Renaissance Wedding Ideas
Many couples are choosing to venture away from traditional wedding themes and are opting for unique and different ideas to express their individuality.
Set the tone for your wedding by having your invitations printed on ivory or beige parchment paper using calligraphic font. Your invites can be rolled up and tied with satin ribbon. If you prefer using a flat envelope use a wax seal as a sign of medieval authenticity.
Perhaps there is a Gothic or Renaissance style church with large stained glass windows in your area and the pastor will permit you to have your ceremony performed in their church. A stone castle, Tudor style home or catering hall will provide the ambience that you are looking for. An area in a secluded forest, will give a Robin Hood feel, however, make certain your guests will be able to find and get to your location. Another Renaissance venue would be to have your reception in a Medieval Dinner Theater.
Imagine yourself walking down the aisle in an appropriately low cut gown that has a laced back. An ivory wreath with free flowing ribbons will add an authenticity to your Renassiance ensemble. Your bridesmaids can also wear gowns from the Renassiance or Medieval period that can be rented from a costume shop. Use wrought iron candleholders with dried flowers as your centerpiece. Surround your guest book with candles and place a quill with an inkbottle on the table. Hang heraldic banners from wooden dowels on the walls of your Renassiance looking reception room. Heraldic banners can be copied from the bride or groom’s family crests or you can create your own heraldic images by choosing a images from heraldry books or looking on the Internet for Medieval and Renassiance pictures. Work with your caterer and choose goose, quail, roasted boar, carrots, hearty vegetables, asparagus, onions and lettuce. Cheese, nuts, berries, tarts and custards were popular during the medieval/renaissance times. Consider serving beer, wine and fruit juices along with other drinks.
Have your DJ play a Renaissance or medieval tune for your grand entrance. The DJ can then intermingle modern music with some medieval music. If your budget permits, hire a juggler or court jester to entertain your guests during your cocktail hour. Attend a medieval faire and use my Renaissance Wedding Ideas to create the wedding of your dreams. Go from Renaissance Wedding Ideas to Unique Reception Theme Wedding Ideas Home Wedding Theme Ideas
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