The Big Bang Theory's Big Wedding: Unveiling Sheldon And Amy's Nuptials

The wedding of Sheldon Cooper and Amy Farrah Fowler in The Big Bang Theory took place in the season 11 finale, which aired on May 10, 2018. The episode, titled The Bow Tie Asymmetry, marked the culmination of their relationship, which began as a blind date and eventually blossomed into a fan-favourite couple. The episode featured a star-studded guest list, including Mark Hamill, who played himself and also served as the wedding officiant.

Sheldon and Amy's wedding vows

In the season 11 finale of The Big Bang Theory, Sheldon Cooper and Amy Farrah Fowler finally tie the knot in front of friends and family. The episode, titled "The Bow Tie Asymmetry", aired on May 10, 2018.

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."

Amy's vows continue:

> "Is that growth linear or accelerating?"

To which Sheldon replies:

> "Accelerating. Oh, maybe we can graph it out."

Mark Hamill's role as officiant

Hamill's character was initially supposed to be replaced by Wil Wheaton, who was originally going to officiate the wedding. However, Howard found Hamill's lost dog, and Hamill agreed to officiate the wedding as a thank you. During the ceremony, Hamill's character was interrupted by Amy's father, who had a question about Star Wars. Hamill's character did not know the answer, but it was supplied by Stuart, who remembered the detail from the Star Wars Holiday Special.

Hamill's role as officiant was met with enthusiasm by the characters, especially Sheldon, a huge Star Wars fan. When he saw Hamill, Sheldon was left speechless, stammering: "Leonard, that's Mark Ham..., Mark Hammuh,...," before composing himself to thank Howard for setting it up. During the ceremony, Sheldon also quipped: "Thank you. When this is over, I have 4,000 things for you to sign."

Hamill's appearance was well-received by the show's fans, and his delivery of his lines was described as "hilariously funny" by Holland.

Amy's wedding dress

The dress was actually three separate dresses merged together. There was a strapless underpiece with a skirt attached, a long-sleeved piece, and two capes on top. There was also a hoop frame underneath, which meant Amy couldn't sit down. There were also two decorative gem tiers—one over her shoulder and one around her wrist.

Mayim Bialik, the actor who played Amy, said she wouldn't have chosen the dress herself, but she thought it was right for the character. She said:

> "I would’ve taken off the cape, but the final decision was that they liked it with all the pieces on it. It felt like a little bit much to me, and it was very, very hot. But I think ultimately, it’s a very satisfying dress for the character."

Sheldon's bow tie

Sheldon Cooper's bow tie plays a significant role in the episode "The Bow Tie Asymmetry", which is the season finale of season 11 of "The Big Bang Theory". The episode aired on May 10, 2018, and features the wedding of Sheldon Cooper and Amy Farrah Fowler.

In the episode, Sheldon is focused on getting his bow tie perfect for the wedding. He wants it to be even, but Amy, his bride-to-be, suggests that a little asymmetry looks good. This concept of imperfection leading to perfection is echoed by Sheldon's mother, Mary Cooper, who says, "Sometimes it's the imperfect stuff that makes things perfect."

The Athenaeum Club as the venue

The Athenaeum Club is a private members' club in London, founded in 1824. It is a club primarily for men and women with intellectual interests, particularly in science, engineering, literature or the arts. The club has around 2,000 members from a wide range of professional backgrounds, including literature, arts, education, business, law, medicine, public service, politics, science, architecture, engineering and technology.

The club is located at 107 Pall Mall, at the corner of Waterloo Place. It was designed by club member Decimus Burton in the Neoclassical style. A gilded statue of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom, stands on a front balcony. The club's facilities include an extensive library, a dining room, a Morning Room, a drawing room, a restored smoking room, and a suite of bedrooms.

Sheldon and Amy chose the Athenaeum Club as their wedding venue after touring the location. They had initially considered a planetarium as the venue, but eventually decided on the Athenaeum Club, where they were serenaded down the aisle by Barry Kripke.

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