Renaissance Wedding Decorations

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Hosting a renaissance wedding will combine the love you hold today with the love you have for all things renaissance!

You’ve got the dress and the perfect music – now it’s time to create the perfect ambiance.

Learn Your Stuff

Remember, it’s your wedding day, not a true-to-the-time play – you don’t need to stick to the era to a tee. You can pick and choose the customs and ideas that you love – and leave the rest behind! Do some research before you get started to find out what sort of décor items you will need. Read books, surf the net, and watch a few period movies to give you an idea of what a renaissance wedding may have looked like.

Stationary

It all starts with the invitations and matching place cards, menus, and other stationery bits and pieces. Now’s the time to use beautiful cream colored paper, ornate borders, and stunning calligraphy. If you’re printing your own pieces, look for a script font that looks like it is from medieval times. You can hire a calligrapher to create an extra-special place card. A drop of wax or personal stamp is the perfect way to seal the deal.

Gothic-ally Yours

When you’re searching for the perfect venue, keep your renaissance theme in mind. You may choose to get married outdoors and surround yourself in nature. Or, find a beautiful old church or hall. ,a href="http://www.my-dream-wedding-ideas.com/castle-wedding-favors.html">Castles and old mansions provide spectacular venues for the couple seeking a renaissance theme.

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Iron and More

Iron candelabras are the perfect centerpiece for your renaissance wedding, complete with beautifully ornate candles in cream, gold, or red. You may even have a series of small iron candle holders on each table – which can double as gifts for your guests! Lace and velvet are the perfect trimmings for a renaissance wedding – bustle up your table with old-style charm and allure.

Natural Touches

Long, long ago, balloons weren’t exactly common place. To keep your décor renaissance themed, try to stay natural. Wreaths, floral garlands, and bouquets are all exquisite and timeless. Ivy is a beautiful addition to any décor – consider having it woven around your tables, in your centerpieces, and trailing from your bridal bouquet! Consider adding a few natural looking barrels or wagon wheels adorned with flowers to add to your décor.

Food Fit for a King

If you really want the medieval theme to carry through your entire wedding, you may choose to have a special renaissance-style feast! Lots of roast meats and vegetables, herbs, and sweet breads will do just the trick. Have a natural style medieval cake with spices, nuts, and honey for flavoring. Eating with your hands? You may want to leave that to the renaissance days!

Renaissance Entertainment

Create a full event! A day your guests will remember forever! Think of what might have gone on in a court hundreds of years ago and try to re-create it. Hire a team of entertainers to delight and amuse your guests. A court jester can juggle and charm his way into your guests’ hearts. A harpist can create music that will add romance and intrigue. The bride and groom may even arrive on horseback or horse and carriage for extra-authentic touch!

Your renaissance wedding is a day you’ll remember for the rest of your life. All your creative touches will not go unnoticed. Be sure to plan well – and when the day comes, relax and enjoy it. After all your hard work, you’ll deserve it!

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