For the next few blog installments I will be finding the most interesting, outrageous, and unique wedding ideas for you to chew over, and with any luck you’ll stumble upon an idea that speaks to you, that matches your tastes and perfectly reflects your personality. So, without further ado, I’ll introduce idea number one…

A Medieval Themed Wedding: Have you ever dreamed about re-enacting an historical period as part of your wedding ceremony? If so, the medieval era is one of the most romantic and visually spectacular. There is so much scope for letting your imagiation run riot. Why not have a medieval banquet at the reception, complete with suckling pig spit roast, wild boar, mountains of spiced fruit and- of course- ale? The wedding attire is another area where you can really go to town. The bride would look stunning in the flowing, floor length, body skimming dresses medieval women wore. Perhaps add a garland or pointed hat head-piece for extra drama. The Groom could go down the rustic Robin of Sherwood route with tights, pointed boots, and waistcoat. Or maybe substitute peasant dress for the robes of royalty/nobility- think Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, or a Baron and Baronness of a large plot…

You could uses calligraphy to write your invitations, and seal them with a…seal- a wax stamp with you and your partner’s initials on it perhaps? Why not have a jousting competition and hire a medieval music group as well? Perhaps you already know a lute player or harpist? No?

With a  Medieval theme, the possibilities are endless, and it would certainly make for a very unique wedding, that’s for sure!

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