A WEDDING DAY TO REMEMBER ON "THE O.C." THURSDAY, MAY 26, ON FOX

It's Julie Cooper's wedding day. But it will be a day to remember for more than the blushing bride. ATO recording artist Jem � who recently released her critically acclaimed debut album "Finally Woken" � will perform Paul McCartney's "Maybe I'm Amazed" during the ceremony. The wedding is only the tip of the iceberg in a series of events that will change the lives of many in the O.C. forever. Sparks fly, emotions run high and lives are irrevocably changed on "The Ties That Bind" episode of THE O.C. airing Thursday, May 26 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (OC-127) (TV-TBA)

Cast: Peter Gallagher as Sandy Cohen, Benjamin McKenzie as Ryan Atwood, Mischa Barton as Marissa Cooper, Adam Brody as Seth Cohen, Kelly Rowan as Kirsten Cohen, Tate Donovan as Jimmy Cooper, Melinda Clarke as Julie Cooper, Chris Carmack as Luke and Rachel Bilson as Summer.

Guest Cast: Alan Dale as Caleb Nichol, Amanda Righetti as Hailey, Alan Dale as Caleb, Navi Rawat as Theresa, Lamont Thompson as Greg Hodes, Holly Fields as Aunt Cindy.

Special Appearance By: Jem