{"id":94871,"date":"2015-09-01T12:27:32","date_gmt":"2015-09-01T11:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/?p=94871"},"modified":"2026-01-18T11:32:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T11:32:05","slug":"married-on-this-day-in-2002-sarah-michelle-gellar-and-freddie-prinze-jr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/married-on-this-day-in-2002-sarah-michelle-gellar-and-freddie-prinze-jr\/","title":{"rendered":"Married on this day\u2026 in 2002: Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;In &#8216;Married On This Day&#8217; We take Inspiration From Iconic Weddings Throughout History<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Happy anniversary, Sarah and Freddie! It\u2019s 13 years to the day since Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr tied the knot in a sweet, candlelit ceremony in Mexico. Sarah wore a strapless Vera Wang gown and a low Italian-style veil with a simple updo. For the latter half of the wedding day, Sarah dressed down into a lighter, floaty beach dress, while Freddie relaxed with his shirt untucked from his white, linen suit trousers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Freddie-Prinze-Jr-and-Sarah-Michelle-Gellar-Sept-1st-2002-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Married on this day\u2026 in 2002: Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.\" class=\"wp-image-11064862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Freddie-Prinze-Jr-and-Sarah-Michelle-Gellar-Sept-1st-2002-1-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Freddie-Prinze-Jr-and-Sarah-Michelle-Gellar-Sept-1st-2002-1-1-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Freddie-Prinze-Jr-and-Sarah-Michelle-Gellar-Sept-1st-2002-1-1-770x1155.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Freddie-Prinze-Jr-and-Sarah-Michelle-Gellar-Sept-1st-2002-1-1-293x440.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Freddie-Prinze-Jr-and-Sarah-Michelle-Gellar-Sept-1st-2002-1-1-390x585.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Freddie-Prinze-Jr-and-Sarah-Michelle-Gellar-Sept-1st-2002-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Married on this day\u2026 in 2002: Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.\" class=\"wp-image-11064862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Freddie-Prinze-Jr-and-Sarah-Michelle-Gellar-Sept-1st-2002-1-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Freddie-Prinze-Jr-and-Sarah-Michelle-Gellar-Sept-1st-2002-1-1-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Freddie-Prinze-Jr-and-Sarah-Michelle-Gellar-Sept-1st-2002-1-1-770x1155.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Freddie-Prinze-Jr-and-Sarah-Michelle-Gellar-Sept-1st-2002-1-1-293x440.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Freddie-Prinze-Jr-and-Sarah-Michelle-Gellar-Sept-1st-2002-1-1-390x585.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Married on this day\u2026 in 2002: Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For dress inspiration, we headed back to the source and found this gorgeous Vera Wang creation from the Fall 2015 collection; The Piper dress is strapless like Sarah\u2019s, with a low back and detailed lace skirt. Or, if you like Sarah\u2019s lighter, floaty beach dress, you\u2019ll love this light, low-backed Odile gown from Vera Wang, Spring 2015. If you prefer an edgier look, channel Sarah\u2019s lattice-pattern gown with this modern, sleek dress from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mirazwillinger.com\/portfolio\/stardust\/valentina-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mira Zwillinger\u2019s 2016 Stardust collection<\/a>\u2026 For the finishing touches, this simple, low veil like Sarah\u2019s is handmade by The Rainbow Club and is available at Liberty in Love. Lastly, let your groom be Freddie to your Sarah with this neutral, light cotton suit by Burberry at Harrods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Catch up on&nbsp;last month&#8217;s beautiful Married On This Day, featuring Marchesa dresses inspired by the glamorous Felicia Farr in 1962.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;In our <strong>\u2018Married On This Day\u2019<\/strong> series, we take inspiration from iconic weddings throughout history and translate them for the modern, high-end celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Happy anniversary, Sarah and Freddie! It is now <strong>24 years<\/strong> since Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. tied the knot in a sweet, candlelit ceremony in Mexico. Their nuptials remain a blueprint for the <strong>&#8220;Quiet Luxury&#8221;<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;Destination Elegance&#8221;<\/strong> trends that are dominating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/2026-trends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 Luxury Wedding landscape<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On her big day, Sarah wore a timeless strapless Vera Wang gown and a low Italian-style veil. If you are looking for similar high-end craftsmanship, browse our curated directory of <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/Category\/luxury_wedding_dresses_wedding_gowns\/bridal_collections\">Exclusive Luxury Wedding Dress Designers<\/a> to find your own 2026 masterpiece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Gellar-Prinze Legacy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still going strong over two decades later, the couple\u2019s journey from the set of <em>I Know What You Did Last Summer<\/em> to a family of four is a rare Hollywood success story. While Sarah remains a dedicated philanthropist with No Kid Hungry, Freddie continues to share his culinary passion through his successful cookbooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inspired by their 2002 beachside nuptials, we\u2019ve sourced the definitive 2026 design pieces for the modern bride and groom:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Finishing Touch:<\/strong> A handmade, low-profile veil remains the ultimate accessory for 2026. Discover artisan creator<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The 2026 Gown:<\/strong> For Sarah&#8217;s strapless look, we recommend the latest structural masterpieces in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/Category\/luxury_wedding_dresses_wedding_gowns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luxury Bridal Gallery<\/a>. Look for 2026\u2019s &#8220;regency revival&#8221; lace and low-back detailing that mirrors Sarah\u2019s iconic Vera Wang style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Destination Venue:<\/strong> Channel the couple&#8217;s intimate Mexico vibe by exploring our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/category\/destination-weddings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top-Tier Destination Wedding Venues<\/a>. Whether it&#8217;s a candlelit villa in Italy or a beachfront in the Bahamas, our vetted partners specialise in five-star international service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Groom\u2019s Style:<\/strong> Achieve Freddie\u2019s relaxed elegance with a neutral, light-linen tailored suit. Find the perfect fit in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/category\/groom-suits-formalwear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Groom\u2019s Fashion &amp; Formalwear<\/a> section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Inspired by Sarah&#8217;s timeless elegance? See how these classic elements are evolving in our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/2026-luxury-wedding-trends\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/2026-luxury-wedding-trends\/\">2026 Luxury Wedding Trends Guide<\/a><\/strong> or browse our exclusive <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/listing\/luxury-wedding-venues\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luxury Wedding Venues<\/a><\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s 13 years to the day since Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr tied the knot in a sweet, candlelit ceremony in Mexico. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11064863,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22,48],"tags":[323,324,325,326,327,328],"class_list":["post-94871","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wedding-planning","category-celebrity-weddings","tag-burberry","tag-harrods","tag-married-on-this-day","tag-mira-zwillinger","tag-vera-wang","tag-wedding-anniversaries"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94871","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=94871"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/94871\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11064863"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=94871"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=94871"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=94871"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}