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The Best Wedding Scenes in TV History

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TV wedding scenes are special. After seasons of rooting for a couple to overcome their issues, you're invested. You want to see them get their happily ever after. You're ready to cry and cheer as they tie the knot. These scenes are memorable - seldom perfect, always fun, and usually leaving audiences smiling. Except for Game of Thrones, of course. While some TV weddings disappoint, most reward loyalty and stay true to the characters, celebrating love in a way that makes sense for the couple and the show. Vote up the scenes that left you speechless, bamboozled, or tickled pink.

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    TV show: FriendsFriends. First comes love, then a top TV proposal, then a wedding. Chandler and Monica hit some snags on the aisle, but a sitcom needs twists. Things end well, and those two surely found happiness.
    Friends. First comes love, then a top TV proposal, then a wedding. Chandler and Monica hit some snags on the aisle, but a sitcom needs twists. Things end well, and those two surely found happiness.

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    TV show: FriendsFriends. Mike was Phoebe’s best boyfriend. He loved her oddness, helped raise rat babies, and Paul Rudd played him. Their first wedding got canceled due to a blizzard. They decided to marry on the street that day. Their vows were perfect, outfits looked great, and the setting felt magical. Very Phoebe!
    Friends. Mike was Phoebe’s best boyfriend. He loved her oddness, helped raise rat babies, and Paul Rudd played him. Their first wedding got canceled due to a blizzard. They decided to marry on the street that day. Their vows were perfect, outfits looked great, and the setting felt magical. Very Phoebe!

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    Also ranks #24 on Best 'Friends' Episodes, Ranked

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    TV show: The Big Bang TheoryThe Big Bang Theory.
    Bernadette and Howard are great together; their love conquers all. They proved this in the season 5 finale. They married spontaneously before Howie’s space mission. Leonard, Sheldon, Penny, Raj, and Amy ordained as ministers. They performed the ceremony on a rooftop while Google's satellite recorded the whole event. Goosebumps.

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    Also ranks #6 on The Big Bang Theory Season 5 Episodes, Ranked

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    TV show: Full HouseFull House.
    Two-part wedding episodes are a big trend in sitcoms; they were huge in the '90s. Jesse and Rebecca faced tough situations to get married, which made their wedding better. Jesse also sang the Beach Boys’ "Forever". The piano played with a gospel choir. Swoon.

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    Also ranks #4 on Best Full House Episodes

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    TV show: Boy Meets WorldBoy Meets World.
    Cory and Topanga’s big day had problems. Things did not go as planned, but the ceremony felt lovely. These two are adorable together, and Cory’s speech was memorable. Hearts melted everywhere.

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    TV show: Modern FamilyModern Family.
    Mitch and Cam’s wedding was emotional. Watching them walk down the aisle gave excellent TV. Jay’s pride in walking his son down the aisle was priceless.

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    TV show: BonesBones.
    A wedding took nine seasons to build. Temperance and Seeley survived killers, had a baby, solved many murders, and learned to love each other. Their vows were lovely; the ceremony was gorgeous. Was it worth the wait?

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    TV show: How I Met Your MotherHow I Met Your Mother.
    Audiences waited several seasons for Lilypad and Marshmallow to marry (he proposed in the pilot). The wait was worth it. Uninvited guests and a bad hair day nearly ruined the ceremony.Lily and Marshalldecided to wed outside with only close friends and an acoustic guitar. Their wedding was as adorable as they are.

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    Also ranks #27 on Favorite How I Met Your Mother Episodes

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    TV show: Grey’s AnatomyGrey’s Anatomy.
    Everyone expected something huge to happen on the 100th episode. But they did not expect this. Meredith and Derek gave Izzie and Alex their wedding; hearts broke worldwide.Grey’s Anatomy.Grey’s Anatomy. Meredith and Derek gave Izzie and Alex their wedding; hearts broke worldwide.

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    Niagara

    TV show: The OfficeThe Office.
    Fans invested heavily in Jim and Pam's relationship. Everyone watched when the couple finally married in Niagara Falls. No silly dances or torn veils interfered."The boat was Plan C, the church was Plan B, and Plan A was marrying her a long time ago. That was pretty much the day I met her."Niagara swoons.

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    Also ranks #16 on TV Episodes By Mindy Kaling · #32 on Best 'The Office' Episodes, Ranked

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    TV show: Luke and Laura.General Hospital.
    Luke and Laura's wedding aired in November 1981. It got the highest ratings in daytime TV history. This is impressive, especially with the couple's messy past.

