ve a certain degree of Victorian in them - after all Queen Victoria was the one who initiated the white wedding dress with her marriage to Prince Albert. A truly Victorian wedding is full of lace, elegance and grace. Back-dropped in a botanical garden,or garden setting, the traditional Victorian wedding is full of flowers. Any type of flower is appropriate, but the Victorian gardens are mostly roses. The traditional orange blossom is usually incorporated somewhere in the mix for good luck. Victorians brought the orange blossoms from China to symbolize purity, chastity and fertility.
Brides wear pure white while her bridesmaids wear the traditional Victorian-style long dress with plenty of petticoats. The fabric can be organdy, tulle, lace, silk, linen, or even cashmere.
All members of the wedding party wear gloves, the bride's being white with lace while the bridesmaids wear gloves that coordinate with their gowns. The groom and groomsmen wear elegant cut-away tuxedos (like Hugh Grant in Four Weddings and a Funeral) complete with ascot and top hat.
Candles and lanterns are traditional for lighting. Victorians were all about romance, so the more lace and romantic ambiance the better. A treasure box or chest to hold gifts and cards placed on the gift table, along with a unique memory box for guests to sign their wishes instead of the traditional guestbook would be a special added touch. Add a multi-layer cake, favors like a birdcage or can openers as a Thank You to your guests and you have an affair to remember!
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