The Best Bridal Shower Themes You Can Expect In 2023

We all know one of the most exciting parts of wedding season is showering our brides and making them feel on top of the world. While all the beauty and excitement can be peak bridal bliss, getting the event to that pretty, curated point is the hard part. Planning the perfect day for your bride might sound like a big task, but it doesn’t have to be. Once you’ve chosen a theme and direction for the day, the rest of the path will be clear. So fear not, because we’ve got the inspiration you need to send you into hyper design mode!

Garden Gala

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Word on the street is that 2023 is all about COLOR, and what better way to shower your bride than in an abundance of pastels and spring stems? For your flower loving, loveshackfancy bride, a garden gala is the perfect day for her. Your floral options are endless, and adding a statement piece to the event will really wow your bride.

Having such a range of colors and textures to work with really opens up your options for the tablescape, and really every aspect of the event. With that in mind, don’t be afraid to mix things up! Add floral ice cubes to a clear bucket for your cooler. Skip the favors and add a DIY flower bar instead. Ditch the TP bouquet for a real one. The opportunities abound!

Spritzing Down The Aisle

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If your bride’s go-to drink is any kind of spritz or bubbly, this shower is the way to go. A spritz bar to welcome your guests will set the tone of the day. Oranges, grapefruit, and cucumbers come highly recommended to garnish your drinks. An arrangement of fresh herbs to top off each spritz will really raise the bar. Aperol, Lillet Blanc, and champagnes like Veuve Clicquot are perfect additions to stock your bar cart. And if it’s hot out? Toss some pretty popsicles in a cooler and even encourage guests to dip them in their drinks!

Decor for this day can be bright and dainty! Shades of oranges, reds, yellows, and pinks are the preferred color palette here. By incorporating these colorful details, you’ll ensure everything is picture perfect, matching your drinks and decor throughout the entire day.

Follow The Call Of The Disco Ball (And Your Heart)

It may be a big theme for bachelorette parties, but disco is branching out to bridal showers, too! You can really go all out with your design dreams with this theme. Play with neon and bright shades of pink and purple. Large and intricate balloon backdrops alongside floral arrangements inside disco ball bouquets are unique yet elegant touches to add. You can even build a champagne tower, adding the smallest disco balls you can find throughout. On top of that, there’s nothing wrong with adding fringe wherever you please! The world is your western oyster!

You’ll wanna pack your playlist with Abba and 70s hits to keep up the energy. Keep some kitschy boas on-hand for fabulous photo-ops, too! You’ll want everyone to dance the day away in style.

She Found Her Lover

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Is your bride a Swiftie? Do a practice round for the Eras Tour with a Lover themed shower! One of the most fun parts here is leaning into the dreaminess of it all. On top of those bright shades of pink, blue, and purple, focus on adding all things iridescent to your design. Invite your guests to wear their most whimsical outfits and garnish your drinks with toppers like cotton candy and edible flowers. If it feels romantic, it’s likely right for this theme.

When your bride arrives, greet her with her favorite Taylor Swift-themed drink in pastel stemmed glassware and a pair of heart shaped pink sunglasses. There’s no question here on the playlist — and I’m sure there’s a few tracks that guests would love to hear on repeat. “Love Story” anyone?

Glitz And Glam

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Think all things sparkle with this theme — feathers, metallics, glitter, flash photography, you name it. This party is best held at night so everything can truly shine. You’ll want to use all whites and silvers for this soiree and capture candids of your crew on Polaroids for that vintage look.

For food and refreshments, you’ll want everything served on a silver platter here — or at least feel like it’s from a silver platter. Coup glasses and edible glitter can combine to create something so stunningly photogenic, your guests might not even want to take a sip. (But trust us, they will) Bonus: Find a venue with a clawfoot bathtub and fill it with balloons for the perfect photo op for your bride.

I Brew And I Do

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For your craft beer queen, turn the party into a floral-bursting “beer garden.” Treat your guests to personal beer flights ,or bring a draft truck to the party and let the beer flow throughout the event. You could even consider hosting the shower at a local brewery, and feed your guests with pairings that go along with each beer that you’re sampling.

Lean into greenery and natural stems for any floral decor. A greenery wall with bloom accents would place well at this shower and your bride will love taking photos with all her friends and family in front of it. For a personalized touch, throw a neon “I Brew” sign on the wall, letting everyone know what your bride is all about.

Be Mine Forever

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You don’t have to wait until Valentine’s Day to lean into the candy and hearts of it all! This shower lets you have the freedom to go all out with the pinks and reds. Call on classic romance with bouquets of roses, heart-shaped dishes, elegant candlesticks, and sweet champagne glasses.

