If you and your partner met at the Renaissance Faire or if you simply love stories about knights, dragons, and magic, consider having a medieval themed wedding. Your guests will love the atmosphere of a festive celebration, and you can select options that allow you to show your creativity along the way.

Medieval Venues
An easy option for a medieval themed wedding is to choose an outdoor venue. Look for a park, garden, or even just a large backyard. Decorating with flowers can easily give off the atmosphere of a royal arboretum. If you want to create something a little more regal, find a local castle or wedding venue with castle-like features. Many areas have hotels or pirvate residences that resemble small castle and can be rented out for special events. Another option is speaking with your local Renaissance Faire organizers. Some organizers are willing to rent space to host a wedding, which has the added perk of an amazing medieval marketplace scenery for your guests to explore afterward! You could also find a museum or historical monument with a large wooden room that looks like it is from another time.

Medieval Menu Options
Royal wedding foods of yesteryear would have included delicious venison, mutton, and lamb. The truth is that you can serve almost anything you like and still make it feel medieval. If you choose a family-style meal with wooden platters at long tables, you can easily evoke the feeling of a royal feast in the banquet hall. Almonds, meat pies, freshly...