"Grey's" Wedding Site Appears on Knot.com

The Meredith Grey and Derek Shepherd wedding already had buzz among "Grey's Anatomy" fans but "Grey's" creator Shonda Rhimes has added to the hype with a Knot.com Web site. The site includes the wedding date, information on the couple, a blog by character Izzie Stevens (Katherine Heigl) and even the ability to RSVP. According to the Associated Press, the site drew 1,400 replies within the first 24 hours of its launch.

The AP reports Rhimes "enlisted the TV show's staff and ABC's marketing department to make the most of the occasion." Rhimes came up with the idea while filming scenes where Grey (Ellen Pompeo) tries on wedding dresses. The site came together quickly and launched last Thursday.

A registry page also appears on the site and gives viewers the opportunity to donate funds to the American Academy of Neurology Foundation, American Skin Association and Alzheimer's Association. Michael Benson, executive vice president of marketing for ABC Entertainment, told the AP these charities were chosen because they are connected to key storylines.

Feelings about the site range from thinking it is a great addition to the show to arguing that it goes too far:

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   mybeautifulone for all you grey's fans! that link I just posted is meredith and derek's wedding website. lol it's funny!
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   arnoldgamboa So Izzie is Meredith and Derek's wedding planner, eh. She even started a wedding planning website. http://bit.ly/103LKj This is fun! :D
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   StilettoSportsJ shutup! Grey's Anatomy has made a Meredith-Derek Wedding website on The Knot! Love it! http://twurl.nl/mlcsj6
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   ashuande Meredith and Derek's Wedding Website on The Knot for Grey's ...: le romantique [+]. I love viral marketi.. http://tinyurl.com/deuakk
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   puffaddering Meredith and Derek's Wedding Website on The Knot for Grey's ...: It's funny to read Karev's comm.. http://tinyurl.com/deuakk
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   grrlgenius meredith and derek's wedding website by izzy stevens from grey's anatomy http://bit.ly/13dpvs airsick bags not on the registry

The Mer-Der wedding is scheduled to occur during the May 14 episode.