Much as I enjoyed this episode, am I the only person who couldn't understand that not only was there no Jared, Booth's only sibling, but no mention of why he wasn't at the wedding? A mother hardly spoken of as well as a load of recurring characters but not Seeley's brother. I've not heard if Brendan Fehr was unavailable or out of favour but being curious I'd love to know.
6 Reviews
Sweet
kols23 October 2013
Warning: Spoilers
Sweet and happy episode - writers focused on celebrating B&B's relationship as well their friendships with almost the historically complete ensemble, Zach being the most notable exception and Parker being the most puzzling.
Could have been better - could have included a more engaging crime, could have had a tighter, sharper script. Could have included a contrapuntal, explicitly comic subplot (there were many hints, from what kind of wedding, where, civil or religious, who to officiate, what to wear, etc).
Personally, I'm glad that the writers decided to play it safe. Could have been better but could have been another disaster just as easily.
The vows summarize the entire episode: a little over-long, a little sappy but totally appropriate for a completion we've all been waiting for for a long, long time. A case of minor flaws adding weight to the whole and disappearing in the whole that they helped to create.
12-1-13
Just saw it again and liked it better, much better, than the first time around; the vows, that seemed over-long and sappy the first time around, didn't this time - maybe 'cause I knew they were coming or maybe I was just in a sentimental mood. Same with the rest of the 'flaws' I mentioned, especially the sloppy, disjointed nature of the script. It works as a mirror to the sloppy, disjoint nature of all the emotions flying around. While the writers could have some fun with bits and pieces of comic sub-tones regarding dress, rites, etc. (which they did at the end) I'm still glad that they stuck with the mess they had without tying bow and ribbons to it.
Update 3-3-14 Parker was there! Missed him the first time around. And. on second viewing, many of 'weak' elements, like the sappy vows, didn't seem so weak anymore. Maybe I was in a more sentimental mood second time around but this is becoming a first tier favorite for me.
Could have been better - could have included a more engaging crime, could have had a tighter, sharper script. Could have included a contrapuntal, explicitly comic subplot (there were many hints, from what kind of wedding, where, civil or religious, who to officiate, what to wear, etc).
Personally, I'm glad that the writers decided to play it safe. Could have been better but could have been another disaster just as easily.
The vows summarize the entire episode: a little over-long, a little sappy but totally appropriate for a completion we've all been waiting for for a long, long time. A case of minor flaws adding weight to the whole and disappearing in the whole that they helped to create.
12-1-13
Just saw it again and liked it better, much better, than the first time around; the vows, that seemed over-long and sappy the first time around, didn't this time - maybe 'cause I knew they were coming or maybe I was just in a sentimental mood. Same with the rest of the 'flaws' I mentioned, especially the sloppy, disjointed nature of the script. It works as a mirror to the sloppy, disjoint nature of all the emotions flying around. While the writers could have some fun with bits and pieces of comic sub-tones regarding dress, rites, etc. (which they did at the end) I'm still glad that they stuck with the mess they had without tying bow and ribbons to it.
Update 3-3-14 Parker was there! Missed him the first time around. And. on second viewing, many of 'weak' elements, like the sappy vows, didn't seem so weak anymore. Maybe I was in a more sentimental mood second time around but this is becoming a first tier favorite for me.
Cheeky but adorable
shamblerbatman23 September 2020
I really appreciate the heartfelt joy and humour I find throughout this series, and I always feel rewarded as a fan for how often they call back to early episodes. I am not a fan of sentimentality... and yet this episode somehow made me happy as if my friends were genuinely getting together. Don't watch it for an Oscar-worthy script, but enjoy what the writers gave us. Much appreciated.
10/10
gael67-824-64855522 October 2013
Warning: Spoilers
I absolutely loved this episode! Being an avid Bones fan as well as a hard core B&B shipper, I have waited nine long seasons for the wedding! And it DID NOT disappoint! Everything was perfect.
I loved Angela in this episode. I got the feeling from her and the rest of the cast that they really wanted B&B to get married. This is evident in the squinterns working to solve the case so Brennan could focus on her wedding.
Now, the wedding was beautiful! Having it outside the Jeffersonian was the perfect place because in my mind that's where B&B's love story, friendship etc. began. Cindy Lauper singing "At Last" was also another highlight. Aside from a beautiful rendition, the song was a perfect fit for B&B as the wedding has been 9 years in the making.
Vows, what can I say? Booth's were okay. Honestly, I wish they were better but Brennan completely stole the show! I was in tears! The emotions she displayed really proved the character growth that Brennan has displayed!
I loved Angela in this episode. I got the feeling from her and the rest of the cast that they really wanted B&B to get married. This is evident in the squinterns working to solve the case so Brennan could focus on her wedding.
Now, the wedding was beautiful! Having it outside the Jeffersonian was the perfect place because in my mind that's where B&B's love story, friendship etc. began. Cindy Lauper singing "At Last" was also another highlight. Aside from a beautiful rendition, the song was a perfect fit for B&B as the wedding has been 9 years in the making.
Vows, what can I say? Booth's were okay. Honestly, I wish they were better but Brennan completely stole the show! I was in tears! The emotions she displayed really proved the character growth that Brennan has displayed!
Nicely Done
Hitchcoc25 February 2023
Being very old and having watched TV for some 70 odd years, I have been a party to endless TV weddings. Most of the time they annoy me because they interrupt the flow of the show. This one was better than most because they threw in some forensics, brought everyone together, added some interesting stuff. The vows, especially Brennan's, were pretty cool put a nice ending touch. Each character had a nice moment and we got to see the squinterns battling it out at times--lots of egos and idiosyncracies in a very small space. I am still not a big fan of Cyndi Lauper's character, and I've always found her voice rather grating. It was still a nice song.
the end spoils the episode
quidda22 October 2013
I am not gonna say *spoiler* because the previous episode stated that next on Bones is the wedding, so there may be returning guests and such...duh.
Problems occur with the wedding, duh, like a murder....they bring back a lot of the old interns to keep Brennan focused on the wedding. Angela, Booth, and Brennan's Father make stuff happen, case gets solved, and you get to the end.
Cyndi Lauper sings and sets the mood just right, the camera shows everyone that helped them get to this point, with the exception of Zach and Parker, then Emily Deschanel makes it a point to ruin every bit of the feeling 3 times by acting like an emotionless robot at her own wedding.
It is terrible. Whatever ultimate stoicism Brennan may have started with; she has had 6 years to learn how to act human with the help of Angela and Boothe. Either the writers are unflinching, or the acting is drab, but this episode is your last wakeup call. They are/have jumping/jumped the shark (nuking the fridge for you young types).
It's time to stop watching
Problems occur with the wedding, duh, like a murder....they bring back a lot of the old interns to keep Brennan focused on the wedding. Angela, Booth, and Brennan's Father make stuff happen, case gets solved, and you get to the end.
Cyndi Lauper sings and sets the mood just right, the camera shows everyone that helped them get to this point, with the exception of Zach and Parker, then Emily Deschanel makes it a point to ruin every bit of the feeling 3 times by acting like an emotionless robot at her own wedding.
It is terrible. Whatever ultimate stoicism Brennan may have started with; she has had 6 years to learn how to act human with the help of Angela and Boothe. Either the writers are unflinching, or the acting is drab, but this episode is your last wakeup call. They are/have jumping/jumped the shark (nuking the fridge for you young types).
It's time to stop watching
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