Confetti and edible glitter will be your best friend on this day (the confetti might not be your best friend during cleanup but it’s worth it). Rim your glassware with icing and sprinkles and have fun celebrating how much you love your bride. For some other fun menu options, think about a candy bar, or offer your guests custom cookies or conversation hearts — they may not last forever, but the memories of how cute they are will. You can also personalize small boxes for everyone to collect their goodies in and take home with them.

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Whether you're the maid of honor who's making sure the bride-to-be has a super exciting send off into this next chapter, or the bride-to-be in question who would rather take the reins of her own destiny, it's likely that you're gonna plan a bachelorette party prior to The Big Day. Amid all the wedding dress shopping and tablescape planning and talking through literally every single detail, it's important that this once-in-a-lifetime celebration with the bridal party is particularly special. And while Austin and Nashvegas are never a bad choice for a bachelorette party, sometimes you just want something a little different. With that in mind, I've rounded up 10 of the best bachelorette party destinations to pick for your favorite bride this year! Cheers, girlies!

Best Bachelorette Party Destinations In The United States

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Naples, FL

There’s no better place to visit than sunny Florida and you can’t go wrong with a trip to Naples for a bachelorette party. Whether you want to relax by the beach or hit up the town, you’ll find everything in more in this city. Stay at the AC Naples Hotel 5th Avenue for easy access to the city’s unofficial main street and waterfront shopping destinations just a few steps away. For some nighttime fun, head on over to Cavo Lounge for a night full of dancing and drag shows and then late-night bites at The Hampton Social.

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Ocala, FL

Looking for a more niche-option? Visit Ocala, Florida to be immersed in nature and wildlife of all sorts. From accommodations to attractions, nature and animal lovers will be in heaven. Horse lovers will fall head over heels for The Equestrian Hotel where they can watch horse races and enjoy a rejuvenating spa appointment. When meal time rolls around, stop by Mark’s Prime Steakhouse or Katya Vineyards for wine tasting and delicious fine dining your party will love.

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Greenough, MT

A bride-to-be who can’t get enough of natural greenery will love a trip to Greenough, Montana. Start your trip at Paws Up Resort where you’ll find accommodations on a luxury ranch with glamping tents and vacation homes. Other activities in the area include trips to historical monuments like Greenough Mansion. Plus, stop by some craft distilleries including Montgomery Distillery to try hand crafted spirits and beverages.

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Dallas, TX

The catchphrase “Everything’s better in Texas” not only applies to the southern culture, but also the restaurants, entertainment, and accommodations that make Dallas a must-visit destination. For bachelorette parties, not only will you find boutique hotels like The Joule filled with luxurious amenities like a spa and rooftop pools, but attractions including Party Cove for a relaxed boating experience and The Dallas Party Bike for lots of laughs, sights, and good times all around. When it comes time to eat, you’ll want to make reservations at Crown Block and Hudson House.

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New Orleans, LA

New Orleans is known for its tasty food, soulful music, and historic landmarks making it the perfect bachelorette party destination. Kick your visit off right by getting a room at The Ritz Carlton which will immerse you into the heart of the French Quarter and then head on out to the streets to find a plethora of shops, restaurants, and activities. Stop by Brigtsen’s for some classic cajun cuisine and dance the night away at The Metropolitan.

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Long Island, NY

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Miami, FL

This may seem like your typical bachelorette party destination, but Miami is honestly always a smooth move. I'd book a star at The Goodtime Hotel so you can take advantage of Strawberry Moon and all it's party glory. Content Editor Haley Sprankle went recently, and there was a literal champagne shower in the middle of the pool...definitely good vibes for the girlies! If you're looking for some delicious dining, Miami has a ton of great food, too! Komodo is a sceney restaurant for all your Hot Girl pics (and the most delicious lobster lo mein), C.Viche 105 has amazing Peruvian fair like ceviche and lomo saltado, and Bachour is perfect for brunch! And while there's no shortage of places to go out in Miami, Wynwood is a great neighborhood to hit the town.

Best Bachelorette Party Destinations Around The World

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Paris, FR

Take a trip to Paris for an international and culturally-enriching experience suitable for any bachelorette party. Aside from seeing the Eiffel Tower, you can make pit stops at The Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, and Disneyland Paris. For added convenience, stay in the heart of Paris at Hotel Rochechouart that offers picturesque views and close proximity to popular destinations. There's plenty of perfect little side cafes and sweet spots to grab a drink, but here are a few options to keep in mind!
  • Visit one of the top 50 bars in the world, The Cambridge Public House, for unique cocktails and absolutely amazing pub food.
  • Swap out a more typical Magic Mike/Chippendales show and swing by Crazy Horse for a fun, artistic, and sexy show! The burlesque is amazing, and the girls will love sitting in the elegant theater with a few bottles of champagne to share. For a more tame burlesque show, visit the ever-iconic Moulin Rouge.
  • Book a reservation at Le Bon Georges for one of the best meals — and biggest wine selection!

