Grey's Anatomy: Four Characters, One Wedding Date

The Grey's Anatomy characters who share a wedding date are Meredith Grey, Derek Shepherd, Izzie Stevens, and Alex Karev.

Meredith Grey and Derek Shepherd

The couple's relationship begins when Meredith, a surgical intern, meets Derek, the head of neurosurgery, and they fall in love. Their relationship is tested by Derek's ex-wife Addison Montgomery, who arrives in Seattle seeking reconciliation. Addison is the head of OB/GYN, neonatal and fetal surgery, and eventually leaves for Los Angeles at the end of season 3. Meredith and Derek's relationship is also strained by Derek's initial failure to tell Meredith that he is married, and his subsequent slut-shaming of her.

Despite these challenges, the couple get married in season 5, with their vows written on a blue Post-it note. This iconic scene sees them promise to love and honour each other, wearing their surgical scrubs. They make their union legal in season 7, to adopt Zola, and begin building a family together.

Derek supports Meredith's career, and their relationship is described as "a frickin' romance novel" by Callie Torres. Their relationship is not without its challenges, but they work through them, and Derek realises what is most important is Meredith.

Tragically, Derek dies in season 11, and in season 12, Meredith begins a relationship with Nathan Riggs, a new cardiothoracic surgeon with a history with Hunt. Meredith and Derek's relationship is considered the show's leading couple, and one of the most iconic TV romances.

Callie Torres and Arizona Robbins

The wedding had an outdoor feminine circus-tent dreamscape theme, with plenty of dancing and a giant cake. The couple's marriage is described as fun and loving, with a tasteful tent and twinkle lights mixed with globe lights.

However, the wedding almost didn't happen, as Callie's mother told her that her marriage to a woman wasn't real. It took a pep talk from Bailey, reminding Callie that her love and commitment to Arizona are what make their marriage real and valid, to get the wedding back on track.

Callie and Arizona's wedding is ranked as the 8th best wedding on Grey's Anatomy, with a rating of 7.9 on IMDb.

Izzie Stevens and Alex Karev

Izzie and Alex's wedding was particularly memorable because it was a cancer wedding. The couple pledged their love to each other with romantic vows, with Alex saying: "Today’s the day my life begins. All my life, I’ve been just me. Just a smart mouth kid. Today, I become a man. Today, I become a husband."

Izzie was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic melanoma, and she and Alex got married at the conclusion of the fifth season. Their wedding was gorgeous, and fans were happy to see Alex and Izzie laugh and look so much in love.

Izzie and Alex's relationship had plenty of ups and downs, with the couple enduring a whole lot of stress and hectic schedules. They first met as interns, and their relationship followed a classic enemies-to-lovers arc. They weathered many storms, including Alex's father popping up and Izzie's abusive ex returning. They were madly in love, which is why their breakup and subsequent divorce never felt rational.

Izzie saw past Alex's crass exterior and saw the potential beneath, and thanks to her, he grew into a gentlemanly partner. Their relationship was so epic that they even got back together in season 16, with Alex leaving Jo to reunite with Izzie.

April Kepner and Jackson Avery

The pair's relationship is tumultuous, with April initially dating paramedic Matthew Taylor, whom she eventually leaves at the altar to be with Jackson. The couple then elope, and their wedding is featured in season 12, episode 11, "Unbreak My Heart". However, their relationship is short-lived, as they divorce in the same season.

Despite their divorce, April and Jackson remain close, with Jackson serving as April's "person" in season 14, episode 24, "All of Me". In this episode, April marries Matthew in a surprise wedding after he proposes to her.

April and Jackson's relationship is characterised by their on-again, off-again nature, with the couple unable to stay away from each other despite their differences. Their relationship is also marked by tragedy, as they lose their son, Samuel, and endure a difficult pregnancy with their daughter, Harriet, who is delivered via an emergency C-section on Meredith's kitchen table.

April and Jackson's relationship is a fan-favourite, with viewers rooting for them to get back together despite their many breakups. Their chemistry is undeniable, and their story arcs often revolve around their relationship.

Cristina Yang and Owen Hunt

The wedding is not the most glamorous, but it is everything Cristina and Owen need after the horror of the shooting. The shooting left Cristina and Owen with the realisation that life is short and unpredictable, and so they decide to get married without delay.

This is not the only time Cristina and Owen marry, however. They get married for a second time in season 11, episode 18, "When I Grow Up". This time, the wedding is interrupted by the arrival of Owen's long-lost sister, Megan, who was previously presumed dead.

Cristina and Owen's relationship is a tumultuous one, with the couple breaking up and getting back together multiple times. They want different things, with Owen wanting children and Cristina wanting to focus on her career. They love each other, but their relationship is often described as toxic and co-dependent. Cristina and Owen's relationship is a central storyline throughout the series, and they are considered one of the show's most iconic couples.

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