What's Your Medieval Wedding Dress Style?

If you are planning a Fall or Winter wedding medieval style is the way to go. Typically, a beautiful medieval velvet gown in rich burgundy, blue, or green fits these seasons with personal panache. But what types of dresses are there and what would best fit your figure, and make this day legendary?

Let’s take a look at some of the most common necklines and complimenting jewelry choices to bring the medieval modern.

Squared Neck

If you have very squared shoulders and a stately build, don’t be afraid to be square. The squared neckline usually has seams that run from the edges of the square down your torso. If you have a wide waist or a large ribcage this may not be as flattering than on slimmer waists and rounded figures. But if you have a nice prominent collarbone this may be your style to showcase it.

Jewelry choice: Triangular pieces with the top point facing down towards your feet are a common accent. Celtic knot pendants come in this particular design and can even match the trim of your neckline (since Celtic patterns are elegant and popular). A beaded necklace with layers that descend to a point above your neckline can also be a nice touch if in complimenting colors. And to make your collarbone stand out even more you can opt for a choker, which draws attention to your neck area—a lovely addition to an updo.

Round Neck

The round neck is very versatile. You can try for a low or high version depending on how much skin you are willing to expose; and you can chose elaborate or simple trims to fit your taste. Stretch velvet dresses are usually crafted with a round neck and a pull over design; this means no closures, zippers, or hooks. This can be a convenient feature as they hold your shape better than ones with lacing, however elaborate they may be. If you think of Arwen’s dresses in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings movies, they all display a rounded neckline. Just as with Liv Tyler, the rounded neck drape can elongate your figure for ethereal results.