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Atlantis, The Bahamas

Venture to the Bahamas to celebrate the bride-to-be at Atlantis. Choose from one of six resorts from The Cove for a more luxury stay to The Reef that’s geared more towards families. Aside from picturesque views and comfortable beds, you can engage in outdoor activities from marine adventures to crystal clear beaches for the ultimate relaxation experience. Plus, you may even be able to see some celebrities on your trip from Janet Jackson to DJ Pauly D.

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Cozumel, Mexico

Mexico is always a good idea for a bachelorette party. Be sure to book your stay at Meliá Cozumel — it's an all-inclusive resort so all you have to worry about is whether you want a piña colada or a frozen margarita. From there, you've got beach days, pool soaking, spa appointments, and girly time galore. Sit back, relax, and party.

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Rom-coms are SO back, and after the flop-turned-viral Anyone But You gave us Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney onscreen, audiences are begging to see them together again. Glen's latest Vanity Fair profile (ahead of this year's summer moviesHit Man andTwisters) confirms "ideas are being batted around" for an Anyone But You 2, which I need in theaters, like, yesterday. Here's everything you need to know about the potential sequel — and which Shakespeare adaptation the duo should tackle next.

Will there be a second movie for Anyone But You?

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Both Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney have teased a potential Anyone But You 2. "I'm just so thankful that everybody is loving [Anyone But You]...a little love, a little romance," Sydney told Jimmy Fallonthere's "a high nine chance" for a sequel, while Glen confirms to Variety that the duo is "definitely trying to find the next thing...We’re reading everything and just trying to see what makes sense, what we can turn into something that audiences are going to respond to.”

Which Shakespeare story will Anyone But You 2 adapt?

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There's nothing like a Shakespeare adaptation, and Anyone But You is actually loosely inspired by William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing (similar to how 10 Things I Hate About You is inspired by The Taming of the Shrew!). I think they should totally continue this theme for all future sequels. Glen and Sydney would do phenomenal with the hilarity of A Midsummer Night's Dream — maybe instead of an enchanted forest, they take on a busy and colorful local fair, with Claudia and Halle of course. Think about all the possibilities! Nothing says confusion and chaos like fun houses, carnival food, and dead cell phone batteries.

How old is Bea in Anyone But You?

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Bea is a law student at the beginning of Anyone But You, meaning she's in her mid-20s. Considering Sydney Sweeney is 26, this is the perfect fit!

What do you want to see from Anyone But You 2? Check out our TikTok for more pop culture news, and read up on Our Dream Sydney Sweeney & Billie Eilish Sister Movie!

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Spring has sprung, and we couldn't be more excited! There's something undeniably rejuvenating about the fresh spring air paired with an amazing cocktail, especially alongside some big, refreshing salads and quick one-pot spring dinners.

These invigorating spring cocktails give us plenty of color and subtle floral flavor for the season. All of these spring cocktail recipes are simple, colorful, and delicious, and they happen to go great with your go-to simple syrup recipe! Keep reading to find your new favorite springtime sips.

Prickly Pear Margaritas

Not only do the bright colors in these margaritas remind us of our favorite flowers, but each one has an abundance of edible flower garnishes! Yes, please. Feel free to add some crushed ice to keep things extra-chill. (via Brit + Co)

Lemon Drop Martini

Let's go, lemon! This bright zesty, and quite boozy spring cocktail is the perfect reward after a long work week. (via Brit + Co)

Paloma

Palomas are some of the best tequila cocktails! Lime juice, tequila, and grapefruit soda have never looked tastier. You can optionally sweeten things up a bit with some agave or honey! (via Brit + Co)

The CuraFizz

This CBD-infused gin cocktail leaves you with a fun floral finish that complements the blooms of spring. Yum! (via Curaleaf Hemp for Brit + Co)

Speak Now Spritz

If your spring cocktail recipes are needing some extra razzle-dazzle, edible glitter is the solution you're looking for. This sweet purple sipper (inspired by none other than Taylor Swift) is def worth sharing with the girls! (via Brit + Co)

Cosmopolitan

Channel your inner Carrie Bradshaw this spring using our simple Cosmo recipe! All your girlfriends will want a sip! (via Brit + Co)

Champagne Margaritas

Drenched in the flavors of passionfruit and some good ol' champagne, this fun take on a traditional margarita will enliven your springtime get-togethers in no time. (via Brit + Co)

Gin Float

Lemon sorbet gets thrown into your classic grapefruit-infused gin drink in this spring cocktail recipe! Who needs dessert, right?! (via Brit + Co)

