About Gothic Wedding Dresses

There was certainly a time when a woman who was not wearing the expected white floor length wedding dress was stared at not with wonder or admiration, but by guests who were appalled that she could break away from tradition so easily. Let you think this for a while. Are you much luckier these days if you and many other brides exercise your freedom to wear what you want to wear, not what others expect of you? Are you feel more happy when you show your own uniqueness and independent natures which makes you become a more radiant brides than ever before?

Thankfully today brides wear all kinds of wedding dresses and gothic wedding dresses are just one unique type of gown you will see at a modern wedding. Today brides wear tea length wedding dress, red wedding dresses or white wedding dress with color, informal wedding gowns, and beach wedding dresses, Celtic, medieval, pagan or other traditional wedding gowns to celebrate heritage or religious choices and freedoms.

So what does a gothic wedding dress mean exactly? Well, even though certain images may come to mind it all depends on who is thinking about it really, who choose to go with a little (or a lot) gothic in their ceremony choose over every other design and idea out there. Gothic or not, all originated from the desire to make a wedding to be remembered and this will influence on what "gothic wedding dress" the bride chooses is really up to her idea of what she wants to look like on her wedding day. Many brides choose to wear darker colored gowns like deep reds, purples, blues and greens. It really helps if they gowns have intricate design features, like decorative beading, and a corset top looks especially nice.

Of course there are brides who want a more gothic feel to their ceremony but do not want to stray from white and like colors. There are plenty of "gothic wedding dresses" that are white; they are just of a specific style. For instance Celtic and medieval gowns are most certainly gothic in nature. They tend to be stark white or ivory, but the style screams gothic beauty. They use design elements like tie corsets, long billowing sleeves and floor length gowns.

Many brides who choose to think outside the box for their wedding gown also do so for the rest of their ceremony and reception. If you choose an elegant gothic wedding dress you might want to carry that theme throughout the rest of the day.

Many brides who choose a gothic theme also integrate the Celtic or medieval aspects into their ceremony and reception. One way to do this is to get married in a castle like setting or to decorate it so it appears to be one, although the "gothic wedding dress" is still the easiest choice to show this impression.

Medieval Wedding Theme

Things Must be Considered in The Medieval Wedding Theme

If you love history (especially the Renaissance period), then a medieval wedding theme could be just right for you. Think of how much more memorable a theme wedding will be. There are lots of choices on how to get started.

You can go all out, and make it a formal wedding with an atmosphere of royalty as the others of Gothic Wedding Theme , or dress in the simpler clothes of those times, such as robes or peasant wear.

Color Schemes

- If you pick a royal style wedding choose burgundy, gold and other jewel colored tones.

- For the peasant version the colors can be less rich and more earth tones such as browns, tans and forest green.

Invitations

There are plenty of ideas and shapes you can use in the invitations to make them feel medieval.

- Parchment paper or at least paper that looks like parchment paper can be used to create a medieval time's, 'old paper' effect.

- Use Gothic style language and script on the invitations. For example, start the wording with "Hear Ye Hear Ye".

- Cut the invitations into the shape of a castle, or a knight in shining armor.

Flowers

- Flowers such as heirloom variety of roses in pinks, burgundy, and off white or white could be used in a royal version. Research a bit and try to find ones that may have been popular back in that era. If not find the oldest heirloom roses that you can.

- Lavish bouquets should be used for the royal version.

- Gold vases and floral containers for the roses used for the royal version.

- Wildflowers are great for the peasant version.

- Use clay pots and containers for the wildflowers in the peasant version.

Decorations

- For the Royal version, make the room look like the inside of a castle. This could be done effectively with murals that you hang on the walls.

- Add some antique looking gold or silver candlesticks and candles for an authentic look for the royal version.

- For the peasant version you want more of a town square feel.

- Set pottery vases of wild flowers on the tables with no tablecloths. If possible use rough wood tables.

- Wooden candle holders and candles are more suited to the peasant version.

Food

Whether you do the royal version or the peasant version have a feast of historically correct foods.

- Mutton

- Turkey

- Venison

- Cheeses

- Fresh fruit

- Tarts

- Custards

- Serve bread in round loaves uncut to add more authenticity.

Drinks could include ale, beer, mulled wine, milk, and water.

Wedding Cake

- Have a wedding cake made into the shape of a castle, adorned with the same color of flowers to match your decorations, or eatable flowers made of sugar.

Favors

- Place gold and silver wrapped chocolate coins in a small velvet pouch. Try to find chocolates that have a renaissance type look to them.

- If your budget allows, give your guests a single wooden candlestick that has your initials engraved on it.

Locations

- Old stone churches

- Large floral gardens

- Castles (if your budget allows)

Get creative with your ideas, and you'll definitely make your medieval wedding theme one to remember!