It's the cult TV show that we're utterly addicted to - and here wedding planner Kerry Jackson-Rider shows how you can add some Game Of Thrones style to your big day
Themed weddings are becoming more and more popular. Just recently, Napster Co-founder and first Facebook President Sean Parker celebrated his marriage like a king in a magnificent and extravagant Game of Thrones themed wedding (as shown above).
To celebrate the DVD and Blu-ray release of Game of Thrones: The Complete Third Season, we asked London-based luxury wedding planner Kerry Jackson-Rider to share her tips for creating your very own Game Of Thrones celebration...
The venue
- A dungeon, castle or cellar with stone floors, walls and a vaulted ceiling is perfect. Create the
- right ambience through clever use of lighting, fire baskets, fire torches and lanterns.
- Think Gothic: thrones and chairs, draped with furs or fabrics, and large floor-standing vases and candelabra.
- If you can, get hold of some real or imitation snow - and a dragon ice sculpture would make an amazing addition!
- Add some long wooden tables and benches for the wedding breakfast and full size trees or twigs either natural or sprayed white or silver/ pewter. These should form an aisle with lanterns on the floor either side at the end of your benches/ rows of chairs.
- For your altar or backdrop a big stone table carved with gargoyles/ dragons would be perfect.
The look
- Ask your guests to dress up accordingly - perhaps create a Pinterest board of ideas so they canget inspired.
- Clothing should be free flowing robes/leggings in dark and royal colours.
- In terms of accessories, opt for crowns or head dresses, along with statement jewellery.
- Hairstyles are usually long, wavy and natural looking. Velvet and metallic braid embellishments can also be used for an extra flourish of pretty in the bride and bridesmaids' hair.
- For the wedding bouquet: opt for twigs, small branches and simple meadow-style flowers.
The reception
- Table settings should be rustic using good quality items without clutter - a brocade table runneror leave tables natural wood with plenty of candles, large fruit bowls, bunches of grapes and platters/ food boards for sharing.
- Pewter tableware is perfect: we're talking mugs and plates, table candelabra and lanterns.
- Create your own coat of arms or monogram and print this on banners and flags to display around your reception.
- Use your coat of arms on your wedding cake - pick a spectacular cake in a bold shade of red or purple, or opt for metallic icing. For ultimate impact, ask your ushers to carry it in at shoulderheight so as to give the impression of it being a lot heavier (and more impressive) than it actually is.
- Have a myriad of entertainers performing in short bursts - think fire-eaters, snake-charmers, stiltwalkers... Although don't forget to check with your venue before booking!
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