‘Penelope lookalike’ bride spends £15K on Bridgerton-themed wedding, complete with Lady Whistledown gossip sheet. Abby Ribeiro and Tiago Ribeiro held their lavish wedding in Swaffham, Norfolk, embracing the aesthetic of the Netflix show. Abby, a teacher from Manchester, designed the wedding herself, inspired by the Bridgerton series. The couple’s pre-marital escapades were exposed in a scandalous Lady Whistledown paper. Guests dressed in Regency garb and enjoyed a themed reception with dance cards and a waltz to Taylor Swift’s Lover. Abby, a true Bridgerton fan, shared photos on Facebook which garnered thousands of likes and comments. The couple’s relationship mirrors that of Penelope and Colin Bridgerton from the show. Abby and Tiago, who met through online gaming, have been inseparable since their first date in 2018. Tiago, initially not a Bridgerton fan, embraced the theme for the wedding and praised Abby’s planning. Their Bridgerton-themed wedding captured the hearts of many online users, who admired the beautiful event.