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We've been longtime partners with our 16th century hero friends at Scarborough Renaissance Festival® in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area (Waxahachie, TX to be exact), so it's always a blast talking about what their weddings offer. As a lifelong Ren Fest nut myself, I can't stop ogling weddings that feature armor, weapons (peace-tied, natch!), dragons, corsets, and a whole royal court at the ready. It's so immersive and whimsical and I get giddy just imagining what new Medieval and Renaissance-inspired weddings will come our way out of Scarborough. The best part? YOUR WEDDING CAN BE THERE, TOO!
Here's what you can expect by booking an all-inclusive (and ultimate TBT!) wedding at the Scarborough Renaissance Festival…
All-inclusive, you say? Oh heck yes
Weddings take place in their gorgeous wedding garden and can include sword arches, live period music, Renaissance entertainment, themed wedding cakes (like dragons!), flower garlands, delicious Renaissance-themed banquets (like turkey legs, rogue sandwiches, beef ribs, chicken-on-a-stake, breads, and Scarborough Mead!), and maybe even a visit from the resident royalty.
Of course, admission tickets to the festival are included with all wedding packages so that all of your guests can roam the festivities of Scarborough Renaissance Festival to see combat jousting, birds of prey exhibitions, a mermaid lagoon(!), a Mythical Monster Museum, the Dungeon of Yorkshire Tower, a petting zoo, archery, and 21 stages of swordplay, music, comedy, and so many more types of entertainment. There's more to see and do than ANY kind of typical wedding venue.
Choose a theme that fits you!
Renaissance Fests always have theme weekends which can help you pick the perfect 16th century or fantasy theme. You can go with Knights in Shining Armor and their Ladies in Waiting, Lords and Ladies of the Court, English Villagers, Celtics, Pirates, Fairies, and anything you can imagine.
They'll totally help you make it happen, too. Since there are hundreds of skilled artisans affiliated with the festival, you can take advantage of their talents to craft up the look, decor, and favors you want.
Offbeat Bride readers get a DISCOUNT!
Reader discount:
Mention you saw Scarborough Renaissance Festival on Offbeat Bride and you'll snag yourself a 20% discount! (Valid through March 20, 2018, so hurry and get in touch!)
And this discount is on top of their already affordable packages, making this a one-stop shop for easy-peasy wedding planning.
Scarborough offers weddings and receptions exclusively during the months of April and May of each year (during the eight-week run of the festival), so spots are limited and go FAST. If you're planning a spring wedding in Texas (destination or local), get in touch ASAP (or email!) to hold your spot and get that 20% off discount.
Scarborough Renaissance Festival is super conveniently located just 30 minutes south of Downtown Dallas, so your guests can swing by and revel in your chivalrous love all day. Let us know if you book our friends at Scarborough because we are going to WANT to see your wedding. Huzzah!
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About the Author: Catherine Clark
Catherine Clark loiters at her local library, makes art, watches movies en masse, plays video and tabletop games, poorly cooks healthy things, cuddles with her feline fur babies, and blogs at BijouxandBits.com.
Darn it, I got excited then, it thought his was in the UK! How cool are these festivals, I’d love to see all the costumes, I wonder if we have anything similar in the UK.