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From Traditional to Renaissance Style Weddings
Ever dream of being married in a castle? Does your future husband treat you like a princess? Whether your wedding ceremony takes place in a garden gazebo, festival tent or village castle, your wedding is sure to be a beautiful and memorable event with the proper planning.
Does the task of planning and coordinating your wedding seem overwheliming? A professional bridal consultant will work with you on every detail from invitations and seating, flowers and music, to a feast fit for a King and Queen! Be sure to visit our Vendors Service Directory to find the help you need.

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The Michigan Renaissance Festival has been making dream weddings a reality for brides and grooms for the past twenty-six years.

Victorian Theme
Locations: Historic Site, Museum, Garden, Country Inn
Colors: Ivory, White, Pink, Rose, Pastels
Flowers: Rose, Potpourri, Stephanotis, Baby's Breath
Attire: Antique Lace, Cameos, Pearls, Fans
Special Touches: Horse-drawn Carriage, Candlelight, Violins, Harp Music

Western Theme
Locations: Ranch, Barn, Home
Colors: Red, White, Blue, Black, Silver, Turquoise
Flowers: Wildflowers, Daisy, Black-eyed Susan, Sunflowers
Attire: Gingham, Denim, Bandanas, Boots, Hats, String Ties
Special Touches: Buckboard Wagon, BBQ, Square Dancing, Fiddlers, Guitars

Art Deco Theme
Locations: Restaurant, Hall, Ballroom, Hotel, Art Museum
Colors: Silver, Black, White, Gold
Flowers: Calla Lily, Stephanotis, Fern
Attire: Sheath Styles, Baguettes, Beads, Sequins
Special Touches: Vintage Cars, Champagne, Fountains, Jazz Quartet

English Garden Theme
Locations: Garden, Home, Historic Site, Country Inn
Colors: Pink, Green, Lavender, Blue, Yellow, White
Flowers: Ivy, Lily of the Valley, Lilac, Rose, Iris, Hyacinth, Tulip
Attire: Organza, Floral Arrangements, Wreath, Basket Bouquets
Special Touches: Trellises, Arches, Gazebo, White Chairs, Tent Reception, String Quartet, Statues

Black & White Theme
Locations: Church, Hall, Ballroom, Country Club, Museum
Colors: Black, White
Flowers: Calla Lily, Gardenia, Orchids, Stephanotis
Attire: Ruffles, Off-the-Shoulder, Backless, Dinner Jackets
Special Touches: Cocktail Reception, Metallic Confetti, Black Rice Bags, Silver Toasting Glasses, Orchestra, Harp Music

Christmas Theme
Locations: Church, Home
Colors: Red, Green, Gold, Silver, White, Burgundy, Hunter Green
Flowers: Poinsettia, Evergreen, Holly, Baby's Breath
Attire: Taffeta, Plaid, Velvet Bows
Special Touches: Christmas Tree, Wreaths, Candlelight, Christmas Music

Country Theme
Locations: Home, Church, Garden, Historic Site, Country Inn, Barn, Gazebo
Colors: Blue, Mauve, Green, Brick Red
Flowers: Grapevine, Sweet Pea, Cornflower Wreaths, Tulip, Daisy, Baby's Breath
Attire: Handkerchief Hemlines, Flower Basket, Bouquets, Nostalgic
Special Touches: Grapevine Wreaths, Quilts, Baskets, Potted Plants, Horse-drawn Carriage, Horses

Princess Theme
Locations: Cathedral, Museum, Ballroom
Colors: Pale Pink, Ivory, White
Flowers: Rose, Orchid, Stephanotis, Gardenia, Camellia
Attire: Opulent Silks & Satins, Pearls, Iridescence
Special Touches: Fine Crystal, Silverware, Elaborate Floral Arrangements, Full Orchestra, Ballroom Dancing, Valet Parking

Nautical Theme
Locations: Yacht Club, Lakeside, Beach, Resort, on a Ship or Boat
Colors: Red, White, Navy Blue
Flowers: Lily, Carnation, Violet
Attire: Sailor Collars, Stripes, Linen, Cotton
Special Touches: Balloons, Streamers, Confetti, American Flag, Tent, Fireworks, anchors, shells

Beach Theme
Locations: Beach, Shoreline, Lakeside, Resort, Tropical Island
Colors: Pale blue, Turquoise, Ocean blue, White, Peach
Flowers: Orchids, roses, dahlias, nasturtium, calla lilies
Attire: Beach wedding dress, Linen, Cotton, Guayabera (Mexican wedding shirt)
Special Touches: Sand Ceremony Kits, seashells, rope, driftwood, coral, fish netting, umbrellas