Tips on Carrying Out a Renaissance Theme for your Wedding

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by Vernon McPherson

Are you are tired of the same old traditional wedding scene? Why not sink your teeth into a bigger and more rewarding challenge? You could consider a Renaissance theme for you wedding. This is the opportunity to dispel the belief that everything has to be a white affair. Many people are really not into the glamour and trouble that it entails to pull off a traditional theme. Go against the grain and have a theme that is different. Try an old Celtic hand fasting or a medieval theme to get yourself and your guests talking for years to come. The best wedding is an unforgettable wedding.

You must be aware right off the bat that many consultants for wedding may not be accustomed to this fashion and may not have enough knowledge to pull it off successfully, but you never know. Many people are straying from the norm and introducing things into their ceremonies that consultants and planners alike must learn to keep up or they might as well find another career, for their career could be short lived. Perhaps consider an events planner rather than a traditional wedding consultant. This may open avenues to you that may have not been available before. Event planners have access to costume designers, set producers and the likes. They can find what you may need to quite easily.

The likes of an Old Celtic ceremony, which is known as a hand fasting, is very renaissance in feel. This is where the elements of life are given tribute to and in return bless the bride and groom. The gowns of the era, say somewhere in the early 1600s, are absolutely lovely and will make a statement that will not be long forgotten. Incorporate that with your kilt-wearing groom and you have set the stage for a wonderful day of loving, laughing, toasting, and dancing. In this ceremony, once the bride and groom are announced as husband and wife at the alter; their wrists are gently tied together with cord or ribbon, basically your choice. This is the hand fasting and with it, seals the deal, stating that you are now truly bound in matrimony.

Historical Quote

Come away!
For you shall hence upon your wedding day.

—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

You could always try a medieval theme of the knights and wenches of the early round table. This would easily be a fun day of costume and spirit aplenty. You could have wenches and knights and if you are daring enough, you could probably even incorporate horses to be wed on. For the reception, try a large pig roast and have old English ales. This is not for everyone however, this trend is picking up quickly and variations of renaissance weddings are becoming rather popular. Many of the items you may need to get this wedding up and running may be a little difficult to find, but with the help of an event planner and some research, you could get lucky. You might even check into renting a building or space at a Renaissance festival for complete atmosphere.

When planning one of these themes for your wedding, you need to do to make sure you plan far in advance. Most likely, it will take considerable time acquiring all the articles you feel will finish everything off. The Internet is an excellent reference tool to work with as you can go back in time and see what was the fashion of the day. You could check into the diet and lifestyles of the people in this era, as well. This, of course, is not solely reserved for just a renaissance style or theme. You could pretty much open the doors to just about any theme. Themes that could be possible and fun would include an old west theme with cowboys, outlaws, and bar wenches and the minister could dress as an old western pastor and the bride could be a wench being swept off her feet by the white hat wearing good guy. Or put a spin on it, and have her marry an outlaw in black. Clearly the choices are endless. It has been this open-mindedness that gives way to an exciting day that cannot under any circumstances be considered drab or traditional. This will surely get the guests in a fun loving spirit provided they know ahead of time. Make sure you guest know the theme of the wedding so they have time to prepare themselves.

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