A Fantasy Fairy Tale Wedding
Royalty and romance: aren't these at the heart of every union?It's no wonder that the fairytale wedding — also known as "Happily Ever After" or "Dreams Do Come True," to name just two — never goes out of fashion.
Spotlight on the Princess Bride
That might mean a voluminous ballgown from Lazaro or Mary's Bridal Princess Collection, complete with petticoat ... or a design modeled after a particularly beloved princess from Kirstie Kelly for Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings.
But even when the gown is an A-line with a sleeker silhouette, fairytale brides usually go for a substantial veil, floor-length or longer.
The, the hair's often a half or full updo, but formally styled, dripping with romantic ringlets. And the shoes? Never an afterthought, they're something deliciously feminine, strappy and sparkly (though you can even walk down the aisle in clear 'glass' slippers).
And if you want the full-out princess look, straight from the pages of an oversized storybook? Add opera-length gloves, a tiara and a sparkly rhinestone choker.
Dressing The Royal Retinue
Bridesmaids, as often as not, are wearing something with at least at a touch of pink! A string of pearls makes a treasured gift for each of your girls.
But what about the men? American grooms find it hard to look past the usual black tux, which fortunately looks stunning next to a princess bride. But a white tuxedo has a bit more fairytale flavor, and it's well worth considering.
After all, no man one wants to look like a fashion victim fresh from prom, but Calvin Klein and Jean Yves Formalwear offer some elegant choices that just might put to rest any Prince Charming's qualms about style faux pas.
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Just because you're having a fairytale wedding doesn't mean your invites need to sport castles, but they should be something special. Just choose an elegant, timeless font and style (letterpress is always a gorgeous option). Or go custom: you can never go wrong with beautiful ribbon to wrap up a made-just-for-you pocketfold design, with a few quality rhinestones placed by hand.
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Setting the Scene
Like other fantasy weddings, the fairytale wedding starts with draping, and lots of it: draped walls, head tables, cake tables, sweetheart tables, you name it. Luxurious linens are the name of the game.
In addition, this theme pretty much determines where you'll hold the reception: a ballroom. (Unless, that is, you're lucky enough to be able to book an actual castle, or live near one of America's castle-style buildings.)
Fortunately, a good ballroom will do some of the decorating work for you: look for regal curtains, dramatic molding and sparkly chandeliers.
A fairytale wedding is not the place for humble, easy-to-talk across centerpieces. Here, you need the drama that only height and heft provide. Go for towering eiffel vases filled with dramatic fantasy foral arrangements, leggy topiaries, or tall clear cylinders wrapped in satin ribbon and filled with floating candles.
Other ingredients in your toolbox: lots of silver (candelabras, silver cake plateaus), plenty of pinks, classical symbols (swan or double-swan ice sculptures are perfect here), and pearl or rhinestone accents as brooches or bouquet ornaments.
Also: sparkling monogrammed cake toppers, whimsical "I DO" letters for the cake table, and buckets and buckets of rose petals. Plus, every princess bride needs a really cute card box, whether it be a magic pumpkin or a sassy hot-pink hat box. A giant Storybook guest book would be a cute touch, too.
Roses for a Rose
Flowers for fairytale weddings tend to the traditional side.
Occasionally you'll see exotic orchids, but mostly what fairytale brides prefer (in bouquets, especially) are classical choices like roses, peonies and stephanotis. If carrying a hand-tied bouquet, she might have crystal bouquet picks, or choose the larger cascading style.
Plenty of flowers are key for pulling off the fairytale look, but don't overlook the important of candles for setting the mood. Keep them simple, but group large masses together for maximum effect. Floating candles in clear cylinders offer more of a visual punch than regular votives.
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A Fashionable Entrance
Drama's essential to a fantasy wedding, so plot out your high points. Find a way to make a grand entrance at the ceremony or reception: a spiral staircase and spotlighting, page boys, or a trumpeter. Take the time to learn a romantic waltz with your Prince Charming and throw in a few stylistic surprises, so all eyes stay glued to you through your first dance.Outfit your guests with beautiful paper cones they can use to shower you with rose petals as you leave the church (another popular choice is sparklers). Travel from church to reception venue via horse-drawn carriage ... or even pumpkin carriage, available in a few metro areas.
