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Every wedding has a theme; whether it
is simple elegance, a destination wedding or one that pops
like a renaissance affair. You decide how best to portray your
theme through your decorations, favors and bridal attire. At
Celtic Rose Designs we offer you a custom bridal experience.
Through your free consultation with our staff we can help you
find that special bridal style that is truly uniquely you.
Whether you want a fully hands on bridal experience picking
the perfect material or you want us to customize on your
behalf, it is our job to cater to you and your bridal needs.
Celtic Rose Bridal also carries collection of bridesmaids and
flower girls to match your theme.
Celtic Rose Designs is located in
Arvada Colorado. We take pride in serving our customer,
offering excellent service and expert advice. All gowns are
custom made by your measuremnts.
Plus sizes are also available. All alterations are done
on-premises. Some of the bridal dreams
We have helped to create:
Renaissance
Dreams
Simple & Elegant
on the Beach
Country
Class Starlet Dreams
Medieval Romance
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This era between the fall of the Roman
Empire and the Reformation was very unique. Medieval or also
known as the Middle Ages, was a time of development for many
social and marriage customs followed my brides of
today.
The Dress -
In
medieval times, blue was considered the color of purity, not
white. White was not used until the Victorian era [ for the
modern bride who would like this style we do offer it in
white]. Most dresses were made of velevt , silk or natural
cotton depending on how wealthy your family was. Even the
colors used show the statis of your family.Popular colors are
Hunter Green, burgundy and deep purple (purple was reserved
for royalty only Blue is an especially good color, as that was
the color of purity at the time (this is where the "something
blue" tradition for brides came from
The Veil
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The medieval bride should wear a
garland-style headpiece instead of a tiara
Flowers -
herbs were
mostly used in the wedding bouquets and decorations. Rosemary,
thyme and basil are favorites. The herbs were thought to have
properties to ward off evil spirits and induce good luck and
fertility. Big hand-tied bouquets with rich colors complement
the colors of the wedding party. Not until the late Medieval
or renaissance period was flowers
Flowers to
incorporates marigolds (orange flowers = fertility) and has
trailing ivy (fidelity) can also include the following herbs:
sage (wisdom), rosemary (remembrance), and dill (lust).
Finisihing Touches -
Heriloom jewelry handed down from the mother was
usaly worn. With higher class fancy jewels and furs were
added.
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The Renaissance period in European
cultural history is seen traditionally as the end of the
Middle Ages, also known as the Dark Ages, and the beginning of
modern times. The Renaissance began in Italy in the 14th
century and flourished in Western Europe until about the 17th
century.
The Dress -
Early Renaissance ladies wore loose,
flowing skirts that became slightly more fitted in the bodice.
These were made of simple fabrics like linen while the more
wealther wore siks and brocades. Popular colors are Hunter
Green, burgundy and deep purple[(purple was reserved for
royalty only]
The Veil -
The renaissance bride should wear a
garland-style headpiece instead of a
tiara
Flowers -
Include herbs in the wedding flowers for
bouquets and decorations. Rosemary, thyme and basil are
favorites. The herbs were thought to have properties to ward
off evil spirits and induce good luck and fertility. Big
hand-tied bouquets with rich colors complement the colors of
the wedding party.
Flowers to incorporates marigolds
(orange flowers = fertility) and has trailing ivy (fidelity)
can also include the following herbs: sage (wisdom), rosemary
(remembrance), and dill (lust).
Finisihing Touches -
Heriloom
jewelry handed down from the mother was usaly worn. With
higher class fancy jewels and furs were added.
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The Victorian era ranged from about
1837- 1901. The period is characterised as a long period of
peace and economic, colonial, and industrial growth
revolution.
The Dress
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Victorian
wedding dress was elegant yet simple, often ivory instead of
pure white. Often a wide gathered skirt was attached, with
plenty of petticoats and a hoop worn underneath to present the
full skirted look popular in the late 1800s to early 1900s.
The neckline of the dress was often bordered with handmade
lace, arranged in a ruffle to add some extra beauty to the
look.
The Veil -
a lace veil with subtle sewn-in floral patterns
was often donned with some sort of headdress, and the veil
length was almost always below the wrists, even reaching down
to the floor. Sometimes the veil flowed together with a long
train attached to the dress.
Flowers -
The
standard Victorian flower is the rose. But other flowers such
as pansies, hyacinths, tulips, and stephanotis fitted in a
nosegay or tussie mussie boquet style.
Finisihing Touches -
many brides
also adorned their bodies and hair with orange blossoms. An
ancient Chinese tradition signifying purity and fertility, the
tradition was popular in the Victorian era until the 1950's.
many brides wore pearls and heirloom jewelry to finish off her
completed look.
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The secret to a country theme wedding
is in the details. With acountry wedding you can carry that
warm, down-home feel into every aspect of your planning - from
beautiful western wedding gowns to country style cakes and
cake toppers to your theme specific supplies and
accessories.
The Dress
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The dress
typically falls just above the ankle, rather than flowing to
the ground. Many of the western style dresses also come with
handkerchief hemlines. They also s have an outer layer of lace
or a lot of lace trim.
The Veil
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The apropriate
country veil is design with a white cowboy hat and the veil
fows
Flowers -
Wild Flower are the perfect touch, simply tied
with ribbons.
Finisihing Touches -
Finish off with
white cowgirl boots and a delicate heart
necklace.
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Set in the era of the Big bands and
Swing. Rita Hayworth and Lana Turner lit up the silver screen
and made our hearts skip a beat in movies likeSophisticated
elegance and nostalgia sets the theme for this
wedding.
The Dress
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A long
slender satin or silk dress or a slim fitting suit
.
The Veil -
Keep it subtle, consider
adding today's retro-tinged birdcage veil or even a period hat
in place of the more typical elbow or cathedral-length veils.
Flowers -
Vintage wedding florals were
often easily-sourced blooms like carnations, chrysanthemums
and calla lilies. Bouquet styles ranged from dainty nosegays —
old-fashioned blooms clipped from the garden — to the more
luxurious, oversized cascade style.
Finisihing Touches -
Nylons with seams and open
toe shoes.
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As America weathered the social
whirlwind of the 1960s, the traditional American wedding
lagged somewhat behind. It would not be until the 1970s that
the desire for diversity and uniqueness, which had been a
hallmark of the 1960s, would enter the American wedding.
During the 1970s, brides rejected the cookie-cutter standards
of the 1950s wedding and began to opt for more unique
ceremonies and wedding attire. More and more weddings began to
move out of churches, and the idea of the “destination
wedding” was born
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