“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.”
Every year as the weather gets warmer I am compelled to revisit my battered old copy of Pride & Prejudice. Romance, regency, rumours and revelations… Austen’s themes are still rousing, and the charming pastoral grandeur of the Victorian era is a gorgeous way to inspire your wedding theme.
Think lace and pearls, empire line gowns, soft pastels and bespoke invitations & place cards. Personalise each bridesmaid's outfit, add an air of feminine mystery with a handheld fan and let your imagination run wild when it comes to table centres and flowers: simple bunches of lavender or lilacs bound with twine have a lovely rural style and silver or gold gilded frames and velvet chairs can add a sense of luxury. Garlands of roses and ivy will give your venue a Victorian edge, as will adding gorgeous tea sets and beautiful silverware. You can even encourage your guests to read up by placing a stack of your favourite hardcover copies of Jane Austen novels in the centre of the table!
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| Images (L-R) Inlighten Photography, Penguin Classics, SweetArt |
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| Images (L-R) gm photographics, Green & Bloom Wedding Flowers, Stunning new gown from Alfred Angelo |
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| Images (L-R) JN Bridal, Styled by Sting - hire from Chair Covers & Candelabra, B'Leaf Flower Merchant |
As for your man... it would be nice to think we could get him into the fancy top hat and tails dictated by Victorian ball etiquette, but I think we'd all happily settle for the rougher black work pants, untucked white shirt and mussed hair of Darcy's riding clothes.
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This was one of my favourite books when I was a teenager. Thankyou for helping me "find" it again for inspiration!
ReplyDeleteCute idea! Must admit, was never a fan myself in High School - but do love an understated theme in a wedding :) Very elegant
ReplyDeleteHi Emily-you're welcome! So glad to hear that!
ReplyDeleteHi Anonymous-Thanks! Yes it's very elegant isn't it :)