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Feanor of the Peredhil · 11-16-2008, 09:50 PM

Choc'lit Chip! Congratulations, love.

I was recently at a wedding that occurred inside a castle. Or, rather, I missed the wedding by fifteen minutes due to car trouble, but made it for the reception, which was still in the castle. Gorgeous... You could do such a thing and it would automatically lend itself to a more Tolkienesque wardrobe, but the question is: which part of Middle Earth are you most attracted to? Because a woodsy elf-style wedding in a park under red and gold leaves would be stunning as well, but would be, as you see, rather different than a wedding planned to be a bit Gondorian...

Morsul the Dark · 12-16-2008, 05:55 PM

Well Beatriz, my fiance, is planning on walking down the aisle to the music in the "Concerning hobbits" bit of the movie. The shire is probably where we would think of when doing the wedding also we were thinking of instead of a church do it in a vineyard

mark12_30 · 12-17-2008, 10:24 AM

I'll suggest this much: Take the Tolkienish elements (and values) that matter to you; but focus on the beauty, the elegance, the honor, the depth, and the eternal, rather than the explicit ME-ness of it. Middle-earth resounds with beauty and truth; let that be your guide.

For a blatant example: It might be cute to dress your ring-bearer as a hobbit; but will you always be glad you did it? Subtle hints would be okay-- say, a velvet coat with a nice waistcoat underneath; knickers maybe; but I'd skip the furry bare feet.

Go for real beauty, elegance, clear air, freshness of nature-- elves, men and hobbits alike love that stuff. There are lovely dresses out there aplenty that any elf maiden would be proud to wear. Add some classy earrings and a head-dress with gems or leaves, and you'll have something elegant.

But stay clear of garish costumes or blatant contrivances that will make you cringe later. I'd avoid fake rubber feet, fake rubber ears, dwarvish axes, or orc-hides.

And no rings inscribed by Mordor, please. "One ring to rule them all" is not an appropritae marriage blessing!!!!!

11-16-2008, 09:50 PM	#1
Feanor of the Peredhil La Belle Dame sans Merci Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: perpetual uncertainty Posts: 5,517	Choc'lit Chip! Congratulations, love. I was recently at a wedding that occurred inside a castle. Or, rather, I missed the wedding by fifteen minutes due to car trouble, but made it for the reception, which was still in the castle. Gorgeous... You could do such a thing and it would automatically lend itself to a more Tolkienesque wardrobe, but the question is: which part of Middle Earth are you most attracted to? Because a woodsy elf-style wedding in a park under red and gold leaves would be stunning as well, but would be, as you see, rather different than a wedding planned to be a bit Gondorian... __________________ peace

12-16-2008, 05:55 PM	#2
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	Well Beatriz, my fiance, is planning on walking down the aisle to the music in the "Concerning hobbits" bit of the movie. The shire is probably where we would think of when doing the wedding also we were thinking of instead of a church do it in a vineyard __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

12-17-2008, 10:24 AM	#3
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	I'll suggest this much: Take the Tolkienish elements (and values) that matter to you; but focus on the beauty, the elegance, the honor, the depth, and the eternal, rather than the explicit ME-ness of it. Middle-earth resounds with beauty and truth; let that be your guide. For a blatant example: It might be cute to dress your ring-bearer as a hobbit; but will you always be glad you did it? Subtle hints would be okay-- say, a velvet coat with a nice waistcoat underneath; knickers maybe; but I'd skip the furry bare feet. Go for real beauty, elegance, clear air, freshness of nature-- elves, men and hobbits alike love that stuff. There are lovely dresses out there aplenty that any elf maiden would be proud to wear. Add some classy earrings and a head-dress with gems or leaves, and you'll have something elegant. But stay clear of garish costumes or blatant contrivances that will make you cringe later. I'd avoid fake rubber feet, fake rubber ears, dwarvish axes, or orc-hides. And no rings inscribed by Mordor, please. "One ring to rule them all" is not an appropritae marriage blessing!!!!! __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

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