Would you like a truly romantic wedding? Have you always been inspired and touched by the Renaissance and Medieval periods of history. Are you charmed by the tale of Robin Hood and Maid Marian. Have you ever wanted to be a royal. Plan a wedding for the Renaissance or Medieval period of history.
Here a few simple suggestions to help your wedding fantasy along the way.
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Clothing:
Brides during this era wore dark velvet dresses. They came in dark colors like deep purple or hunter green. Some of the dresses laced up the back or the sides. They flowed floor length with pleats and long sleeved. They were low cut but done in taste. Sometimes metallic ribbon ran through the dress design.
For today's bride who wants this type of wedding to stick to the above type dress for herself and bridesmaids. Hair should always be left down and flowing free. Instead of a veil use a crown wreath of ivy or flowers. You may even attach ribbons to hang down if you so desire. Costume stores have period clothing available and cost less than the traditional wedding dress in most cases.
Men should dress in tights, breeches, tunics, pirate shirts, laced vest and boots are a must.
You need not purchase these costumes either, check out your local costume rental store.
Location:
Medieval and Renaissance weddings were usually held in a church or outdoors. Look for a church or hall that has a Gothic or medieval look to it. Such as ones that are made of stone with lots of stained glass. Decorate the church with a banner, heavy wooden chairs for the guests, vine wreaths on the doors and votive candles set in gold or dark green holders.
If your opting for the outdoors decorate your space with lots of ivy, scrolls, family crest, banners hung down from wooden dowels and large baskets of flowers. You can add flowered garland on wooden or iron poles if they are present. Use big wood chunky candle holders. Check out your thrift stores. A lot of candle holders and garland can be found there.
You may also wish to hold your wedding at the Renaissance Fair. Nearly all states and counties hold one. Medieval dinner theaters are also a great place to get married and sometimes will have special packages for such a occasion.
Flowers:
This type of wedding has the unmistakable use of herbs. Rosemary, Thyme, Basil usually play a distinctive role in the flowers.
The use of herbs was to signify health and destiny.
Flowers just like the attire should be in rich deep colors such as red, orange, purple, brown, green.
Bridal bouquet should be large in size, overflowing and hand tied with a ribbon. Do not forget to add a small amount of wheat to the bouquet, it is a symbol of fertility. All flowers should appear natural. Remember there were no floral shops back then.
Invitations:
Should use calligraphy-style fonts with elaborate borders. Parchment paper should be used. Fold the invitations in thirds and seal with a wax seal. Enclose each invite in a parchment envelope.
Music:
Hire musicians that can play Renaissance or Medieval music. A Harpist can add a elegant touch. If you can not find musicians or do not wish the expense, Renaissance or Medieval music tapes or Cd's are fine.
Ceremony:
The music for ceremony should be done by pipe organ, flute, harp or lute. The ceremony should take place outside the church doors. Just like today the man stands on the right side and the bride on the left. The priest will begin by asking if anyone knows why this couple should not be married. He then will ask the couple if there is any reason why they should not be married.
The wording of the ceremony varies some. The priest asks the grooms name and says "wilt thou have this woman to be thy wedded wife, wilt thou love her, and honor her, keep her and guard her, in health and in sickness, as a husband should a wife, forsaking all others on account of her, keep thee only unto her, so long as ye both shall live?" The priest than asks the same of the woman. You both should answer by saying "I will". Then the woman is given away by her father.
The saying of the vows will be next. Both bride and groom say, "I (name), take thee (name) to be my wedded wife/husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness, and in health, till death do us part, if the holy church will ordain it: And thereto I plight thee my troth." The rings are given to the priest to be blessed and than exchanged.
Since the couple is outside to exchange vows they now enter the church for the blessing.
Cake:
Pancake-sized cakes are made for each guest. The guests stack these as high as possible in front of the bride and groom.
The couple than share a kiss over the stack.
Reception:
Find a caterer that can serve foods from that era. Roasted meats, cheese, vegetable filled pastry. Remember people ate with their hands back then, along with a spoon and a knife no bigger than a steak knife. Please remember to let your guest know that the wedding has a theme. Make sure invitations are mailed in plenty of time in case the guest wish to rent or make their own costumes.
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