It was the episode we’ve all been waiting for with baited breath ever since Game of Thrones first aired in 2011. No spoilers here, but if you have seen this weeks episode, you’re bound to know what we’re talking about. George R. R. Martin is one heck of a wedding planner, however, isn’t it about time one of his events went off without a hitch?
The wedding of Joffrey and Margaery was a beautiful affair, despite numerous mishaps. The guests were decked from head-to-toe in the Capital’s elegant, southern fashions, it’s been said that some of the dresses for the lead characters took up to six weeks to create.
What’s unique about the costume department in Game of Thrones is not just the attention to detail, but the fluidity of the costumes throughout seasons. Each piece tells a story, and a character’s arc is often reflected in their styling, this is shown effortlessly through Sansa’s character development. She adapts the Southern style when she first moves to King’s Landing, but quickly changes her way of dress back to that of the Northern style when animosity between herself and Joffrey arises.
The symbolism subtly portrayed in the costumes is a testament to the sheer amount of detail in the show. The fabric on Margaery’s wedding gown in this episode, includes creeping leaves, which symbolise a briar rose, depicted as both beautiful and dangerous. Much like Margaery’s character in the show, the rose represents her intuitively polite and generous nature, whilst acknowledging that she is more dangerous than she looks.
We’ll be counting down the days until next Monday’s episode of Game of Thrones, that is if we ever recover from this one.
