Grey's Anatomy Finally Gave Meredith and Derek Their (Mc)Dream Wedding (2024)

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If I cry here, will you cry with me? Because Grey's Anatomy is making us feel all the feels. (Side note: if you haven't watched Thursday's episode get out now; spoilers ahead).

On this week's episode of Grey's Anatomy, Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) is still going in and out of consciousness following her diagnosis with Covid-19. As she slips in and out, the doctor has been having a series of dreams on a beach, where she is reunited with old beloved characters who have since passed on the show.

Fans were completely shocked by Derek's (Patrick Dempsey) surprise return earlier this season, and now Meredith must decide if she wants to stay on the beach (her "safe place" during her recovery), which would mean an afterlife with Derek, or return to the living.

In the end, Meredith and Derek both decide she should stay on Earth with their children. But not before the most bittersweet TV moment we've ever seen. After referencing the iconic and adorable post-it note "wedding" from season 5, the two find themselves in wedding attire on the beach — Derek in a khaki suit, Meredith in a long, white dress holding a bouquet. While they never had a formal wedding, they dreamt of tying the knot on the beach. Their daughter Ellis even drew a picture of their dream wedding, which hung on their fridge in their house.

Grey's Anatomy Finally Gave Meredith and Derek Their (Mc)Dream Wedding (3)

The two share a laugh as Derek jokes that Ellis gets her desire for a real wedding from his mother. Meredith then asks him what he'd like her to promise. His response? That she torture herself less. She then says that she doesn't want to leave the kids, and he agrees. As their daughter Zola begs her mom to wake up in real life, Derek tells her, "It's not your time. Our kids need you." After this, Meredith finally wakes up.

Grey's Anatomy Finally Gave Meredith and Derek Their (Mc)Dream Wedding (4)

Of course, fans couldn't help but be heartbroken having to watch McDreamy walk away for a second time now. His tragic death on the show aired April 23, 2015, almost exactly six years ago to the day. If that's not a devastating twist of fate, I don't know what is. Fans took to Twitter to display their mix of emotions.

Grey's Anatomy Finally Gave Meredith and Derek Their (Mc)Dream Wedding (2024)

FAQs

What episode is Meredith and Derek's wedding? ›

They legally married each other on season 7 episode 20, "White Wedding," so they could begin the adoption process. At the beginning of season eight, social services learned that Meredith lost her job for tampering with Derek's Alzheimer's clinical trial and removed Zola from their custody.

Do Meredith and Derek get their dream house? ›

When he and Meredith had a fight, Derek spent the night at the building site. After the plane crash, construction was completed and Derek and Meredith were able to move into the house with Zola.

Why didn t Meredith and Derek get married in season 5? ›

Season 5, Episode 19 - Episode 24

However, the couple never made it down the aisle since they ended up giving their venue to Alex Karev and Izzie, leading them to make their own personal wedding in episode 24, "Now Or Never".

What did Derek give Meredith as a wedding present? ›

He has to give it as Derek got pulled into something else. Meredith didn't know they were supposed to get each other presents and says their life together should be the present. She wants him to take it back. Richard says Derek got her a colectomy, her own first solo surgery.

When Meredith finds out Derek is married? ›

In the Season 1 finale of Grey's Anatomy, Meredith seems perfectly happy with the McDreamy man in her life. Little does she know that Derek Shepherd is actually married. Watch this scene from Season 1 Episode 9: Who's Zoomin' Who to see the first time Meredith meets Addison.

Do Derek and Meredith have an actual wedding? ›

After they wrote their wedding vows on a post it, they weren't legal married but it was enough for them. A few seasons after when the couple was trying to adopt Zola the paperwork and process required them to be officially married so they went to the town hall( of whatever it's call) to get officially married on paper.

Who bought Meredith and Derek's dream house? ›

Alex Karev bought the house from Meredith early in season nine. He sold it back to her at the end of season eleven. The fictional address of the house is 613 Harper Lane. However, in Got to Be Real, the address listed for Ellis Grey in her patient file (assumed to be this house) is 22 State St, 98103.

Who did Meredith sleep with after Derek died? ›

Following Derek's death, Meredith had several other flings and almost romances. This included a one-night stand with George O'Malley (T.R. Knight), who also ended up dying in a later season, a quick fling with Dr.

Where did Meredith go after Derek died? ›

With the support of Alex, Meredith returns to Seattle with the children and is later appointed Chief of General Surgery by Bailey. She sells the "dream house" and moves back to her mother's house, having purchased it back from Alex, and lives there with Maggie and Amelia Shepherd, her sister-in-law.

When did Derek cheat on Meredith? ›

Derek Cheating On Meredith In D.C.

It's during Derek's time in D.C. that he meets research fellow Renee Collier, and she surprises him with a kiss. Even though Derek does pull away and immediately returns to Seattle to be with Meredith, he never tells her about this moment of infidelity.

Does Arizona Robbins get pregnant? ›

Arizona pursues a sexual relationship with Leah but cuts ties with her when Callie asks her to come back home. It is revealed that Arizona became pregnant via a sperm donor prior to sleeping with Lauren, but later miscarried.

Who did Meredith marry? ›

Derek Shepherd
SpouseAddison Montgomery ​ ​ ( m. 1996; div. 2008)​ Meredith Grey ​ ​ ( m. 2009; until his death 2015)​
Significant otherRose (romance)
ChildrenMiscarriage (with Meredith) Zola Grey Shepherd (adoptive daughter) Bailey Shepherd Ellis Shepherd
Born1966
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What is Meredith pregnant when Derek died? ›

As we all know, our beloved Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) died during the April 23 episode of Grey's Anatomy. But did you know that Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) was pregnant with Derek's baby when her husband passed away? Watch the video above to meet baby Ellis, Mer-Der's beautiful daughter!

Who was holding Meredith's hand at Derek's funeral? ›

At Derek's funeral, they show that Cristina is at the funeral holding Meredith's hand, but they don't show her face, and the reason for this is that Sandra Oh did not actually return to portray Cristina, so they used a stand-in actor instead.

Why did Derek Shepherd leave the show? ›

Patrick Dempsey, who portrayed Derek, decided to leave the series because the work schedule was too time-consuming and didn't allow him to spend time with his family. Derek's death was partly due to claims of Dempsey causing disruptions on set and feeling done with the show.

Who gets married in GREY's Anatomy Season 19? ›

Grey's Anatomy 19 Finale Part 1 - Wedding Bell Blues:

Simone has feelings for Lucas but is getting married to Trey, despite second thoughts. SPOILER - So finally, Simone is a runaway bride and rushes to the hospital in her wedding gown to be with Lucas!

Why did Derek leave GREY's Anatomy in Season 11? ›

Patrick Dempsey, who portrayed Derek, decided to leave the series because the work schedule was too time-consuming and didn't allow him to spend time with his family. Derek's death was partly due to claims of Dempsey causing disruptions on set and feeling done with the show.

What episode does Meredith find out about Derek's wife? ›

In the Season 1 finale of Grey's Anatomy, Meredith seems perfectly happy with the McDreamy man in her life. Little does she know that Derek Shepherd is actually married. Watch this scene from Season 1 Episode 9: Who's Zoomin' Who to see the first time Meredith meets Addison.

Did Izzie and Alex have a baby? ›

After brief exchange on the phone, Alex says he heard little voices in the background and asked if Izzie had kids and after a silence, she revealed that she did. And it turns out they are his children.

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