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Title: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on May 20, 2008, 05:12:15 PM
I'm getting married at Sterling this summer and I'd love to hear from others who got married at Faire, or who are planning a wedding at Faire at some point in the future. Is there anything you wish you would have done differently? Something that helped make the day go more smoothly? How did you/ will you handle your non-rennie friends and family? Why did you decide to get married at Faire?

For us, we couldn't imagine anything more perfect than declaring our vows in front of friends and family in such a beautiful, romantic settiing {plus, we're not really 'religious' and don't want a 'church wedding'} and then having an ENTIRE FESTIVAL for post-ceremony revelry and merriment! A hearty mug of ale, a jousting tourney and a pub sing beat the pants off of a Dj and the "Electric Slide" ANYDAY!!!

;D
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: knarlyknot on May 20, 2008, 10:16:18 PM
I was married at TRF in 1999 for many of the same reasons that you listed.  You'd be surprised how non-rennie friend and family may react.  My Dad wore tights to our wedding!  And even my husband's 80 year old grandmother dressed up, and had a fabulous time riding in the rikshaw I might add.  We did the typical pictures and then we did one with everyone who dressed up.  The only downside I had was people assumed we were cast so we had complete strangers sitting in the second row of the chapel, my dad had to move them down so he would have a place to sit after he gave me away.

Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on May 21, 2008, 05:42:01 AM
I don't think we'll have too much issue with people thinking our ceremony is part of 'the show' as Sterling does them at 9am, so hopefully that will help with keeping the ceremony intimate - we're only inviting 50 people to the ceremony & private reception, but letting EVERYONE know the date so if they want to join us later and lift a tankard with us, they are more than welcome ! :)

I'm hoping some of my more uptight family members will get into the spirit of things too, Knarlyknot! My Stepdad and his wife had a Renaissance-themed wedding last March {my mom passed away in 2005 and he re-married} and one of my sisters and her husband and kids go to BARF every year, in garb , so I know some of them will 'get it', but I think this will be the first time at a Faire for most of them'.

Did anyone include any special info with their invitations? I'm planning to include maps from the hotels where folks will be staying to Sterling, and I will mention that 'dressing up' is definitely encouraged but certainly not required, but I'm wondering if there is any info I could provide to help those new to Faire feel a bit more comfortable?
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: lys1022 on May 21, 2008, 10:14:16 AM
We got married at Sterling as well, the first year that the wedding gazebo was in place as a matter of fact. :)

If you haven't ordered a cake yet, you might want to consider just ordering a selection from the Mile High Cake booth.  We did that, and it worked out PERFECTLY!  We had five different flavors, and the pieces were big enough that most people could share and taste all of them.

I'm still annoyed that I only got one bite of my Black Forest Cake, though!  I kept getting pulled away, and by the time I got back to it, they'd cleared the tables.  WAH!  :(

Another thing that we did, that I don't know if they still do, is rather than have a sit down meal, we just got everyone food coupons and let them eat while they were out and about at the faire.  Every guest got a main dish, a dessert, and a drink coupon. 

Anyway, I hope that your wedding goes as well as ours did. :)
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: knarlyknot on May 21, 2008, 10:30:43 AM
As far as extra info in the invites, we said that dressing up was encouraged but not required and that if they chose not to dress up that very casual was the way to go.  Mid-day in October can be muggy and hot and we didn't want people showing up in typical wedding attire only to be uncomfortable the rest of the day.

Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on May 21, 2008, 09:26:15 PM
Lys, we are doing something similar for our cakes - we chose to go with having the sit-down meal at the reception {easier on the non/not-yet-rennies  ;) and a bit more initimate}, and with that Sterling offers 4 cakes of our choice from a list of 8 or 10 different flavors. We picked A strawberry tall cake, a super chocolatey one, one with amaretto mousse and white chocolate, and  fourth that I can't recall at the moment because I'm too focused on when I'll be able to get my dress right now  :P

Knarlyknot, that is a good point, I'll need to remind my guests that aren't coming in garb to dress for a day outdoors in August  :)
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on June 07, 2008, 10:37:26 AM
Here's a little update for those who may be interested  :)

My gown is currently under construction and should be here before the end of the month. Some of you may remember the Wee Wench from our previous home - she's making the gown, and judging by all the other work I've seen, it should be stunning. I'll be sure to post pictures when I can  ;D