A Royal Repast
Fortunately for your guests, Cinderella food means elegant 'comfort food': cream sauces, poached mushrooms and wine. Consider Oysters Rockefeller, and a roast beef carving station. For a touch of the country squire, serve crispy roast duck or Cornish game hens, and plenty of champagne.The Sweet Strains of Love
A bit of intimate floor music will really set the mood, so see about booking a harpist or string quartet, at least during the ceremony or dinner. Later on, ask the DJ to queue up a few songs from Disney's Cinderella or Beauty and the Beast soundtrack albums. Other soundtracks with tunes worth a spin: The Princess Bride, Shrek, Anna & The King, and Ever After: A Cinderella Story.
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im getting married in a castle, in october !!! so of course im doing a fairy tale theme. i dont know what to give as favors, i really dont want to do food. any ideas ??
Tiffany,
Candles would be great, in simple organza bags. A fun little twist would be to give a simple rose to each woman and little girl and have someone bow and say M’Lady. Or something from back in the day. Some small tree favors, since a fairytale is happily ever after and would be remembered “forever”. This would be something to plant when home and would fit in with the medieval/renaissance era.
i love thae tree idea !!! thats so great thank you !!
hi,
i want to have a fairy-tale themed wedding on May 2011 with the color combination of hot pink, light pink, and silver but my designer suggested hot pink and yellow instead because light pink would look bland under the lights. my question is, if i use hot pink and yellow, would i still be able to pull off a fairy-tale theme? any ideas? thanks!
hi,
i just spoke to a designer regarding my wedding colors for may 2011. he suggested hot pink and yellow combination instead of my first option (hot pink, light pink, silver)…do you think i’d still be able to pull off a fairy tale theme with hot pink and yellow?? any ideas? thanks! =)
Lilly,
What I would do is different shades of pink from light to deep. Hot pink and yellow would work but if you are looking for something a little softer then go with what youlove. I highly recommend you stick to the colors you have in your mind if that is what you have always dreamed of( as long as it compliments your venue). When I think fairytale I think soft romantic colors. Almost cotton candy like colors.
* here is a pic of hot pink yellow orange it is gorgeous!
Lilly,
* here is what I was thinking see how it works with the silver
* again the mix of colors,
Lilly,
* you might like this
lilly,
*there are no words…..
lilly,
* look at this
* another wedding
lilly,
*this is really pretty
thanks a lot stacey…they sure gave me a lot of ideas! =)
yea i thought i’d go with my original idea too….he just sort of discouraged me in the beginning which made me feel like my first choice wouldn’t look pretty…thanks a lot! =)
Having a Cinderella wedding in Dec.2010 can’t seem to decide on favors for the wedding. Please help!
Thanks
Chrissy B,
Why not look into lollipops with flowing ribbon, fudge squares, candies, cookies, chocolate covered mints, bon bons, etc.
* you could easily make this a part of a fairytale wedding( by dolling it up in your theme) adding a satin or tulle ribbon from stem.
Hi Brides,
Here is a new board with the bride in Cinderella blue.
Any suggestions on where to find a giant storybook guest book?
Im trying to figure what kind of centerpiece should i do for a Cinderlla Theme. Its for my daughter 15teen, its in Sept. of 2011, Can someone pls help w/ ideas, pics. I thought of doing pumpkins for centerpieces, then I thought about the pumpkin carriages…????? not sure what to do…her colors are a baby blue, silver, & white…If anyone can help with their Ideas.
tks…
Debi
Hi Debi.
I had planned a september wedding last year and I had the carvable pumpkins that are made from the hard foam. I got stencils and carved the pumpkins and put one of those battery operated tealight candles in them. I had added a photo so you can see.
Debi,
I have used the glitter pumpkin on this site before but thought I would share again.
* pic
* and some white pumpkins
Thank Stacey for your pic and for your reply…
tks so much…
Hi Samantha…thanks for the reply…and the details helped me so much..one more thing can you tell me how early you were able to buy the pumpkins? Or did you have to wait closer to Halloween time. also where did you buy the pumpkins from…
again tks for the pic & the info..
Debi
Debi,
I purchased the pumpkins I believe they were out either the end of July or Beginning of August. The fall things are out really early. I bought the pumpkins from AC Moore, Michael’s, and Joann’s. I am not sure what stores are around your area.
thank u so much….for your help…Yes, I have a Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, …I live in Houston Tx
again thank you so much…
Debi
Hi Debi! Here’s something to add to your centerpieces… table numbers in blue, silver and white! It is not made especially for a Cinderella themed event, but it is for a fairytale-themed wedding, so I guess there would be lots of things in common. :-)
Blue, silver and white fairytale-themed table numbers
omg….