Frozen Lemonade Cocktail

When it's just too hot for anything else, frozen spring cocktail recipes come to the rescue. All you need for this bev is 6 ingredients and a good blender! (via Brit + Co)

Raspberry Coconut Daquiri

Add your favorite liquor and turn this refreshing mocktail into a delicious spring cocktail! (via Chef Bai)

Honeydew Mojito

We love any spring drink that leaves us feeling nice and hydrated, and this melon concoction definitely fits the bill. (via The Girl on Bloor)

Blackberry Cucumber Gin Spritzers

If you love fruity drinks – but hate the amount of sugar that goes with them – this healthy spring cocktail has your name on it. In this bad boy, gin mingles with a rich blackberry syrup, cooling mint, and cucumber. Bring it! (via Spices in My DNA)

Grapefruit Margarita

We’ll take any excuse to have a margarita, and this fruity recipe sounds way too good to pass up. (via The Edgy Veg)

Watermelon Mint Margaritas

This is one of the best spring cocktail recipes for warmer weather, since the watermelon will quench your thirst and hydrate your bod. (via Chef Bai)

Lillet Rosé Spritz

This spritz from Lillet boasts an adorable rosé pink color, perfect for sipping on this spring. To make it, stir equal parts Lillet Rosé and soda water of your choice over ice. Garnish with any fruit slices you have on-hand, like strawberry, grapefruit, or orange. (via Lillet)

Matcha Gin Sour

This matcha-infused drink will certainly incorporate extra nutrients into your sip, plus it provides a nice, gentle caffeine boost! (via Takes Two Eggs)

Aperol Spritz

Aperol spritzes are a springtime staple, but we think they're great year-round. Spruce up your spring cocktails with this vibrant mix. (via The Endless Meal)

The Salty Dog

If you haven't tried this spring cocktail recipe, you’re seriously missing out. This grapefruit bevvy is both refreshing and exciting, perfect for all your outdoor gatherings! (via A Spicy Perspective)

Bloody Maria

This is not your typical Bloody Mary. Pack it full with savory snacks, if you wanna be extra. (via Chef Bai)

Mumm Sparkling Spring Fizz

This fizzy spring cocktail has a unique warming effect from cinnamon and lemon! To make it, stir 1 part Malfy Arancia, 2 dashes Angostura bitters, and 4 parts Mumm Sparkling Brut Rosé in a glass before garnishing with a cracked cinnamon stick and a lemon wheel. (via Mumm)

Easy Rosé Spritzer Recipe

This bubbly sip makes for a perfect refreshing spring drink. It has barely-there floral flavor that is perfect for warm afternoons! Add a lemon slice for some extra citrus flavor. (via Salt & Lavender)

Watermelon Mint Tea

🎶 “Watermelon sugar, high” 🎶 Spice up your basic green tea + tonic with this sweet, fruity twist. The mint is 100% necessary for refreshment! (via Takes Two Eggs)

St. Germain Spritzer

Taking only two minutes and four ingredients, this is one of those spring cocktail recipes that's just perfection. Garnish with some fresh cherries or apricot slices, then top it off with some mint for added refreshment! (via Vegetarian Ventures)

The Spring Buzz

This spring cocktail recipe puts a cool twist on the classic hot toddy. In this bev, we get to see whiskey's tranquil side thanks to a mix of honey, freshly steeped chamomile tea, and elderflower liqueur. (via Broma Bakery)

Green Tea Sangria

Sweetened with honey, this sangria is everything those sugar-packed restaurant sangrias want to be. It even boasts metabolism-boosting properties thanks to the addition of green tea! We love a healthy cocktail. (via Brewing Happiness)

Coastal Orange Blossom Gin Cocktail

Sippin' on this easy-to-make gem will invigorate you. It's super mellow, and it brings a gentle mix of artisanal gin, orange blossom water, and coconut water to your glass for a hit of hydration on a sunny day. Want even more flavor? Opt for blood oranges. (via Justine Celina)

Frozen Watermelon Margarita

There's nothing better than watermelon cocktails for spring! To make this tequila-infused sipper, you'll freeze some watermelon puree into cubes. Then, once frozen, blend 1-2 handfuls of the watermelon cubes until smooth. Add 2 oz Flecha Azul Tequila Blanco, 1/2 oz agave, 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters and blend lightly. Pour into a glass, and sip away! (via Flecha Azul Tequila)

Rhubarb Pisco Sour

Nothing screams springtime quite like the tart essence of rhubarb! This bright and fresh concoction gets a splash of sweetness from the Pisco, making it a fab drink to kick back with after a day in the garden. (via My Kitchen Love)

Carrot Orange Punch

Because it's so delish, you can enjoy this vibrant mix of soda, orange juice, and carrot juice with or without alcohol. To make it boozy, simply add your fave vodka or rum. (via Sugar and Soul)

