Opinions on the Wedding (Possible Spoilers) - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Silmiel of Imladris · 12-07-2003, 07:00 PM

How do you guys think Aragorn and Arwen's wedding will play out? I wonder who will do the ceremony. I am expecting it will be Gandalf or mayber Elrond...maybe. Or Arwen and Aragorn could say their vows to eachother with out anyones help for I read somewhere that elves can marry without witnesses or anyone to do the ceremony. I think what will happen is that right after Aragorn is crowned Elrond will come walking up with Arwen. What do you guys think?

Knight of Gondor · 12-07-2003, 10:05 PM

I would venture a guess that Elrond would be the one to administer "vows", if they do indeed do those in Middle-Earth.Here are some pictures of the wedding:

Knight of Gondor · 12-07-2003, 10:14 PM

And this one, a soldier at the wedding:

Vardadurwen · 12-07-2003, 11:28 PM

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO on the wedding! I swear it's not necessary. They just want to give Liv Tyler more screen time. pshaaaaaaww.

Gorwingel · 12-08-2003, 12:50 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO on the wedding! I swear it's not necessary.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Well, lucky for you I have heard that the entire part of the movie after the ring has been destroyed is only 20 minutes. So I would bet that the wedding scene is pretty short. But I still think it is going to be a really good scene.I have no idea who, or if anyone will preside over the ceremony. I would doubt Elrond, especially because in the films he has been so against the wedding anyway. But of course his mind could change, this would be his last chance to see his daughter.[ 1:52 AM December 08, 2003: Message edited by: Gorwingel ]

Knight of Gondor · 12-08-2003, 12:05 PM

I didn't like the changes made with Arwen, and I'm not a fan of Liv Tyler personally, but the wedding is one of the few times I would disagree with leaving out. It's crucial in the movies. So we shouldn't boo it.

Jjudvven · 12-08-2003, 12:43 PM

They should have the wedding, they just shouldn't make it very long. I didn't really EVER like Liv, but they can't really leave out the wedding after all this useless attempted romantic buildup between her and Aragorn.

Silmiel of Imladris · 12-08-2003, 03:37 PM

I agree the wedding is needed that is why I made this topic. The wedding is a major part of the book even if it is not described in detail. I doubt the wedding will be long for it is true that the movie will only last 20 min after the ring is destroyed there is other stuff to go through like the gray havens, maybe somekind of conclusion by Galadriel, etc.

Lily Bracegirdle · 12-08-2003, 06:07 PM

*SPOILERS* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * There is a review at TORn (I believe the one from a "literary fan") that claims there was no wedding scene, just Aragorn's coronation. I find this a bit hard to believe, though.-Lily

Catherine · 12-08-2003, 07:42 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I didn't like the changes made with Arwen, and I'm not a fan of Liv Tyler personally, but the wedding is one of the few times I would disagree with leaving out. It's crucial in the movies. So we shouldn't boo it. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I agree I hated how they made changes just to add arwen in the movie. I mean she is a cool character but they shouldnt have change nething. But the wedding is very important and should not be left out!

Kalimac · 12-09-2003, 11:34 PM

If the wedding is in the movie at all, I'm betting it will be 30 seconds or less, or maybe combined with the coronation. As for the ceremony - if there's any officiant, I'd put my money on Gandalf. They could also take the old-fashioned approach of just having them speak the vows before witnesses, but with no officiant - hey, if it was good enough for the early Middle Ages, I'm guessing it was good enough for Tolkien .

ArisBoch · 12-10-2003, 07:42 PM

they don't really need the wedding- it'll be quite obvious that aragorn and arwen get together without all the non-ring related stuff. fan of the books that i am, i still hope they pretty much leave it out.

12-07-2003, 07:00 PM	#1
Silmiel of Imladris Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Looking into a crystal ball- still see nothing Posts: 395	Opinions on the Wedding (Possible Spoilers) How do you guys think Aragorn and Arwen's wedding will play out? I wonder who will do the ceremony. I am expecting it will be Gandalf or mayber Elrond...maybe. Or Arwen and Aragorn could say their vows to eachother with out anyones help for I read somewhere that elves can marry without witnesses or anyone to do the ceremony. I think what will happen is that right after Aragorn is crowned Elrond will come walking up with Arwen. What do you guys think? __________________ Legolas 20 ales later: I feel something, a slight tingling in my fingers. I think it's affecting me. Figwit on his name: Are you suggesting that I have the wit of a fig?