Thank you so much…they are very….very ..pretty….
thank u again… Sophia
Can anyone help me out with ideas as to how to have my cake decorated? I’m having a 4 tier heart shaped cake with a castle cake topper. Since my theme is fairy tale I’m not sure what I can put on the cake to make it POP. And its also not a stacked cake, the teirs are seperated by columns. Any ideas will be appreciated.
Thanks
LaSharra,
* pics to browse
* more pics
Thanks Stacey the pics were a big help!!!
heh guys,
I made a vintage cinderella board, hoping it might inspire someone!
hi everyone,
i’ll be having my wedding on february 2011 and i still can’t decide on the best motiff colors….i do know i’d like a modern cinderella theme…classy and elegant….does hot pink and silver sound ok? with lots of crystals for decorations? please help! thanks
Lilly,
Hot pink and silver is a very nice combo and perfect for a fairytale wedding.
* pics
* check this wedding out!!
Lilly,
* more ideas
* more weddings
Lilly,
* look at the chairs
* really pretty
* WOW!!
Lilly,
* love the feathers
Hope these help!
wow…they were really helpful…thnx stacey! =) will be incorporating these to my ideas…if you have any more ideas please let me know…thnx!
hi stacey,
i’m planning on having a modern cinderella theme for my wedding…its going to be on february 2011 so hopefully i still have time…. i really want the cinderella theme to come across but i don’t want it to be too classic…i want an edge to it….i think hot pink would be my main color but i’m not really sure what other color combinations would go best with it….other than black….any ideas? thanks! =)
Nothing is set in stone but I know I want a fairytale wedding. I want it to be nice but not too expensive. Samanthia I loved the pumpkin centerpieces. How did u do that.
Krystal,
What color is your venue? I am thinking hot pink and orange would really work here. it is a bold color combo that would work so well with pumpkins. Could I see a pic or link to the venue to see what would work best?
* look at these
* LOVE this one
krystal,
* got to look at this
Lilly,
My apologies but the comment to Crystal was for you!
hi stacey,
no prob….thanks again for the posts…they’re very helpful…i’d like my venue to be draped with white all over (ceiling and walls) with accents of pink and crystals…and maybe some faint pink lights…whatchathnk?
Lilly,
I think that would be very beautiful.
Lilly,
* look at some of the decor
* more pics of the wedding
Lilly,
* xtra pic
Lilly,
* found some more stuff
Fairytale Brides,
I decided to make a wedding board for a Cinderella Destination Wedding. I chose khaki and crisp white as the base. Pulling in fuschia and yellow as floral accents. I wanted to keep it fairytale romantic by choosing a tabelscape that has chiffon table line overlays draping to the floor. I can see this wedding in a grassy area by the beach. Like renting out a tropical estate. Favors should be local treats also wrapped in flowy fabric and tied with a simple ribbon adding a dangling pink jewel from the ribbon. Have arch with billowy curtains and hanging crystal garlands, let the green of the setting shine through with only a floral aisle of white rose petals.
Fairytale brides,
Or use the simple urns full of the colorful flowers like in the board and have billowy fabric tied to the base of urns and puddle to the ground the wind will gently blow it for an etheral effect.
I am having a fairytale wedding I am getting married June 5th 2010 so not long left. I have pretty much everything but I want to do the rose in the glass dome from beauty and the beast for the top table.Any ideas where I can find one or if you have any ideas on how to make one. I live in the UK.
Kirsti,
* scroll down for pic with hourglass vase.
* you could also do this version in a very slender glass vase with a rose under a glass dome.
Kirsti,
that way the rose would be in water and would last longer. I would do a trial run on this under the glass dome because of the heat of being closed off. It might be easier to have groupings of gorgeous roses in single glass vases for centerpieces and have one main dome globe over a rose ( you may be able to get away with a artificial rose here as long as it is silk) at a main focal point. Think large glass dome and larger rose.
hi stacey i can see u are very helpful in ideas for weddings.been reading ur post and they are always helpful.am having my wedding in aug 7 2010 my colours are royal blue and silver i need decor advise
Nita,
* here are some pics
* this is nice, I love the flower colors that play off the blue and silver. You could have a cinderalla wedding cake, add glass slippers to the tables.
Nita,
* tablescape
Another idea is use silver linens for a rich sheen then do centerpieces of blue. If you could have white or matte silver linens then put a sheer white or cream topper ( even with a royal looking pattern) then add candelabras for centerpieces and blue florals that would work well.