Also, my Fiance and I went to Sterling yesterday and had a look at the wedding chapel, as we hadn't really thought to check it out while at Faire last season, and it's PERFECT. We could hear the frogs in the pond singing below, and there was a bird's nest in the rafters....*sigh*....and strawberry blossoms along the stairway leading to the chapel (which, for those of you who haven't seen it, is an open-air pavilion}

AND the Bad Dog Tavern...we love it! Robin forgot her key so we didn't get to go in, but one of the screens was loose so we peeked in and it looks perfect, and smelled lovely, like fireplace and stone and wood....we are super excited, and I have some great ideas for simple decorations....



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Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Trillium on June 07, 2008, 10:52:22 AM
We had our reception the next day at my parents house.  We lived an 1 1/2 - 2 hrs from faire and that way anyone who didn't make it to the faire (or didn't want to) could still celebrate with us at the reception.

And expect strangers at your wedding.  We only invited about 25 people but the chapel was full of spectators.  It's just part of having a wedding at the faire.
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on June 07, 2008, 12:09:18 PM
Hi Trillium!  :)  We were originally going to have the reception at my Mother-in-law's house, but the planning would have been a bit overwhelming as the Grandmother-in-law has a tendency to micro-manage and complicate any family event...so having the reception at Faire will help to alleviate any tension around that....

...we're having the ceremony at 9am, and opening gate is at 10:30, so that should cut down on the wandering strangers, but I have a feeling we may get a few unexpected "well-wishers" as the reception starts at 1:30pm and is in the main Tavern. I'm sure there will be signs indicating that a private party is in progress, but I also know I should expect the unexpected...the more the merrier, I suppose  ;D
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: knarlyknot on June 07, 2008, 01:59:06 PM
Wow, the chapel does sound amazing, magical even!  The only advice I have left to give is don't expect perfection, go with the flow and remember to have fun!
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on June 07, 2008, 03:03:42 PM
Thanks, KnarlyKnot! We were definitely thrilled when we saw it - I didn't stop smiling the whole time we were there {of course, being on the grounds at Sterling does tend to have that effect  :)} and you're right ~ we couldn't dream up a more magical place to have our wedding

If there are no major catastrophes, and everyone has a great time, that is my idea of a perfect day, so I think once things are under way, I should be able to relax and enjoy my Husband, My Friends & Family, and all that the Festival has to offer... ;D
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Lady de la Warr on June 07, 2008, 04:26:32 PM
We are getting married September 20th at PARF. The ceremony and "official" reception will be private. They have a feasting glen that is sort of separate from the faire, so no spectators will be allowed or be able to get in. In fact I believe you need a food ticket to get into the feasting glen. The faire issues tickets to the bride and groom to pass out to the guests. That gets them in the gate (so free admission for them - really we're just paying for it) and then they show their food ticket to get into the glen for the ceremony and then they give their food ticket to the attendant at the reception when they go through the food line (at least I think that's how it works). That way you have no crashers or people who think this is part of the faire (i.e. think you are cast).

It's very expensive so we have had to limit the official wedding to family and close friends only. However once all the official stuff is done we plan to meet up with everyone at the Swashbuckler's Pub - where I hope that anyone who is part of the Renfest community who wants to show up that day will meet and celebrate our most joyous occasion with us  :)

Our cake, flowers and reception are part of the wedding package. The photographer and officiant are our responsibility. They recommended a photog and officiant and we went ahead and hired them. We figured these people are experienced doing faire weddings so know how its done. We have written our own ceremony and it's going to be unique and will include some theater as we are integrating our faire personas into the ceremony. There will be a lot of improvisation and probably some impromtu theatrics so it's going to be memorable and fun!

We too are telling guests that garb is encouraged but not optional. I'm not sure how many family will dress but I hope most of them do.

And.......we are having it at faire because.............well.........it's FAIRE!!!
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Scotsman on June 09, 2008, 06:13:07 AM
Quote from: Lady de la Warr on June 07, 2008, 04:26:32 PM
And.......we are having it at faire because.............well.........it's FAIRE!!!

