Iris And Barry's Wedding: Chaos And Confusion

In the season 4 finale of The Flash, Barry Allen and Iris West's wedding brings together a group of superheroes, including Green Arrow, Supergirl, The Flash, and White Canary. However, things take a dark turn when villains from Earth-X, led by Dark Arrow, Overgirl, and the Earth-X version of Prometheus, attack the ceremony. Despite the interruption, the heroes band together to defeat the villains and save the day. During the battle, Overgirl, who has similar abilities to Supergirl, engages in a fight with her, with both landing solid blows on each other. Following the defeat of the villains, Iris and Barry attempt to get married again in the Legends of Tomorrow portion of the crossover, only to have their thunder stolen by Arrow's Felicity Smoak and Oliver Queen, who decide to turn it into a double wedding.

Villains from Earth-X attack the ceremony

The gang comes together for Barry and Iris's wedding, but things take a turn when villains from Earth-X attack the ceremony. The Earth-X Nazis, led by Dark Arrow, Overgirl, and the Earth-X version of Prometheus, crash the wedding. A fight breaks out, and the superheroes present, including Green Arrow, Supergirl, The Flash, and White Canary, band together to save the day. They are joined by super friends like Citizen Cold, The Ray, Felicity Smoak, Iris West, and Alex Danvers.

During the fight, Barry and Wally use their speed to catch bullets, evacuate guests, and take down Nazi soldiers. Kara engages Overgirl, who possesses similar abilities, in combat. Jax and Stein merge as Firestorm and join the battle against the Nazis. Sara and Alex work together to take down a group of soldiers before facing Prometheus. Oliver uses his bow to protect Wells from Dark Oliver's arrows. Caitlin, as Killer Frost, launches icicles and wields an ice sword while Mick covers her with his heat gun.

The heroes manage to defeat the villains and capture Prometheus. They ensure that the identities of those present remain secret by erasing the memories of the attack from the guests' minds. However, they are left wondering about the origins of the attackers, as the Nazi regime had been destroyed decades ago.

The attack on the wedding serves as a critical juncture, bringing together heroes from various shows in the Arrowverse, including "Arrow," "The Flash," "Supergirl," and "DC's Legends of Tomorrow."

All the superheroes band together to fight the villains

As the ceremony begins, with Joe walking Iris down the aisle, the minister is vaporized by a heat vision blast. Nazis from Earth-X, led by Dark Arrow, Overgirl and Earth-X's Prometheus, crash the wedding. All of the superheroes band together to fight off the villains. With no other choice, the heroes are forced to use their powers to save everyone.

Barry and Wally, both with super speed, catch bullets, help to evacuate the guests and take down Nazi soldiers. Kara, also known as Supergirl, takes on Overgirl, who has the same abilities as her. They land solid blows on each other, with Overgirl eventually being knocked to the floor by a powerful thunderclap produced by Kara. Jax and Stein merge as Firestorm and engage the Nazis. Sara and Alex work together to take down a group of soldiers and then take on Prometheus. Oliver uses his portable bow to save Wells from Dark Oliver's arrows. Cisco tells Caitlin to introduce Killer Frost to the Nazis, and she launches icicles and engages them with an ice sword while Mick covers her with his heat gun.

During the fight, Oliver tells Cisco to breach him to the Dark Arrow, but he finds he is equally matched against him. Overgirl and Kara continue to struggle until Overgirl throws Kara to the side of the church, causing debris to fall and knock Cisco unconscious. Before Overgirl can recover, Kara rushes back and knocks her to the floor. Dark Arrow jumps to help Overgirl, and the Nazis retreat. Meanwhile, Sara and Alex have defeated Prometheus and take him captive.

The heroes then gather at S.T.A.R. Labs, and Prometheus is taken to the pipeline by Sara and Jax. They discover that everyone's memories of the attack have been erased, so their secret identities are safe.

Iris and Barry try to get married in the Legends of Tomorrow

Iris and Barry's wedding is featured in the "Crisis on Earth-X" crossover event, which includes Legends of Tomorrow, Arrow, and The Flash. The wedding is used as an excuse to bring together characters from all the shows.

Felicity Smoak and Oliver Queen turn it into a double wedding

The wedding of Iris and Barry was crashed by none other than Oliver Queen and Felicity Smoak. The "Crisis on Earth-X" crossover episode saw Oliver and Felicity hijack the wedding of Iris and Barry to get married themselves, which did not sit well with the fans.

Felicity, who once was a fan-favourite character, had been pushed to the forefront, which did not sit well with the audience. On top of that, the writing of their relationship was not well-received, embodying the worst tropes of CW shows. The sudden marriage proposal by Felicity during Iris and Barry's wedding was seen as a hijacking of their moment, with fans feeling that the writers had turned it into a double wedding.

Felicity and Oliver's marriage was further thrown into the limelight, while Barry and Iris's marriage was downplayed. This was made worse by the fact that Oliver, being wealthy, could have helped throw a lavish reception for his friend Barry, but he did not. In a later episode of The Flash, Iris even comments on how she felt snubbed by having to share her moment with Felicity.

The double wedding was criticised for being cheesy and lame, especially following the defeat of cartoonish Nazis. It was also seen as a selfish move by Oliver and Felicity, with some viewers feeling that they could have waited until after Iris and Barry had finished their vows before asking Diggle to marry them as well.

Iris and Barry's closest friends get married during their wedding

As Barry and Iris exchanged their vows, their closest friends, Cisco and Caitlin, stood beside them. The joy and emotion of the moment were palpable as the two couples had been through so much together. Cisco, with his infectious enthusiasm, had been Barry's best man and a trusted confidant, while Caitlin, with her medical expertise, had been a pillar of support for both Iris and Barry. Their friendship had endured trials and tribulations, but on this day, they put aside all differences and celebrated the union of their dearest friends.

The ceremony, filled with laughter and tears, was a testament to the enduring bond between the four friends. They had faced challenges, both personally and as a team, but their love and loyalty to each other remained unwavering. As the happy couple said their "I dos," Cisco and Caitlin exchanged a knowing glance, their own unspoken vows reflecting the depth of their friendship.

The reception that followed was a joyous affair, with the newlyweds and their closest friends at the center of it all. Toasts were made, celebrating the unique dynamic between the four friends, who had become family. The speeches were filled with inside jokes, heartfelt confessions, and grand gestures that only those intimately connected to the group would understand.

As the night progressed, the celebration turned into a dance party, with Cisco and Caitlin leading the way. Their moves, a mix of playful choreography and spontaneous bursts of joy, reflected the energy and passion that defined their friendship. It was as if the four friends had formed their own exclusive club, a united front against the world.

Amidst the revelry, there were moments of quiet reflection, as the friends took a breather from the festivities. They shared stories of their adventures, both past and future, their dreams, and their hopes for a brighter tomorrow. The evening was a testament to the enduring nature of their friendship, a reminder that through thick and thin, they would always be there for each other.

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