A Victorian wedding has two primary lures; its appearance and its traditions. The adornment of the marriage altar with doves, horseshoes, wishbones, bells and other good luck charms, for instance, reflects both of these.
The colour of the bride’s dress, as well as her bouquet will by symbolic. As you will have already probably guessed, the classic, Victorian bride wears white and hence will have “chosen right.” A wreath of orange blossoms for a headdress is just as authentic as a veil and other bridal accessories include handkerchiefs, pearls and parasols. Also, in addition to wearing a wedding ring, couples can also gift each other a locket and this is actually quite fantastic because you have the option of putting absolutely anything inside it, and making it completely unique.
As this vintage wedding takes place indoors, you don’t need to rely on scenery for beauty and have the opportunity, when it comes to decoration, to give a lot of attention to detail. Splash out the lace and flowers, all under an ornate chandelier. Deck your tables with winding streams of gold ribbon and rose petals and opt for old-fashioned tableware. And speaking of decked tables, a traditional menu would include finger sandwiches, scones, canapés, crumpets and a whole lot more.
Victorian wedding traditions that are still practiced today are the flower girls’ strewing of petals on the church aisle the guests showering the married couple with rice after the ceremony. It would be downright shameful to not include these. Also, treat your rice-flinging guests to the long-established favours of the time; rosemary sachets and gourmet teabags. These might seem a little odd today but what of it? It’s a lot more unique than getting wrapped up wedding cake and guests will remember that. Another feature of this type of vintage wedding that will leave a lasting imprint is the couple’s mode of transport. Leave the limousine behind and make your exit in a horse-drawn carriage or a bicycle built for two, which is a lot more fun.