Renaissance and Medieval Weddings

Medieval/Renaissance Wedding FAQ provides a basic question and answer format for those seeking help with this style of wedding. They also provide background information and general tips.

• The Medieval and Renaissance Theme Wedding FAQ : provides in depth explanations on all things relating to this type of wedding from food to music.
• Medieval and Renaissance Theme Wedding FAQ : lists the most common types of questions and answers for these theme weddings.
• Renaissance Wedding Ceremonies : provides information on all areas of planning and hosting a renaissance wedding.
• Medieval and Renaissance Wedding : provides information on the reception, dress, food and etiquette.
• The Medieval and Renaissance Wedding : offers information by a former bride, with tips she learned from throwing her own themed wedding.
• Having a Medieval/Renaissance Wedding : includes tips on updating the theme for a modern day setting.

Typical Vows for a renaissance themed wedding use certain words and phrases common during that era or time period.

• Renaissance Wedding Vows : offers ideas for writing vows.
• Renaissance Writings : tips for writing vows and using the proper wording on invitations.

Vendors for renaissance and medieval weddings include locations where couples can host their theme wedding and retailers that sell clothing and accessories for the bridal party and couple.

• Pantagis Renaissance : a New Jersey based company specializing in the creation of renaissance and medieval themed weddings.
• Dragon Marsh : California based retailer specializing in renaissance items for weddings.
• Favor Ideas : offers ideas on party favors and information on buying those favors.
• The Celtic Lady : retailer offering Celtic style clothing, rings and other items for a medieval wedding.
• Fellowship Foundry : sells handmade pewter items with a renaissance theme.
• Purple Unicorn : specializes in handmade renaissance wedding attire for men, women and children.
• Enchanted : offers handmade wedding dresses and accessories with a renaissance theme.

Handfasting was a word used to describe the bringing together of a couple, either through an engagement or a wedding. Modern day marriages incorporate this idea by tying together the hands of the couple as they stand at the altar, using brightly colored ribbons or sheets of cloth.

• Handfasting : gives an historical profile of handfasting.
• Handfasting Info : offers a timeline on the topic, information on using it in a modern wedding and how it was once used.
• Celtic Handfasting : gives information on how handfasting was once used in marriage ceremonies.

Food and Feasts for renaissance and medieval weddings typically use large amounts of meat, with a small amount of fresh fruits and vegetables, because people during this time didn’t have access to those foods.

• Preparing a Medieval Wedding Menu : offers the types of foods popular during this time period and tips on setting the tables and planning the menu.
• Renaissance Food : includes basic information on the types of food used at renaissance weddings.
• Renaissance Wedding Feasts : discusses etiquette, foods and wines used in renaissance weddings.
• Medieval and Renaissance Wedding Feasts : offers tips on cooking for a renaissance or medieval wedding.

Music and Dance is also covered in medieval and renaissance weddings. This includes bands that perform the music live and recorded music.

• Music for Your Renaissance Wedding : offers tips on finding bands and music for the wedding.
• Wedding Music : provides CDs and bands that are perfect for a medieval or renaissance style wedding.
• Old English Music : includes songs and sheet music for renaissance weddings.
• A Celtic Renaissance Wedding : a CD created to include romantic old fashioned style music.

Renaissance and Medieval themed weddings are a romantic and traditional way to express vows. The resources provided here will help those planning a wedding to tackle everything they need. They’ll find ways to create their vows, find the perfect location and even the perfect outfit and accessories.

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