FAQs - "Renaissance Attire Encouraged"

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COVID-19 Recommendations

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Monk Garden's current policy is - If you are vaccinated, you are free and clear. If you aren't, it is recommended to wear a mask.

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What is Renaissance Attire? - Men

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If you were going to dress up to go to the Ren Faire - Is the short answer. Think white poofy shirts, poofy pants, pirate boots. Maybe just think of a pirate? Here is some quick/easy amazon links to copy into your web browser (These are not links, you have to copy/paste them): https://www.amazon.com/Karlywindow-Medieval-Mercenary-Scottish-Costume/dp/B075683LXC https://www.amazon.com/PAUL-JONES-Collar-Jacobite-Ghillie/dp/B076MT1T3X https://www.amazon.com/Medieval-Navigator-Costume-Trousers-Renaissance/dp/B075NZKQSZ These are some examples.

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What is Renaissance Attire? - Women

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If you were going to dress up to go to the Ren Faire - Is the short answer. Think Peasant Tops, Corsets, or flowy dresses. Lord of the Rings? Fairies? Have fun with it! Here are some Amazon links that could help: https://www.amazon.com/OCHENTA-Womens-Bohemian-Elastic-Flowing/dp/B07D72781H https://www.amazon.com/SCARLET-DARKNESS-Renaissance-Peasant-Costume/dp/B07SFFBK4W https://www.amazon.com/Steampunk-Gothic-Victorian-Sleeveless-Irregular/dp/B07DNYL2K8 https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Cosplay-Vintage-Medieval-Renaissance/dp/B07RS2T8ZG Pay Attention to sizing!

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What if I don't wanna dress up?

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First: Think how cool it will look if everyone manages to dress up. If that still doesn't convince you, please don't wear T-shirt, jeans and a baseball hat. Business Causal? Button ups, sundresses. Look nice. Also keep in mind - This is an outdoor event - Parasol anyone? :)

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Wait, aren't you already married?

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Yes, we wanted to tie the knot on our original date. Beck always wanted a ren wedding, so we figured an after party would be a fun time after not seeing everyone for over a year.

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What's with Xanatos?

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After patiently waiting 5 years for Philip to propose, Beck took matters into her own hands and decided to do the proposing. It was pretty cute. Since she proposed, Philip could pick to take the Ganter name or we could find a name we liked together. It took a long time, but we settled on Xanatos, which is a nostalgia baby born from one of Philip's favorite shows - Star Trek The Next Generation, who had Jonathon Frakes, who also starred in one of Beck's favorite shows - Disney's Gargoyles, as David Xanatos. Is it weird and corny? Yes. But have you met us? (Also, we think it sounds cool.)