... and I was invited!  ;D

I still can't believe Lady Guinness and I made the list - we are so excited!
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on June 10, 2008, 06:02:24 AM
Quote from: Lady de la Warr on June 07, 2008, 04:26:32 PM
We are getting married September 20th at PARF. The ceremony and "official" reception will be private. They have a feasting glen that is sort of separate from the faire, so no spectators will be allowed or be able to get in. In fact I believe you need a food ticket to get into the feasting glen. The faire issues tickets to the bride and groom to pass out to the guests. That gets them in the gate (so free admission for them - really we're just paying for it) and then they show their food ticket to get into the glen for the ceremony and then they give their food ticket to the attendant at the reception when they go through the food line (at least I think that's how it works). That way you have no crashers or people who think this is part of the faire (i.e. think you are cast).

The Bad Dog Tavern at Sterling is an indoor pub, but  it's right on the lanes, and I'm not sure how they handle ticketing, or 'privacy' for the reception - the guests' admission to the Festival is covered in the reception package as well, but I don't know if they hand them out to us to give to the guests or what - I guess I should figure that out  ;)


Quote from: Lady de la Warr on June 07, 2008, 04:26:32 PM
It's very expensive so we have had to limit the official wedding to family and close friends only. However once all the official stuff is done we plan to meet up with everyone at the Swashbuckler's Pub - where I hope that anyone who is part of the Renfest community who wants to show up that day will meet and celebrate our most joyous occasion with us  :)

We're in the same boat, keeping the guest list for the ceremony and reception to no more than 50 people {the minimum for having the reception at Sterling} and are also extending the same invitation to join us at the Festival to share in celebrating the day to all of our R/F faire-mily and friends  ;D
So far only my Fiance's Grandmother has voiced any issue with our limited guest list {to my MOH/Sister-in-law-to-be, not us, but that issue is a different post and forum unto itself  :-\} but we only have the budget we have to work with, and most everyone else is understanding of that, thankfully.



Quote from: Lady de la Warr on June 07, 2008, 04:26:32 PM
Our cake, flowers and reception are part of the wedding package. The photographer and officiant are our responsibility. They recommended a photog and officiant and we went ahead and hired them. We figured these people are experienced doing faire weddings so know how its done. We have written our own ceremony and it's going to be unique and will include some theater as we are integrating our faire personas into the ceremony. There will be a lot of improvisation and probably some impromtu theatrics so it's going to be memorable and fun!

Our cakes, decorations for the wedding pavilion, and the reception itself are included as well. We chose our photographer early on. Shooting our wedding will be his first time at Faire, but he's a photographer who shoots some weddings, not a "Wedding Photographer" and he's thrilled to get to shoot something unique. We still haven't found a suitable officiant yet, but we have the contact info for the Sterling J.O.P, and he officiates the Renewal of Vows weekend at Sterling, so he's no stranger to weddings at Faire  ;)
We are writing our ceremony as well, although we haven't created Faire personae yet, we're hoping for everyone to really enjoy themselves and get into the spirit of things...


Quote from: Lady de la Warr on June 07, 2008, 04:26:32 PM
We too are telling guests that garb is encouraged but not optional. I'm not sure how many family will dress but I hope most of them do.

And.......we are having it at faire because.............well.........it's FAIRE!!!

I couldn't agree more....HUZZAH!!!  And many wishes for a joyous marriage to You and Yours, Lady de la Warr!! ;D :D ;D
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Lady de la Warr on June 11, 2008, 08:30:08 PM
Quote from: Scotsman on June 09, 2008, 06:13:07 AM
Quote from: Lady de la Warr on June 07, 2008, 04:26:32 PM
And.......we are having it at faire because.............well.........it's FAIRE!!!

... and I was invited!  ;D

I still can't believe Lady Guinness and I made the list - we are so excited!

Of course you made the list Milord (and Lady)!! You are the best man (or what would that be in "period" speak???)

We have several close friends who are also members of the forum. We truly regret we can't accommodate everyone - but like I said - the pub is the destination after all the "official" family stuff so anyone and everyone who wishes to do so is quite welcome to join us in the festivities!!

To the pub!!  :)

Milady Tygrkat33 - HUZZAH to YOU!! I wish you the very best, most joyous marriage as well! I wish you much luck in your search for an officiant. And very much luck with the Grandmother situation. I guess some folks just don't understand that we aren't made of money! I'm sure it will all work out for you just fine.   :)
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Peddlin on June 12, 2008, 08:29:09 AM
Dear Lady -

As you know (having been in attendance), our wedding turned into an absolute circus, but we wouldn't have had it any other way. It is so amazing to join together, surrounded by so many people who love you and share your interests. Lairde Guard'n and I feel honored to have been asked, and we are very much looking forward to sharing such a special time with you.

