Heather Fontana and her entourage walked into the ballroom in San Francisco as music from a string quartet filled the massive room. They were part of a diverse crowd — people parading in tiaras, top hats and costumes with sequins and tulle. latimes.com/entertainment-…
Ballgoers complimented Fontana on her dress. “You have a good chance of being the Diamond,” her best friend said. “No, no, no, no. The guy with the cape is going to get it,” she said, referring to a man wrapped in a dramatic mantle. latimes.com/entertainment-…
Fontana and Arenas were at “The Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience,” a ticketed party where guests are encouraged to don formal attire — mimicking clothing styles from the Regency era — and be on their best behavior to impress Queen Charlotte. latimes.com/entertainment-… 
A woman introduced as Lady Heartell, a “protegée of Lady Whistledown,” offered live commentary on the proceedings: “Gather your wits and courage as you scurry forward to present your best bow or curtsy to her majesty.” latimes.com/entertainment-…
After a grand entrance, the queen plopped down on a red velvet couch with gold trim to await a parade of 300 guests who appeared to take that advice seriously.
First up? A man in a top hat who bowed to the queen. latimes.com/entertainment-…
First up? A man in a top hat who bowed to the queen. latimes.com/entertainment-…
Soon it was Fontana’s turn. She fanned herself as she walked down the red carpet toward the queen, and when she stopped, she twirled in a circle, the skirt of her sparkly dress swirling, before bowing in front of the royal. latimes.com/entertainment-…
“A most dizzying display from the guest in blue,” Lady Heartell said.
As Fontana exited, an attendant held out a card on a silver platter. “You have pleased your Queen,” it said. “You may shine bright enough to be chosen as Diamond of the evening.” latimes.com/entertainment-…
As Fontana exited, an attendant held out a card on a silver platter. “You have pleased your Queen,” it said. “You may shine bright enough to be chosen as Diamond of the evening.” latimes.com/entertainment-…
Times reporter @thewendylee’s shadowed #Bridgerton fans at a real-life ball earlier this year. Read her story about the Regency-inspired experience at “The Queen’s Ball.” latimes.com/entertainment-…
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