In olden days the men were valiant and the ladies were elegant. If you have a desire to dress up as either, then take a look at this report about the medeval costume before you get ready for the masquerade ball.
See Captivating Results when You Dress Up in Your Medieval Costume
Go Back in Time by Wearing a Medeval Costume to the Party
It's time for the masquerade ball again. What to wear? Who to dress up as? Do you sometimes feel you have done every party theme there is? Here is a magnificent idea for a masquerade or Halloween party that will capture the imaginations of your guests and have them talking about it for months later.
The answer to guest boredom is by throwing a Medieval costume party. This one is loads of fun to plan, as well as for your guests to enjoy and become excited about.
The Grace of Medeval Costumes
Medieval times were, in a sense, a romantic period in history, though not always peaceful. There was a certain gracefulness to life, where the lady of the house always had a medicinal herb garden to care for her family in illness and season foods in artful ways.
Medieval dress varied with your station in life, from simple garments to elaborate visions of finery for the wealthy. When we think of medieval costume, we generally think of the finer end of the spectrum.
Medieval Times
In Medieval times, people were much closer to the earth and their relationship to nature than we are today. In Medieval Europe, more than 90% of the people farmed the land. The humblest peasant in the village had his small piece of land to work.
The Peasants
Village peasants had, of necessity, a community spirit and would help one another with larger tasks such as plowing. The wealthy landowners would provide the village as well as their own family with medicinal herbs the lady of the house grew and maintained.
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Planning a Medieval Costume Event
The Medieval costume party can be played to the hilt, with each guest bringing their own costume, and you providing the Medieval setting, with table decorations, goblets and trenchers (plates). And yes, you can even serve on Medieval dishes. |
Styles of Medieval Costumes
The Medieval costume is not such a problem as you might think. Your guests can choose whatever style of Medieval dress they wish. Women may enjoy making such a costume, as a Medieval costume is unique in many ways to your usual fashions. You can rent a Medieval costume and jewelry from a costume rental shop.
Locating Costume Stores for Medieval Outfits
When planning your party, locate a couple of costume stores to give your guests a starting point. Go to the library and check out a book describing table settings to help you create your party setting.
Study Your Medieval History
Try to approximate the tone of what your book describes. There are some excellent picture books available which focus on details of Medieval costumes and table settings, kitchen tools, wall decorations and such, which should help you recreate an authentic Medieval feeling.
Old English Cooking
Your library should also have Medieval cookbooks, with original recipes modified for availability of modern equivalent ingredients.
For example, galangal, used frequently in Medieval recipes isn't easily available, but ginger may be substituted for a close match. Medieval sauces were, of necessity, highly seasoned and generally delicious.
Where else would you be a served a roast beef with a cinnamon seasoned gravy? Incidentally, this unusual combination is spectacular.
Now Everything is All Set For Your Medieval Costume Party
With your room décor and menu set, time for your party invitations. A calligraphy pen and some parchment paper sets the tone for your Medieval costume party and helps to make it a success.
So, dress up in your little Country Girl Peasant Dress costume or other medieval attire and plan the biggest event of the year right from your own home. Your guests will absolutely love this costume party and the medieval times will make it a night to remember.
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Jean Pardue is a freelance article writer and can be contacted at speed-writer@hotmail.com . She also writes for her husband, Bob Pardue, who is a stock and female model photographer.
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