Our Gilmore Girls Wedding Gown Picks

Our Gilmore Girls Wedding Gown Picks

What would our favorite Stars Hollow characters wear for their wedding? Here’s what we selected.

It’s a perennial game: choose a popular show or book series, and figure out which dresses are a best fit for the main characters. As a wedding dress boutique, we love imagining which of our gowns would suit different characters, and which design details might be the perfect easter eggs. (Check out our previous selections for Taylor Swift eras and popular fandoms!)

This weekend, our hometown of Brighton, MI is hosting a very special fan event honoring one of the 2000s most beloved shows. Destination Stars Hollow: A Gilmore Fan Celebration is this Saturday, where fans of the show are invited to dress up as their favorite character and explore our downtown, where over forty local businesses—including us!—will be offering themed experiences.

In preparation, we’ve pulled together a selection of wedding gowns that we think perfectly fits each of our favorite characters. You can see our selections on Instagram (give us a follow!) and read more about our choices below.

Lorelai Gilmore: Gorgeous and glowing.

Dramatic and free-spirited, we know Monika would be a perfect fit for a true bohemian like Lorelai. With delicate straps, a plunge neckline, and exposed boning, this gown is perfect for a fall wedding—complete with cups and cups and cups of coffee. While the trumpet silhouette is stunning, our favorite feature is the subtly textured lace which gives the whole gown an extra layer of radiance. We imagine this standing out in any one of our amazing local rustic chic venues, where hay rides and photo pavilion would make for the perfect Stars Hollow backdrop.

Dramatic and free-spirited, we know Monika would be a perfect fit for a true bohemian like Lorelai. With delicate straps, a plunge neckline, and exposed boning, this gown is perfect for a fall wedding—complete with cups and cups and cups of coffee. While the trumpet silhouette is stunning, our favorite feature is the subtly textured lace which gives the whole gown an extra layer of radiance. We imagine this standing out in any one of our amazing local rustic chic venues, where hay rides and photo pavilion would make for the perfect Stars Hollow backdrop.

Rory Gilmore: Effortlessly romantic.

For Rory, we chose Ariya. We love the fitted lace bodice and thin straps, as well as the overall flow of this dress—a gown that is both thoughtful and whimsical. And just like Rory, this dress may seem sleek and straightforward in front, but it saves its drama for the train! Perhaps the most beautiful detail is the scalloped lace at the hem, which gives this otherwise modern dress a slightly traditional finish.

For Rory, we chose Ariya. We love the fitted lace bodice and thin straps, as well as the overall flow of this dress—a gown that is both thoughtful and whimsical. And just like Rory, this dress may seem sleek and straightforward in front, but it saves its drama for the train! Perhaps the most beautiful detail is the scalloped lace at the hem, which gives this otherwise modern dress a slightly traditional finish.

Lane Kim: The double-take.

We would expect Lane to add a twist to her gown, which is why we chose Mason. We like how this dress has the clean, simple lines of a more traditional era, but spices it up with a thigh high slit. And for that second look (because Lane did have two wedding dresses!), the detachable overskirt reveals a short party dress underneath! The removable puff sleeves can be worn with either style, allowing you to play with your style even more.

We would expect Lane to add a twist to her gown, which is why we chose Mason. We like how this dress has the clean, simple lines of a more traditional era, but spices it up with a thigh high slit. And for that second look (because Lane did have two wedding dresses!), the detachable overskirt reveals a short party dress underneath! The removable puff sleeves can be worn with either style, allowing you to play with your style even more.

Paris Geller: A statement in minimalism.

Of course Paris would go for Archer. Known for her sharp whit, we couldn’t help but pick a dress that embodied “saying more with less.” A sophisticated gown, we imagine the smooth satin embellished with pearls would appeal to Paris’s ambition—as well as her taste. The plunge neckline give this gown an extra bit of edge that is not for the faint of heart. We think this dress would style well with a chic French twist and a pair of chandelier earrings.

Of course Paris would go for Archer. Known for her sharp whit, we couldn’t help but pick a dress that embodied “saying more with less.” A sophisticated gown, we imagine the smooth satin embellished with pearls would appeal to Paris’s ambition—as well as her taste. The plunge neckline give this gown an extra bit of edge that is not for the faint of heart. We think this dress would style well with a chic French twist and a pair of chandelier earrings.

Sookie St. James: Offbeat and enchanting.

For Sookie, we’ve chosen Greer. The long sleeves remind us of the gorgeous wedding dress she wore in the show, while, the trailing lace pattern gives this gown a soft, ephemeral quality. One of the most beloved and memorable characters from the show, Sookie always stood out for unusual (in a good way!) style choices. We think this gown is follows the same principles: a bold choice that you’ll never grow tired of.

For Sookie, we’ve chosen Greer. The long sleeves remind us of the gorgeous wedding dress she wore in the show, while, the trailing lace pattern gives this gown a soft, ephemeral quality. One of the most beloved and memorable characters from the show, Sookie always stood out for unusual (in a good way!) style choices. We think this gown is follows the same principles: a bold choice that you’ll never grow tired of.

Emily Gilmore: Old school glamour.

Nothing says “old money” like Kyra. With it’s classic lines and smooth fabric, this dress is one for showing off the accessories, such as a beautiful necklace, statement ear rings, and of course your rings. The off-the-shoulder neckline is giving old Hollywood as well—the perfect amount of glamour for the matriarch of the show. And because Emily Gilmore does have a hidden radical side, we love how this gown also has pockets.

Nothing says “old money” like Kyra. With it’s classic lines and smooth fabric, this dress is one for showing off the accessories, such as a beautiful necklace, statement ear rings, and of course your rings. The off-the-shoulder neckline is giving old Hollywood as well—the perfect amount of glamour for the matriarch of the show. And because Emily Gilmore does have a hidden radical side, we love how this gown also has pockets.

Homecoming Bonus

Finally, we couldn’t wrap up our Gilmore Girls dress roundup without a shoutout to our Homecoming collection.

We see Rory in blue chiffon—her signature color, after all. And the neck detail on this dress reminds us of scarves, fall days, and endless orders of coffee. For Lane, we’re going green. We think the dark color with the pop of sparkle is the perfect match for her rock and roll aspirations. And finally, for Paris we’ve chosen a more fitted style, which we think expresses her ambitious mindset, while the sparkles are a nod to the sparks that fly when she loses her cool.

We see Rory in blue chiffon—her signature color, after all. And the neck detail on this dress reminds us of scarves, fall days, and endless orders of coffee. For Lane, we’re going green. We think the dark color with the pop of sparkle is the perfect match for her rock and roll aspirations. And finally, for Paris we’ve chosen a more fitted style, which we think expresses her ambitious mindset, while the sparkles are a nod to the sparks that fly when she loses her cool.

Coming to the GG Event? Stop by our store!

If you’re in Brighton, MI this weekend, be sure to make our store one of your stops! Our theme is “The Life and Death Brigade,” …but what that means is for us to know and you to find out. We expecting a full event, so bring your friends and enjoy the buzzing atmosphere.

See you there!