‘Chicago P.D.’ Star Engages Fans in On-Screen Wedding Prep

Fans of NBC’s “Chicago P.D.” are all-in on the emotional rollercoaster that is Burgess and Ruzek’s relationship. After years of ups, downs, and plenty of tension, the couple (affectionately known as “Burzek”) is finally taking the plunge. The episode that featured their engagement had fans buzzing, and now it looks like a wedding is on the horizon.

Marina Squerciati’s Bridal Tease

Marina Squerciati, who plays Kim Burgess, is getting fans involved in her character’s wedding plans, and it’s honestly the cutest thing. On February 26, 2025, she shared a series of Instagram photos from a bridal boutique, Grace Loves Lace, where she tried on four different wedding dresses. Each one had its own vibe, and she was clearly torn about which to pick. In her post, she wrote: “I’m stupidly excited for this wedding. YES, I KNOW IT’S FOR TV, BUT PADDY DO NOT LOOK AT THIS POST! Can you all help me choose? I’m genuinely torn. I’d like to know what you like. More later!” 

A second post appeared on March 10, 2025 with more dresses from Mira Couture, captioned, “WHILE WE WAIT FOR THE NEXT CHICAGO PD…. HELP ME CHOOSE A DRESS!!!” The dresses varied from sleek and modern to more traditional with a pearl neckline.

Fans quickly jumped in to share their thoughts, with opinions ranging from, “Definitely number 2 with the lace. “Kim” will look so stunning I think,”  to “The one with the pearls is perfect and looks beautiful on you. It’s a combination of low key, yet elegant.” It’s honestly heartwarming to see Marina engage so directly with fans, and it shows just how much she cares about making the wedding feel real, even if it’s only for TV.

The Cast and Crew Weigh In

It’s not just fans who are excited because the cast and crew are just as eager. Patrick John Flueger, who plays Adam Ruzek, mentioned that he’s wondering how this pivotal moment will play out on-screen. “I heard it’s going to happen in the finale,” he told TVLine back in January 2025. “I’m touched that they think that it’s worth ending the season with it, but I don’t know how it’s going to go. I don’t know what the story is. I’ve always been fascinated to see how they do an episode of Chicago P.D. and have a proper wedding with all of the corn and cheese that that deserves.” It’s clear that this isn’t just another storyline for the show; this is a huge deal for the characters and their journey.

Showrunner Gwen Sigan also shared some insight into how the wedding will be integrated into the show. “We will have the wedding—it’s been fun to plan,” she told Give Me My Remote. “I think we are settling on probably something a bit middle ground: Not a courthouse wedding, but not something gigantic. That feels like them, and feels simple and grounded, but also has all the people they love there.” It sounds like they are trying to balance the excitement of the wedding with the intense, high-stakes world of the CPD. Showing Burgess and Ruzek’s personal growth while also giving fans those sweet, relatable moments seems important .

A Decade in the Making

The bottom line: this wedding is a big deal. After a decade of heartache, misunderstandings, and eventually finding their way back to each other, it feels like the culmination of everything they’ve been through. For fans, this moment is a long time coming; and it’s definitely going to be one of those unforgettable episodes.

As the season progresses, expect the wedding to be woven into the larger storylines, mixing moments of tension with the more lighthearted wedding planning chaos. It’s a perfect blend of personal growth and action-packed drama that fans of “Chicago P.D.” know and love. All in all, this wedding is shaping up to be an emotional, thrilling ride… and we wouldn’t have it any other way.