Episode 1315

Aired: Friday July 9, 1971

David Selby's voiceover: "A happy occasion has come to Collinwood, for on this night, a wedding will take place at the old house. It is the same wedding that took place so long ago in the past, only this time, for Barnabas Collins and his bride Angelique, the wedding it truly based on love. But they will soon discover that the shadows of the past can reach out into the present and beyond...."

Angelique is looking in the mirror, holding up the dress to see how she looks in it as Daphne enters. She says that Stokes has "already arrived downstairs and has started on the sherry" and adds that "everyone from Collinwood should be here within the hour." Daphne hands Angelique a small blue lace scarf and tells her she now has "something blue" and will only need "something borrowed." There is a knock at the door, and its Quentin. He's dressed up formally. Daphne asks him if it's bad luck for the best man to see the bride before her wedding, and he tells her that it's actually good luck if he sees "one of her beautiful bridesmaids" before kissing her. She laughs, but suddenly feels a bit faint. Quentin nearly goes into a panic, until she recovers and says that "it must be because I was out of breath from running upstairs." Quentin tells her she'll be all right, and she says "Hopefully all right enough to catch the bouquet." Quentin smiles, but still looks concerned.

After the titles, Barnabas is straightening his clothes in a large mirror held by Willie. He is dressed in his 1795 suit, medal and all, as in his portrait. Willie tells him he looks fine, and Barnabas thanks him and tells him to take the mirror away. Barnabas hears a knock at the front door and heads downstairs to answer it. It is Carolyn, who is dressed identical to Daphne. She looks Barnabas over and tells him he looks "very handsome in those antique clothes." He thanks her, and she says she has something borrowed for Angelique and heads upstairs. Barnabas goes into the living room where Stokes and Quentin are having a drink. Stokes congratulates Barnabas, and then asks him if he doesn't think he's "taking a chance dressing like that." Barnabas smiles and says he's done it before for a party, and no one will think anything of it. "Besides, " he adds "Angelique prefers this style of clothing on me." Quentin hands Barnabas a drink saying "You're not even married yet and you're already taking orders from your wife. I'm worried about you Barnabas!" There is another knock at the door, and this time it's Roger and David. Roger sees Barnabas and chuckles "Barnabas, only you would want to dress as your ancestor for your own wedding! I salute you!" before pouring himself a drink. David looks Barnabas over curiously before Quentin tells David he looks "very smart" in his suit. David thanks him, and then congratulates Barnabas, adding "I can't get over it... you look just like the portrait!" Barnabas looks at Stokes, then back to David saying "Well, I guess I always have, except for my suit." Barnabas asks Roger where Julia is, and Roger says he doesn't know. "Really?" Barnabas says. "I thought she would come with you." Roger shrugs and says that perhaps she'll arrive with Elizabeth and Dr. Slater in a little while. Barnabas says "Yes, I'm sure she will," but looks concerned.

Angelique is in her wedding gown as Carolyn and Daphne help her get ready. They remark how beautiful she is, and Carolyn adds that "at last we can have a happy occasion to celebrate around here." Daphne asks Carolyn where Julia is, and Carolyn gives her a "you shouldn't have brought that up" look until Angelique jumps in and says "I didn't think it would be right to ask Julia to be one of my bridesmaids. I know how close she is to Barnabas and how it might hurt her. It would have been very awkward." Daphne nods and says she understands. Downstairs, there is another knock at the door and it's Elizabeth and Alan. Willie shows them in, and Barnabas greets them both, thanking Elizabeth for coming. She thanks him for waiting for her to return home before having the wedding. Alan looks around the room and tells Barnabas how impressed he is with the job he's done restoring the old house. "I remember when I last saw this place, and it was in horrible condition. I always thought they would knock it down." Barnabas is appalled at this thought and says "Oh, no, no no! How could anyone destroy such beauty?" Alan tells him that it's certainly beautiful now, and then asks Barnabas if he "always dresses for the period as well." Barnabas tells him that "my ancestor's clothes get me more into the spirit of the past, but I'll only wear them on special occasions like this." Everyone has a chuckle, but Roger is annoyed enough at seeing Alan that he makes an excuse to go upstairs and "see if the bride I'll be giving away is ready." Barnabas asks Elizabeth if Julia was coming with them, and she says "No, I don't know where she is." Barnabas looks sad, and Elizabeth adds "Don't worry Barnabas, I'm sure she'll be here."

