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Our top tips for creating a Game of Thrones wedding

With the next instalment of the Game of Thrones series just about to start, whether you are a fan of the show or not, you can’t miss it in the media. And it’s a fantastic theme for a wedding day.  So check out our top tips below! And don’t forget to come along to see the Fantasy zone at The Unconventional Wedding Festival which is going to be packed with Game of Thrones inspiration as well! 

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Vicki Clayson Photography

Top tips to acheive this look a Game of Thrones Wedding

go big with props

Nail Your colour palette

Grab your bridal cape

Go mad on your wedding accessories

Get some wedding day props

Go BIG! Hire some props for your wedding day to really make an impact. Whether it’s a dragon, a throne or you have your wedding day in a castle, they’ll really make an impact. Try your local prop hire shops. Or get imaginative! The dragon (Smooge) in the picture below was borrowed from the local council and is used annually for their St Georges Day parade.

Photo courtesy of Andy Douglas Photography

Nail your colour palette

A Game of Thrones wedding needs a rich colour palette with lots of gold, luxurious touches. Go bold with red, stacks of greenery, coloured goblets (charity shops are great for these!), gold accents and luxurious fake furs. Oh, and the odd dragon of course!

Photo courtesy of Emma Ryan Photography
Andy Douglas Photography
Emma Ryan Photography
Andy Douglas Photography

Grab your bridal cape!

Whether you are looking for some sheer coverage or the warmth of a hooded velvet cape (see also picture below), there is something for everyone with the addition of bridal cape to your wedding wardrobe.  They can also be incredibly detailed, incorporate colour and definitely have the WOW factor!

Photo courtesy of Vicki Clayson Photography
Photo courtesy of Caroline Goosey Photography with dress by Fiona Elizabeth Couture

Go mad on the wedding accessories!

A Game of Thrones themed wedding is wedding accessory heaven! Whether it’s a crown or a gothic inspired headpiece, like the one showed below, you can certainly be a princess for the day. Or pop a hair vine into your intricately styled hair. You could also grab some custom made, wedding shoes which reflect your favourite moments of the series. Which house are you?

Photo by Andy Douglas Photography
Photo by Andy Douglas Photography | Hand painted wedding shoes courtesy of Shoodle. 

More Game Of Thrones Wedding Inspiration

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Game of Thrones wedding stationery courtesy of Prim & Glad
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The all important team credits

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Game of Thrones / Dragon Photoshoot 

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