Renaissance wedding music

The Renaissance and Elizabethan England links: wedding garb, music, and more.

Renaissance: The Elizabethan World

Source of a book (pdf download or paperback) called "A Compendium of Common Knowledge: 1558-1603" and other links and articles.

Medieval Wedding Magic

"How To Plan a Medieval Wedding That Captures The Romantic Magic Of The Middle Ages" with:

• Examples of wedding invitations.



• Suggestions on how to word your wedding invitations for medieval flair.



• An overview of medieval ceremonies, how they were conducted and how to prepare your own.



• Poems, quotes, sonnets and sample vows to set the tone of your wedding.



• Entertainment and music suggestions perfect for a medieval celebration.



• How to plan a traditional medieval feast and what order should the food be served in. With menu samples.



• Decorating ideas and favors at reasonable cost.



• Quaint traditions and customs of the Middle Ages.



• The custom of handfasting and how to weave this ancient ritual into your own wedding ceremony.



• Find out which flowers (and herbs) are prefect for a medieval wedding.



• Discover how to plan, budget and organize all of your wedding details.



• A list of traditional wedding responsibilities and how to delegate to reduce your stress level.



• A detailed description of clothing attire worn by the people of that time. A good starting point to help outfit your attendants.



• How to shop for a bridal gown so you get exactly what you want without hassles or frustration. Plus the best places to find Medieval wedding attire that is reasonably priced.



• How to find and assess great locations to hold your ceremony and reception.



• Links and resources to web sites to make your medieval wedding planning easier.

Renaissance, Elizabethan and Medieval Costumes: How to make and wear them

Free how-tos, tutorials & tips for the clothing of roughly 1300 to 1650 Europe. Great for RenFaire, SCA and LRP enthusiasts!

How to make a floor-length medieval wedding dress

Simple diagram and instructions for making this very beautiful, practical medieval dress suitable for a wedding...

Diagrams and Tips

Great explanation of how to make chemise, bodice, kirtle, partlet, and petticoat.

Russian Medieval Costume

We did a Russian medieval wedding once and the clothes looked like they might have been designed using this site. Evidently the SCA has a "Slavic Interest Group."

Elizabethan Music

"The Medieval era of travelling minstrels and troubadours had passed with the coming of the bubonic plague. Strangers and travellers were looked upon with fear and suspicion. Travelling was discouraged by the Elizabethan government and licenses were required for any type of travel. Street, tavern and theatre musicians replaced the travelling minstrels. Wealthy Elizabethans hired musicians to play during dinner. Elizabethan street music was played at weekly markets and the occasional fairs. Elizabethan Feasts, Fairs and Festivals were all common ... The instruments played to provide Elizabethan Street music were light and easily carried. They included fiddles, the lute, recorders and small percussion instruments. The songs and ballads sang by the street musicians were the traditional favorites - a far cry from the sophisticated and refined music of the Elizabethan court... "