Peddlin
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Scotsman on June 12, 2008, 09:03:54 AM
Quote from: Peddlin on June 12, 2008, 08:29:09 AM
Dear Lady -

As you know (having been in attendance), our wedding turned into an absolute circus, but we wouldn't have had it any other way. It is so amazing to join together, surrounded by so many people who love you and share your interests. Lairde Guard'n and I feel honored to have been asked, and we are very much looking forward to sharing such a special time with you.
Peddlin

You and Guardn' got married? At faire? When did this happen and why was I not invited?

What ... I was there? In the wedding party? ... CRAP! Another drunkin' Scot moment!

Carry on! Forget everything I said before ...
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Lady de la Warr on June 13, 2008, 08:30:22 PM
Quote from: Peddlin on June 12, 2008, 08:29:09 AM
Dear Lady -

As you know (having been in attendance), our wedding turned into an absolute circus, but we wouldn't have had it any other way. It is so amazing to join together, surrounded by so many people who love you and share your interests. Lairde Guard'n and I feel honored to have been asked, and we are very much looking forward to sharing such a special time with you.

Peddlin

My dear lady - yes, I was at your wedding and it was beautiful and wonderful (even with all the rain and mud). As for our wedding, the two of you will be honored guests and I wouldn't have it any other way! Guard'n is the father of our East Coast clan and as his wife you are our honored and treasured mother. I can't imagine NOT having you both there!

And you too Scotsman!  :)
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Lady Jai on June 13, 2008, 11:02:23 PM
Quote from: Scotsman on June 09, 2008, 06:13:07 AM
Quote from: Lady de la Warr on June 07, 2008, 04:26:32 PM
And.......we are having it at faire because.............well.........it's FAIRE!!!

... and I was invited!  ;D

I still can't believe Lady Guinness and I made the list - we are so excited!


We made the list also.  We can't wait.   I guess it is because we are the parent's of Queen Anne's Princess Sydney.  :)
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Lady de la Warr on June 15, 2008, 12:48:06 PM
Quote from: Lady Jai on June 13, 2008, 11:02:23 PM
Quote from: Scotsman on June 09, 2008, 06:13:07 AM
Quote from: Lady de la Warr on June 07, 2008, 04:26:32 PM
And.......we are having it at faire because.............well.........it's FAIRE!!!

... and I was invited!  ;D

I still can't believe Lady Guinness and I made the list - we are so excited!


We made the list also.  We can't wait.   I guess it is because we are the parent's of Queen Anne's Princess Sydney.  :)

That might have a LITTLE to do with it - but it's also because you are both such dear friends!  :)
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on June 17, 2008, 06:07:26 AM
Quote from: Lady de la Warr on June 07, 2008, 04:26:32 PM

... We truly regret we can't accommodate everyone - but like I said - the pub is the destination after all the "official" family stuff so anyone and everyone who wishes to do so is quite welcome to join us in the festivities!!

To the pub!!  :)

Milady Tygrkat33 - HUZZAH to YOU!! I wish you the very best, most joyous marriage as well! I wish you much luck in your search for an officiant. And very much luck with the Grandmother situation. I guess some folks just don't understand that we aren't made of money! I'm sure it will all work out for you just fine.   :)


Lady De La Warr, many thanks to Thee! It sounds like your wedding will most definitely be a celebration to be remembered, and I have no doubt you and your guests will make it so  :)

Concerning the "Grandmother situation" :P ... luckily for us, his Mom is on our side, and neither she, my Fiance, or myself have any problem holding firm, he and I especially when it comes to Our Wedding  ;)

We are definitely extending the invitation to ALL who wish to join us at the Tavern after the ceremony and reception to do so, and hope to lift a tankard with any well-wishers who care to make a toast!  ;D
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on June 26, 2008, 05:52:58 PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

My gown got here Friday, and it's PERFECT!!!!!


I'll post pictures soon - I love it - it fits perfectly, it's exactly how I imagined it, and I couldn't be happier!

Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Lady de la Warr on June 29, 2008, 11:19:34 AM
Quote from: Tygrkat33 on June 26, 2008, 05:52:58 PM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

My gown got here Friday, and it's PERFECT!!!!!


I'll post pictures soon - I love it - it fits perfectly, it's exactly how I imagined it, and I couldn't be happier!



Oh that is SOOO wonderful!! I can't wait to see it!!

And I'm glad to hear your beloved's mother is backing you up. That always helps immensely. And you're right - it is YOUR wedding after all!!  :)
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on June 30, 2008, 07:40:29 PM
Quote from: Tygrkat33 on June 26, 2008, 05:52:58 PM
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

My gown got here Friday, and it's PERFECT!!!!!


I'll post pictures soon - I love it - it fits perfectly, it's exactly how I imagined it, and I couldn't be happier!




Well, here it is....

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b155/tigereatsfire/dress2.jpg)


(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b155/tigereatsfire/backofdress2.jpg)


(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b155/tigereatsfire/dresswithfan.jpg)


(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b155/tigereatsfire/dressfan2.jpg)


(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b155/tigereatsfire/backofdress1.jpg)


I'll definitely be pinning the hanging sleeves, but I'm glad I can take them off if I want to, and there is enough length to the skirts that if I decide I want a bumroll {which would give a more H/A silhouette} or I can just tuck them up under the bodice...either way it fits perfectly and I LOVE IT!
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Peddlin on July 01, 2008, 08:10:39 AM
It's beautiful! Congratulations.
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Trillium on July 01, 2008, 08:20:06 AM
Beautiful!!!  I love those colors!!
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on July 01, 2008, 04:20:39 PM
Thanks!  ;D   I couldn't be happier with it!
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Joyce "Delfinia DuSwallow" Howard on July 01, 2008, 06:08:08 PM
Tygrkat33- Your gown is just beautiful! The colors are sooo pretty, CONGRATS on your wedding. You will most definately be a beautiful bride.
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on July 01, 2008, 08:37:03 PM
Many thanks Lady Joyce Ann! I am thrilled with how the gown came out { It was made for me by someone who lives in another state}, and couldn't be more excited about marrying the man I love in the most perfect place I could imagine!  ;D
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: biggerstaff on July 23, 2008, 04:21:15 PM
well, let's see.

My beloved and I were married on the bizarre stage by the smashed lemonade man at the 2006 Tennesse Renfest during the first ette invasion. Queen Elizabeth graced us with her appearance, the royal court provided glitter, the fairies used glamor and the peasants, why, they were just plain bawdy.

Translation: The fair entertainment director let me have the Bazaar stage for the ceremony (I was a cast member).  Brother Martin, an ordained minister, runs the lemonade (smash) stand. I was lucky enough the have the cast of the fair as my wedding party. And a whooolllllle bunch of people I had never met in the flesh showed up to celebrate with us.

it was marvelous.

Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on July 27, 2008, 01:30:36 PM
Biggerstaff, your wedding sounds like it was positively delightful in every way!  Congrats!
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on August 03, 2008, 11:31:31 AM
TWO WEEKS!!!!!!!

Two weeks from yesterday I will be Mrs. instead of Ms.  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D

I can't believe the wedding is going to be so soon! I swear I'm only freaking out a little bit  ;)

Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Celtic Lady on August 03, 2008, 09:38:59 PM
Congrats, Tygrkat. I can only imagine how you feel right now.
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on August 05, 2008, 08:01:35 PM
Thanks, Celtic Lady! I am positively beside myself with excitement, we both are ;D ;D ;D

It's pretty hectic right now, but we really couldn't be happier!!

Am I remembering correctly that you're getting married next year?  ???
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Celtic Lady on August 05, 2008, 11:50:45 PM
Yes, I am. We're getting married at MiRF next Sept. The reception will be at the Feast of Fantasy and then the following day there will be another reception for the family and friends that we were unable to invite. I have a fairly large family and can only afford 40 tickets for guests to the wedding/feast.
I have my dress ordered but it won't be started until the winter as the lady who is making it makes alot of garb to sell at various ren faires. I can't wait to see it.
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on August 06, 2008, 05:10:09 PM
 How exciting, Celtic Lady! Congrats!!!!

