Star Trek has a long, impressive history of detailed character developments and moments of personal growth, with romantic interest and love playing a strong role in that distinguished legacy. At every rank and social status, character romances and weddings blossom throughout the Star Trek franchise. From Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) officiating an ill-fated wedding ceremony in the USS Enterprise’s on-board chapel in Star Trek: The Original Series, season 1, episode 8, “Balance Of Terror” (1966) to Commander William Riker (Jonathan Frakes) and Counselor Deanna Troi’s (Marina Sirtis) long-awaited wedding in Star Trek: Nemesis (2003), there’s no shortage of affection or long-term relationships amidst Starfleet’s finest.
Star Trek’s newest shows have upped the ante regarding diverse romantic storytelling and wider, inclusive representation, introducing LGBTQ+ relationships, rich new characters, and developing previously established ones. Star Trek: Discovery platforms romantically committed couples and new characters, whereas Star Trek: Picard enhances characters such as Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) – lending emotional investment through Seven’s burgeoning relationship with Commander Raffi Musiker (Michelle Hurd). In keeping with Star Trek‘s core values, these relationships come together through adversity to become more than the sum of their parts. And, in the interest of ‘happy ever after,’ here’s a rundown of weddings that need to happen in Star Trek.
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10 Commander Spock and Lieutenant Uhura
Star Trek (2009), Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), Star Trek Beyond (2016)
Though controversial among fans, J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek movies introduced Spock (Zachary Quinto) and Nyota Uhura (Zoe Saldana) as romantically linked. First seen together in Star Trek (2009), their deep connection is apparent when Uhura provides emotional support to Spock – cornering him after the destruction of Vulcan, kissing him, and asking, “What do you need?” In Star Trek Into Darkness, Spock’s almost self-sacrifice in Nibiru’s erupting volcano leads Uhura to doubt the depth of Spock’s regard. The couple split in Star Trek Beyond but reunite, finally sure of their place, echoing the movie’s central theme. Given the adversities overcome to reach each other, this couple deserves every happiness.
Star Trek (2009)
- Release Date
- May 7, 2009
Star Trek Into Darkness
- Release Date
- May 16, 2013
Star Trek Beyond
- Release Date
- July 22, 2016
9 Captain Christopher Pike and Captain Marie Batel
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) and Captain Marie Batel (Melanie Scofano) balance their romance with starship commands and distinct finite pressures from Pike’s knowledge of his unfortunate future fate. Captain Marie Batel is kidnapped and infected by the Gorn in the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 finale, “Hegemony.” This provides clear uncertainty about Pike and Batel’s future and, given Strange New Worlds‘ setting on the franchise’s timeline, Captain Pike’s already etched fate dooms the couple to inevitable tragedy. But if Batel survives the Gorn in Strange New Worlds season 3, Marie and Chris could marry, even if that relationship is dissolved by Star Trek: The Original Series.
8 Lieutenant Shaxs and Doctor T’Ana
Star Trek: Lower Decks
These accomplished upper deck USS Cerritos officers may lean heavier into the more physical aspects of their relationship, but there’s no doubt that Star Trek: Lower Decks‘ Lieutenant Shaxs (Fred Tatasciore) and Dr. T’Ana (Gillian Vigman) share a genuine emotional connection. Haunted by his experiences in the Bajoran resistance, Shaxs battles past traumas, and Dr. T’Ana’s profession and personality allow for keen insight and acceptance regarding this. Shaxs’ gentle nature provides tenderness and care for T’Ana in return that her otherwise gruff and proud countenance would not otherwise allow for. Though perhaps not an obvious pairing, these upper-deckers could make it official in Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5.
7 Doctor Julian Bashir and Lieutenant Ezri Dax
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Though the longevity of the relationship between Dr. Julian Bashir (Alexander Siddig) and Lt. Ezri Dax (Nicole de Boer) remained open-ended and uncertain at the culmination of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the couple shared a heartfelt and timeless love. Initially awkward and confused regarding their feelings for each other, the DS9 officers avoided each other before finally confronting and admitting their shared attraction. The admissions resulted in a passionate turbolift-based kiss and a romantic night together on the eve of the final battle of Star Trek’s Dominion War. An upcoming Star Trek wedding for this regarded, smitten couple could allow for some fun DS9 nostalgia, positive continuation, and closure.
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6 Nurse Christine Chapel and Doctor Roger Korby
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 alludes to the yet-to-come romance between Nurse Christine Chapel (Jess Bush) and respected scientist Dr. Roger Korby. First detailed in Star Trek: The Original Series, Dr. Korby (Michael Strong) was the missing fiancé of the USS Enterprise’s head nurse (Majel Barrett), whose specialty in archaeological medicine led to his disappearance during an expedition to Exo III. Unaware of the life-changing events and relationship ahead, Bush’s Christine Chapel accepts a three-month fellowship alongside Dr. Korby in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, season 2, episode 9, “Subspace Rhapsody.” A retconned Strange New Worlds season 3 wedding could intensify this anticipated plotline and cleverly progress the prime universe’s established path.
