Sheldon And Amy's Wedding: A Fan's Perspective

After eight or nine years of build-up, Sheldon Cooper and Amy Farrah Fowler finally tied the knot in season 11, episode 24 of The Big Bang Theory. The episode, titled The Bow Tie Asymmetry, sees the gang in full strategy mode as they prepare for the arrival of their families for the wedding. The episode includes a cast of returning favourites, including Laurie Metcalf, Jerry O'Connell, and Courtney Henggeler as Mary, Georgie, and Missy Cooper respectively, as well as Kathy Bates and Teller as Amy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fowler. It also features a surprise appearance by Star Wars legend Mark Hamill, who officiates the wedding.

Sheldon and Amy's wedding vows

Amy's vows to Sheldon:

> Sheldon, when I was a little girl, I used to dream about my wedding. But eventually I stopped, because I thought that day would never come. Then I met you. From the first moment in that coffee shop, I knew that there was something special between us — even though I did work on a study that disproves love at first sight… Clearly it was wrong, because I felt something that day, and those feelings have only gotten stronger with time. I can't imagine loving you more than I do right now, but I felt that way yesterday, and the day before yesterday, and the day before that… Sheldon, I don't know what the future holds, but I know I've never been happier than I am in this moment marrying you.

Sheldon's vows to Amy:

> Amy, I usually know exactly what to say, but in this moment, I have no words. I guess I'm overwhelmed by you — in a good way, not in the elevator in The Haunted Mansion way. Even if I can't tell you now how I feel, I will spend my life showing you how much I love you.

The wedding's officiant

The officiant at Sheldon and Amy's wedding is none other than Star Wars icon Mark Hamill, who steps in at the last minute to replace Wil Wheaton. Howard procures Mark Hamill as a surprise for the couple, and he is a fitting choice given the couple's love of sci-fi.

Hamill's role is not without its challenges, as he is bombarded with Star Wars questions from the congregation before the ceremony can begin. He also has to deal with interruptions from the couple themselves, who are more interested in discussing their breakthrough in super-asymmetry theory than exchanging their vows. Despite this, Hamill manages to keep the ceremony on track, choking up at the beauty of Amy's vows before asking Sheldon and Amy if they will wed each other.

Hamill's role as officiant is particularly significant as it marks the beginning of the end of the series, with his appearance leading into the development of asymmetry theory.

Amy's wedding dress

Amy Farrah Fowler's wedding dress in "The Bow Tie Asymmetry" episode of The Big Bang Theory was a combination of three separate dresses. The actual dress was a strapless dress with a skirt attached to a strapless bodice. There was also a whole long-sleeve piece, which was from another type of dress. Finally, there were two capes on top, and a hoop frame underneath, which prevented her from sitting down.

Amy's portrayer, Mayim Bialik, shared her thoughts on the dress in an interview with Vulture. She said that she wouldn't have chosen the dress for herself, but she thought it was appropriate for the character. She also mentioned that it was very hot and that she would have preferred to show more of her figure. However, the final decision was to keep all the pieces together, as it was deemed more satisfying for the character.

Sheldon's reaction to the dress was very positive, describing Amy as looking like a "pile of swans", which Bialik found sweet.

The wedding party

Sheldon and Amy's friends were offended when they found out about the tests, and initially decided that they did not want to be part of the wedding party. However, Sheldon and Amy were able to mend fences, and eventually chose their wedding party.

The best man was Dr. Leonard Hofstadter, and the maid of honour was Penny. Other members of the wedding party included flower girl Halley Wolowitz (who was absent) and singer Dr. Barry Kripke.

Non-familial guests included Stuart Bloom, Denise, Wil Wheaton and his wife, Mark Hamill, and Bert Kibbler.

The wedding venue

While visiting the club, they spotted Leonard and Penny having dinner. Penny accidentally revealed that Leonard was a member, exposing his lie to Sheldon. To make matters worse, Sheldon's nemesis, Barry Kripke, was also a member. Despite these setbacks, Amy was determined to book the venue. Eventually, Sheldon agreed, seeing an opportunity to lord it over Leonard in the very place of his betrayal.

Unfortunately, when Amy tried to book the venue, she discovered that Kripke had already reserved it for his birthday party. Sheldon suggested changing the date, but Amy refused, stating that it had taken them nine months to pick a date, and she would sooner pick a different husband.

With the Athenaeum Club no longer an option, Amy offhandedly suggested the planetarium as an alternative venue, which Sheldon loved. And so, after much deliberation, Sheldon and Amy finally decided on the planetarium as the venue for their nuptials.

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