Castle weddings are becoming more and popular with couples looking to add a fairytale touch to their big day. Celtic inspired wedding dresses are ideal for a castle venue with typical styles offering lush fabrics, long draped sleeves, boned bodices and gorgeous trains for walking down the aisle.
These elegant wedding dresses may not suit a beach wedding theme, but they look stunning in an old fashioned setting whether it be an old Scottish castle, such as Skibo castle chosen by Madonna for her marriage to Guy Ritchie in 2000, or a large country house with beautiful gardens for photography.
Why Choose a Celtic Wedding Gown?
- A medieval Celtic wedding gown looks so romantic, and Celtic traditions are steeped in romantic folklore including the belief that the tiny vein in the ring finger leads straight to the heart.
- Celtic wedding dresses lend themselves beautifully to colors like pink and many brides are opting for colored wedding dresses, either to suit skin tone better or simply because it’s original.
- The Celtic knot is a symbol of longevity so knots incorporated into the dress are a good luck charm for newlyweds.
- Themed weddings are gaining in popularity and a medieval style marriage is a great excuse for guests to dress up and party.
- Films like Lord of the Rings have fuelled the desire for fairytale weddings where an elegant, eye-catching wedding dress is the key feature.
Buying a Medieval Wedding Dress
Medieval Celtic wedding dresses are often expensive as more specialist tailoring skills are required to manage intricate designs using long draped sleeves, voluminous skirts, boned bodices, braiding and delicate, expensive fabrics like silk. Typical online prices start from $2,500, but the Celtic look can also be achieved through more simplistic styling as seen in the picture above by simply adding braided neck, cuff and belt details to an otherwise plain dress.
- Shop around online first to look at styles and prices.
- Allow plenty of time to have the dress made as most medieval dresses are made to order.
- Consider buying a sample if the size is available to reduce costs.
- If choosing a colored wedding dress, don’t tell the dressmaker it is for a wedding. Omitting the “W” word usually results in a cheaper price.
- Don’t forget that colored dresses offer potential savings on accessories; with no need to wear white or ivory, shoes, purses and other items can be sourced from non-specialist stores.
Celtic Wedding
For a fairytale medieval wedding, choose Celtic wedding dresses with elegant boned bodices, exchange Celtic wedding bands and tie the knot in a traditional castle or fine country house. Arrange a medieval banquet for the reception and invite the guests to dress up for the party.
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