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    TV show: Robert's Wedding.Everybody Loves Raymond.
    Do Amy and Robert win the best first dance at a TV wedding? Absolutely.

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    TV show: My Best Friend's Wedding.Scrubs.
    Carla took a long time to say yes. Turk was delayed by a patient. The ceremony failed its plan. Still, what mattered was that these two had each other. They were happy, even marrying in a patient's room instead of a fancy church.

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    TV show: Series 3, Episode 1.Downton Abbey.
    After two years of dating, Mary and Matthew finally married. They did it in a spectacular way. It was an elegant, beautiful event fitting for such a great couple. It almost beat the real Royal Wedding.

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    Leslie and Ben

    TV show: Leslie and Ben.Parks and Recreation.
    The wedding of Leslie and Ben only needed tear-inducing vows and a quirky ceremony.Leslie and Ben.became one of TV's most iconic weddings. The couple married in the Parks department office. This showed fans the series is loved for its heart, not just its occasional silliness.

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    TV show: Passages (2).
    Joanie loved Chachi. Everyone got excited when these two finally worked things out and got married in the memorablePassages (2).Passages (2) finale.

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    TV show: The Catch.Sex and the City.
    Charlotte had the perfect wedding ceremony, but the marriage was not great. So, when things went badly the second time around, she saw it as a good sign. She was marrying Harry, the man she dreamed of. A small fire or wine stain doesn't matter.

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    TV show: The Big Bang.Doctor Who.
    Rory and Amy wed, and the show brought the Eleventh Doctor back into their lives. Do not underestimate the saying: “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.”

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    TV show: The Sign of Three.Sherlock.
    Watson and Mary got married! Sherlock gave an awesome best man toast! Mortal danger hit the reception! It was a packed, unforgettableSherlock.Sherlock installment.

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    TV show: Landing Gear.New Girl.
    CeCe and Schmidt's wedding did not go as planned because Schmidt missed it while on a plane. The intimate, unplanned ceremony in apartment 4D was better than any outdoor party.

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    TV show: The Show Must Go On.One Tree Hill.
    The reception for Nathan and Haley's ceremony lacked success. Still, their second marriage shows their commitment. Aww.

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    Also ranks #4 on Best 'One Tree Hill' Episodes, Ranked

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    TV show: May God Bless and Keep You AlwaysParenthood
    Of all the timesParenthoodThis scene made audiences cry. The show ended, Zeek died, but Hank and Sarah made it work. Many emotions!

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    TV show: Last Week Fights, This Week TightsGilmore Girls
    A Renaissance wedding. Liz and TJ’s ceremony looked beautiful. It also marked Luke’s first attempt to date Lorelai. Huzzah!

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    Also ranks #3 on Best Gilmore Girls Episodes

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    TV show: Ode to JoyBeverly Hills 90210
    Donna and David’s wedding fit perfectly in the finale. It was the show of a generation.

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    🔥 46 up · 65 down

    Also ranks #44 on Full List of Beverly Hills, 90210 Episodes

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    The One with Ross's Wedding

    TV show: The One with Ross's WeddingFriends
    Ross struggled to stay married. No one liked Emily. So why did this wedding make the list? The doofus said the wrong name, and everything righted itself. Rachel remains his lobster, whether they were on a break or not.

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    The Rains of Castamere

    TV show: The Rains of CastamereGame of Thrones
    Edmund Tully and Roslin Frey joined their paths in this episode. You do not need to remember their names if you do not recall.Seeing several beloved Starks get slaughtered. No amount of regards fixes our loss.

  • 27

    TV show: Mazel Tov, Dummies!30 Rock
    Liz Lemon married! She did it like Liz: wearing a Princess Leia costume and using a drug dealer's grill instead of a ring. Perfection.

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    Also ranks #15 on Best 30 Rock Episodes

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    TV show: Your World (2)Cougar Town
    Jules and Grayson’s wedding was funny and heartfelt. It was quick, memorable, and as quirky as the whole show. Lovely.

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    🔥 21 up · 62 down

    Also ranks #70 on Full List of Cougar Town Episodes

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    Contempt

    TV show: ContemptThe Newsroom
    Will and MacKenzie took time to agree on their relationship. They did agree, and they married spontaneously when Will was found in contempt and faced jail time. The quick ceremony was perfect.

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