Gilmore Girls has so much to offer as a series, from relatable families and sweet friendships to romantic relationships. Characters' love lives are some of the main storylines every season and the show does not lack in heartwarming and romantic moments.
Whether it is the beginning of a new relationship, like seen with Lane and Dave, or a moment between a longtime couple, like Richard and Emily, there are so many romantic moments that fans love to re-watch throughout the series. These moments are just some of the sweetest that still have fans swooning.
Max Giving Lorelai A Thousand Yellow Daisies
After Max impulsively proposes to Lorelai, she doubting it is what he really wants since he asked during a fight. The next day when she shows up at the inn, there are 1,000 yellow daisies waiting for her in the lobby. When she calls Max, he proposes to her again, and this time he tells her how much he wants this and loves her.
It is such a beautiful scene and a moment Lorelai deserves. It is one of the biggest romantic gestures throughout the entire series and left viewers speechless. Lorelai is usually so closed off from her feelings as to not get hurt, but seeing her just embrace how much Max loves and cares about her through this gesture is so sweet to fans.
Rory Kisses Jess At Sookie's Wedding
Rory and Jess had an immediate connection, but they were victims of poor timing when they met. However, throughout the second season, they grew closer and it culminated in Rory unexpectedly kissing Jess at Sookie's wedding. While it may be seen as an awkward moment in their relationship to some, the spontaneity of the moment makes it romantic.
This scene is loved by fans of Rory and Jess' relationship. Between Jess showing up out of nowhere, the two of them secluded away from the wedding, and the brevity of the moment leading up to the kiss, this is a must-watch romantic scene from Gilmore Girls.
Lane And Dave's First Kiss
Dave plays hymns for Mrs. Kim for five hours straight and has callouses all over his hands as a result, but he knows that it is all worth it. It is such a sweet moment when Lane is shocked that Dave still wants to go out with her after all of that, and instead of explaining how he feels, he just kisses her.
Fans know that Lane deserves so much better than what she is handed throughout the show, but there are no issues or problems with her relationship with Dave. The two are perfect together and their first kiss is such a precious moment for fans since Lane gets a great guy.
Jackson Proposes To Sookie
Sookie and Jackson are one of the most relatable couples on Gilmore Girls and their proposal definitely lives up to the rest of their love story. After they reconcile, when Sookie misses the hint that Jackson wants to move in together, Sookie tells Jackson that she is ready to take that next step. She is shocked when he says that they shouldn't move in together but just get married instead.
The nonchalant way Jackson asks Sookie to marry him does not feel rushed or forced, it just feels as organic as the couple itself. Sookie tearing up and her accepting the proposal is one of the sweetest moments in the series, and it is clear to fans how much love Sookie and Jackson have for one another, especially in this scene.
Luke And Lorelai Dance At Liz's Wedding
In season four, Luke finally realizes that he is in love with Lorelai. His asking Lorelai to his sister's wedding and putting in the effort to make the night special had fans both swooning and cheering, as it seemed like the beginning of their long-awaited relationship.
One of the couple's most iconic moments is them dancing together at Liz's wedding. "Reflecting Light," playing in the background, is one of the most memorable songs from the show, and it makes this moment one of the most loveable throughout the series and one that viewers never get tired of watching.
Richard And Emily's Dance At Their Vow Renewal
Richard and Emily's relationship is rocky, which makes their vow renewal so special. The best moment of the night is when they dance to "Wedding Bell Blues" and all eyes are on them. Richard's playful side comes out as they dance, and Emily just allows herself to get swept away in the romantic gesture of Richard remembering her favorite song.
Despite the rest of the dramatic moments that unfold at the vow renewal, this moment remains untouched as one of the cutest and most wholesome moments throughout the series.
Lorelai Proposes To Luke
At the end of the fifth season, Lorelai has her whole world shaken when Rory decides to drop out of Yale and move in with her grandparents, causing a big rift between the two. When she goes to tell Luke what happened, he immediately goes into protective mode and starts thinking of ways they can convince Rory that she is making the wrong decision.
Seeing Luke care so much about Rory and how much he loves her sparks something in Lorelai. At that moment she knows she wants to be with him and so she takes the risk of proposing to him. How quickly Luke says yes is adorable and fans were cheering on Lorelai and Luke as they started the sixth season engaged.
Luke And Lorelai's First Kiss
After four seasons of "will they, won't they," Luke finally kisses Lorelai in the season four finale. After the dance at Liz's wedding and Luke bringing her flowers, he is confused when Jason shows up at the trial run night for the inn. Lorelai assures him he wasn't even invited and that she knows he has been trying to impress her with all of the recent gestures.
When Luke goes to kiss her, Lorelai is taken aback, at first, but then kisses him back. Their first kiss was such a huge moment on the series and the scene is still loved by fans. Of course, in true Gilmore Girls fashion, it doesn't go perfectly, since a naked Kirk having night terrors cuts the kiss short. However, it is still one of the most swoon-worthy moments in the series.
Rory Tells Dean That She Loves Him
Rory's struggle throughout the first season around telling Dean that she loves him was unexpected to her and to viewers since she was head over heels for him. After they break up for a little while, Rory is finally ready to be vulnerable with her feelings and get back together with Dean at the end of the first season.
When Dean shows up at Chilton and then he is about to leave, she finally screams that she loves him and they kiss. It is definitely one of the most romantic and heartwarming moments in their relationship and a beautiful beginning. This is also one of the few moments fans get to see Rory be completely open with her feelings during the first season.
Luke Is All In With Lorelai
Luke and Lorelai's relationship was one of the most anticipated on the show. Luke had fans' jaws dropping during their first date when he pulled out a horoscope Lorelai gave him when they first met. In this scene, he recognizes how important being with Lorelai is to him and says that he is "all in." This simple statement makes this one of Luke and Lorelai's most romantic moments in the entire show.
While Lorelai has been swept off her feet before, this scene feels different. Everyone loved to see Luke being so sentimental and it definitely stands out since he is usually so rough and closed off.