Dearest readers, our favorite wallflower finally had her happily ever after! But amidst the swoon-worthy romance of Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton's wedding in Bridgerton season three, a few details left fans buzzing – namely, a certain pop song choice and a surprising twist on their future family.
Showrunner and executive producer Jess Brownell spilled the tea on the significance behind Penelope and Colin's first dance as a married couple, set to an orchestral version of Taylor Swift’s iconic hit, "You Belong With Me.
"Thematically and lyrically, it makes so much sense for them," Brownell shared. "These characters have so many years together...There is that sense of fate with these two."
Indeed, the song's message of longing and finally finding love resonated deeply with fans, who took to social media to share their emotional reactions.
"I sobbed like a baby during that dance," one fan tweeted. "They've waited so long for this moment!"
But the musical nods didn't stop there. Brownell revealed that the couple's walk down the aisle was set to Coldplay's "Yellow," a subtle but significant choice, given the Featherington family's signature color.
And what about Penelope's stunningly simple wedding gown? It was more than just a fashion statement, according to Brownell. “Our costume designer John Glaser designed a very simple silhouette...a nod to her being this powerful career woman."
Even the couple's future children became a topic of discussion.
The reason? Brownell explained it was a strategic move to keep the drama contained within the Featherington family. "It felt like for us in season 3, it was the perfect ending to that heir race to have Penelope win over her sisters...The fact that she’s had the boy also means that she’s now the mother of the heir."
Beyond the Easter eggs and musical cues, one moment stood out for Brownell – and likely, for countless viewers at home.
"Even though I wrote it, I cried seeing Luke Newton deliver the final speech where he tells Penelope that her Whistledown reveal was bloody brilliant," she confessed.
Colin's unwavering support for Penelope's secret identity, culminating in the line, "If my only purpose in life is to be the man behind the woman, then so be it," sent hearts aflutter.
As Brownell aptly put it, "That to me is, especially as a career woman, the dream thing you want someone to say to you."
With its perfect blend of romance, hidden meanings, and a dash of strategic baby-making, Penelope and Colin's Bridgerton wedding cemented its status as one for the ages.
