Bridgerton Season 2, Episode 6, "The Selection," options the long-awaited wedding ceremony between Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and Edwina Sharma (Charithra Chandran), however Anthony's emotions for another person can't be subdued for lengthy. "The Selection" comes instantly Bridgerton Season 2, Episode 5, "An Unthinkable Destiny", typically thought of probably the greatest episodes of Bridgerton ever, which implies lots was happening on this Season 2, Episode 6. A brand new crop of characters in Bridgerton season two raised the stakes for everybody, however particularly Anthony.
Since assembly the Sharmas within the Season 2 premiere, Anthony has been taken in by Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley), Edwina's older half-sister. Nevertheless, Anthony finally ends up asking Edwina to marry him in Season 2, Episode 4, "Victory", as a result of he particularly doesn't need to marry for love, seeing the heartbreak his father's demise induced his mom. As an alternative, he desires somebody to examine all of the containers, so to talk, a diamond, which Edwina was named within the season premiere. Now on the verge of marriage, Anthony begins to query his impassive choice.
The long run couple celebrates their final nights as singles
Anthony and Edwina surprise in the event that they received married too shortly
The evening earlier than the marriage, Edwina and Anthony have a good time the best way they know the way to do their bachelor events. Edwina and her sister and mom, Mary Sharma (Shelley Conn) carry out a Hindu wedding ceremony custom known as the Haldi ceremony, the place a turmeric-based paste is utilized to Edwina as an indication of fortune. As Kate locations the folder on her sister, Edwina admits she is nervous about how shortly the marriage occurred. As she does so, she sprinkles some haldi on Kate, reminding her that it may possibly assist a single particular person discover love.
Anthony's bachelor get together is a bit more regular and loud, with the Bridgerton brothers ingesting and taking part in pool collectively. Benedict (Luke Thompson) teases Anthony about getting married so shortlyhowever Anthony is in no temper for video games and spends the evening in a foul temper, complaining in regards to the duties of being the firstborn. Ignoring her grumbles, the boys elevate a toast, however to Kate and never Edwina. They congratulate Anthony on passing the gate-guarding stepsister, and Anthony sadly throws his drink.
Anthony and Edwina arrive on the altar
Kate and Anthony share a second collectively
The subsequent day is the long-awaited wedding ceremony. Weddings are a milestone Bridgerton, and this one pulls out all of the stops, courtesy of Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel). Simply earlier than the marriage, Kate gives Edwina her organic mom's jeweled bracelets, which her mom wore on her wedding ceremony day. Edwina insists that Kate wears them as they had been her mom's. Anthony can also be being helped by a sister, Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor). As an alternative of knickknack, the observant sister provides her recommendation: Observe your coronary heart and don't attempt to impress your brothers as a result of they actually aren't.
As Anthony and Edwina stroll down the aisle, the Bridgerton the digital camera jumps round, ensuring the vital contours of every character's eyes are completely clear. Anthony stares at Kate as she comes downstairs whereas the bridesmaid, Daphne and Woman Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell) watch Anthony for his response, and Kate takes a fast have a look at Anthony. When Edwina seems, Anthony appears genuinely pleased with his bride. Because the archbishop begins the marriage, Anthony takes one other have a look at Kate, and this time Edwina notices.
As an alternative of listening extra, she runs away from the altar, and the massive fireworks set off for the "sure" explode prematurely.
Kate nervously begins touching her mom's bracelets and considered one of them falls to the ground. Anthony is simply too fast to catch it, and when he returns it, he gently touches Kate's hand. It's an virtually imperceptible second, however Edwina is aware of precisely what's taking place. As an alternative of listening extra, she runs away from the altar, and the massive fireworks set off for the "sure" explode prematurely.
Edwina argues with Kate and Anthony
Anthony can't inform Edwina he loves her
Kate and Mary chase Edwina, and after they attain her room, Edwina calls for to know if Kate loves Anthony. Mary is surprised and Kate is beside herself, selecting to cry within the closet to flee for a second. Again at Bridgerton's base of operations, the sisters gossip about what may have occurred, however Daphne and Woman Bridgerton know what's happening. Finally, Anthony musters the braveness to go to Edwina and tells her he desires to marry her. When Edwina asks if he means love, Anthony hesitates.
Concerning Kate, Anthony says she is the "thorn simply faraway from the flower that blooms in our lives", a a lot much less romantic quote than he expectsand Edwina says she wants time to suppose. Anthony finds Kate within the closet and tells her to speak to her sister. At the same time as they struggle to marry Anthony off to Kate's sister, they will't assist however discover the chemistry. Kate apologizes profusely to Edwina and explains that she determined to prioritize her sister and mom after her father's demise, and that she at all times desires the very best for Edwina.
Queen Charlotte and Edwina share a young second
Edwina helps calm King George Down
Edwina says she is uninterested in others making choices for her and that she's going to lastly decide for herself. She goes with Mary to fulfill Queen Charlotte, Woman Danbury (Adjoa Andoh) and Woman Bridgerton. As Edwina begins to clarify her scenario to the irate Queen, King George (James Fleet) enters, having escaped his caretakers. An indisposed King George seems to imagine it's his wedding ceremony day, delighted on the prospect of marrying Queen Charlotte. Edwina intervenes and jokes with the king, telling him warmly that Charlotte will make a wonderful queen.
She additionally reminds Edwina that deciding to like is the toughest and best option anybody could make.
Moved by Edwina's grace and kindness, and a little bit wistful on the reminiscence of her wedding ceremony day, Charlotte finds Edwina alone and offers her some recommendation. She doesn't inform Edwina what to do, however says that everybody deserves to really feel the facility of real love. She additionally reminds Edwina that deciding to like is the toughest and best option anybody could make. Then Edwina makes her choice. She is not going to marry Anthony. Real love doesn't contain deception or roles to be fulfilled. Edwina is taking again her time and energyand that's what she wants now.
Kate and Anthony face one another in church
The pair face their actions collectively
After Edwina's (mild) reprimand, Kate and Anthony awkwardly meet on the altar. By now, everybody will know why Edwina fled the altar and the pair will definitely face some repercussions. Anthony lastly admits his emotions for Kate, saying that Edwina had the braveness to behave on his and Kate's connection earlier than both of them did. Kate resolves the scenario by taking motion and Bridgerton Season 2, Episode 5, "The Selection," ends with the star-crossed lovers lastly kissing.