Dragonfruit Pineapple Gimlet

If you haven't tried dragonfruit in your spring cocktail recipes, we highly recommend it. It's sweet with a little tang, and would go perfectly in a pineapple gimlet like this one! (via Chef Bai)

Raspberry Peach Champagne Cocktail

Peach vodka, raspberry syrup, and some fine bubbly are blended to create this dazzling spring drink. If you don't have peach vodka at your disposal, no worries — use regular ol' vodka with some peach juice. (via Giraffe's Can Bake)

Lavender Rose Lemon Drop Cocktail

This spiked lemonade is everything to us. Along with a perfect balance of sour and sweet, this bev's blend brings floral notes to your glass for a refreshing springtime treat. (via The Cottage Market)

Strawberry Basil Gin Jammer

What better way to kick off a warm season than by eating and drinking all the strawberries in some spring cocktails? In this blend, our fave berries are muddled with fresh basil, then topped with a clever mix of gin and jam. (via Cali Girl Cooking)

Lavender + Lemon Sparkler

This elegant concoction brings sparkly to the table in the best way. Mixed with a bright blend of lemons, this drink is garnished with lavender sprigs and lemon peels to raise your glass to spring. (via Rose and Ivy)

Ruby Red Gimlet

This little gimlet is a huge way to welcome spring. The floral notes of gin and slight bitterness of grapefruit are lit up with lime juice in this exhilarating sipper. (via The Beach House Kitchen)

Let us know your favorite spring cocktails @BritandCo! Check out our Cocktails page for the latest drink inspiration.

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When I sit down with Bridgerton's Claudia Jessie, Jessica Madsen, and Hannah Dodd over Zoom, it's immediately clear that they LOVE each other. The three women talk so quickly and overlap so much that it's easy to believe they play friends and sisters onscreen. And when I ask for their go-to confidence boosters, Claudia can barely explain why she's "just accepted that it's probably not gonna happen" before Jessica and Hannah jump in.

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‘Bridgerton’ Stars Claudia Jessie, Jessica Madsen, and Hannah Dodd On Keeping Secrets & Season 4

"Ultimately I could love myself, or I could just be like, 'Here I am,'" Claudia Jessie says. "Most of the time, none of us know what we're really doing anyway. So I think I'm just letting go of any attachment of trying to feel confident."

"You should be confident because everybody loves you," Hannah Dodd counters. "Everybody's obsessed with you! I think, if you surround yourself with the right people as well, like my friends give me confidence, the right people, like your team and you guys."

"'How are you so confident to be so different?' I say at one point to Eloise," Jessica Madsen says. "And when I read that in the script, it was just like [how] I feel about you, and I really mean it...I remember saying it and really feeling like that was 100 percent true from me to you, [Claudia]."

The love is totally reciprocated, and when I ask what the three women would write in their own Lady Whistledown column, Claudia hypes up Jessica's love of music.

"I love music. I love making playlists," Jessica says. "I went through a little stage where Spotify was my everything. I wanted to be a DJ."

"You'd look great as a DJ," Claudia adds. "I don't know your DJ'ing skills yet, but you'd look amazing behind the deck like that."

Hannah adds that they talk a lot about their dogs, and books. "I do love books," Claudia, who just finished Travis Baldree's Legends & Lattes, agrees. "I'm a big reader. Basically I like things that don't mean I have to leave the house. I could talk about the inside of my flat thoroughly. I could write about that, my four walls."

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Bridgerton season 3 opens after Eloise's discovery that Lady Whistledown is actually her best friend Penelope Featherington. The middle Bridgerton child has had to keep it a secret all this time, and Claudia Jessie admits she's a good secret keeper, just for a different reason: "I'm good because I forget them immediately," she says.

"I'm like the grave," Jessica Madsen promises.

"I wouldn't say I'm a grave," Hannah Dodd adds. "I just have a group of people that I'm like, 'They don't count.' I will not tell anybody. But like, except for these...one or two very trustworthy people."

In the show, multiple characters' trust in one another is threatened — learning about Penelope's secret identity challenges Eloise's trust in Penelope, and Colin's remarks that he'd never court Pen threaten her trust in him. While we see these relationships evolve in unexpected ways, we also see new sides to characters we thought we knew. Namely, Cresside Cowper.

"Other than, obviously the really sad passing of the Bridgerton dad, Eloise comes from an incredibly sheltered, privileged, happy, nourishing environment where they can all be themselves," Claudia says. "So I think it is really important to see just how different it is [from the Cowper household], cause it also informs us a bit more about how difficult the situation is for Cressida and why she might be colder or a bit closed off."

