Wedding Rehearsal

A carefree aristocrat who resists marriage until pressured by his grandmother. He cleverly uses a matchmaking scheme to save himself from wedlock, then gradually confronts his own feelings and the possibility of a real relationship.

The Dowager’s secretary and companion who secretly navigates her own romantic problems. She observes the social maneuverings around the weddings and ultimately challenges Reggie, catalyzing his change of heart.

The forceful matriarch who mandates marriage for her heir and uses her influence to push the match through. Her insistence on heirs and status drives the plot’s urgency.

A beautiful married woman who has been seen with Reggie, adding a dash of intrigue and guilt to his marriage dilemma. She represents the tension between private desires and social appearances.

A longtime admirer of the Dowager who becomes a central figure in the planned marriages. His presence anchors the happy ending, as the marchioness’s proposal comes full circle.

One of the twins at the center of the wedding plans. Her relationship with her fiancé must navigate the social pressures of rank and family expectations.

The other twin whose engagement anchors part of the plot. Like her sister, she faces the challenge of choosing between affection and societal approval.

The father figure whose consent matters in the arranged marriages. He exerts social authority but is eventually persuaded by the publicized engagements.

A countess who embodies high-society decorum and wields influence within the Stokeshire circle. Her presence underscores the nested aristocratic web of relationships.

One of the commoners chosen as a fiancé, whose connection with Reggie’s scheme highlights the tension between class and marriage markets.

The other beaus whose suitability to marry into the aristocracy becomes a test of character and social acceptance.

A performer encountered during the country-house festivities, adding color and atmosphere to the wedding preparations.