I have to confess, I grew up in Michigan and lived there until 1995, but didn't go to a Renaissance Festival until I moved to Florida in 2003   :o

We're keeping our wedding under 50 people too, for the same reason. I bet you're anxious to try on your gown, but i't good that you're getting an early start on it - that way you'll be certain to have it in time  ;D

be sure to post pictures when you can!
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Celtic Lady on August 06, 2008, 08:27:08 PM
I spent my whole life in Michigan until Jan. 2007 when I moved to Iowa.
The most that we can invite to the wedding is 40 (including us). I'm starting to get excited but since most things have to wait for a few months I can't rush it.
I will post photos of "wedding stuff" so that I can get opinions/ideas from people.
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: verymerryseamstress on August 13, 2008, 08:27:32 AM
Hi there!  I just posted this link:  http://midnightgarden.com/wedding/board/index.php (http://midnightgarden.com/wedding/board/index.php)  on another thread, but I think you'd all enjoy spending some time over at this newsgroup.  It's for people who are planning Renaissance/Medieval weddings and the members are all very friendly and helpful.
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on August 13, 2008, 10:37:13 AM
Thanks, verymerryseamsrtess! I wish I would have found that link a year ago ;D


We're down to only 4 days {counting today} to go, so you can bet I've got a SEVERE case of 'wedding-on-the-brain'  :P


Celtic Lady, what part of Michigan are you from ? I grew up in Kalamazoo and still have tons of family in the area.

Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Celtic Lady on August 13, 2008, 10:16:27 PM
I grew up in the suburbs of Detroit.... Redford to be exact. My parents are still there and so is my son (part time that is). My sister and her hubby live in Southfield and the rest of my family (aunts, uncles, and cousins) live in various suburbs of Detroit as well. My grandma lives up near Lapeer.

Since you have family in the K-zoo area you should know that there are a couple of festival around there (sorta kinda.... lol)
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on August 30, 2008, 12:24:20 PM
Celtic Lady, I knew of only one Renaissance Festival { although I never had opportunity to attend  :(}in MI while I was there {until 1995} but it seems a few more have sprung up - I'll have to make a trip back for a visit  ;D

...Our wedding was PERFECT - we had just enough rain in the morning to have RAINBOWS guiding the way to Sterling nearly the entire trip, and then the rain stopped and the day was as lovely as one could possibly wish for! The ceremony was short but beautiful, and still makes me tear up to think of it. All of our guests had a fantastic time - those who had never been to Faire before were amazed at how much fun they were having  ;) and I was very happy to meet up with a few friends from R/F as well!
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Celtic Lady on August 30, 2008, 02:18:02 PM
O how wonderful! Many congrats to you both. You'll have to share the photos (I'm sure you have a bunch.).
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Lady de la Warr on September 28, 2008, 08:46:14 PM
Tygrkat33 - first of all I didn't mean to abandon your thread - as you know I was very busy with my own wedding plans so I wasn't on the boards very much for a while.

First of all - your gown is absolutely beautiful!! I'll bet you feel like a queen in it! I'm sure your beloved was mesmerized when he saw you! I am so glad your wedding was perfect! That's the way it should be.

Our wedding was on Sept 20 and it was perfect too! Much like your "non-rennie" guests - my guests who had never been at faire had a wonderful time and I think some of them have even been bitten by the faire bug!

Anyway - congratulations to you and your beloved on your new marriage! I'm very glad it all went well and you are married and happy (and if you're anything like me you're glad it is all over with - lol!)

Also - Celtic Lady - I congratulate you as well and wish you well and the best of everything. You will have a blast with your wedding - even though it's crazy and somewhat stressful - a faire wedding is THE BEST!!
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Celtic Lady on September 29, 2008, 12:14:11 AM
Thank you Lady de la Warr. Congrats to you on your wedding. Congrats to you as well, Tygrkat33. I hope both of your weddings were wonderful. You'll have to share photos of them.

As for our wedding, it is very exciting for us. It's also a little more complex (the planning that is) as  we live in Iowa but my family is in Michigan. We are having the wedding back home in Michigan. We don't get back there much so planning is interesting. We were there at the beginning of the month and believe it or not we have most everything arranged. We found our hall, ordered the cakes, met with the minister, found a DJ company, and met with my friend who is doing my flowers (she's a florist). The minister recommended a photographer and we saw samples of his work. When we go back at Christmas time we are meeting with the photographer and will need to talk with the coordinator at the faire. My dress is ordered and so is my headpiece. The invites just need to be printed (we have the do it yourself ones.). So far I believe it's all under control.... I hope.... lol.
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Lady de la Warr on September 29, 2008, 08:30:37 AM
Thank you! My wedding WAS wonderful. Links to pictures can be found in the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire forum. I'll try to find a link and edit this post with it.

