SPOILER ALERT:The story includes details about Season 6 ofNetflixsVirgin River.
Wedding preparations could be stressful for the bride-to-be.
That was Mels (Alexandra Breckenridge) journey during Season 6 of Netflixs hit romantic dramaVirgin River.
Virgin River. Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel MonroeRicardo Hubbs/Netflix
His reassuring and heartfelt speech calms her nerves as both embrace their ghosts and get married.
How did you feel about this very romantic movie-style season for them?
BRECKENRIDGE: I hadnt even really thought about it like that.
Virgin River. (L to R) Martin Henderson as Jack Sheridan, Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel MonroeNetflix
Yes, we had all of those big TV romance moments.
It was much deeper than that, as she said, all the loss was rushing back.
BRECKENRIDGE: It was so sweet.
What happened with Mels father the night before the wedding triggered all of the loss that shes experienced.
She thought she had gotten over it but all of it just came back to her.
I think she also really wanted this clarity, and this fresh start with Jack when they get married.
Hes there for her in that moment, and hes not mad.
If you dont want to get married today, thats fine.
If you want to get married, lets get married.
Its not just fairytale moments, its real understanding and connection with the other person.
How was it going back years later?
BRECKENRIDGE: You know what was so crazy?
Apparently it was the same spot, but it looked completely different.
I was like, this isnt the same spot.
Actually, the first time we shot that scene was the first time we wore our wedding attire.
It was the first time Id walked out on set with the dress and everything.
But it was really powerful and really beautiful.
DEADLINE:Speaking of seeing somebody for the first time.
What can you tell me about it?
DEADLINE:Mel stole a little bit of Jacks riverside vows for the actual ceremony.
Hers were pretty short.
Did you did want her to have a longer speech?
The vows, I personally just wanted to be talking from the heart.
I didnt want anything to be super scripted, but some of it was scripted.
But then I really tried to just have Mel speak from the heart at the end.
And Im actually glad that it wasnt a very long speech, because it didnt need to be.
For you, what was your favorite moment of that day?
BRECKENRIDGE: When I got to take the wedding dress.
DEADLINE: Thats very relatable.
BRECKENRIDGE: I mean, I wore that dress for eight days.
Going back to the river edge scene, I thought that was my favorite moment.
And I actually, in hindsight, kind of wish that thats what she said.
Its a little late.
DEADLINE:A quick side note.
BRECKENRIDGE: I totally agree with you.
I think it was all quite a lot.
DEADLINE:Switching back to the bachelorette party.
It seemed like you had a lot of karaoke fun with Spice GirlsWannabe.
You were a teenager when that song came up.
Was it something you grew up with, and was it fun to film that scene?
I was more all the edgy stuff, I was loving Tortoise Head.
I grew up listening to Queen and David Bowie and Rush.
Only later in my life have I really gotten into like, I love myself some Beyonce.
What could that do to Mel and Jacks relationship as they face the prospect of becoming an instant family?
BRECKENRIDGE: Whatcouldit do?
Thats a great question.
I think Mel was pretty shocked at the end when Marley showed up but suddenly hopeful and moving forward.
But yeah, I dont know whats going to happen with that baby.
Talk about that trajectory of that storyline through Mels eyes.
It was very painful for her to have him pull away the multiple times that he did.
But she desperately wants to have that connection to her mother, and she wants to have a family.
If Mel could have a giant family, she would.
So hopefully, for Mel, she will eventually get this giant family that she wants.
Theres a tear down her cheek.
DEADLINE: You just wrote the series finale.
BRECKENRIDGE: I did.
DEADLINE:What about Mel and Docs relationship, which went through a very rough patch this season?
Like thats never happened.
DEADLINE: Ahead of her wedding to Jack, Mel sent back her late husband Marks ring.
Do you think that she is finally ready to let go and move on from her past?
She still kept his name.
BRECKENRIDGE: Well, I think thats sort of the point at the end of the show, right?
I think she wants to move on from her past, very desperately.
Would it be too soon, right after they got married?
Maybe, entirely possible.
They are building a house.
Theyre almost ready, but who knows.
Im not in the writers room, so I dont really know whats going to happen.
I just hope that I dont have to cry about too many things cause thats always difficult.
