This is one if the first American network television series to feature a same-sex marriage. New York City gay couples had no legal rights, when this episode aired, and many politicians, in both major parties, were rushing to support Federal and State so-called, 'Defense of Marriage' laws.
This episode largely ignores the contentious, anti-gay political climate that existed and simply treats this as any other marriage. For the most part, the lesbian couple was well handled in the series, although they were restricted to a handful of guest starring roles, which did not leave much room for in-depth character development and personal displays of affection were, apparently, still taboo for network television.
Beyond the wedding, we have some funny moments with Phoebe being possessed by an elderly client, who died on her table. I was never a huge fan of Rachel's mom but it is an interesting little bombshell to drop on your daughter.moreless
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Ross's ex and her lesbian lover tie the knot, providing Monica with a job: catering the wedding. Phoebe is possessed by the spirit of an eighty-two year old massage client who dies in the middle of a session. Rachel's mom comes to visit and drops a bombshell.moreless
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Jennifer Aniston
Rachel Green
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Courteney Cox
Monica Geller
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Lisa Kudrow
Phoebe Buffay
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Friends is set in New York City. Joey was a cast member in Days of Our Lives, which is filmed in Los Angeles. Yet somehow Joey auditioned and films in NYC.
Edit - Goof: When Susan asks Ross to dance, she says that he can lead. As they begin dancing, however, she assumes the traditional male position, her left hand holding his right, her right hand on his waist. Furthermore, when the camera switches angles, Ross is suddenly leading. Edit
- Goof: When Monica is talking to Ross about Carol and Susan's wedding, Chandler is looking for something on the freezer. Then he puts his hands into his pants pockets. However, when the camera angle changes and he starts to sing, his hands are no longer in his pockets. Edit
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ADD NOTES- International Episode Title: Czech Republic: Neočekávaná svatba (Unexpected Wedding) Edit
- This is the first appearance of Marlo Thomas as Sandra Green. Sandra was in 3 episodes of Friends. Edit
- Music: "Trumpet Voluntary" by Jeremiah Clarke "Strangers in the Night" by Frank Sinatra Edit
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ADD QUOTES- Carol: I mean, I knew they were having trouble with this whole thing, but they're my parents. They're supposed to give me away and everything. Ross: It's okay. I'm sorry. Carol: And then Susan and I got in this big fight because I said maybe we should call off the wedding, and she said we weren't doing it for them, we were doing it for us, and if I couldn't see that, then maybe we should call off the wedding. I don't know what to do. Ross: I... uh... can't believe I'm gonna say this, but I think Susan's right. Carol: You do? Ross: Look, do you love her? And you don't have to be too emphatic about this. Carol: Of course I do. Edit
- Susan: You want to dance? Ross: No, that's fine. Susan: Come on. I'll let you lead. Ross: Okay. Edit
- Joey: (About Carol and Susan's wedding) Are you really not going? Ross: I am really not going. I don't get it. They already live together, why do they need to get married? Monica: They love each other, and they wanna celebrate that love with the people that are close with them. Ross: If you wanna call that a reason. Edit
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ADD ALLUSIONS- Joey: It just seems so futile. You know? All these women, and nothing! I feel like Superman without my powers, you know? I have the cape, and yet I cannot fly. Superman is a comic book superhero, originally created by American writer Jerry Siegel and Canadian artist Joe Shuster and published by DC Comics. Edit
- Phoebe: (Possessed by Mrs. Adelman) I know who it is you remind me of. Evelyn Durmer. Course that's before she got the lousy face-lift. Now she looks like Soupy Sales. Joey: Pheebs, who's Evelyn Durmer? Phoebe: (As herself) I don't know. Who's Soupy Sales? Soupy Sales is an American comedian and actor, who was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Edit
- Phoebe: (Possessed by Mrs. Adelman) Talk about crap. Try listening to Stella Neidman tell the story about her and Rod Steiger for the hundredth time. Rod Steiger was an American Academy Award-winning actor. Edit
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