Planning A Medieval Wedding Theme: Tips For The Perfect Day

Dreaming of a medieval wedding theme? We get it! It’s a theme that immerses you in the romance of the past with a unique and beautiful wedding. But pulling off a themed wedding isn’t always easy. Luckily, we have your back!

We at Peerspace have prepared a few tips to keep in mind when planning a medieval wedding theme for your special day. As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, our platform is the go-to for wedding planners who seek unique, affordable, and exciting wedding venues to suit any theme (yes, even a Medieval wedding theme, as you’ll soon see!). Now, let’s get to our list of tips and tricks that will make planning your wedding a breeze.

Tip #1: Discover a venue with all the medieval must-haves

One of the biggest decisions when it comes to wedding planning is choosing the perfect wedding venue. Luckily, Peerspace is here to make things easy! As we mentioned, Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for finding and booking event spaces.

Through Peerspace, you’ll discover thousands of unique spaces in hundreds of cities. Peerspace is sure to give you the best venue options for medieval wedding themes in your town!

Here are a few of the amazing medieval must-have items you’ll find in Peerspace venues near you:

Make an impression with a venue that boasts giant stone hearths

For a medieval wedding theme, you’re going to need a fireplace! On Peerspace, you can browse spaces by filters, including a filter specifically for finding venues with fireplaces, like this log home in Ridgefield, WA!

Once you’ve completed the basic search for a venue using your location and wedding date, click “more filters” and scroll down to “amenities.” From there you can select all sorts of options like a fire pit, fireplace, exposed brick, and grill.

No Medieval wedding is complete without beautiful stone walls

Another must-have for a medieval wedding theme is beautiful stone walls. Stone walls are a simple way to give your wedding medieval vibes without having to put in much extra work — guests would likely be able to guess the theme as soon as they walk in the door!

On Peerspace, you can find gorgeous stone homes, like this rustic and rural lake house in Mohegan Lake, NY. We’re also crazy about its rustic lighting fixtures that look straight out of the middle ages! 

Learn how burgundy and gold can make the perfect color palette for your medieval wedding theme!

Be lord and lady of the manor with a venue that has a stunning view of your “domain”

Want to go all out with your medieval wedding theme? Then rent a castle on Peerspace! You can find castles for rent throughout the United States on Peerspace, but this one just below the Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles, CA is definitely one of our favorites!

The Hollywood Castle is beautifully crafted to resemble a real British castle and comes with gorgeous views of the Hollywood area.

Enchant your guests with access to a gorgeous keep and garden

What’s a medieval wedding theme without a keep? A keep and garden are both key elements for creating a medieval look. This Peerspace venue in Austin, TX comes with 1.5 acres of Renaissance-style gardens, a medieval gazebo, a Renaissance-inspired grotto, and a medieval cottage — a perfect spot for wedding photos or an intimate micro-wedding!

Tip #2: Decorate with your very own coat of arms

If your family already has a coat of arms — you are all set with this part of the decorating! However, if not, or you don’t know what coat of arms is associated with your family name — it’s time to get to researching and designing!

If both you and your spouse have a coat of arms associated with your families, merging them together could be a great way to represent the unity of your families at the wedding.  

Don’t have a coat of arms? No worries! You can always opt to book a Peerspace that has one on-site for your wedding photos. For example, you can book this unique 1920s faux medieval castle in Glendale, CA, and pose with your beloved in front of the coat of arms-adorned fireplace! There are plenty of other photogenic spaces in this home ideal for your medieval wedding photos too, like the gardens with hedgerows, the stained glass windows, and the stone-like walls.

Tip #3: Establish a knightly look for your groomsmen

It might be a bit heavy to dress your groomsmen in full knight attire — but you can add fun knightly elements to their look, like “armored” colored suits (dark gray). While your bridesmaids hold bouquets, your groomsmen could be outfitted with knives and small shields.

You could also add more subtle elements, like cufflinks with your coat of arms!

Tip #4: Dress your bridesmaids in green

Green is the color that symbolizes the love of adventure for the people of Camelot. It also makes an absolutely stunning bridesmaid’s dress color for your wedding! To match the groomsmen in gray, we recommend the bridesmaids wear sage green.

You can also use this color palette to help you decorate the rest of the wedding venue. A light pink or dusty blue might also be nice complimentary colors if you are looking to expand your color palette!

Blend these ideas with our fairytale enchanted forest wedding tips for a more naturalistic approach!

Tip #5: Light your space with chandeliers, candles, and torches

Transport yourself back to medieval times and celebrate under candlelight. Chandeliers, candles, and torches will all give your wedding more of a medieval feel.

You could even choose to make beautiful candles a wedding favor for your guests!

Tip #6: Exchange forged metal rings

Nothing quite says medieval like some great blacksmithing work. Having forged metal rings created to exchange on your wedding day is a great way to keep the theme of your wedding alive forever. Not to mention if you can find a legitimate blacksmith to forge the rings for you!

Tip #7: Eat like a king in an on-theme setting

A medieval wedding wouldn’t be complete without a large and delicious feast! Using Peerspace, you can book restaurants or event spaces that can cater an amazing medieval-themed feast for your wedding.

In terms of setting, we love the Red Drake Inn in Glendale, CA as one option. It’s a medieval-themed event space that provides you with a catering kitchen, two outdoor spaces including a Moroccan courtyard and a game zone, and a large dining table for eight.

Once you’ve made your venue choice, talk to ensure everything gets lined out and is ready to go for the day of the wedding. Here’s to plenty of beef stew, turkey legs, and mead to go around!

Planning a medieval wedding: conclusion

Planning an amazing wedding with a medieval wedding theme doesn’t have to be stressful! As you can see from our tips above, it’s easy to pull off with style and authenticity, especially when you start by booking the perfect wedding venue.

Head to our platform to discover your new favorite spaces. Use keywords like “medieval” after you start your initial search so you can find the perfect on-theme venue fast. It really is that easy!

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