In season 5 of "Gilmore Girls", who reunites and renew their wedding vows?

In season 5 of “Gilmore Girls,” Emily and Richard reunite and renew their wedding vows. Their vow-renewal ceremony is the centerpiece of “Wedding Bell Blues,” the thirteenth episode of the season and the series’ 100th episode overall.

The couple had separated earlier in the season after a bitter disagreement about Richard’s business decisions and Emily’s controlling behavior. Their reconciliation leads to an elaborate ceremony attended by family and friends. Lorelai serves as Emily’s maid of honor, while Rory acts as Richard’s best man, reversing the traditional gender roles for comic effect.

The celebration becomes chaotic when Emily invites Christopher, Lorelai’s former partner, hoping to disrupt Lorelai’s relationship with Luke. Christopher’s presence intensifies the conflict, but Emily and Richard’s renewed vows remain the episode’s emotional center. Their first dance is set to “Wedding Bell Blues” by The 5th Dimension, a song connected to Emily and Lorelai’s family history.