Like most couples planning to wed, you want your wedding to be special, a day that your guests won’t soon forget. Many brides and grooms plan a theme wedding. You may be interested in a renaissance wedding theme for your special day.
Having a renaissance wedding is one way to transport you and your guests to an earlier time for an evening of fun, merriment and romance. You can make your renaissance wedding as grand as your budget will allow or if you rather, you can keep it simple. It is all up to the bride and groom’s individual tastes.
Where to Have the Wedding and Reception
The most important thing to remember is you are supposed to have fun at your renaissance wedding. Finding the proper location to hold your grand celebration should be one of the first things on your “to do” list. You can choose the ambiance of a castle made of stone, or a residence in traditional Tudor style as your ideal site to marry in a renaissance themed wedding. You can find many locales that will be more than happy to show you the benefits of their offerings. You can also try to recreate a medieval styled wedding in your own backyard.
Renaissance Wedding Invitations
The invitations to your wedding will usually give your guests a glimpse of your renaissance wedding plans. You can utilize such ideas as parchment paper in beige or ivory, scrolls that are tied with ribbons made of satin, invitations written in calligraphy and invitations that are sealed with traditional medieval hot wax.
What to Wear to a Renaissance Wedding
There are many different styles and designs both the bride and her guests can find to perfectly complement a renaissance wedding. You can choose from such styles as tight bustier, full skirts and peasant attire for the ladies, and for the men they can wear pirate shirts with tights, or keep the costumes of the three musketeers in mind. Men should not forget to accessorize themselves with a sword. Not all renaissance wear will be comfortable, so keep in mind what the weather will be for your wedding day and dress accordingly.
Having a renaissance themed wedding can be glamorous and so much fun for you and your guests. You can serve food in the manner of the renaissance age as well as beverages that were enjoyed during that era. If you are not happy with food selections, have modern culinary delights prepared, and use traditional renaissance serving bowls to feed your guests.
You can also find many different types of wedding favors that will be perfect for your renaissance wedding as well.