"[She's] very lonely as well," Jessica adds. "She's got nobody. Not her mum, and definitely not her dad. It's opposite ends of the spectrum."

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And while season 3 of Bridgerton is just about to debut, Jessica Madsen, Hannah Dodd, and Claudia Jessie already have dreams for Bridgerton season 4.

"I'd love for Eloise to get political, do you know what I mean?" Claudia says. "I'd love that because there's so much room for Eloise to go there."

"She could be the first Prime Minister!" Jessica chimes in.

"I don't know for Francesca," Hannah says. "I'm so excited to see what the writers come up with. I just hope she steps into herself a little bit more and kind of goes after things that make her happy, and knows that she's deserving of that. But I'm new here. So, like anything they give me, I'm gonna be happy with."

Brit + Co Rapid Fire With The Bridgerton Cast

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Brit + Co: We've talked so much about books, what are you all reading?

Claudia Jessie: I just finished a book called Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree. And it literally says on the cover "Low stakes, high cozy vibes"...It was beautiful. Really comforting. It was like a big hug.

Hannah Dodd: I'm reading Yellowface at the moment, and I just finished Lessons in Chemistry. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo [was] good. And that really took me a while to find another book that filled that hole.

Jessica Madsen: I have Dopamine Nation...I love audio books. So I actually have Viola Davis reading to me every night her autobiography, which is amazing.

B+C: What music is on repeat for you at the moment?

CJ: I'm listening to a band called Say She She. They're like three sexy, beautiful girls doing like funk, disco pop. Beautiful, cool stuff. And they're really, really cool.

HD: I'm less cool and very generic. Beyonce's new album and Ariana Grande's new album, and I'm obsessed with Noah Kahan at the moment as well.

JM: I'm a mixed bag. I've got a lot of different stuff that I love. Yeah, I've, I've been listening to a lot of Fat Freddy's Drop cause they've got a great summer vibe. Two Feet I really enjoy...I like jazz. Disco.

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B+C: Bridgerton is our next watch, what's the last thing you binge watched?

CJ:Barry, which I think is the best comedy that's ever been written, ever. I know I'm gonna re-watch it as well cause it's just unbelievable. The amount of respect they show that comedy is so beautiful.

HD: I haven't binged anything in a while, but I'm really excited to watch Ripley. And I think the last thing I binged was One Day as well, which left me heartbroken.

JM: I just binge watched — I say binge gently — Yellowstone, so I want to be a cowgirl now, really badly. I want to live in denim for the rest of my life, in cowboy boots, badly. And then I just I always put Schitt's Creek on. I've watched it 10 times now, which is embarrassing. I love it. We need laughter. We need fun.

B+C: What's on your summer 2024 bucket list?

JM: I would love to get on a beach. I wanna be on a beach for a bit and just feel the sand and the sea.

HD: I'd just like to get through this part of my life, which is quite exciting and new for me and I don't know. I wouldn't say no to a beach either.

CJ: Just a load of iced coffees. That's great when that season comes around, you can have iced coffee. That's like my favorite cause I kid myself into thinking it's not the same amount of caffeine as a hot coffee, so I'm like 'I can have three!' and then I'm rattling.

What are you most excited to see in Bridgerton season 3? Check out Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan & Luke Newton Got The Best Advice From Their Co-Stars for more!

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Calling all BookTok, bookstagrammers, and leisurely readers: the Amazon Book Sale has landed! I can barely contain myself because there’s so many great titles — including more than a few picks from Reese Witherspoon’s book club — that Amazon is discounting for it’s special reading crowd.

I know I’ve been stuck on romantasy books for a while (sorry, not sorry!), but there’s so many other great picks you’ll be able to snag on sale. And if you’re a Kindle type of woman, you’re not being left out.

Amazon isn’t leaving any stone unturned with this sale so let’s jump right into what to expect and which books are on sale right now!

When is the Amazon Book Sale?

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The Amazon Book Sale runs from today until May 20, so you’ll have six full days to plan your (very discounted) TBR list.

What should I expect from the Amazon Book Sale?

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The Amazon Book Sale will feature titles from different genres that you can save up to 50% on. Not only that, but Kindle users can save up to 80% on books! In case you’re wondering, you're not dreaming — this is really, really good.

The best news about the sale is that you can start shopping deals NOW. So, what are you waiting for! Take a peek at our picks!

Are Kindle books included in the Amazon Book Sale?

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Yes! You'll be able to find a plethora of discounted kindle books during the Amazon Book Sale. The best news is that you can access three months of Kindle Unlimitedfor $0!

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None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell

Alix Summer and Josie Fair quickly become friends after a chance meeting on their birthdays. They seem to have things in common which leads Alix to feature Josie on her podcast. But the closer they get, the more Alix feels conflicted about her new friend.

