EVERY BRIDGERTON MARRIAGE, FINALLY EXPLAINED — JUST IN TIME FOR SEASON 4 💎
With Bridgerton Season 4 officially premiering on January 29 on Netflix, all eyes are on Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek’s long-awaited romance. From Daphne to Colin, here’s how each Bridgerton sibling’s love story unfolds in the books — and why their marriages matter more than ever as the Ton prepares for its next scandal.
Every Bridgerton marriage explained ahead of season 4
Bridgerton season 4 premieres on Netflix on 29 January, focusing on Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek’s romance. Here’s every Bridgerton sibling marriage from the books explained. Fans of Bridgerton are eagerly awaiting the release of season four, with the first half set to debut on the streaming platform on 29 January. The new season shifts focus to Benedict Bridgerton (portrayed by Luke Thompson), a character known for his laid-back lifestyle and reluctance to settle down.
In a narrative reminiscent of Cinderella, Benedict encounters a mysterious woman clad in silver at his mother’s masquerade ball, instantly captivated by her. However, after a brief encounter, Sophie (played by Yerin Ha) is forced to hastily leave the ball to avoid detection.
Benedict, determined to discover the identity of the woman, enlists the help of his sister, Eloise (Claudia Jessie). However, their search proves challenging as Sophie, being a maid and not part of high society, is virtually untraceable. The season will be released in two parts: the initial four episodes at the end of January, followed by the remaining four on 26 February. The popular romance drama has already been renewed for a fifth and sixth season.
Here’s everything you need to know about who each Bridgerton sibling ends up marrying and how their stories unfold in Julia Quinn’s novels.
Who does Daphne Bridgerton marry?
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Daphne Bridgerton’s story was the focus of the first season(Image: NETFLIX)
Season one centred around Daphne Bridgerton’s relationship with the Duke of Hastings, Simon Basset (Regé-Jean Page). As the eldest daughter, she was the first female Bridgerton sibling to make her debut in society. After tying the knot, Daphne and Simon welcomed a child named August Basset into their lives and subsequently stepped back from the series to focus on their off-screen family life.
Who does Anthony Bridgerton marry?
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Anthony Bridgerton was due to marry someone else(Image: NETFLIX)
The second season shifted its focus to Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), the Viscount and eldest Bridgerton son, who assumed the role of family head. His initial intention was to wed Edwina Sharma (Charithra Chandran), but he found himself drawn to her elder sister, Kate (Simone Ashley).
In this classic tale of enemies turning into lovers, Kate initially held a low opinion of Anthony, wanting only the best for her sister. However, as she got to know him better, she discovered her own feelings for him. Despite their attempts to keep their relationship hidden, the couple’s affection for each other became too evident to hide, leading to the truth being revealed. Anthony and Kate eventually married and are now expecting their first child.
Who does Colin Bridgerton marry?
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Colin Bridgerton was in denial about his feelings(Image: NETFLIX)
The third season turned the spotlight onto Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), who was oblivious to the feelings his close friend Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) harboured for him. When Colin left to travel, a heartbroken Penelope yearned for his return, but was taken aback by the changed man who returned.
She tried to suppress her feelings, but ultimately encouraged Colin to recognise that she had been waiting for him all along. Upon realising his own feelings for her, the two tied the knot and welcomed a son named Elliot.
Who does Benedict Bridgerton marry?
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Benedict is known for his carefree attitude(Image: NETFLIX )
Benedict is the focus of Bridgerton’s fourth season, where he becomes smitten with Sophie Baek, a maid who disguises herself to experience the splendour of a ball. This storyline is based on the book An Offer from a Gentleman, which tells the tale of Sophie Beckett, an Earl’s daughter who ends up serving her spiteful stepmother.
Sophie sneaks into Lady Bridgerton’s renowned masquerade ball one evening and encounters Benedict, but she must depart at midnight, leaving Benedict searching for her. The book concludes with Benedict and Sophie tying the knot and starting a family, but it remains to be seen whether the series will follow this same path to a happy ending.
Who does Francesca Bridgerton marry?
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Francesca’s love story has taken a unique turn(Image: NETFLIX )
Bridgerton’s third season also delves into Francesca’s (played by Hannah Dodd) romantic journey as she weds John Stirling (portrayed by Victor Alli). Initially indifferent to love and marriage, Francesca forms a bond with John and appreciates his gentle nature.
However, she is taken aback upon meeting John’s cousin, Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza), after their wedding. In the original books, Francesca doesn’t take the spotlight until the sixth instalment, When He Was Wicked. In this narrative, Francesca and John share a close friendship with John’s cousin, who is male and named Michael in the book.
Told from both Michael and Francesca’s viewpoints, readers discover that Michael has been in love with Francesca since their first meeting. John eventually dies, leaving Francesca widowed, though she later develops a romantic connection with Michael. Within the series, Francesca’s storyline could represent the show’s first same-sex relationship.
Who does Eloise Bridgerton marry?
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Eloise is determined not to settle down any time soon(Image: NETFLIX )
Eloise’s narrative has yet to unfold in the Netflix adaptation, but in Quinn’s books, she takes centre stage in To Sir Phillip, With Love. In the television version, she remains vocal about her lack of interest in marriage and romance, showing no immediate intentions of settling down.
Within the novel, Eloise weds Phillip Crane, a botanist who endured an abusive upbringing. He was previously married to Marina Thompson, and following her passing, Eloise reaches out with her sympathies. The two become pen friends without meeting face-to-face, until Phillip proposes marriage and she accepts his invitation to meet, leading to genuine romance developing between them.
Who does Gregory Bridgerton marry?
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Gregory is turning into a fine young man(Image: NETFLIX )
Gregory Bridgerton (Will Tilston) features in the eighth book, entitled On the Way to the Wedding, which tells a friends-to-lovers tale. The youngest Bridgerton boy becomes infatuated with a young lady named Hermione Watson, though her affections lie elsewhere.
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Convinced that Gregory would suit Hermione better, her companion Lady Lucinda “Lucy” Abernathy offers to assist him in capturing her affections. Yet it is Gregory and Lucy who ultimately fall for each other, and they go on to wed.
Who does Hyacinth Bridgerton marry?
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Hyacinth’s love story is told in It’s in His Kiss(Image: NETFLIX )
Hyacinth Bridgerton (Florence Hunt), the youngest daughter, features in the novel It’s in His Kiss, finding herself in her fourth season searching for a spouse. She was exceptionally selective about her suitors, and none of the previous proposals met her standards.
Ultimately, she ties the knot with Lady Danbury’s (Adjoa Andoh) grandson, Gareth St. Clair. In the books, Hyacinth and Lady Danbury share a close bond, and she covertly invites her grandson to a social gathering to allow the young couple an opportunity to become acquainted. Although Hyacinth doesn’t warm to him straight away, their relationship deepens over time, leading him to propose marriage.
Bridgerton season 4 premieres on Netflix on January 29.
