Theme
Originally, we were planning to go full-bore Neo-Victorian for our little party. We’ve decided, however, that it’s a bit too rigid and we fancy doing something a little more, well, fanciful.
Having sorted our rings, the design has rather put me in mind of Neil Gaiman’s Stardust. Inspired by that and a few other things, we’ve decided to go with a woodland faerie tale theme, instead… think more Froud than Disney, of course.
This will ease up attire options rather a lot… Anything Steampunk or Neo-Victorian, Faerie-inspired, Bohemian, or in the tattered romantic vein will fit in quite well. Even Renaissance or pirate-wear works! We’re not enforcing a dress code or anything, just inviting folks to play along.
We’re waffling a bit on colours, but this sort of thing does rather lend itself to shades of green rather nicely.
We’re still planning this to be a garden party (under a tent, of course!) with a light tea to be served after the ceremony… quite possibly with croquet after (flamingo optional). We strongly recommend not wearing heels or other terribly impractical shoes for walking in grass.
Did you happen to see the ‘faery wedding’ photo shoot from a couple years ago? Just stunning photography and costumes – not an actual wedding, but still gorgeous!!
http://www.kissthegroom.com/2009/06/the-faery-wedding/
Oooh, I hadn’t! ~scampers off to look~ Thank you for posting it!!
Edited to add:
Oh my goodness! How lovely is *that*? I’m absolutely in love with that moss-covered candle chandelier!