Before she can piece together her concerns, Josie has found her way into every part of Alix's life and it's only after she disappears that Alix realizes how much danger she's in.

Bad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum

Jen Weinstein and her friend Lauren Parker are ever popular in Salcombe, Fire Island during the summer season. They seem to have a hold on anyone that comes in contact with them, including their husbands. However, there's no denying that grudges have been steadily building over the years due to things unspoken. And Rachel Woolf? Well, she's just there to have a great time even if it's at someone else's expense.

However, who knows more than they're willing to share and who would be so angry that they'd commit a murder?

Weyward by Emilia Hart

Weyward is a moving novel that alternates between various timelines and involves a family's mystical powers.

In the present time of 2019, Kate takes refuge at her great-aunt's cottage that's worlds away from the person she's afraid of. She's not entirely sure, but she can't shake the feeling that there was more to her great-aunt than was outwardly presented.

The timeline of 1619 is then introduced and readers get to know Altha, a woman who's accused of having something to do with a farmer's death. The thing is Altha truly does know magic associated with the world around her, but people are on edge and will do anything to have a witch trial.

Then in 1942, we meet young Violet who feels trapped in more ways than one. She wants nothing more than to live a life that's not confined by hiding behind society's expectations of women. Her only connection to her mother and her past is finding the word 'weyward' in her bedroom, thus setting off a chain of events that lead back to 2019.

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It Ends With Us & It Starts With Us Box Set by Colleen Hoover

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It Ends With Us begins with Lily believing that Ryle couldn't be more perfect for her despite his tendency to be rough around the edges. There's also the fact that he's not 100% open to dating. But, they somehow form a sort of love dance that becomes a romantic relationship. However, this is challenged when her first love Atlas comes back into her life.

It Starts With Us finds Lily and Ryle divorced, but they still communicate on friendly terms. But when Atlas comes into the picture again, Lily doesn't hesitate to let him into her world. It shouldn't feel complicated, but she knows that Atlas is the last man Ryle wants around. The ending is just as shocking, poignant, and beautiful as It Ends With Us.

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

Still excited that the movie adaptation of Red, White & Royal Blue is getting a sequel that'll premiere on Amazon Prime? Me too, but we'll have to wait for more news to drop about it! Until then, we can revisit our favorite couple by Casey McQuiston's book that's on sale for $15!

House of Ash and Shadow by Leia Stone

Fallon Bane spends a great deal of her life being untouched because of a lethal curse she was born with. Despite her acceptance, she still yearns for intimacy. To make matters worse, her father's own health becomes comprised which leads her to seek out help from a healer fae — Ariyon Madden.

He not only begins helping her, but he always touches her in a way she's never experienced before. Fallon is shocked that she's still ver much alive and things finally seem to look bright for her. That is until Ariyon tells other powerful fae about her.

From there, Fallon learns the truth about who her family is and why her curse exists..

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Young Feyre commits an offense agains the immortal and very powerful fae that sends her to their magical world. Though she's away from a life of poverty and tension, she misses her family.

Still, she resides in the home of the 'beast' who allows her to live in his home — Tamlin. What she quickly realizes is that he's actually one of the powerful faes and that she's not the kind of prisoner she thinks she is. Even more, she begins questioning everything she'd learned about the Fae world because it's not quite like what mortals say it is.

As the hostility between Feyre and Tamlin dies down, an ancient evil continues spreading through his world and it'll be up to Feyre to help stop it.

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The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn

Anna Fox has agoraphobia so she spends time by herself at home by herself and fills her days with drinking, watching comfort movies, and being a nosy neighbor. That's how she knows a new family — The Russells — have moved across from her.

She continues her usually nosy activities and finds herself witnessing something that seems horribly wrong. As she frantically tries to piece together the mystery of what happened, it becomes clear that the lines of her imagination and reality have become blurred.

Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

Kate Mularkey was never the popular girl until she met her best friend Tully. Their lives are polar opposite, but there's no denying how tight their bond is. Over time we learn that Tully has abandonment issues and looks for anyone — especially men — to love her. Her journey takes her to the big apple where she achieves all the glitz and glamour that life has to offer.

Kate goes on to become a wife and mother, two things she believes she wants, but it becomes clear that she's missing something. That something is what begins to burn a hole in her being and the more she watches her best friend Tully live a successful life, the more she wants that for herself too.

Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

Elena Richardson and Mia Warren go to warn in this moving novel about classism. It dares to ask readers who deserves to be seen as a shining example of a mother as both women eventually face how far they're willing to go to protect those they love.

For Elena, Shaker Heights is all she's ever known. She's married, has four children, and is well-loved in her community. She believes that she's been able to achieve everything she has because she knows how to be the woman who doesn't color outside of the lines.

