Has anybody had a or been to a medieval wedding?

Question

If so, I would like to know some tips on how to make it medieval.

Answer 1

The bride wore a cream brocade dress (a bit of fantasy here - it
was modeled after one in the Princess Bride) with her hair
uncovered. Her bridesmaids each wore a dress in a jewel tone to
match their own persona: one was in a deep red tudor, another in
emerald green cotehardie. She also made matching outfits for
her parents and his parents (the fathers discovered how much fun
tights can be - we complimented them on their legs quite
regularly!) Guests were encouraged to wear garb (although the
SCA guests wore garb as a matter of course). The groom, being
Irish, wore a saffron yellow tunic with embroidery and went
barefoot most of the day.

For our invitations, I found a nice parchment stock at a local
printer supply company and then took a period border from a clip
art book. A local printer set up the text in a calligraphy
style and printed them. Then by hand I colored the gold and ivy
border. Each invitation was folded in thirds and tied with a
satin ribbon. Cost was about $100.

I had a cascading hand bouquet with lots of ivy trailing and
many colorful flowers (I wanted garden-y type flowers, simple
and homey). The girls had large hand-tied bouquets of the same
flowers. My flower crown was BIG - but I'm a big girl, and they
balanced me out. The florist made a spray for the arch, too,
and it was incredible. Looked fantastic and drew the ceremony
place together (a single big focus point just behind us, instead
of distractions everywhere).

Between courses at the meal, we invited guests to entertain with
stories, juggling, poetry, etc. -- our medieval cookbook had
mentioned entertainment between courses, we liked the idea. And
it sure beats the normal sobby wedding toasts (we couldn't
completely avoid them, though!).

Answer 2

I've never been to one but it sounds like fun. Most Renaissance Faires can do all the food and decoration for you and you just show up. Or you can have it in a local park or Gothic style church or castle. You could even do a destination wedding to the UK.

Some wedding dress designers have medieval-inspired dresses. Also you can have a seamstress friend/relative make your dress for you since Medieval/Renaissance styles are popular in the pattern books at the local fabric stores.

Medieval/Renaissance brides wore their best dress which was usually a jewel tone color. No one wore white or ivory or anything that was considered a light color (even as everyday-wear) until Queen Victoria got married and wore white to symbolize wealth since only royals could afford to wear a dress once in their life.

Answer 3

I deejayed a Medieval wedding a few years back. The couple and wedding party was dressed in medieval clothing as were some of the guest and priest. Their cake was shaped as a castle. They had a juggler going around the reception and the decoration had alot of moons and stars.

Answer 4

My hubby and I had one. He refused to wear a tux, so I gave up on the white wedding down dream. We agreed to renew our vows later on with a white wedding, so we both got our way.

Anyway, start with the a specific time period. Medieval is a large general term, pick one style/look for the wedding to use.
Attire should be picked first. Remember that white is a modern color, so if you want an authentic look, her gown should be a color besides white, cream, ivory, etc... Blue was worn the most often in the higher classes to signify purity and the color of the Virgin Mary. If you don't want blue, try to stay with a bolder color, pastels weren't common due to the dye process. If you choose to stick with modern white, then try to find a dress with a color in the trim or accents to brighten it up. The grooms clothing should reflect her dress colors in some way. Maybe with a tunic or overshirt.
Then use her dress colors for the decorations. Try bunting draped from the ceiling if it's an indoor wedding. If it's an outdoor wedding, you won't need much in the way of decorations, nature provided it for you. Then look at cakes (if you want one even though it's a modern idea) with decorations in the theme you want. My husband choose dragons in icing for ours.

Browse around the net for more ideas.
http://www.medieval-weddings.net/
http://www.drizzle.com/~celyn/mrwp/mrwp.html
http://www.medieval-castles.net/castle_weddings/index.htm
http://www.renaissanceandmedievalweddings.com/

Look at costume stores for replica clothing.
http://www.crimsongypsy.com/
http://www.houseofanoria.com/
http://www.anuska.com/
http://www.sunara.com/
http://renstore.com/

Good Luck!

Answer 5

There are great periodicals you can get at the book store or some hobby houses on where to get all the things you need for a midevil wedding.

They can be a lot of fun if you provide entertainment that most everyone can enjoy.

Answer 6

Feel free to consult with your local chapter of the Society of Creative Anachronism or any local Rennaissance faire groups; some are amenable to helping you plan a Medieval wedding.

www.sca.org

Answer 7

never been to a medieval wedding but it sure sounds like fun!

Answer 8

I am old but not that old. I have not been to a medieval wedding.

Answer 9

Sorry, it has been some 700 years since I last attended one and the details have slipped away.

Oh, I just remembered something. They DID NOT play any rap songs. That, for sure.

OK? Hope I was of help.

Answer 10

No i have not to either but i would think dark rich colors would be a factor. darker reds or purples. Good luck