Quentin wanders over to Stokes and tells him that Daphne had nearly fainted a little while earlier. Stokes wonders if this may "mean anything." Quentin says he hopes it was nothing, though he is thinking "more and more of following up on your theory, Professor." Stokes says he only hopes he is wrong. Alan asks Liz how she's feeling, and Liz says she's fine, only a little light-headed from the small amount of wine she's had. Alan tells her to "stick to moderation" until her body gets stronger. Barnabas is looking out the window, and Willie tells him that he shouldn't worry, Julia will be here soon. Barnabas wonders if anything has happened to her, and there is a knock at the door. Barnabas rushes to answer it, thinking it's Julia, but it's the minister. Barnabas lets him in and introduces him to everyone, and the minister asks when the wedding will begin. Barnabas tells him that "We still need to wait for one more guest. One very important guest."

Some time has passed, and still no Julia. Quentin tells Barnabas that they really should begin, and Barnabas reluctantly agrees. He tells David to go upstairs and tell Roger to lead everyone down. At that moment, there is another knock at the door, and this time it is Julia. Barnabas gives her a hug hello, and then asks her where she's been. She says "I was at Collinwood, I guess I was taking a last look around and I lost track of the time...." Knowing she is fibbing, Barnabas looks at her and simply says "Julia, I'm so happy you've come." She forces a smile and says that she "wouldn't want to miss your wedding Barnabas, and your chance for happiness." He thanks her and leads her into the room. Quentin comes downstairs, stands next to Barnabas before the minister and tells him to begin. As Barnabas watches, Carolyn and Daphne come downstairs first, followed by Roger leading Angelique. Angelique stands next to Barnabas and lifts her veil as the minister begins the ceremony. As he goes from "Dearly beloved...." to "Do you Barnabas...." we see various reaction shots of everyone in the room: Alan, Liz, Roger, David, Quentin, Stokes, Carolyn, Daphne, Willie, Barnabas, Angelique & Julia. Barnabas says "I do" to the big question, as does Angelique as Quentin hands Barnabas the ring and he places it on Angelique's finger. The minister finishes with "By the power invested in me by the state of Maine, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride." There is some small applause from the group as Barnabas starts to kiss Angelique, but at the moment their lips touch, there is a loud clap of thunder and a wind rushes through the room blowing all the candles out. The room is shrouded in darkness with only some pale moonlight. Everyone looks around wondering what is happening as the curtains in the room start waving without the windows being open. The chandelier begins to swing. Roger asks "What is going on?" There is another clap of thunder and a flash of lightning as everyone looks around startled, and with the whistling of the wind, Liz suddenly faints into Alan's arms. He shouts over the wind "Liz! Liz! Are you all right?" Roger tries to move towards Liz, but the wind is blowing stronger as the front doors of the house suddenly swing open. Everyone backs away from its force, and suddenly loud footsteps are heard approaching. Carolyn looks and screams, Daphne hides behind Quentin, Julia and Stokes are scared and curious, David is frozen with fear, Willie is panicky, the minister is aghast, and Alan can't believe what is happening as a dark silhouetted figure walks into the room through the open door. Angelique clings to Barnabas, as Barnabas looks at the figure and says in the howling wind, terrified, "No! It cannot be!" The figure stands in the shadows and raises an accusatory finger at Angelique and Barnabas - and with the next flash of lightning, we see him clearly as the bloody bandaged ghost of Jeremiah Collins.