Carol stood in front of the mirror as she eyed the reflection looking back at her. Her blonde hair was covered with a long white veil that covered her face. Her gown swept the ground with a long white train in the back.

"Carol, you look gorgeous." said Monica as she entered the small room in the synagogue. Her hair was in a French twist with small diamond clips in place.

"I am so nervous." she said.

"You're supposed to be , you're getting married . " Monica said as she draped her arms around Carol. "I am so glad we are going to be sisters." she squealed.

"Married? I just still can't believe it." she whispered. "I'm only twenty and I am going to be a married woman."

"There is my beautiful daughter." exclaimed Adelaide as she entered the door. "My daughter , a bride." she started to sniff.

"Mom, save the waterworks for the wedding." said Carol.

"Are you happy Carol?" asked Adelaide.

"Yes I am mom, I am marrying the sweetest most loving guy in the world." she smiled as she hugged her. At that moment, Judy entered the room. "Carol you look so beautiful." she said.

"Thanks Mom." she ran to hug her.

"I have to go downstairs now. But I just wanted to stop by and give you something . This was Ross' grandmother's ring. She brought it from the old country and every bride that has worn it , has lived a happy and long life. You are going to make a wonderful wife for my son." Judy said as she left the room.

"Well you have your something old. Now you need something borrowed , blue and new." said Monica. "Here is a blue garter for under the gown and I know that you love these earrings, so I am lending them to you." she said as she handed her a pair of pearl dangle earrings.

George Willick entered the room. "Precious, it's almost time. Let me see my beautiful daughter. " Carol stood up and twirled around. "My baby a married woman." he said softly. He reached into the pocket of his tux and pulled out a pearl necklace. "This is from your mother and me." Carol lifted her hair and George put the necklace around her neck. "We are so proud of our baby."

Suddenly there was a knock at the door at the door. "Monica?" the guy in the tuxedo said. He opened the door further and popped his head in the door.

"Chandler." she said as she opened the door.

"I just wanted to know how things were going up here. We 're ready downstairs. " he smiled as he eyed Monica in her blue dress. He still remembered the first time he saw her when she was still fat. Boy she certainly looked good in that dress. "You look nice ." he said .

She shyly looked away. "Thank you."

He smiled. "Maybe we'll have a dance later. I mean we are supposed to , as maid of honor and best man."

"That would be nice." she smiled. "I think we are almost ready." Monica said as she picked up her bouquet. The other bridesmaids made their way to the hallway. One with long blonde hair went over to Carol.

"Thank you for making me a bridesmaid , Carol. I must admit this is the first wedding I have ever been in, you are such a great person and I know you and Ross will be happy." the blonde girl hugged her and Carol hugged her back.

"You're welcome Phoebe. I am so glad that Monica chose you as a roommate and now that apartment won't be so expensive for her." Carol said.

"Well I am going to take off, see you later, Monica." Chandler said as he closed the door.

"He likes you Mon." said Carol teasingly. "I wouldn't be too surprised if you are next."

"Carol , please. He is childish and vain and besides that I cut off his toe." Monica admitted.

"Oh yeah, the thanksgiving story." Carol laughed. "Sir Limps a Lot." she giggled. "I love him, but he's a dork."

At the front of the synagogue , stood the chuppah , covered in carnations and roses. A white runner was put down the aisle in preparation for the ceremony. Meanwhile the nervous groom sat on a chair .

"I am getting married Chandler. Today is the day and I am so nervous." said Ross.

"Relax, it's not as if you're gonna say the wrong name. It's Carol. You guys have been together for three years. Hey man , I admire you. You are actually making a commitment to a woman. I couldn't do that , dude."

"I love her Chandler. I really love her. There has only been one other woman I have loved." Ross said.

"Yeah and you might as well forget her. I told you man, she was way out of your league. She is probably pinned to some frat guy or engaged." Chandler said. "You guys are going to last , I know it."

"Yeah , she never liked me." said Ross sadly. "But now I am going to be able and get my masters, eventually my PhD , and have a little house and she can teach and I can go all over the world and dig for fossils. Maybe soon, we can start a family. My future is so clear now." he smiled. He looked at his watch. "It's time." he said as he stood up.

My apologies to anyone who is following this story. I started at it today and realized that despite bad reviews, it is a good story. I am not Jewish so any discrepancies with the Jewish ceremony , please forgive me. I just thought if Ross thought this was going to the marriage that stuck, he would be married in a traditional Jewish ceremony so if that seems AU to anyone than it is AU… all I am asking is give this story a chance… I am quite proud of it…. rach