Nita,
* this is nice
Nita,
* your gonna love using this site. You can search category by color.
thanks stacey but can i get a lot more of the decor ideas like for the reception. am in ghana and might not get the cinderalla glass slippers. i would be grateful if i can get bridal party ideas as well am using 6 little girls all less than 10years old
Nita,
* reception pic
* this is simple, elegant, and perfect for your color scheme
hi stacey its been a while. i was thinking of adding green to the royal blue.what do u think and please check if u can get any decor pics
Nita,
Wow! that is striking!
* here are some more pics
Nita,
* this is beautiful
* on this page is margi and ryan wedding, it is breathtaking, can use green linens if choose too
Nita,
I think if your using these colors and you want it to look fairytale-like. Then the last wedding is how I would decorate, it has that boldness of the color scheme yet a romance about it. It will compliment the pics you posted nicely!
any suggestions on colors for Wedding date 12/11/2010 bridesmaids dresses? also Mother of bride? Is anyone from the Lehigh Valley, PA area? I’m looking for photo, video and also DJ.
Thanks,
Connie
Im from Allentown, PA and i just had my daughters sweet 15. I used ENH on Location Videographer. Speak to Eddie. They did an excellent job!! Photographer I used Valli Photography out of east stroudsburg. Ask for Charlie Hope this helps
I need help! I am having a cinderella theme wedding in June of 2011. Since I was a young girl, my life has revolved around Cinderella. I have an insane collection of cinderella figurines and collectibles that take up the entire basement of my home. I want my wedding to be the most memorable wedding any of my guests have attended. I am trying to find ways to incorporate the movie into the theme as much as possible. Anyways, any specific ideas you have to help? I need suggestions on everything from the dress, to colors, to favors, to decor. PLEASE help me make this wedding perfect!
Kandra,
I had a cinderella themed wedding and everything that i did was either disney or cinderella. My bridesmaids were in orange to represent the pumpkin. I had glass slippers to put the table cards in for the guests, My husbands father cut a slit in them for the cards. My wedding was in September, but I don’t know if you would like for June, have the cravable pumpkins as my centerpiece and I caved the castle, cinderella, gus, and jake in them for the tables. They were really cute! The tables were also different names and I made a silhouette of the prince and cinderella dancing out of foam and put glitter around them and the table name was in the center of them. Also for our entrance into the reception we did the Main Stream Electrical Parade song and I had the glow sticks on the tables, in the flowers, and my matron of honor bought these sunglasses that lite up and it was so creative and really made a hit. I have pictures of everything if you want to see. This is a few things that I have..
Also my flower girl carried a castle basket, which was really cute, the ring bearer carried a pillow with the glass slipper attached. My ice carving was a glass slipper, and my card cage for envelopes was a carriage..
That is all so creative! I would love to see pictures of the reception decorations if I could!
Hi Samantha!
My name is karina and i am planning a fairytale birthday and your description of your wedding really sounds amazing. You mentioned you had pictures. Is it possible for you to email me photos (like the centerpieces or table settings and stage) or perhaps if you have a website that I can go to? Thanks!
Karina,
I don’t have a website but I can email you photos if you’d like. I can only post 3 here..
I have posted the centerpieces, ice sculpture with the table glass slippers and my flower girl with her castle basket and the orange color dresses the girls wore
Hi Samantha,im plan to hav a fairytale wedding dis Aug..N my colour theme is Orange and Cream…Please send me sm pictures cos i noticed ur theme was also orange n dat wld really help me..thnx
hi was wondering would u be able to email me some pics of ur wedding ideas there stunning
Hello I would love to have more photos e-mailed to me
any suggestions on colors for bridesmaids dresses? also Mother of bride? Can you send me pictures or email ideas?
Thanks,
Connie
Samantha, could you pls post your pics…of your cinderlla wedding loved your ideas..my daughter is having a 15teen in Sept. of 2011..and her theme is Cinderlla..I would love to see your pics …we had the same idea for pumpkins as centerpieces but i was afraid maybe it would be very time consuming carving the pumkins…we are at a stopping point on centerpieces….
Thanks..
I am doing a fairytale theme in feb 2011 and saw your comment about naming the tables fairytale related names. I would also like to do this but I am stuck on the names. Can you help me out with some suggestions?
I would be interested in seeing your photos if you don’t mind. My email is bed7676@aol.com. I am also planning a Cinderella themed wedding for 6/11/11.
