| Perhaps she first caught your eye dressed in | | | | breeches have cuffs that tie just below the knee. |
| SCA garb, or maybe he looked dashing in his SCA | | | | You can typically buy them in a wide variety of |
| armor. It could be that you were both wearing | | | | colors, such as royal blue, tan, black, burgundy, or |
| Renaissance costumes and enjoying a stroll | | | | forest green. |
| through your local Faire when he captured your | | | | For Her |
| heart. Since then, time has passed and you're | | | | For the Renaissance bride, it starts with the |
| ready to tie the knot. If you're a fan of olden | | | | chemise. There are a wide variety of styles from |
| times, perhaps you're thinking of having a | | | | which to choose, but one that's popular features |
| medieval wedding. | | | | sheer fabric that has demi sleeves and a |
| If so, you're not alone. More couples than ever | | | | sweetheart rose at the center of the neckline. |
| are celebrating the beginning of their life together | | | | For a more formal touch, there are chemises that |
| in full Renaissance costumes. And even the guests | | | | feature extraordinarily long, hanging sheer sleeves |
| are getting in on the act, playing their parts and | | | | and a gathered neckline. Similarly, a chemise with |
| dressing in period garb. If your nuptials will have a | | | | metallic gold trim at the square neckline is |
| medieval flair, you need the proper clothing and | | | | eye-catching. |
| accessories. Here are some guidelines to get you | | | | As for your gown, you can go with something as |
| started. | | | | simple as a cotton twill surcoat or as ornate as an |
| For Him | | | | Irish dress with a fleur-de-lis brocade bodice. You |
| One of the most romantic looks for the groom is | | | | may even want to create your own gown; if so, |
| a cotton lace-up wedding shirt. For extra elegance, | | | | there are numerous patterns from which you can |
| look for a shirt with rows of tiny tucks going | | | | choose. |
| down the sleeves and below the lace-up front. | | | | For Both of You |
| The shirts usually come in natural, black, and | | | | If you're planning a medieval wedding, you'll also |
| white, so he can wear the color appropriate to | | | | need the proper accessories. Dragons symbolize |
| the season and time of day of your wedding. If | | | | passion, monogamy, and love, so incorporating |
| he prefers a button front or you want a greater | | | | dragons into the ceremony or reception is |
| selection of colors, you can find a wedding shirt | | | | wonderfully appropriate. Perhaps you'd like to |
| replete with tiny tucks that has three buttons | | | | wear a dragon double heart pendant, or you |
| going down the neckline. These shirts are often | | | | would like to use two dragon goblets for your |
| available in navy, grey, brown, mustard, teal, plum, | | | | toast. |
| wine, and forest green - one of which is sure to | | | | If you're having a traditional ceremony, you'll most |
| go with your wedding color scheme. | | | | likely need handfasting cords, which will be used to |
| As for pants, depending on the season and time | | | | bind you and your beloved's hands together with |
| of day, you can opt for long twill breeches or | | | | each promise you make to one another. |
| knee-length twill breeches. The former are baggy, | | | | With the right planning, there are many ways to |
| and usually feature both a button front and a | | | | incorporate Renaissance themes and costumes |
| drawstring at the waist, as well as drawstring | | | | into your special day. Celebrate with gusto! |
| cuffs. As the name implies, knee-length twill | | | | |