The Bridgerton Wedding Trend
Whether it was the steamy scenes, the scandal or the spectacular costumes, one thing’s for sure - the new Regency period drama ‘Bridgerton’ on Netflix has capture a lot of attention. You can be sure that with a second series already on the way, Bridgerton style weddings and the trend of ‘Regencycore’ will be sweeping through the wedding scene faster than a piece of Lady Whistledown’s hottest gossip! If you’re wondering how to accessorise a wedding for the perfect Bridgerton look, here are some quick tips:
Photograph by Sarah James Middleton
Authentic Regency Footwear
Of course, you’ll know to go for an empire-line gown if you want a genuine Regencycore bridal look but you also need to pay attention to your footwear. The perfect answer are these stunning ‘Josephine Elliot’ lace boots from my friends over at House Of Elliot. Handmade and designed using original Regency-era designs, it doesn’t get more legit than these. Delightfully comfortable and beautifully elegant, these are really the choice of a Duchess!
The Other Regency Touches
Whether it’s some over-the-elbow satin gloves, a loosely draped shawl, or an embellished jewelled belt tied beneath the bust at empire-line, the details are important! The perfect belts are available in my Etsy store.
From Left: 1. Photograph by Sarah James Middleton; 2. Daphne Bridgerton, Bridgerton, Netflix; 3. Embellished belt available here.
The Hair! The Hair! The Hair!
I could write a hundred blogs on the hair styles of Bridgerton alone! What a feast for the eyes those hairstyles are. So how can you inject a little of that into your own wedding hair?
It’s All About The Tiaras
Made iconic in the series, tiara’s were sported left and right. You can go for a classic sparkling choice like Daphne or go bigger and bolder like the Queen. Either way, a tiara will add the necessary glamour to create an authentic Bridgerton hairstyle.
From Left: 1. Daphne Bridgerton Wedding Day, Bridgerton, Netflix; 2. Photo by Gaby Pineda, tiara by Vintage Adornments available here. 3. Daphne as The Duchess, Bridgerton, Netflix; 4. Photo by Sarah James Middleton, tiara by Vintage Adornments, available soon!
From Left: 1. The Queen in all her magnificence, Bridgerton, Netflix; 2. Photo by Andrew Wilkinson, tiara by Vintage Adornments available here. 3. Photo by Brittani Chin, tiara by Vintage Adornments available here.
Try Some Stacking And Layering
In so many ways, the joy of Bridgerton was its unashamed ostentation, and the hair accessories were no exception. The Queen was the finest example with her hair accessories including actual bird cages amongst other things - if you’d like some glitz and glamour, try adding a hair vine, which layers combs and and a chain all together in one piece.
From Left: The Queen, Bridgerton, Netflix; Hair vines all by Vintage Adornments, styled by Claire Hartley and coming soon to the shop!
If you’d prefer a more flexible approach, you can try stacking hair accessories like Daphne Bridgerton who accompanies her tiara with a side-comb; or like Lady Danbury who puts a flower atop her ringlet to complement her tiara. After all, more is more!
Go Up With Drama, Or Down With Romantic Curls
Photo by Blanka Perez. Elaborate hair comb by Vintage Adornments, sold but similar available here.
If you choose to go for an up-do for your Bridgerton Bridal Look, you need height and you need drama! Accentuate it with a bold statement comb worn to the side to really add a touch of the Queen’s magnificence.
If you’d prefer to wear your hair down, go for all the romance with tumbling curls or ringlets and accessorise with a classically Regency side-tiara for the perfect amount of added glamour.
Photo by Ella Farrell. Side Tiara by Vintage Adornments, coming soon to the shop!
If You’re Feeling Bold, Go All Out Featherington!
No one can deny the joy the Featheringtons brought to the Bridgerton scene - in all their candy-coloured glory, their outfits and accessories took the visual spectacle of the show to a whole new level. If you’d like to inject a splash of this colourful fun into your big day, your accessories are the place to do it!
The Featherington Sisters, Bridgerton, Netflix. Elaborate hair comb, by Vintage Adornments, coming soon to the Etsy shop!