Wedding Theme Idea – Ancient Greek Wedding Theme
Most women, if not all, hope to marry the man of their dreams. So, if you are one of the lucky women who are doing just that, then you just might see your husband-to-be as one of the remarkable Greek gods. For your own wedding, why not go for an ancient Greek wedding theme? Now, do no think of your wedding to be like your ordinary Greek toga party held during college because this is certainly not the case. This is actually a popular misconception because of the usual Greek parties help by fraternities and sororities in just about any college. Although these parties are indeed fun in nature, they do not encompass the elegance of weddings. It is also because of this popular association that this wedding theme has been overlooked by so many people these days. Still, if you do take the time to consider this option, you just might find the perfect theme for your wedding.
Of course, when you are implementing this theme, you definitely have a lot of things to deal with. An ancient Greek wedding goes way beyond just the decorations of the environment. You also have to consider the aspects of appearance for you and your husband-to-be, as well as that of your guests.
Your wedding gown has to be patterned and designed in such a way that the ancient styles favored by the Greeks during their time would be properly manifested. There are so many tasteful designs that you can choose from. Have you ever seen sculptures of Greek goddesses, such as Aphrodite? Their delicate dresses can be used as patterns for your wedding dress. Imagine how timeless, classic, and elegant you would look! Complete your gown with simple wedding sandals so reminiscent of ancient Greek fashion, and you are good to go!
Try to find a facility that comes with pillars, so that you can get that Greek atmosphere for your wedding. But if you cannot find such a facility, you can then use Styrofoam to create your pillars. This is not as easy as it may seem, but with the help of friends and family, you can still capture that ambiance you are aiming for. You can also place Greek urns at strategic locations all over the room. These urns can be purchased at just about any craft store you can find. You can even purchase these online.
But if you really want that stellar ancient Greek wedding theme , then you should consider renting a fog machine. The presence of fog can add to that Mount Olympus feeling for your wedding. You can use the fog machine for your ceremony itself or for your reception!
Have an idea on how to dress like an Ancient Roman and Greek man?
I have a presentation about Ancient Greek and Roman Men’s fashion. Do you have some ideas on what my models should wear that can be found around the house easily?
The Roman undergarment that men wore was just two pieces of material (usually white) gathered at the shoulders and sewn up the sides. If you have white bath towels and safety pins, you can do it.
What the uneducated call a toga was a very specific piece of material. It was about 12 feet long and white with a purple border. The wear of it was restricted to MALE ROMAN CITIZENS. No one else could wear it.
Now anyone could wear a palla which was also about 12 feet long and could be any color except white with a purple border.
If your mom has some material she’s never used, fold it in quarters lengthwise so it fans out. (Fold it in half, then take the outer edges and fold them in toward the fold.) Drape one end over your front right shoulder, then around to your left hip, then back over your right shoulder. You can secure the ends with a simple web belt if you need to. The drape on the hip needs to be fanned out.
How would an Ancient Greek storyteller dress?
Ok, so I have this senior exit interview coming up. But I have an issue. I’m going to dress as a Greek storyteller for it, but I have NO idea how they dressed? Any insight from anyone? Hell, I’d settle for as much as a link to a website.
A simple toga and possibly a laurel wreath and sandals.
how do I dress up a 12 year old girl to look like an ancient Greek for her Greek Day at school tomorrow. HELP?
My 12-year-old sister is starting back to school after the summer brake and on her first day back she has Greek Day. Where she has to dress up like and ancient Greek and they spend the whole day learning what it was like to go to school in ancient Greece.
The problem is it is tomorrow and I don’t know what kind of costume to make for her and it is tomorrow
HELP, HELP, HELP, HELP, what kind of costume to I make for a 12-year-old girl to dress up like an ancient Greek
If you have any good ideas then I would LOVE to know because I don’t know what to dress her in.
I would love quick answers because its tomorrow so I have to get it done today
thanks in advance
What was the ancient Greek dress called?
UM…just wondered. i no theres a toga, but is there anythin else?
How should I dress for my school Ancient Greek day?
Due tomorrow.
I want something besides wearing a stupid sheet. I am female.
Take a white bed-sheet and put it around her, tying a knot at one edge around her waist and the other edge covers her chest and goes over her shoulder and you then tie another knot with that or pin it somewhere so that it doesn’t fall off. Make a few trials as to what “wrapping” will be best looking. I have made it once or twice quite well, after a few efforts.
Another form of dress was the Peplos which was worn by women prior to 500 BC. The chiton was also worn with a woolen cloak which was pinned at the shoulder.
You can see the peplos here – http://www.beazley.ox.ac.uk/CGPrograms/Dict/image/peplos-drawingSmall.jpg
And the chiton here – http://www.beazley.ox.ac.uk/CGPrograms/Dict/image/chiton3.jpg
long flowing skirt, peasant blouse – leave the blouse out so that it falls past the hips. Try belting the blouse high, just under the breasts.