On the other hand, Mia is an artist who knows all about creating masterpieces with elements that are otherwise seen as messy. She and her daughter Pearl become a little too close to the Richardsons, finding their lives dangerously intertwined with them.

When a custody battle ensues that involves the young daughter of Mia co-worker, she finds herself willing to dismantle the pretty facade of not only Shaker Heights, but Elena as well.

Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed (Only 2 Left in Stock)

Cheryl Strayed has spent over 10 years dishing out advice as 'Dear Sugar' has touched people with her columns, podcast Dear Sugars, and Substack. Deciding to compile all of the best things she's ever told people, Cheryl Strayed pieced together Tiny Beautiful Things so that readers around the world won't have to look far for her empathetic wisdom.

Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn

Georgia Mulcahy is the ultimate people-pleaser and her career is the epitome of it. She'd probably always be that way had it not been for a unexpected career change that sends her packing back home. Begrudgingly, she goes and soon discovers a diary where she once wrote down all of her heart's desires.

This inspires her to start checking things off her life's to-do list so that she can really start living. It's just that Levi Fanning is somehow her unexpected roommate while she's at her parents' home and his offer to help her complete her list feels like something she didn't know she'd encounter.

The more they spend time together, the more Georgie feels like there's more to life than checking off things on a list.

The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict

The Mitford sisters have always been the talk of the town, but nothing is as shocking as when one of the sisters decides she'd rather devote herself to a fascist leader. Another sister decides it's worth following her and this leads people to whisper salacious things about her alleged relationship with Hitler.

As the war between Great Britain and Germany threaten to spill over, their sister Nancy can't help but wonder what her sisters have gotten themselves into. She'll have to decide where her own allegiance lies.

Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle

Daphne Bell has always known how long she'll be with a man before moving on to the next one. It's not that she's flighty, but more so that the universe literally tells her what to expect. These little nudges have been in her life for over two decades and it's something she's learned to accept.

However, the universe decides to be cryptic by only clueing her in on the name of the next man she'll spend time with. It's odd because if Jake knew the things she did, there's a chance he could walk away from her forever and that's the last thing Daphne wants.

On a Quiet Street by Seraphina Nova Glass

Brighton Hills appears to be a picturesque place to live. It's a community that beautifully blends luxurious living with the gorgeous nature that surrounds it and the neighbors always have their eyes on each other.

However, Cora's desire to find out if her husband is having an affair leads her to form a partnership with Paige. She's the one neighbor that Cora knows keeps a watchful eye on what's going on in Brighton Hills after her son died.

The two women work together to discover what Cora's husband is really up to, but what they may stumble across will send a shockwave through Brighton Hills.

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Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalo

The Prince of Envy is struggling to save his demon court in Throne of the Fallen, but he's determined to find a way to do so. He's not afraid of the magic and mysterious people that keep crossing his path because nothing can stop his fierce desire to regain the control he once has.

Things are seemingly no different from Miss Camilla Antonius because she's facing blackmail by someone who literally makes her skin crawl. In order to change her fate, she reluctantly joins forces with The Prince of Envy and thus begins their dangerous journey through the Underworld.

It's the one place that may pull them together in more ways than one.

The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen

Hart spends most of his time patrolling Tanria, but the loneliness does nothing to keep him company. Things couldn't be any different for Mercy though. She's tasked with making sure things are running properly at Birdsall & Son Undertakers and doesn't have time for anyone's foolery.

Ironically, Hart and Mercy both have taken up writing mysterious letters to strangers who have become their friends. The thing is they're not aware they've been communicating with each other.

It's a classic enemies-to-loves fantasy novel that'll make you smile with glee.

The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose

Molly Gray is the Head Maid at the prestigious Regency Grand Hotel and runs a tight ship that makes sure the hotel maintains a flair that guests have become accustomed to. All is going well until successful author J.D. Grimthorpe suddenly collapses and is pronounced dead.

This lands Detective Stark — someone Molly doesn't exactly get along with — back on the scene as it's realized there's something terribly wrong going on. Anyone could be a suspect, including Molly. It'll be up to her to revisit things she's kept secret — like the trip she took to Grimthorpe's property long ago.

Happy Place by Emily Henry

Emily Henry knows exactly what it takes to write a moving novel that's filled with friendship, laughter, and romance. That's why it's not surprising that Happy Place is well loved by #BookTok and #Bookstagram.

It's all about how a once happy couple — Harriet and Wyn — find themselves embroiled in an interesting ruse so their friends don't suspect something's wrong with them. The fact is that they're no longer together and can barely stand being in the same room anymore.

It would be find if they weren't expected to happily show up to the cottage that's become the yearly hub for them and their friends. Still, they begrudgingly decide to make an appearance.

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