Wedding at a reenactment?

[Keiri]

Have any of you ever seen a real (really getting married) period wedding - even just bride and groom - at a reenactment? Clearly it wouldn't be the middle of a battle. Was it neat or annoying? What say you?

 

[jekct1212]

Yes. Annoying.

 

[johan_steele]

I'm split on it, I've seen three weddings at events. One was superbly done where the minister actually used a period sermon and period vows. The second was a period wedding using modern vows but very well set for clothing and the intent was two fold being both a real wedding and presented with the intention of educating the public. The third... shudder, I try not to remember that fiasco.

 

[captaindrew]

Yes, I thought it was pretty neat.

 

[Keiri]

Well, that sounds about right. I don't want to annoy anyone. Back to trying to figure out getting married.

 

[mofederal]

I do think they can be annoying, but I also think they have their place. I think one held in the evening would be appropriate. A lot of events hold a ball, so why not combine it with a wedding. It could be a beautiful thing and a highlight to the event and the couple. Just my opinion. good luck.

 

[captaindrew]

I think it would be great if done right if you are thinking about doing it for yourself.

 

[MC44]

Two of our outfit's cavalry branch got married at Mumford (Gennessee Country Village) this summer. They did it in one of the authentic churches there and it was well after the day's events. The public had gone home and it was before the ball was kicking off. Everyone involved looked great, especially the ladies! It was a nice moment and a great location for it. Drew, you would have at least been nearby for that one!

 

[MaryDee]

I haven't been to the local reenactments that featured weddings (a couple of them since I've been taking part). I do know that they were done in the evening (not for the public), and were historically correct as to clothing, vows, etc. We have two chaplains who are both real pastors, and one of them officiated, wearing his 19th century garb.

The main problem would be accomodating 21st century guests (parents, etc.) who are not reenactors, and finding appropriate garb for them.

 

[Carronade]

I wish I could have claimed that my wedding was just a reenactment

 

[Cavalry Charger]

I wish I could have claimed that my wedding was just a reenactment

LOL

 

[Cavalry Charger]

I think it would be extremely romantic

If you're both into it, I'd say go for it.

(PS: Don't worry what anybody else thinks...it's your wedding )

BTW, congratulations

 

[MaryDee]

I should mention that the reenactor weddings of which I'm aware involved long-time members of the reenactment association.

 

[WJC]

An interesting question.
I can only echo what @Cavalry Charger said: it's your wedding, make of it whatever you two want it to be.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

I wish I could have claimed that my wedding was just a reenactment

Same here !

Not to mention less legal expenses at the end.

 

[Carronade]

In Philadelphia a few years ago, Ben Franklin impersonator Ralph Archbold married Linda Wilde aka Betsy Ross. Sadly, Ralph passed away recently.

 

[Mike Serpa]

Congratulations! Who you marry is much more important than where or how you marry. All the best to you!

 

[Equestriangirl93]

In Philadelphia a few years ago, Ben Franklin impersonator Ralph Archbold married Linda Wilde aka Betsy Ross. Sadly, Ralph passed away recently.

I remember reading about their wedding in the newspaper. I was sad to hear of his passing.....

 

[Belle Montgomery]

How romantic! A "period" wedding! Well...seeing that you are aware that maybe some others may be "annoyed" see what you can do to circumvent that. I believe that such a sacred event taking place at a reenactment you could actually notify the local media of the exact time and not only will that give you and your spouse that feeling of being "special'' by being covered by the media it would also help promote future CW reenactments. Many are done at Medieval fairs and with the recent bomb threats etc. at CW reenactments it could only help to promote the "good" about them. It's YOUR day and YOU pick the venue...don't let others (especially strangers) influence one of the most important days of your entire life! You may regret it for the rest of your life!
I myself get more annoyed seeing out of control "theme" weddings where the venue, décor, bridal party and guests make it more like a three ring circus instead of an old fashioned traditional wedding! I'm sorry...choreographed dancing down the church isle makes it appear disrespectful for the gravity of the life changing event. Just sayin...

 

[captaindrew]

Two of our outfit's cavalry branch got married at Mumford (Gennessee Country Village) this summer. They did it in one of the authentic churches there and it was well after the day's events. The public had gone home and it was before the ball was kicking off. Everyone involved looked great, especially the ladies! It was a nice moment and a great location for it. Drew, you would have at least been nearby for that one!

I probably was close by, we were camped not far from one of the churches but I didn't see it. Was probably having supper. Not to change the topic of the thread but I really enjoyed that event and plan on going back again this summer. That village would be a perfect place for a period wedding.