It sounds like you have everything well at hand Celtic Lady. We had our wedding and reception at faire so everything but the minister and the photographer was included in our package (cake, entertainment, flowers, etc.)

As far as invitations - I cheaped out and emailed them. I created a really pretty MS Word document with script lettering and just the right wording then copy/pasted that into an email and sent it.

However, I am looking for paper Thank You notes to send out. I figure that's the least I can do since nearly all my guests were VERY generous. So now I'm on a search and find mission for just the right ones - lol!

Edit: Here's the link to the thread in the PARF forum where there are some links to our wedding pics:

http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=3660.0
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: LadySeasan on October 06, 2008, 02:33:41 PM
This is my dilemna...

My two favorit things in the world are Disney and Renaissance faires.

Im not sure where I want our ceremony to be!!! Boo hoo :( and we are not "wealthy" enough to do both)

With the RF ceremony, it wont be alot of people-my the man and I are both the blacksheeps of our families, and it will be mainly or very close friends, who (thank goodness) have no problem dressing in garb

But, we both LOVE disney sooo much, and we decided if we did a ceremony there, it would be just us, so that we can have our ceremony and enjoy disney.

So it's like, friends or disney? I am so confused lol

Has anyone gotten married at the MDRF
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Lady de la Warr on October 06, 2008, 08:34:37 PM
We would have gotten married at MDRF - but they don't have reception facilities. They will do the ceremony but if you want a reception you are on your own.

We wanted a reception - some food and drink, some cake and having our friends and families have the chance to visit with each other and get to know one another (and as far as family - between the two of us we only had 7 or 8 family members there - and the only family I had there was my mother.) That's why we got married at PARF instead - they provide a wedding package where you get the ceremony and a reception (food, cake) for one price - all we had to pay extra was for the officiant and the photography. Even the flowers were included (up to a certain dollar amount).

So it depends on what you want. If you just want a ceremony I think MDRF might be what you are looking for. If you want some sort of reception I would look elsewhere.
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on October 13, 2008, 07:01:44 PM
Quote from: Lady de la Warr on September 29, 2008, 08:30:37 AM
Thank you! My wedding WAS wonderful. Links to pictures can be found in the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire forum. I'll try to find a link and edit this post with it.

It sounds like you have everything well at hand Celtic Lady. We had our wedding and reception at faire so everything but the minister and the photographer was included in our package (cake, entertainment, flowers, etc.)

As far as invitations - I cheaped out and emailed them. I created a really pretty MS Word document with script lettering and just the right wording then copy/pasted that into an email and sent it.

However, I am looking for paper Thank You notes to send out. I figure that's the least I can do since nearly all my guests were VERY generous. So now I'm on a search and find mission for just the right ones - lol!

Edit: Here's the link to the thread in the PARF forum where there are some links to our wedding pics:

http://www.renaissancefestival.com/forums/index.php?topic=3660.0



http://s536.photobucket.com/albums/ff329/suckitjebus/ (http://s536.photobucket.com/albums/ff329/suckitjebus/)

Here is a link to some pictures (FINALLY) from my wedding at Sterling...pm me if it asks for a password  ;)

Lady De La Warr, I have yet to send out my Thank You notes, but I did find them finally, at Target in the clearance section near the candles and invitations...and now that 'wedding season' is winding down you can probably find some great deals...

I am glad to hear that your wedding went beautifully as well, and as you can tell by how long it took me to post here again, I was all 'wedding-ed out' for a while...although I did see a wedding party downtown last weekend and had some serious bride-envy...it was soooooooo much fun!!!!

Celtic Lady, it must be a relief to have so much taken care of ahead of time. Now you can just relax (as much as possible, anyway  :P) and enjoy being the gorgeous bride I'm sure you'll be. If there is any way we can be of help, don't hesitate to ask!

