Main Show and Spin-Off
Here Comes the Bride
Based on the romance book series of the same name, Netflix’s Bridgerton has a reputation for being romantic. Romance often can lead to marriage, which is certainly the case for the characters populating the show.
The are quite a few weddings depicted in Bridgerton and its spin-off show, Queen Charlotte. Some the weddings are grand and opulent, some are rushed, and others are small, private affairs. And sadly a few are only mentioned after the fact.
Eight Gowns So Far…
Obviously, the most memorable part of a wedding is the wedding gown, so this list ranks the best wedding gowns from Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte. Currently, there are three seasons of the main show and one of the spin-off. There have been nine wedding gowns in total—though some are worn by very minor characters and some are barley captured on screen.
List is subject to change.
Spoilers for all of Bridgerton and The Queen Charlotte Spin-off
9. Princess Victoria (Queen Charlotte)
“Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story”
Princess Victoria: Florence Dobson
Costume Designers: Lyn Elizabeth Paolo & Laura Frecon
As a means of securing the royal line, Queen Charlotte forces her sons to marry. Princess Victoria would go on to give birth to Queen Victoria, the originator of the white wedding gown tradition.
This gown does rank low because it is not clearly shown. From what little is seen it seems to white with gold embellishment all over. Victoria’s style is somewhat ornate. Despite it being blurry, it does look pretty. This is more a default ranking because the shots of the gown are blurry which is why the wedding gown isn’t even pictured for this list
8. Philippa Featherington (Bridgerton)
Philippa: Harriet Cains
Costume Designer: Sophie Canale
Early in the second season, Philippa weds Albion Finch—a true love match. Their wedding is a small private affair at her home. While more can be seen of the gown than the previously ranked gown, we don’t get a full-length shot except briefly from behind.
From what little we can see, the bodice and puffed sleeves are decorated with fabric flowers. Each flower is made up of multiple layers of white fabric with a white crystal at the center. Also on the bodice are larger sheer fabric flowers. It also looks like there are sequins on the sleeves and bodice.
The skirt is made up of sheer fabric tiers with three rows of lace on each of the tiers with a very large bow at the back. Philippa also wears a silver and gray stone jewelry set complete with a tiara and veil with pearls sewn on sparingly.
There are a lot of lovely details on this gown. It’s a pity that it’s barely captured in the scene.
7. Princess Adelaide (Queen Charlotte)
Princess Adelaide: Sophie Harkness
Costume Designers: Lyn Elizabeth Paolo & Laura Frecon
Unlike Princess Victoria, Princess Adelaide’s wedding gown is clearly shown in her scene. This is because right before the wedding starts Queen Charlotte gives her son—the one marrying Adelaide—a speech about challenging nature, love, and marriage.
Adelaide’s wedding gown is understated, but lovely. It’s a golden-tone, off-white silk satin. The short puffed sleeves have small white crystals with the bodice undecorated. The lower third of skirt had gold embroidery with white crystals. She also wears opera gloves that have a padded edge at the top. Her jewelry set is made from gold and white crystals with a matching tiara and long veil.
6. Penelope Featherington (Bridgerton)
Penelope: Nicola Coughlan
Costume Designers: John Glaser, George Sayer & Dougie Hawkes
Bridgerton is known for its creative liberties on Regency fashions. It never pretended to be historically accurate, but it at least adhered to some rules of the period—until season three. Season three really pushes the 1810s, adding a myriad of periods into the styling and overdecorating the costumes. It’s a style choice.
Penelope’s wedding gown is made from a soft blush fabric. It has draped short sleeves and a draped v-neckline. The waistline is lowered in order to show off her waistline. The lower portion of the skirt has white tulle rosettes along with white tulle bustle on the back.
Her accessories are very minimal with a long veil attached by hair clip. She has drop earrings and wrist length sheer gloves. The near-Grecian look to the gown is on trend for the Regency period and pretty. However, with the hairstyle and sheer gloves, it feels too much like old Hollywood and looks like it belongs in a different show but it is a design choice so one could say that they look could only exist in Bridgerton.
5. Sophie Baek (Bridgerton)
Sophie: Yerin Ha
Costume Designers: John Glaser, George Sayer & Dougie Hawkes
After their hawking love story full of yearning and class divides, Sophie and Benedict wed at My Cottage in a post-credit scene. The costume designer were trying to aim for a “magical” and romantic gown for Sophie’s wedding gown .
