18. Throwing a Winter wedding? Have a backup plan.
A blizzard hit New York City on the day of Phoebe and Mike's wedding, making it impossible for their vendors to make it. Instead of postponing, they decided to follow maid of honor Rachel's suggestion and get married in the street, right outside Central Park — "You couldn't ask for a more romantic setting. This could be the simple wedding you've always wanted!" Monica organized everything, Joey stepped up as the officiant, Chandler walked Phoebe down the aisle, and Ross got to carry Mike's tiny dog (a groomsman) down the aisle through the snow.
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19. Think carefully before inviting an ex.
Sometimes, this works out fine — Ross even walked ex-wife Carol down the aisle at her wedding to Susan. But sometimes, it's more trouble than it's worth. With Rachel as a bridesmaid at Barry and Mindy's wedding, it became all about Barry and Rachel's failed wedding instead of about the couple. And we all know what happened when Rachel showed up as Ross's wedding to Emily. Which leads us to . . .
