i need to know the rules and procedures how to determin a winner when of course no one dies...ALSO i would appreciate ANY idea or info about celtic.medieval weddings and activities that can be done to keep all happy and entertained at the reception seeing as how things do not work the same way as they do in a normal wedding. i appreciate any info! thanks!
2007-09-10 08:57:28 · 10 answers · asked by adele26_07 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I don't know where you live, but there are different groups that practice medieval swordplay as well as theatrical swordplay.
I would suggest looking up your local SCA chapter, and starting from there. Check out www.sca.org. This is a nationwide medieval / renaissance re-enactment organization, and they might be able to help you. I know a few people in CA who run various re-enactment groups and medieval swordplay schools, if you live in the area I might be able to put you in touch with some of them. A friend of mine was a part of a Celtic re-enactment group in the Bay area for a while, they did mock (theatrical) sword-fights at faires, with fake blood and the whole nine yards.
P.S. As far as entertainment, you could hire some bagpipers or celtic dancers to incorporate into the evening. But truthfully I'm not very familiar with celtic customs; if I were you I would search for "celtic wedding" on google and see what pops up.
2007-09-10 09:09:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
The SCA, a fencing group, or a LARP should be able to help with some of the swordfighting stuff. Depending on what type of weapons are being used, two can go to "three hits" or something like that. I'd recommend being careful - even a blunted aluminum sword can be pretty dangerous if you're moving at speed. If you want a no-holds-barred fight that's not choreographed, I'd recommend a foam (boffer) or latex sword, just for safety's sake.
2007-09-11 03:25:49 · answer #2 · answered by ArcadianStormcrow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a Medieval Themed Wedding, I would not go with pastels - thats not very medieval - bright pinks, reds, oranges, sage greens and golds would be more like it. I would use fabrics and drape the room with long pieces. I would skip the Pewter dragons (Pewter is expensive!) and maybe just have a nice centerpiece with the tables labeled "Maid Marian" or something like that. I would not wear costumes, but maybe she could wear a headwreath with fresh flowers and ribbons. Use lots of ribbons...everywhere. I would not have the reception in the church basement...but rather outside. Really, unless you can fully do a theme, you shouldn't do it. It just ends up looking tacky.
2016-05-21 06:45:23 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a great idea and loads of fun. I would check out medievil fares on line. Most areas would have one at some stage in their locality. those people dress up and perform these shows regularly and they will be the ones you need to get all the protacol from.
I am sure they would be more than happy to oblige!
Good luck with it all, sounds awesome.
Oh and I would serve lamb shanks for the meal, very medievil and also very in vogue at the moment.
2007-09-10 09:13:00 · answer #4 · answered by bluegirl6 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit a medieval faire. Talk to the vendors and participants there. They should be able to give you some good ideas and you may even find people there you can hire to be your jesters, swordfighters, minstrels, etc. If nothing else, you're sure to get a lot of good ideas.
Oooh, and I would definitely serve turkey legs. I love turkey legs.
Good luck!
2007-09-10 09:07:24 · answer #5 · answered by corinne1029 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Try checking at a website or local chapter for the Society for Creative Anachronism (S.C.A.). They should be able to give you plenty of information for the swordfight, the reception, and the wedding in general.
2007-09-10 09:11:43 · answer #6 · answered by Navigator 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Since you'll be eating with your hands, make sure you have finger bowls or lots of cloth to wipe with!
Jousting will be lovely, rent a big enough arena.
2007-09-11 02:56:27 · answer #7 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might want to talk to a fencing expert. i'm not sure how you could be having a sword fight exhibition without someone who knows all about it already there. personally doesn't sound too romantic, a sword fight, but that's just me! have fun!
2007-09-10 09:05:28 · answer #8 · answered by KJC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
contact SCA local group and Irish culture group in your city
2007-09-10 09:20:06 · answer #9 · answered by Nora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Groan.
2007-09-12 08:28:32 · answer #10 · answered by Kirk S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