Get everyone involved in a maypole dance
A maypole dance is traditionally popular in areas like Europe to celebrate the first day of May. But Renaissance Faire goers have probably seen it done there too. If you’re looking for an activity to get everyone involved at your own fantasy/Renaissance wedding (or any, really), a maypole can be really good time.
Channel royalty with Renaissance-style hair taping
If you’re planning a Renaissance or Medieval wedding and want some era-appropriate hair to go with it, check out this tutorial for Italian Renaissance hair taping. It involves weaving fabric around braids or twists and tying it at the back.
Aidan & John’s Celtic renaissance faerie handfasting
There’s a faerie attendant climbing under the bride’s skirt and a groomsmaiden finding out exactly what’s under all those kilts, and that’s just the beginning of this beautiful and sometimes bawdy renaissance faerie handfasting. These two and their castmates put one awesome production of a wedding, complete with royal officiating and Celtic music. Find out what color the bride changed into and how she managed the amazing sleeves as the evening went on.
Brawny, stout, or burly: larger grooms look HOT
Our offbeat grooms come in all shapes and sizes and we wouldn’t want it any other way. We decided to dig into our archives for groom (and androgynous) styles that can work on all body types. Note: not all of these men are above average size, but they are all wearing styles that are big and tall-friendly.
Swords, fire spinning, and a little Monty Python
We’ve seen Jenni and Karen before at their queer Hindu vintage fashion wedding, and you know we are excited about this part deux that they submitted to the Flickr Pool! Red dress, red sari, gloves, bangles, and fire!
Star Trek rings, big lollipops, and one wet ceremony
Tribesmaid Southaustinista and her groom show off their Star Trek rings (and smooching abilities!). It was a fabulously nerd-tastic start to the week with reader submissions from the Tribe, the Offbeat Flickr Pool, and Pinterest.