film's producers and director.

'Helena's Wedding, A Black Comedy In White'. Pages 1 and 2 from the original 1989 treatment.

Lynda House, producer of Muriel's Wedding, discusses the film with curator Meg Labrum at the National Film and Sound Archive in Canberra in December 2014 (the 20th anniversary). In this clip Lynda talks about the key audiences.

Muriel (Toni Collette) smiling and peering out of the car window as she arrives at the church for her wedding.

The wedding dress and accessories worn by Muriel (Toni Collette) in Muriel's Wedding (PJ Hogan, Australia, 1994). The film's costume designer was Terry Ryan.

Also pictured are: bridegroom David Van Arkle (played by Daniel Lapaine); David's swimming coach, Ken (Chris Haywood); and Muriel's bridesmaid, Tania (Sophie Lee).

The spectacular wedding gown features a low neckline, highly decorated bodice, ornate lace sleeves and a full skirt with a modest train in heavy ivory satin.

The three peach-coloured bridesmaids’ ensembles were worn by Cheryl (Rosalind Hammond), Tania (Sophie Lee) and Janine (Belinda Jarrett) at Muriel’s wedding.

Each ensemble comprises a peach-coloured, floor-length frock with tulle skirt and lace bodice. Also part of the costume are a white petticoat, floral hairpiece, earrings and gold shoes. 

Thanks to the generous donation of production company House and Moorhouse Films, the NFSA preserves eight of the costumes designed by Terry Ryan for Muriel’s Wedding.

Terry (Terence) Ryan has designed costumes for more than 50 productions across cinema (Starstruck, 1982; King Kong, 2006; Tomorrow, When the War Began, 2010) and television (The Cowra Breakout, 1984; Farscape, 1999-2003).

Click 'View More' below to see a 360-degree view of the costume.

The peach bridesmaid dresses and accessories as featured in Muriel's Wedding (PJ Hogan, Australia, 1994).

Pictured top left: Cheryl (Rosalind Hammond), Tania (Sophie Lee) and Janine (Belinda Jarrett) talking to Rhonda (Rachel Griffiths) at Muriel's wedding; right: Cheryl (Rosalind Hammond), Janine (Belinda Jarrett) and Tania (Sophie Lee); bottom left: Muriel (Toni Collette) with her bridesmaids.

The film's costume designer was Terry Ryan.

The pink bridesmaids’ ensembles were worn by Janine (Belinda Jarrett), Cheryl (Rosalind Hammond) and Nicole (Pippa Grandison) at Tania’s wedding at the start of the film.

The hot-pink bridesmaid’s dress is matched with pearl choker necklace, nylon lace gloves, white floral-and-pearl headpiece and pearl and gold clip-on earrings. The neckline is defined by a stiff ruffle of pink tulle with seed-pearl decoration and the bridesmaids all wear their hair in the same up-swept style. 

Thanks to the generous donation of production company House and Moorhouse Films, the NFSA preserves eight of the costumes designed by Terry Ryan for Muriel’s Wedding.

Terry (Terence) Ryan has designed costumes for more than 50 productions across cinema (Starstruck, 1982; King Kong, 2006; Tomorrow, When the War Began, 2010) and television (The Cowra Breakout, 1984; Farscape, 1999-2003).

Click 'View More' below to see a 360-degree view of the costume.

The pink bridesmaid dresses and accessories worn at the start of Muriel's Wedding (PJ Hogan, Australia, 1994), during the wedding of Tania (Sophie Lee).

Pictured top left: Muriel (Toni Collette) and Janine (Belinda Jarrett); bottom left: Cheryl (Rosalind Hammond); top centre: Cheryl (Rosalind Hammond) and Janine (Belinda Jarrett); bottom centre and far right: Nicole (Pippa Grandison).

The film's costume designer was Terry Ryan.

In this oral history interview excerpt, Jeanie Drynan explains how wardrobe helped her find the character of Muriel's mother, Betty Heslop, in Muriel's Wedding (1994).

Jeanie Drynan was interviewed by Margaret Leask in 2014 as part of the NFSA's Oral History program.

In this Oral History interview excerpt, Jeanie Drynan talks about shooting her heartbreaking scene as Betty Heslop in the church on Muriel's wedding day. Jeanie Drynan interviewed by Margaret Leask (2014), Oral History.

A different take from a deleted scene from 'Muriel's Wedding' in which Muriel (Toni Collette) cooks her first meal for new husband David (Daniel Lapaine). David's swimming coach, Ken (Chris Haywood), is telling her about the media interest generated by her recent wedding.

A take from a deleted scene from 'Muriel's Wedding' in which Muriel (Toni Collette) cooks her first meal for new husband David (Daniel Lapaine), only to have him storm out, jealous at the media attention she's receiving. Also at the table is David's coach, Ken (Chris Haywood). 

Extract from the original treatment of Helena's Wedding. In this scene, after having been thrown out of the group by her 'friends', Helena decides to follow them on their holiday - a cruise for 18 to 25 year-olds.  On the cruise she reunites with Carol, an old school acquaintance.

Muriel (Toni Collette) with bridesmaids Cheryl (Rosalind Hammond), Tania (Sophie Lee) and Janine (Belinda Jarrett).

Producer, Lynda House, talks about the locations for the two wedding shoots in the film Muriel's Wedding with curator Meg Labrum at the National Film and Sound Archive in Canberra in December 2014 (the 20th anniversary of the movie).

Lynda House, producer of Muriel's Wedding, discusses the film with curator Meg Labrum at the National Film and Sound Archive in Canberra in December 2014 (the 20th anniversary).

Sit back and enjoy our compilation of all your favourite film quotes from Muriel's Wedding (1994).

After 25 years, 'You're terrible, Muriel!' holds a rightful place alongside Mick Dundee's 'That's not a knife' (Crocodile Dundee, 1985) and Daryl Kerrigan's 'Tell him he's dreaming' (The Castle, 1997) as catchphrases that have entered the Australian vernacular. 

But PJ Hogan's memorable script produced more than just a single catchphrase, which is made obvious in the above clip.

This delightful montage, taken from the movie, contains many of the best lines and memorable quotes that elevated the film to the iconic status it holds today.

Interestingly, 'You're terrible, Muriel!', was almost cut from the film during editing when writer-director Hogan felt he'd heard it so many times it was no longer funny.

Fortunately editor Jill Bilcock convinced him to include it and it's become so entrenched in our lexicon that Toni Collette has said she has it quoted to her nearly every day.