Herbal favors for Renaissance wedding
Filed under: Do-It-Yourself, Wedding Lore/Traditions, Favors, Green Weddings, Theme weddings
They didn't really "do" wedding favors at Renaissance weddings. Any gift-giving was to the happy couple, and, though common. even that wasn't universal. So when you're looking for favors for your Renaissance (or historical) themed wedding, you'll need to get a little creative.Here's one idea. Every household worth the name, in just about every era of time (until our own) would have had a kitchen garden. There, the busy housewife would pluck the vegetables for that evening's meal, and the herbs to flavor it. Every housewife would also know the medicinal and mystical uses of her fresh-picked herbs.
To add an historical touch to your wedding, why not give your guests little nosegays made of fresh herbs? Or a teeny decorative pot of an attractive live herb? Or you could tuck some pretty dried herbs into a favor box or an organza bag, and along with the herbs, provide an explanation of their meaning -- and their uses in the kitchen!
Basil, for example, represents love, and is also good for use in all sorts of recipes. Oregano represents joy, and is a spaghetti sauce and pizza standard! Mint is for refreshment, and what would be more refreshing than a chilled mojito on a summer evening?
Basil, for example, represents love, and is also good for use in all sorts of recipes. Oregano represents joy, and is a spaghetti sauce and pizza standard! Mint is for refreshment, and what would be more refreshing than a chilled mojito on a summer evening?
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