Lady Seasan, have you considered having a your ceremony at one of those locations and (if your budget allows) honeymooning at the other? 
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Lady de la Warr on October 14, 2008, 06:59:57 AM
That's a good idea - ceremony at one and honeymoon at the other! If budget allows of course!

I finally found Thank You notes - had to order them online but they are nice and simple and exactly what I wanted. Now I just have to find the time to write them out and send them.

Yes, your link is asking for a password.
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on October 14, 2008, 07:29:51 AM
Lady De La Warr, I'll pm you with the password, and I'll post the pictures elsewhere this evening soon for everyone to see  ;D
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Lady de la Warr on October 14, 2008, 07:47:02 AM
Just finished checking them out.

They are lovely pictures! You look stunning and VERY happy! And I think it's really cool you got a shot of that rainbow on the way to your wedding. I think mayhap a sign that you were smiled upon from on high Milady!

Congratulations my dear!  :)
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: lys1022 on October 14, 2008, 05:52:49 PM
I haven't been around much lately due to RL and prepping for Screams (the Halloween Park that takes place on Scarborough's faire site during October), but I'm very glad that the wedding went well! 

It's amusing to me that there's one common thing that everyone I know who has had a faire wedding tends to say.  "The guests who don't normally go to ren faires were so amazed and had the best time!"  It happened at our wedding too.  We were told by several of our non-faire wedding guests that they never expected it to be so much fun, and that it was by far the best wedding they'd ever been to. *grin*

Congratulations, MRS Tygrkat33!!!!  :)
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on October 14, 2008, 06:40:07 PM
Thank Thee, Lys1022!!!  ;D

...and that certainly is amusing...why are people surprised when they have fun at Faire? Did they think we were kidding!?!?  :D ;D
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on October 14, 2008, 06:45:34 PM
Quote from: Lady de la Warr on October 14, 2008, 07:47:02 AM
Just finished checking them out.

They are lovely pictures! You look stunning and VERY happy! And I think it's really cool you got a shot of that rainbow on the way to your wedding. I think mayhap a sign that you were smiled upon from on high Milady!

Congratulations my dear!  :)


...and Thank Thee as well, Lady de la Warr! I can scarcely recall being happier, if I ever was!

That rainbow was very special, and it followed us nearly all the way to Sterling, until we were about 5 minuets away - then the rain stopped and the weather was gorgeous the rest of the day...as for being smiled upon from on high, my Mom passed away in 2005, and we all knew who the smile was from... :)
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Lady de la Warr on October 14, 2008, 07:10:16 PM
I never could figure that out either (why people are surprised when they have fun at faire!)

Now that you told us about your Mom, there's no doubt that rainbow was a very special thing indeed!! I think you are right - that is exactly where that rainbow came from!!  :)
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on October 15, 2008, 07:31:34 PM
Quote from: Tygrkat33 on October 14, 2008, 07:29:51 AM
Lady De La Warr, I'll pm you with the password, and I'll post the pictures elsewhere this evening soon for everyone to see  ;D

This link shouldn't ask for a password:

http://www.photomax.com/web/mem_album_photo.php?valbumpage=&lsort=1 (http://www.photomax.com/web/mem_album_photo.php?valbumpage=&lsort=1)

Again, if it does, pm me and I will send it to you individually - Enjoy!  ;D

*ETA*  That link just takes you to a photo-sharing site's homepage - if you'd like, pm me and I'll give you the username and password to view the wedding album   :-\
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Lady de la Warr on October 21, 2008, 06:52:50 AM
Tygrkat33 - I'm going to try to help you figure out what the problem is on that link.

Everyone - hopefully she will have a link that works for you shortly  ;)
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Tygrkat on October 21, 2008, 08:19:40 AM
  ;D A Hearty HUZZAH for Lady de la Warr!!!  ;D

This link WILL work...

http://www.photomax.com/web/mem_album_photo_slide_show.php?TrackId=1992083&RandomId=301794575
Title: Re: Weddings at Faire
Post by: Lady de la Warr on October 21, 2008, 08:36:27 AM
Quote from: Tygrkat33 on October 21, 2008, 08:19:40 AM
  ;D A Hearty HUZZAH for Lady de la Warr!!!  ;D

This link WILL work...

http://www.photomax.com/web/mem_album_photo_slide_show.php?TrackId=1992083&RandomId=301794575

My pleasure my dear!  :)

Glad we got that all figured out! 8)