12-07-2003, 10:05 PM	#2
Knight of Gondor Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 744	I would venture a guess that Elrond would be the one to administer "vows", if they do indeed do those in Middle-Earth.<P>Here are some pictures of the wedding:<P> <P> <P> __________________ Eagerly awaiting the REAL Return of the King - Jesus Christ! Revelation 19:11-16

12-07-2003, 10:14 PM	#3
Knight of Gondor Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 744	And this one, a soldier at the wedding:<P> __________________ Eagerly awaiting the REAL Return of the King - Jesus Christ! Revelation 19:11-16

12-07-2003, 11:28 PM	#4
Vardadurwen Wight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 102	BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO on the wedding! I swear it's not necessary. They just want to give Liv Tyler more screen time. pshaaaaaaww. __________________ 'In this phial,' she said, 'is caught the light of Earendil's star....May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out...' - Galadriel 'Now there's an eye-opener and no mistake!' - Samwise Gamgee

12-08-2003, 12:50 AM	#5
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,419	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO on the wedding! I swear it's not necessary.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Well, lucky for you I have heard that the entire part of the movie after the ring has been destroyed is only 20 minutes. So I would bet that the wedding scene is pretty short. But I still think it is going to be a really good scene.<P>I have no idea who, or if anyone will preside over the ceremony. I would doubt Elrond, especially because in the films he has been so against the wedding anyway. But of course his mind could change, this would be his last chance to see his daughter.<p>[ 1:52 AM December 08, 2003: Message edited by: Gorwingel ] __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance

12-08-2003, 12:05 PM	#6
Knight of Gondor Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 744	I didn't like the changes made with Arwen, and I'm not a fan of Liv Tyler personally, but the wedding is one of the few times I would disagree with leaving out. It's crucial in the movies. So we shouldn't boo it. __________________ Eagerly awaiting the REAL Return of the King - Jesus Christ! Revelation 19:11-16

12-08-2003, 12:43 PM	#7
Jjudvven Wight Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Land to the West Posts: 154	They should have the wedding, they just shouldn't make it very long. I didn't really EVER like Liv, but they can't really leave out the wedding after all this useless attempted romantic buildup between her and Aragorn. __________________ "I don't know all of you as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you, half as well as you deserve."

12-08-2003, 03:37 PM	#8
Silmiel of Imladris Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Looking into a crystal ball- still see nothing Posts: 395	I agree the wedding is needed that is why I made this topic. The wedding is a major part of the book even if it is not described in detail. I doubt the wedding will be long for it is true that the movie will only last 20 min after the ring is destroyed there is other stuff to go through like the gray havens, maybe somekind of conclusion by Galadriel, etc. __________________ Legolas 20 ales later: I feel something, a slight tingling in my fingers. I think it's affecting me. Figwit on his name: Are you suggesting that I have the wit of a fig?

12-08-2003, 06:07 PM	#9
Lily Bracegirdle Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bree Posts: 210	SPOILERS<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR> <BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>There is a review at TORn (I believe the one from a "literary fan") that claims there was no wedding scene, just Aragorn's coronation. I find this a bit hard to believe, though.<P>-Lily __________________ "But nay: the praise of the praiseworthy is above all rewards." - Faramir

12-08-2003, 07:42 PM	#10
Catherine Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lothlorien Posts: 297	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I didn't like the changes made with Arwen, and I'm not a fan of Liv Tyler personally, but the wedding is one of the few times I would disagree with leaving out. It's crucial in the movies. So we shouldn't boo it. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I agree I hated how they made changes just to add arwen in the movie. I mean she is a cool character but they shouldnt have change nething. But the wedding is very important and should not be left out! __________________ ~.:Catherine:.~ "I have never been out of my own land before. And if I had known what the world outside was like. I don't think I should have had the heart to leave it." ~Merry to Haldir in Lothlórien~

12-09-2003, 11:34 PM	#11
Kalimac Candle of the Marshes Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flyover Country Posts: 780	If the wedding is in the movie at all, I'm betting it will be 30 seconds or less, or maybe combined with the coronation. As for the ceremony - if there's any officiant, I'd put my money on Gandalf. They could also take the old-fashioned approach of just having them speak the vows before witnesses, but with no officiant - hey, if it was good enough for the early Middle Ages, I'm guessing it was good enough for Tolkien . __________________ Father, dear Father, if you see fit, We'll send my love to college for one year yet Tie blue ribbons all about his head, To let the ladies know that he's married.

12-10-2003, 07:42 PM	#12
ArisBoch Newly Deceased Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 10	they don't really need the wedding- it'll be quite obvious that aragorn and arwen get together without all the non-ring related stuff. fan of the books that i am, i still hope they pretty much leave it out. __________________ Certainty of death, small chance of success- what are we waiting for?