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The Perfect Costumes for a Medieval Bridal

By David Costello


Perhaps she initial caught your eye dressed in SCA garb, or maybe he looked dashing in his SCA armor. It could be that you were both putting on Renaissance costumes and enjoying a stroll through your local Faire when he captured your heart. Since then, time has surpassed and you're ready to tie the knot. If you're a fan of olden periods, perhaps you're thinking of with a medieval wedding.

If so, you're not alone. More couples than ever are celebrating the beginning of their life together in total Renaissance costumes. And even the guests are providing in on the act, playing their parts and dressing in season garb. If your nuptials will have a medieval flair, you need the ideal clothing and accessories. Here are some guidelines to get you started.

For Him

One of the most romantic looks for the groom is a cotton lace-up wedding shirt. For extra elegance, look for a shirt with rows of little tucks going down the sleeves and below the lace-up front. The shirts commonly come in natural, black, and white, so he may wear the color suitable to the time and time of day of your wedding. If he prefers a button front or you want a greater variety of colors, you can discover a wedding shirt replete with little tucks that has three buttons going down the neckline. These shirts are generally available in navy, grey, brown, mustard, teal, plum, wine, and forest green - one of which is sure to go with your bridal color scheme.

As for pants, depending on the date and time of day, you can opt for long twill breeches or knee-length twill breeches. The former are baggy, and usually feature both a button front and a drawstring at the waist, as well as drawstring cuffs. As the name means, knee-length twill breeches have cuffs that tie only below the knee. You can typically obtain them in a huge variety of colors, such as royal blue, tan, black, burgundy, or forest green.

For Her

For the Renaissance bride, it starts with the chemise. There are a extensive variety of styles from which to select, but one that's popular features sheer fabric that has demi sleeves and a sweetheart rose at the centre of the neckline. For a more formal touch, there are chemises that feature extraordinarily long, hanging sheer sleeves and a gathered neckline. Similarly, a chemise with metallic gold trim at the square neckline is eye-catching.

As for your gown, you can go with some thing as simple as a cotton twill surcoat or as ornate as an Irish dress having a fleur-de-lis brocade bodice. You may sometimes want to make your own gown; if so, there are many patterns from which you may choose.

For Both of You

If you're planning a medieval wedding, you'll also want the proper accessories. Dragons symbolize passion, monogamy, and love, so incorporating dragons into the ceremony or reception is wonderfully suitable. Perhaps you'd like to wear a dragon double heart pendant, or you would enjoy to use two dragon goblets for your toast.

If you're having a traditional ceremony, you'll most likely wish handfasting cords, which will be used to bind you and your beloved's hands together with every promise you make to each other.

With the proper planning, there are numerous ways to integrate Renaissance themes and costumes into your special day. Celebrate with gusto!




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