What you'll need:
* a great sense of humor
* an amazing partner
* supportive family
* wonderful friends
* copious amounts of Captain Morgan
* an amazing partner
* supportive family
* wonderful friends
* copious amounts of Captain Morgan
our lakeside 'chapel'
LOCATION
The high seas not being available, we found an amazing rustic campground for rent with plenty of cabins for the voluntarily overserved, a full kitchen and large dining hall, and a wonderful campfire 'theater' at the edge of a quiet lake.
Accomodations for over 100 guests were available, and we had several dozen take us up on the offer and stay the night. Cabins slept families of 4-6 people and had electricity and heat.
Accomodations for over 100 guests were available, and we had several dozen take us up on the offer and stay the night. Cabins slept families of 4-6 people and had electricity and heat.
dining hall and dance floor
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COSTUMES aka GARB
Can you imagine your mother-in-law in a medieval gown?
There were a few people who did not dress up for our wedding, but many did, to our delight.
We found most of the items we needed on eBay. The wedding party dressed in attire very similar to the costumes pictured above (Pirate Couple Matching Costumes) and other family members found suitable finery at thrift shops, Halloween costume outlets or made their own.
There were a few people who did not dress up for our wedding, but many did, to our delight.
We found most of the items we needed on eBay. The wedding party dressed in attire very similar to the costumes pictured above (Pirate Couple Matching Costumes) and other family members found suitable finery at thrift shops, Halloween costume outlets or made their own.
some of our guests in fine attire
This was my mother's dress ... isn't it wonderful?
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family of the groom
INVITATION SCROLLS
We printed our invitations on parchment paper and rolled them up, securing them with gold ring party favors.
Most of our invitations were hand-delivered.The remainder were mailed in matching parchment envelopes with blacklettering to match the invitations.
The parchment paper and envelopes were purchased at an office supply store, and the gold ring favors were found at a dollar store.
We used online "pirate speak" translators to help change the traditional phrasing to something more appropriate for the occasion.
our flowers and rings
The bouquets were made by a friend of the bride, from flowers bought at the dollar store to match the burgundy fabric of the dresses. They looked wonderful!
The rings were purchased online and read:
One ring to show our love
One ring to bind us
One ring to seal our love
and forever to entwine us
(of course, it is in Ancient Elvish)
The rings were purchased online and read:
One ring to show our love
One ring to bind us
One ring to seal our love
and forever to entwine us
(of course, it is in Ancient Elvish)
TREASURE CHEST FOR BOOTY
Family members helped decorate the treasure chest -- an authentic antique chest found at a barn sale -- with pewter trinkets, colored glass baubles, shiny metallic coins and strings of pearls acquired for far less than a dollar each.
A slot was cut into the tray that sat in the top of the chest for cards, envelopes and notes from our guests.
A slot was cut into the tray that sat in the top of the chest for cards, envelopes and notes from our guests.
castle cake and real treasure (chocolate!)
CAKES, FOOD & GROG
Family members provided a homemade treasure chest cake and a store-bought special order medieval castle cake.
We rented a pig roaster and cooked a whole pig. Other guests provided food for a potluck style feast.
Keg beer was on tap, with other beverages brought by our guests on a BYOB basis. Captain Morgan was a crowd favorite. *g*
We rented a pig roaster and cooked a whole pig. Other guests provided food for a potluck style feast.
Keg beer was on tap, with other beverages brought by our guests on a BYOB basis. Captain Morgan was a crowd favorite. *g*
just a manly pose for the camera
TALK LIKE A PIRATE OR WALK THE PLANK!
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opening up the dance floor
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
As if the wedding party didn't provide enough amusement for all, we also booked a classic rock/country band that graciously agreed to play "until the guitarist passes out" and that they did.
We had prepared some music on CD for the "dollar jello shot and/or dance" and the bride & groom's first dance.
Our song? Little Moments, by Brad Paisley.
We had prepared some music on CD for the "dollar jello shot and/or dance" and the bride & groom's first dance.
Our song? Little Moments, by Brad Paisley.
"Remember,
it's not 'I do.'
It's 'Aye, me 'earty!'"
will ye be havin this wench, er ...
parents of the bride
I cannot thank my family and friends enough for going along with our crazy idea. I know it must sound white trash as all get out to some of the readers out there, but it was an absolute riot for us.
sister of the bride and her crew
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more guests enjoying the festivities
storms let up just long enough
AVAST, YE SCURVY SCALLYWAGS!
the rum never ran out
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