More and more people choose the traditional white wedding dress for something more unique. A popular option today is a Medieval or Renaissance outfit. With colors and fine embroidery and elegant sleeves, dresses that are suitable for a queen.The easiest way to see would be the next renaissance fair. These places have all manufacturers from time items, clothes included. These can range from relatively simple to very ornate. Most of the seamstresses and tailors are used to custom orders and a dream wedding dress made to order.
Otherwise, actual renaissance fairs, other good places to the local music festivals and craft shows. You can also try a local chapter of the SCA, the Society for Creative Anachronism. They are a historical reconstruction of the international society, and of course they have to the costumes. If you decide the path of personal seamstress some time surfing the internet for inspiration. Search terms like "renaissance clothes" or "medieval dresses" is a lot of pictures. You will also find a wide selection of ready made clothes on auction sites like eBay and etsy.com. If you choose a dress of the internet, make sure that all your measurements and that they are correct. A good business for eBay or etsy, a size table for all their clothes and a explanation on the calculation of the measurements. Many of them will not deliver or exchanges based on incorrect sizing, so be careful.
Finally, the route of the movie costume replica. The immense popularity of the medieval fantasy films like "Lord of the Rings" fans have tried their hands at re-fashion on the big screen, and the result? Free patterns on the internet, from simple to complex.
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