To emulate the country manor venue, Sophie’s gown is an intriguing combination of a what looks a heavy weigh silk with a sparkling skirt. The bodice has warped style that extends into a long train. This silk material is also used has short puffed sleeves and the bodice and train are both embellished with tulle flowers.
The skirt is embellished with white beading and sequin echos Sophie first look as “The Lady in Silver.”
Her accessories are also very in keeping with Sophie character as she wears her mother’s amethyst necklace with earrings that complement. Her long veil is also tied in bow which is very reminiscent of her mask from the Masquerade ball.
While going for the intention of magical and romantic the costume designer also tried to keep it simple as to suit Sophie’s sense of style.
You can read more about the season four wedding looks here
4. Daphne Bridgerton (Bridgerton)
Daphne: Phoebe Dynevor
Costume Designer: Ellen Mirojnick and John Glaser
Running the risk of scandal, season one’s leads rush to altar. As they have only days to get ready for the wedding, Daphne’s wedding gown is simple and demure. Her gown is an empire waist with puffed sleeves. There is a texture sheer overlay with a lovely large scale floral pattern on the skirt. The sheer layer creates a little ruffle at the scoop neckline and at the edges of the sleeves.
For accessories, she wears white opera gloves, a white crystal necklace, earrings, and a dramatic silver tiara with a long veil.
3. Edwina Sharma (Bridgerton)
Edwina: Charithra Chandran
Costume Designer: Sophie Canale
As the season’s diamond, Queen Charlotte hosts an opulent wedding for Edwina to Anthony. However unlike the other weddings, the couple don’t tie the knot as it dawns on Edwina at the altar that Anthony and Kate are in love.
Edwina’s gown is very refined. Her white gown has short sleeves with a floral beaded embroidered sheer overlay.
While the gown is simple, her accessories add drama. Her opera gloves are trimmed with lace and pearl beading. Her necklace is a gold, Indian-inspired collar with matching earrings and two hair ornaments with a long veil.
Kate (Simone Ashley) is also seen wearing this look in Anthony’s fantasy. It’s a real shame that we never saw their nuptials.
While Kate’s actual wedding gown was never shown on screen the fantasy gown the Anthony envisions her wearing was Edwina there are two key differences – the neckline was lower and the sleeves were shorter though it still very much Edwina’s gown. Can Bridgeton give us a flashback to their wedding? That might satisfy.
2. Francesca Bridgerton (Bridgerton)
Francesca: Hannah Dodd
Costume Designers: John Glaser, George Sayer & Dougie Hawkes
Season three of Bridgerton gives Francesca a larger role as she debuted in society. Much like Daphne, Francesca wants to find a husband. She finds a rapport with John Stirling, who also appreciates peace and quiet. The two get married in a small private ceremony at her family’s home.
As previously stated, season three took many liberties with the costumes. Many costumes look nothing like the Regency period, with several over-decorated with too many bows, large fabric flowers, odd layering, and too many textures.
Despite the liberties taken, Francesca’s wedding gown is lovely and has hints of the period in the design. It’s a two- piece white gown that looks simple, but is ornately detailed and quite lovely. The strapless gown has beading at front which matches the beading on the sheer outer layer.
That outer layer has a pleated collar and cuffs, with pearl beaded appliqués sewn at the shoulders and in the lower third of the dress. The waistline is trimmed with a silvery lace with a brooch securing it. She also wears a necklace, earrings, and a hair ornament, forgoing a veil.
1. Queen Charlotte (Queen Charlotte)
Queen Charlotte: India Amarteifio
Costume Designers: Lyn Elizabeth Paolo & Laura Frecon
After arriving in England, Charlotte is told that her wedding gown will be simple and traditional with Yorkshire and Tudor roses along the hem matching the king’s attire. Instead, Charlotte wears the gown she brought from France. The intricately-embellished, cool-toned gold robe a la française gown has lovely embroidery and beading with matching cape. The white cuffs of the three-quarter sleeves are sheer.
Queen Charlotte’s wedding gown is the only costume on this list that is not from the Regency period. The Regency period vs late 18th century Georgian style are polar opposites as the Regency period was a direct reaction to the opulence of the late 18th century.
The turn of the 19th century fashions favored nature and simplistic Grecian sensibilities. And while I appreciate that style, it’s hard to compete with the magnificence of this costume.
