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Renaissance & Romance

Chivalry is Alive and Well at the Arizona Renaissance Festival!

By Amanda Faber March 10, 2023

Travel back in time with me to the Renaissance. Wedding feasts of the Renaissance period were incredibly grand, featuring multiple courses of exotic foods, elaborate theatrical performances and displays of wealth. These events served as occasions to show off and celebrate the newly joined couple and their families.  The marriage laws of Renaissance Europe evolved over time.   

In Renaissance England, wedding feasts could last up to a week, with at least 12 courses, including meat, pottage, and substantial side dishes like beef, pork, fish, pastries, and roasted vegetables. The wedding meal often followed a staged dramatic performance, which marked the climax of the wedding festivities. At the end of the feast the couple typically dipped a hank of cloth in spices to exchange with each other, a ritual signifying their status as life-long partners. To end the event, lavish gifts were often presented. 

At this year's Renaissance Festival, loving couples seeking a one-of-a-kind wedding experience can achieve their dream of walking down the aisle in an authentic medieval setting. With specially designed ceremonies, couples can enjoy this timeless moment in all its magnificent glory.  Calling ahead of time is a must to book your spectacular wedding.  With several different wedding packages to choose from you can't go wrong.  So make memories with the love of your life, with the wedding of a lifetime!

Every weekend from now till April 2nd The Renaissance Festival will be going strong!

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