My sister is having a fairytale themed wedding at the end of the month. We have been trying to think of names for all of the tables. If you dont mind I would love to know which names you chose.
this is a great idea, im having a fairytale wedding, can you tell me what names you chose ?? i LOVE THAT !!!
Do u mind sending me some of your wedding photos? I need all the ideas I can get.
Hey! I live in Nova Scotia and I am planning on having a cindrella wedding in Aug of 2011. I was wondering if you have any idea’s yet? As well, The girl that was responding back that already had a cindrella wedding I was wondering if we could take and I could maybe take a look at your pics and whatnot. Thankss
I am also having a Cinderella Themed party in June, 2001 (6/11/11)! Any suggestions are appreciated!
Hey everbody I’m 13 and Iv’e dreamt of a cinderella fairy-tale wedding since I was a tiny child. I want to go all out with a beautiful custom made dress and rings also I want lots of flowers and endless amounts of rose petals. I want my night to be the most memorable wedding anyone has attended and I was just wondering is it too early to start saving because I really want to have a beautiful wedding and the only way I can see it is if I spend a lot of money. Please just tell me if you think its way too early to start saving I dont want any rude comments or anybody thinking im too young to say this. I don’t plan to get married next year I plan to get married sometime in my 20s I hope. Please just tell me your view
Tamara,
You are by far the smartest 13 year old in the US! You have a big dream and you know you will need a lot of money to acheive it. Start saving girl. It is never too early. If you end up with more than you need for your dream wedding you can roll it in to investments, use it for your new home or children. Everything as an adult is expensive….I wish I had started saving at 13. You are setting a good example for your peers.
Best Wishes for your beautiful fantasy fairytale wedding & prosperous future.
Julie
Hi Tamara,
I think that’s a good idea. Your dream wedding does seem to be an expensive one, and I agree that if you start saving now for it, that would really help. One idea I would like to suggest would that you get two separate coin banks: one strictly for your dream wedding, and one for your regular savings. When your wedding savings becomes bigger, you can get a bank account for it, or put it into time deposit, so you can keep it intact and get more interest for it. If you need to spend some of your savings for anything else you need, you can get it from your regular savings, so your wedding savings remain intact until the right time comes. And when you become engaged, if ever you change your mind and prefer a simpler and inexpensive wedding instead, then you can spend the extra fund on a new house or car or babies, so that’s still a good bonus.
Good luck and have fun saving!
Sophia
Tamara,
I completely agree with everyone. Even at the youngest age I know people who save money for their kids( sometimes the kids themselves) for college, cars, homes, etc. So why not a wedding! It is a great thing to do. I highly agree with Sophia, a wedding does not need to be expensive to be grand, what matters most is the person you are marrying and that is priceless. Just think though, your future spouse may come along in your life and want to whisk you, family, friends away to a destination wedding somewhere which is becoming so popular and which is likely to continue. Just think of the wonderful things that money could do! It is a win-win decision no matter what. I wish you all the best with now and your future Tamara.
Hey everyone im a newly engaged bride and looking to have a pink cinderella them for my june 2011 wedding if anyone has any favor ideas or actual items to sell i am greatly interested.
Hey everyone im having my cinderella themed pink wedding in june of 2011 and have decided to start putting away things for the wedding now to budget myslef. Does anyone have good ideas for favors and wedding items that arent to expensive. Websites links are greatly appreciated!
gen,
* the knot pink weddings ( you may have to sign up for free or log in, go to wedding photos and look at the pink weddings)
* theme ideas
* pics
* so pretty
* presentation is everything, tulle and ribbon works wonders
* more ideas
* decor
*more decor
* aisle OR table decor
ethereal ideas for favors could include simple traditional jordan almonds in tulle bags and ribbon. love the tulle wands for flowergirls
*here
* anything edible like this
* add a fun yet ethereal twist to the favors
ebay can be a brides dream! also saveoncrafts.com
http://WWW.ORIENTIALTRADING.COM IS A GREAT WEBSITE
I GOT ALOT OF MY STUFF ON THERE AND THE PRICES ARE GREAT,I ASWELL WANTED A GROWN UP PRINCESS LIKE WEDDING JUST WITH DIFFERENT COLORS THEN PINK,I CHOSE A VERY LIGHT GREEN AND CANARY YELLOW,I ALSO CHOSE A PRINCESS MANNOR HOUSE TO HOLD MY WEDDING, AND AN ELEGANT CAKE,THE PLACE WAS BEAUTIFUL.WITH THE PRINCESS THEME THERE IS SO MUCH YOU CAN DO.