Medieval Wedding Dresses Are Made From The Most Beautiful Fabrics!

Ladies fritted about court in their long brightly colored and at times heavily adorned gowns, swishing through long banqueting halls and turning heads along the way.

If you have ever dreamed of a medieval themed wedding with the beautiful gowns and period decorations there are a few things you need to take into consideration.

Type of Dress

Though the most popular images for medieval dresses and clothing come from movies such as Elizabeth and a Knights Tale the truth is there are different pieces depending on the area the clothing were worn. For instance, medieval dresses from Ireland will look distinctively different than those from say Austria.

If you have your heart set on medieval wedding gown with an Irish or Scottish flavor, you will want to search for Celtic style dress. Feel pretty and feminine adorned in a medieval wedding gown such as a Royal Celtic Accolade. This dress was recreated from a period painting and is absolutely breath taking.

Accolade Features:

-Available in crushed velvet, silk or shantung fabric

-Candle light cream, moonlight silver, and snow white are common colors

-Embroidered Motifs in metallic silver, copper or gold

-Floor length

-Adjustable arm cuffs

-Lace up back

-Medieval style drop belt with motif embroidery or crystals

-Gown can be hand accented with crystals for added sparkle

Perhaps you would prefer the more Romeo and Juliet style medieval wedding dress. These gowns are beautiful with simple delicate silk bodice and hand sewn pearl trim and a silk ribbon lace up back. Look wonderful in white with sheer long sleeves, and long flowing silky material you will most definitely look like the belle of the ball.

You should be aware that these period and area specific gowns are almost always custom made. You will need to make your choices early and go in or mail in your measurements. Make sure you leave ample time to receive and try on the dress before your wedding day, just in case there are any alterations required.

General Medieval Dresses

If you are not tied to a specific period of the Middle Ages and simply want to choose among medieval dresses there are many options available. You can choose from Gothic, Elizabethan, or classic Italian.

There are simply no end to the styles, colors and fabric combinations you can find with these medieval dresses. Bold scarlet brocade with decorated bodice, wrist cuffs and skirt edging or even a black velvet and white baroque damask with puffy sleeves and long train.

Prices can vary considerably depending on the period piece you choose, fabric and detail. It is very possible to find medieval wedding dresses for under $1,000 and over $5,000; it all depends on what you desire.

Medieval wedding dresses can make your day a truly memorable one, for you and everyone who attends. Step back in time and feel like a true princess in any one of the many period dresses available.