Renaissance Festival Wedding?

Chad and I went to the driving range yesterday afternoon and we came home to the silliest message on our answering machine. It was my friend Lori saying that there was a contest at the Renaissance Festival where you could win having your wedding there in a couple of weeks. Hmm... You think I am not going to try? Chad and I are all about spontaneity, this would top all spontaneous things we've ever done. Well... besides getting married in Las Vegas. At the end of her message she said that she was really looking forward to our Renaissance Festival wedding. (Photos courtesy of royalfaires.com). We always go two or three weekends each year to the Renaissance Festival. Oh how I would love to be a traveling artisan. We have made friends with a few of the artists there just from going every year. Chad tells me every year how we should just get a season pass. I'll never forget the years that they had Boo and Brew. They would sell tickets for this one night when they would open at 7pm until midnight for halloween. It was so much fun, a lot of people dressed up in silly costumes, plenty of beer to go around, and shows with a "loose cannon" as they say. It was 30 degrees that first time we went. It was soooooo cold! But we had a blast. They haven't done it the past couple of years because of rain. When it rains at the Renaissance Festival it gets so muddy.

10 more days and we can finally go to the Festival! We can spend all of our money and have a great time in the process! Actually for this weekend only if you have a coupon you can get in as a couple for $20. That is a deal because they are normally $20 a piece. When you get there you have to delight yourself with a visit to the Cappuccino Inn for a warm caffeinated beverage. Then you go and see your first choice of shows which usually for us is Don Juan and Miguel. After that you mosey down the lane to visit some of the artisans and hear the harpist. You just have to make it by 11:30 to see the Jewels of the Caravan for their first show. They are the best belly dancers you will ever see! Then at noon you have to go and see the first Joust. After that you will be ready for a Turkey Leg, and you have to have one of these if it is your first time! You can wash it all down with a margarita or a beer. Make sure you bring your id because there is plenty of alcohol to go around. You absolutely have to go see Dextre Tripp, he is amazing! He does crazy things on a rope! You also need to see Drums and Drones, we've bought a couple of their cds because the music is so relaxing. We love Celtic music! Don't forget to see the glass blower too, we always go say hello to him and buy something to support him. You could go see the second joust but there are so many other shows that it's ok to miss this one. Just make sure you see the joust to the death because it's pretty fun. It makes for a long day but it is worth it. Chad and I usually stay until they close the gates on us at 6. If you get a chance to go it's so much fun, something different to do in this sleepy town. It goes on from October 10th- November 22nd. You may spend $100 there but it is a $100 well spent!