20 Gilmore Girls-Inspired Wedding Ideas from a Photographer Who’s a Huge Fan
Dreaming of a Gilmore Girls wedding? Here’s 20 ways to bring Stars Hollow to your big day!
Ceremony Under a Gazebo: Exchange vows under a gazebo decorated with soft twinkle lights, just like the heart of Stars Hollow.
2. Twinkle Lights Galore: Drape fairy lights across the venue to create that magical, small-town festival atmosphere.
3. Quote Signs: Feature your favorite Gilmore Girls quotes on signs, such as “Coffee, coffee, coffee!” or “I smell snow.”
4. Vintage Tablescapes: Decorate tables with stacks of vintage books, dainty teacups, and lanterns for that Rory-meets-Stars-Hollow charm.
5. Luke’s Diner Coffee Station: Set up a cozy coffee bar with Luke’s-style mugs and a “No cell phones” sign for authenticity.
6. Luke & Lorelai Cake Topper: Top your wedding cake with a custom Luke and Lorelai-inspired figurine or design.
7. Iconic Costume Change: For the reception, channel Lorelai’s S1E2 look with her pink T-shirt, trench coat, and cowboy boots. The groom can wear jeans, flannel, and a backward baseball hat to channel Luke.
8. Friday Night Dinner Menu: Host a Friday wedding with an Emily Gilmore-inspired upscale dinner menu featuring dishes like salmon puffs, risotto, and crème brûlée.
9. Junk Food Snack Table: Create a snack bar with Pop-Tarts, pizza, donuts, Chinese takeout boxes, fries, tacos, and candy to honor Lorelai and Rory’s binge sessions.
10. Miss Patty’s Punch: Serve a signature fruity cocktail as “Miss Patty’s Punch” or craft signature drinks like “The Rory Martini” and “Lorelai Lemon Drop.”
11. Luke’s Diner Toast: Use Luke’s Diner mugs instead of traditional champagne flutes for your toasts.
12. Carriage or Hayride: Arrive or depart in true Stars Hollow style with a horse-drawn carriage or hayride.
13. “Where You Lead” Sendoff: Use the Gilmore Girls theme song for your sendoff, complete with sparklers or bubbles.
14. Takeout Box Favors: Package party favors in mini Chinese takeout boxes labeled with fun Gilmore-inspired messages.
15. Gilmore Girls Screening: Set up a projector to play classic Gilmore Girls episodes during downtime or in a quiet lounge area.
16. Karaoke Station: Include a karaoke setup and encourage guests to sing songs featured in the show, like “I Will Always Love You.”
17. Rent Lorelai’s Jeep: Use a classic blue Jeep for your sendoff or getaway car as a nod to Lorelai’s signature vehicle.
18. Life and Death Brigade Photo Booth: Set up a photo booth with vintage umbrellas, top hats, and the iconic “In Omnia Paratus” banner for guests to pose under.
19. Paul Anka Cameo: If you have a dog, include them in the ceremony or photos as a nod to Lorelai’s quirky pup, Paul Anka.
20. Stars Hollow-Inspired Seating Chart: Design your seating chart as a map of Stars Hollow, with tables named after key locations like Luke’s Diner, Doose’s Market, and Miss Patty’s Dance Studio.
With these Gilmore Girls-themed ideas, you can create a wedding as charming, cozy, and memorable as a day in Stars Hollow. After all, as Lorelai says, “It’s all any of us wants, to find a nice person to hang out with ’til we drop dead.” So grab your flannel, cue the theme song, and let the Gilmore Girls magic guide your big day!
XO, Dakota