Ep 22. Our Wedding

In Northern Exposure season 3 episode 22, titled "Our Wedding," the quirky residents of Cicely, Alaska come together to celebrate the wedding of Dr. Joel Fleischman (Rob Morrow) and his fiancé Maggie O'Connell (Janine Turner).

The episode begins with Joel and Maggie having a heart-to-heart conversation about their wedding plans. Joel expresses his desire for a small, simple wedding while Maggie dreams of a grand celebration with all their friends and loved ones. They eventually come to a compromise and decide to have a backyard wedding with a few close friends in attendance.

As the day of the wedding approaches, the residents of Cicely prepare for the festivities. Holling Vincoeur (John Cullum) and Shelly Tambo (Cynthia Geary) bake the wedding cake, Ed Chigliak (Darren E. Burrows) creates a personalized wedding video, and Chris Stevens (John Corbett) provides the music.

However, as with any marriage, there are a few bumps in the road. Maurice J. Minnifield (Barry Corbin) continually interrupts the wedding preparations with his opinions, causing tensions to rise between him and Joel. Additionally, Maggie's ex-fiancé Mike Monroe (Anthony Edwards) unexpectedly shows up, causing Maggie to question her feelings for Joel.

Despite these challenges, the wedding goes ahead as planned under the Northern Lights in Joel's backyard. The ceremony is filled with heartwarming moments and plenty of laughs, including a surprise appearance by a moose as the "ring bearer."

After the wedding, the guests celebrate with a reception at The Brick, paying tribute to the newlyweds with heartfelt toasts and songs. Maggie and Joel share their first dance as husband and wife, surrounded by their loved ones.

"Our Wedding" is a heartwarming and humorous episode that showcases the tight-knit community of Cicely coming together to celebrate the love between Joel and Maggie. It demonstrates the power of community and the enduring nature of love, making it a memorable episode of Northern Exposure.