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How to Plan an Outdoor Renaissance Wedding

When deciding on how to plan an outdoor renaissance wedding, there can be many aspects to consider. This article will show you how getting married with an old world ceremony and celebration can be done with a few simple touches. Meant only to inspire you, it will hopefully give you a few simple starting ideas on planning the day of your dreams.

How To Plan An Outdoor Renaissance Wedding-Bridal Attire
The first step in planning on getting married with an old world ceremony and celebration is to choose what everyone in the bridal party will wear for the big event. Here are a few ideas:

Bride:
A long lacy gown is a must with this theme. Search until you find one that fits you well and that you love. Even if it is not authentic in nature, it can be made to look so with a cape or other accessories. You can wear your hair cascading down your back, in spiral curls, or up with flowers entwined in the braids. Tiara’s and other finishing touches will add a true air of the rescued princess, that found her knight in shining armor, that you want to be on that day.

Maid Of Honor/Bridesmaids/ Flower Girls:
For this theme, a costume shop or commissioned seamstress would be your best bet. But the budget doesn’t allow this, make sure to find something that is not traditional. Look for corset like tops and/or long flowing arms to fit in well with the environment.

Groom/Groomsmen/Ring Bearer
Instead of traditional heavy armor, you can go a little lighter with chain-mail. It is specialty rings that are hooked together to make the covering that knights of old used to wear. It may be hard to find someone that does this work, but search the Internet as well as place online ads. It will be worth it in the end. Don’t forget the replica swords for each member.

How To Plan An Outdoor Renaissance Wedding-Decorations/Ceremonial Touches
Next you must think about decorations as well as personal ceremonial touches when getting married with an old world ceremony and celebration. Here’s a few suggestions to get you started:

Archways: Entwined with flowers, Arches for the bride to walk under and to have the ceremony under are always a beautiful idea.

Ceremonial Touches: Having the bride ride a horse, side saddle obviously, up to the altar can be a beautiful addition. Her father, or other person especially chosen for the honor, can lead the horse. Once it stops up at the front, the groom can lift the bride off to carry her to the altar.

You can also add the two of them mounting the horse together, after they are married. Or you can have all the groomsmen place their swords up in the air for the couple to walk under after becoming husband and wife.

For music, instead of the traditional Bridal March, try and find songs from that period. It can be played during and after, as well as during any special moments you want to include during it.

Having someone read poetry from the era is also an authentic touch to add any occasion as romantic as this.

Tableware/Other Decorations: You can go as elegant or as fun as you want. Crystal is always a traditionally elegant choice or you can go the old-fashioned way with mugs of beer and the like. It’s all up to the ambiance that you want to create.

How To Plan An Outdoor Renaissance Wedding- Entertainment
Finally, when getting married with an old world ceremony and celebration, it’s time to think about the entertainment. In addition to the traditional band think about adding authentic entertainers such as belly dancers, fire dancers and jousting matches to your schedule. It can be fun for the guests and is sure to create some great photos when grandma decides to try and dance along!

Hopefully this article has inspired you to create the perfect day for you to marry your knight in shining armor and officially making him your true prince.