Do Not Go Broke Go Baroque At A Fairytale Wedding Castle

Think royalty, think luxurious, think rich and go for a baroque theme for your wedding. A barque theme especially lends itself to a winter wedding with its rich oppulent fabrics and colour.

Nothing says baroque more than a renaissance wedding castle in France rich with velvet drapes, a ballroom-styled reception room complete with grand chandeliers suspended from the ceiling with light reflected in infinity mirrors and antique chaise longue lining the dance floor.

You can include the theme in ornamentation, decor, fabrics, wedding accessories, favors or invitation and stationary design and music.
Begin your Baroque-styled wedding with embellished invitations sealed with ornamental baroque monogrammed stickers. Add some sparkle and detail to your ceremony decor with crystals and metallic ribbons, for church pews or chair decor accessories. As an idea for a baroque-inspired centrepiece, think candelabras and cherubs.

Choosing music for wedding ceremonies is a very personal process.

Baroque music generally has a kind of dignity that will give your wedding a certain refined feel, and there’s a great wealth of it that is superb for weddings. String quartets are especially appropriate for Baroque music.

The music you select at your wedding castle will help set the mood and tone of the ceremony. Whether you opt for a harpist, harpsichordist, pianist, live music can provide you with a wonderful atmosphere your guests are sure to remember. If your budget doesn’t include room for live musicians, there’s always the option of prerecorded music.

Ceremony music includes:
The Prelude: As the guests arrive at the wedding castle chapel and are seated, they’ll hear this music, designed to help create the mood and set the tone for the entire event.

Processional: An indication to the guests that the event is starting, this music usually has an even beat (you’re not looking for a beat to dance to, just walk to!) This music will continue as each of your attendants walk down the aisle. As the bride begins her walk down the aisle, the music changes again.

Ceremony: Some ceremonies are held without music; others feature a soloist, duet, or just a favorite song—whatever you like.

The Recessional: Marking the end of the ceremony, the recessional music is played as the wedding party—and the new husband and wife—leave the ceremony.

The Postlude: As the guests begin to leave, the music turns to the postlude, a background music similar to prelude music.

If you are having live music at your wedding ceremony ensure that your musician looks great on your special day, but that they look great as well. Enquire when searching for your ideal quartet as to the attire they will wear. Elegant suits for the gentlemen and long gowns are the traditional attire for an ensemble, making the quartet as pleasing to the eye as the music is to the ear and sympathetic to a baroque wedding.

Ask about receiving a recording of their music to sample their style. Some quartets may even provide you with a CD of your chosen wedding music, giving you a wonderful keepsake that can act as a personalized wedding favor or help you relive those romantic special moments.

Contrary to popular belief, the harp is a physically demanding and mentally instrument to play. Shoulder, arm, hand and finger strength must be developed over long periods of practice. The harpist’s arms and hands must be held outstretched at all times while performing. With 7 pedals to adjust the pitch, pedal harps demand precise foot coordination as well. While even an advanced harp student may struggle to play continuously for an hour, a seasoned professional harpist should be able to play up to 4 or 5 hours provided that short breaks (i.e., 10-15 minutes) are allowed once every hour or so. The average duration for a private event such as a wedding and reception is about 3 hours, including breaks.

Color for a Baroque-themed wedding could include deep rose red and Champagne or vibrant purples are beautiful choices with lots of metallic details interspersed amongst your accessories. Brocade is a popular fabric for the baroque bride and brocade velvet is a good choice for a winter bride.

For food think sumptuous rich french fayre. Have foie gras, figs and duck breast.

Baroque wedding designs are luxurious and extravagant materials that are elaborately detailed and embellished with metallics and crystals, and fine fabrics adn ribbons. Baroque-inspired wedding dresses usually have full gowns and intricate bodice. A corset back looks stunning and looks beautiful photographed being laced up. You also do not need to worry about piling on a few pounds or if you are incredibly fortunate loosing some before your big day.

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