Greys Anatomy Season 17 proved April 22 was a beautiful day to cry over Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) and Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo). In the all-new episode, MerDer reunited one last time on Limbo Beach. Then Meredith and Dereks dream wedding finally came to life, and many fans noticed that the couple predicted the moment back in Greys Anatomy Season 5. Heres a breakdown of each emotional moment.

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Long before Dereks death and his dream beach reunion with Meredith in Greys Anatomy Season 17, the couple got married on a Post-It note. In the fifth season finale, Meredith and Derek planned to tie the knot at city hall. However, they were extremely busy between Izzie Stevens (Katherine Heigl) and George OMalley (T.R. Knight), who happened to be John Doe at the time.

Nevertheless, Meredith and Derek decided to get married and start their forever together. But they only had blue Post-It notes on hand. So they wrote out their vows to each other and called it their wedding.

[We promise] to love each other, even when we hate each other, Meredith and Derek said. Nobody walks out, no matter what happens. No running. Well take care of each other, even when were old and smelly and senile. This is forever.

Meanwhile, Meredith and Derek were legally married in Greys Anatomy Season 7 Episode 20.

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In Greys Anatomy Season 17, fans finally watched Meredith and Derek in full-on wedding attire. But the moment happened on Merediths dream beach six years after her husbands death. In episode 13, Meredith told Derek their daughter, Ellis, wasnt satisfied with their Post-It wedding.

Ellis draws this picture of us, Meredith said. Im in a wedding dress, and youre in a suit. I showed her the Post-It note, but she just hates it. She feels robbed!

Suddenly, Ellis fantasy came true. Meredith and Derek stood on the beach in a wedding dress and suit. The general surgeon also admitted she hated weddings. But she would give this moment to Ellis if she could.

In the end, Meredith and Derek made a new vow. The former neurosurgeon wanted his wife to torture herself less. Then both parties suggested it was time for Meredith to wake up from the dream.

I dont want to leave the kids, Meredith said, and Derek echoed her. Finally, the couple shared a kiss on the beach.

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Following Meredith and Dereks dream beach wedding in Greys Anatomy Season 17, many fans pointed out that the couple discussed their seaside ceremony plans back in season 5. As you may remember, MerDers Post-It wedding wasnt exactly their first choice or even close to second.

In Greys Anatomy Season 5 Episode 22, the couple gave their big wedding to Izzie and Alex Karev (Justin Chambers) because of Izzies brain tumor. Then at the start of the next episode, Derek told Meredith their new wedding plans after discovering how to help Izzie.

When Izzies in the clear, were gonna go to the Bahamas and have our wedding on the beach, Derek said. The One & Only Beach Club. You can actually have drinks during the ceremony.

While Meredith and Dereks Post-It wedding will be remembered forever, the couple finally got their dream beach ceremony in Greys Anatomy Season 17. Now, viewers must wait for the next all-new episode on Thursday, May 6. Stay tuned.

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