Series | Format | Seasons | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Star Trek: The Original Series | Television series | 3 | 1966-1969 |
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Television series | 2 | 2022 (ongoing) |
5 Captain Michael Burnham and Cleveland Booker
Star Trek: Discovery
Crashing into each other’s lives, Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and 32nd Century courier Cleveland Booker V (David Ajala) came together from two very different times. Despite their initial suspicions and past traumas, Michael and Book quickly unite over shared needs and intrinsic values to help each other survive. Suddenly alone at the beginning of Star Trek: Discovery season 3, Michael found the empathic Book to be her light in the darkness, and their later budding romance quickly progressed to an emotionally investing, chemistry-laden connection. Through ongoing adversities and uncertainties, Michael and Book bring out the best in each other and lend strength to maintain a resonating and genuine love.
4 Captain Saru and President T’Rina
Star Trek: Discovery
Initially united through politics and shared compassion, Captain Saru (Doug Jones) and President T’Rina of Ni-Var (Tara Rosling) share a gentle, slow-burning, and delicate relationship that surprises and warms each party. Steady and unhurried, the Kelpien Saru and Vulcan T’Rina’s sparkling yet soft togetherness is at once remarkably wholesome and respectful of their mixed cultures and heritage. With time displacement also a factor, their measured romance is perhaps unlikely but deliberately careful and ultimately heartening and uplifting. Holding hands in a pivotal moment at the end of Star Trek: Discovery season 4, Saru and T’Rina’s relationship could progress in season 5 for the first Kelpian-Vulcan wedding.
3 Admiral Kathryn Janeway and Captain Chakotay
Star Trek: Prodigy, Star Trek: Voyager
Speculation as to a romance between Captain Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) and Commander Chakotay (Robert Beltram) followed much of Star Trek: Voyager’s seven seasons. Despite no involvement ever solidifying between them over this time, the flirtatious tension and obvious emotional connection remained solid. Chakotay even builds Janeway a bathtub in Voyager season 2, episode 25, “Resolutions,” when the pair are stranded on a planet to ward off the effects of a contracted disease. With Chakotay’s later disappearance in Star Trek: Prodigy, Admiral Janeway returns to the Delta Quadrant to bring him home. The ongoing relationship between these characters in a different setting allows for development without the constraints of Janeway’s complex Voyager command.
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2 Captain Seven of Nine and Commander Raffi Musiker
Star Trek: Picard
Star Trek: Picard did much to develop the role of Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) and introduce significant – and flawed – new characters. Promoted at the end of Picard season 3, Captain Seven of Nine finally seems at peace with her place in things – her partner, Commander Raffi Musiker (Michelle Hurd), at her side. Both Seven and Raffi navigate significant emotional trauma, with fears and addictions to overcome. They come together nonetheless, with past hurts instead working to strengthen their bond and aid each other’s healing. Seven and Raffi are worthy inclusions on this list, having more than earned their right to a Star Trek wedding.
1 Admiral Jean-Luc Picard and Admiral Beverly Crusher
Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Picard
Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and Dr. Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden) had obvious chemistry and a shared romantic interest in Star Trek: The Next Generation but never entirely transitioned from best friends to a committed romance. Their relationship progressed sometime following Star Trek: Nemesis with the arrival of a son, Jack Crusher (Ed Speleers). Though Picard was unaware of Jack’s existence until Star Trek: Picard season 3, this returned Beverly Crusher to his life as family. Despite the events of the series’ end, the longevity of Picard and Crusher’s uncertain romance – and their son – could efficiently reunite them, their wedding the Star Trek event of the century.
Series/Movie | Format | Seasons | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
Star Trek: The Next Generation | Television series | 7 | 1987-1994 |
Star Trek: Nemesis | Movie | 2002 | |
Star Trek: Picard | Television series | 3 | 2020-2023 |
Star Trek: The Original Series
- Release Date
- September 8, 1966
- Seasons
- 3
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
- Release Date
- May 5, 2022
- Seasons
- 2
Star Trek: The Next Generation
- Release Date
- September 28, 1987
- Seasons
- 7
Star Trek: Picard
- Release Date
- January 23, 2020
- Seasons
- 3
Star Trek: Voyager
- Release Date
- May 23, 1995
- Seasons
- 7
Star Trek: Prodigy
- Release Date
- October 28, 2021
- Seasons
- 1
Star Trek: Discovery
- Release Date
- September 24, 2017
- Seasons
- 5
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
- Release Date
- January 3, 1993
- Seasons
- 7
