Nicola Coughlan, our beloved Penelope Featherington, recently graced Instagram with a series of snapshots that sent fans into a frenzy. The first photo captured a heartwarming moment between Coughlan and Luke Newton, her on-screen love interest, both decked out in their wedding finery. Coughlan, positively radiant in a lavish ivory gown and cascading veil, was the picture of bridal bliss.

But upon closer inspection, something rather unexpected caught the eyes of eagle-eyed fans.

Peeking out from beneath the layers of silk and tulle were...fuzzy Birkenstock clogs?

"Okay, but can we talk about those Birkenstocks?" one fan commented, summing up the collective amusement.

Comfort is King (and Queen) on the "Bridgerton" Set

It turns out, Coughlan's cozy footwear choice wasn't an anomaly. The chilly British winter, during which much of season three was filmed, led to a delightful clash of centuries on set. Between takes, the opulent world of Regency-era London transformed into a haven of modern-day comfort.

Think shearling-lined clogs, puffy parkas draped over antique furniture, and actors sporting comfy Ugg boots beneath their elaborate costumes.

“You might see a pair of Sambas peeking out from under a petticoat, or a down parka thrown over the back of an antique drawing room chair,” one crew member revealed.

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