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When we think Camelot, we think Royalty and a land of magical fantasy. The greatest American affiliation to Camelot is the Kennedy’s. The Kennedy presidential era was considered to be Camelot – a time of promise which captured the American imagination. The Kennedy family has been a dynasty that is an emblem of American royalty. With this stature American’s have looked onto the many royal like weddings of the Kennedy clan.
To create a wedding of Kennedy repute look onto the classic Kennedy bride Jaqueline Bouvier Kennedy. What did a fashion icon like Jaqueline Kennedy wear? A couture gown was designed for her, which depicted the style of 1950’s wedding dresses. Mrs. Kennedy chose pearls, a very classic choice for brides. She carried a bouquet of pink and white flowers, and accessorized with wrist length gloves as well as a small lace cap. Current brides may not want to mimic Mrs. Kennedy’s wedding attire to the tee, but choosing a classic gown and traditional jewelry will create the look of the Camelot bride.
The Kennedy wedding was certainly extravagant with over a thousand guests. It was a church ceremony and the reception was held on the terrace of the Auchincloss oceanfront estate, Hammersmith Farm. The cake had 5 tiers and a full orchestra played under a canopy. To create this elaborate type of wedding, select a venue, such as a local mansion house or presidential library to create this sort of atmosphere. Hire a live band or an orchestra. If budget is an issue, hire a quartet to create the same elegant ambience. Since wedding menus in the 1950’s were not very extravagant, this is where money can be saved. Think simple and light, such as a fruit salad, chicken, and sorbet or ice cream.
The modern bride may not want to work with the details of Jacqueline and John Kennedy; however she may prefer the taste of John F Kennedy Jr. and his bride Carolyn Bessette. Their wedding was much more intimate as they were married in a secret ceremony on Cumberland Island, off the coast of Georgia. There were only 40 guests at the evening ceremony that took place on a wood-frame Brack Chappel. Carolyn Bessette, selected simplicity and elegance for her gown. She wore a pearl-colored silk crepe floor-length gown, hand-rolled tulle silk veil and long silk gloves. Her hair was pulled back with a clip belonging to Jackie Kennedy and held a bouquet of lily of the valley. The modern bride, who prefers simplicity can select a silky strait gown and accessorize with gloves. Perhaps a getaway wedding for intimate family and friends would be of preference. Look for romantic and rustic locations, such as a country farm house decorated with candles and lanterns. Carolyn Bessette and John F. Kennedy Jr. had their reception at the Greyfield Inn and dinner was simply served with shrimp, artichokes, grilled swordfish and lemon-raspberry ice cream. The cake was a traditional three tier white wedding cake. Such an elegant and simple wedding is not difficult to create at a Country Inn or even a Victorian home. This is a great style for fall weddings and a romantic bride.
Camelot idealism was engrained into the Kennedy presidency and created a family legacy of royal stature. Camelot is the most famous castle and court associated with the legendary King Arthur and the idealism of the boy king who drew the sword from the stone. The city of Camelot is depicted as standing along a river. It is surrounded by plains and forests, and its magnificent cathedral is the religious centre for Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table. There Arthur and Guinevere are married and there are the tombs of many kings and knights. This magical romantic image is the original story of Camelot that the Kennedy family has been attached to. To create a fantasy wedding with a medieval imagery, brides could get into costume and look for a castle like venue. However, for an elegant depiction of a Camelot wedding without costumes, traditional wedding gowns with veils and trails should be selected. Flower in the hair for bride’s maids with long flowing dresses will be lovely. A church wedding will be ideal and a reception venue that reflects old world style will be perfect.
A Camelot wedding theme can be created in many ways. It can be created by mimicking one of the many Kennedy family wedding styles or by selecting to create the times of King Arthur’s court. One vital aspect to creating a Kennedy style wedding as well as a Camelot wedding is a church ceremony. The Catholic Church has played significant role in these stories. However, you chose to create a Camelot wedding it is an occasion of romanticism and ideal love. What better image could you reflect of your wedding other than a legacy of your love as you unite together.
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Source by Sharmeen Shahid
