Do you have your heart set on throwing a Renaissance-themed wedding? Go for it. You will have to put a little more effort into the planning, but once you see your guests oohing and aahing over the charming wedding dresses, the ornate headpieces, and the whimsical props, you will feel the hard work is all worth it.
Look the Part
As may be expected, the bridal gown should go the whole nine yards Renaissance-style. You may have to try a bazillion of wedding dresses to find one that could remotely pass for a Renaissance gown. But remember, if worse comes to worst and you find nothing that fits, you can always grab any of those pristine white, lacy wedding dresses most bridal shops carry and simply dump a bouquet of flowers on your head.
Don't forget to throw in some herbs in your floral crown (and I mean some, not your entire kitchen's stock of herbs). And while you're at it, toss in some twigs, too. The pointing is not to make your head look like something a bird would nest on. The point is to lend authenticity to what would have otherwise been plain wedding dresses that every bride would wear.
Ideally, though, Renaissance-themed wedding dresses should be made of velvet or silk, with silver or golden embroidery. Don't forget to braid your hair or curl it. As for the groom, make sure his costume complements yours. Laced vests and tunics are only some of your options; there are more, but you will both be better off bringing him with you to the bridal shop so he can pick out what he would be most comfortable wearing.
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