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Medieval Wedding Theme Ideas

RedThunder, on January 22, 2016 at 4:21 PM Posted in Planning 1 12

Hello everyone! :]

I know I want my theme to be Fantasy/Medieval and I was wondering if anyone has done anything like this before or has any helpful input.

I'm trying to gather ideas to help me decide on everything and all input is apprec

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Latest activity by Kels, on January 22, 2016 at 6:42 PM
  • Jacqui76
    Master May 2016
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    If I was planning a themed wedding, I think the first thing I would do is google to see if David Tutera did any episodes on that theme. Then you can find examples of classy touches to pull it off.

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  • Old married lady
    Master September 2016
    Old married lady ·
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    Welcome! I would suggest going on Pinterset and searching that.

    I also would suggest not going insanely overboard with a "theme" thought. You don't want it to feel like a wedding not a kids party.

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  • RedThunder
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    Oh dang it cut off the rest of my topic!

    yes I have been looking on Pinterest.

    And I do want it to not be 'cheesy' or 'cheap' I want it to be tasteful.

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  • FutureMrsBrbr
    Master September 2016
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    Welcome and congrats on your engagement!

    And David Tutera did a Medieval wedding: My Fair Wedding with David Tutera Season 2 Episode 4! He definitely made it look classy and not cheesy.

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  • Sqwiggy
    VIP April 2016
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    There's a thin line between cheesy and classy be sure not to cross it.

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  • Jeanne
    Master August 2015
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    Lots of greenery, garlands, consider table runners, long tables, heavy brocades, candelabras, maybe pennants for décor? Find a cool old venue to add to the affect, maybe a history museum or an art museum with an armor gallery. If at any point you find yourself donning a costume or eating a leg of lamb with your bare hands, you've gone too far.




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  • FormerUser
    Master July 2015
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    You should watch the episode of Gilmore girls when Liz was married. ;-)

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  • OMW
    Master August 2013
    OMW ·
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    My husband and I used leather goblets for our toast. We got them in London. :-)

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  • OMW
    Master August 2013
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    Tips from a British history major: serve food family-style, use gold or wood platters, silver/pewter goblets, long tables, dancing in the middle, perhaps a musician whilst you eat. Food: meats, veggies.

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  • Littlefoot
    Expert December 2020
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    I have nothing to add except I HOPE YOU WEAR A CAPE xD and this could be really awesome, love it!

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  • Private_User804
    Master November 2016
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    Music - check local college music departments, sometimes they have the numbers of instrumentalists specializing in esoteric instruments like lute or mandolin.

    any cavernous space with natural materials would be a good choice - you could easily dress up a basic wood barn interior with 'medieval' fittings!

    While they CAN be cheesy, some RenFair garb seamstresses have a good sense of taste, and could do wonders with an ivory brocade. Or go colorful! After all, medieval brides didn't wear white, that's a Victorian invention.

    Parchment-colored invites

    Marzipan or nut-and-honey pastries/cake filling

    Fingerfoods and finger-bowls of water at each place

    Roast meats heavy on spices

    Mulled wine!

    Growling dogs fighting under the tables is probably TOO much realism....but there are decor elements you can incorporate. The Cloisters and other medieval museums sell reproduction tapestries you could use as a sweetheart table, escort table or cake backdrop for instance. And CDs of medieval music!

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  • Kels
    Master August 2016
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    Live minstrel type music with harp and lute?

    Sounds fun! There's some great ideas on here

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