What is your dream wedding? Do you fall into the category of wanting to have a royalty like of a wedding? Well, then that is where an Elizabethan wedding will come into. If you are familiar with history, then you may know that Elizabethan weddings were the first to feature many of the customs we are now used in doing.
Weddings mostly consist of the exchange of vows and rings, the procession of the whole bridal party, the brides wearing wreaths of blossoms and carrying their bridal bouquets. At the reception, they will eat their wedding cakes and passing off the garter. These are just some of the creation of the Elizabethan era that we still enjoy in doing. But of course, these are just some of the customs we do not even realize that came from another era.
If you choose to follow this trendy type of wedding, the first agenda on your list is to find your wedding dress. Your wedding dress can be made of heavy brocades ornamented with threads and lace in metallic colors or white. The dress is also made with long sleeves, antique lace and bows, and a number of tiny buttons. The dress should also be made with a plunging neckline that should reveal the bride’s cleavage since if this doesn’t have this, you will be covered with a lot fabric and no skin to show.
Herbs are considered one important element to an Elizabethan wedding. This is infatuated with both the fragrance and historical significance of these plants. During the Elizabethan times and in weddings, they are mostly used in every means possible. They could use herbs with the bride’s bridal tiara or with the flower wedding centerpieces. You can also do the same if you choose to have this theme. The most commonly type of herbs used were thyme, lavender, rosemary, parsley, echinops, sage, chive, marjoram, and Blue Ribbon.
It is also necessary when creating this type of wedding to focus on the elements. For instance, give attention to your wedding gown and bridal jewelry. How you will wear your hair, like you can wear it down, but with loose curls. And then use plentiful use of herbs in rounded bouquets, bridal headpiece, wedding centerpieces, and throughout your wedding theme. When you do create this type of wedding, you are certain to travel back in time while still having a stunning wedding that only a royalty can have.
