Amanda & Ian’s fairy tale Renaissance wedding
An unfortunate accident forced this couple to reexamine their wedding priorities and led them to their perfect Renaissance Faire wedding. Nothing cures broken bone blues like a horse-drawn carriage, a sword-drawn recessional, and a few gallons of mead.
Teena & Eddie’s colorful renaissance handfasting in the round
A fabulous red renaissance dress, kilts all around, a squee-worthy mushroom cake, and a dragon ring bearer — it can only mean the cutest little wedding in the round you ever did see. And if you’re unsure of how to include your guests in the ceremony, you’ll want to see how this bride created her bouquet! Oh, and watch out for surprise flying birdseed.
Michelle & Matt’s royal Texas Ren Fest wedding
This pair thought about going with a more mainstream wedding, but the fantasy and renaissance geeks inside wouldn’t let them abandon their dream renaissance festival wedding. The Texas Ren Fest gave them the opportunity to get garbed, get turkey-legged, and get their renaissance boogie on.
Raiding the button jar: How to make your own wax seal
Wax seals lend a hand-made touch to invitations, place cards, and other paper-crafted pieces of a wedding. They’re also a simple but gorgeous way to seal your handwritten vows until ceremony time, or to close a love letter for your significant other, all super-romantic-like. Now, make your very own at home with a small handful of supplies.