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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I’m having a princess theme wedding next year, my bridesmaid are a little older (early thirties) and a few are concerned about wearing the pink-colored dresses that i would prefer…any suggestions as to color schemes to incorporate into a princess theme? other than pink?
~peachy~
Hi!!
Im having a “happily ever after”/Cinderella themed wedding next may. Any ideas? xx
O.M.G I need so much help in finding the perfect wedding gown…. PLEASE help. :((
Hi all! I am trying to coordinate a high school prom (March 29, 2008)with a cinderella/castle theme. I would appreciate anyones pictures that shows centerpieces or carriage props,etc. This would be a great way to present ideas to the junior class. I am not able to access a lot of the sites on-line here at school because they are forbidden. Pictures/recommendations would be GREAT! alecia_hodges@johnson.k12.ga.us
Oh, and I already have ALL of the prom books like Stumps. I was just looking for different ideas. Thanks.
i want disney princess theme wedding, leaning more towards The little mermaid movie,
Any ideas?
not a beach wedding, prefer not beachy theme.
Just elegant!
I’ve always wanted a black, white, and pink princess wedding, but I seem to have hit a bump in the road: my man is in the army and wants to have the tradtional military wedding…how do I make both of them work and make sure both of us get everything we’ve ever wanted?
email me at littlestrawberrykisses@gmail.com if you have any ideas (they’re much appreciated!!)
Hi, I am getting married in July 2008. I want a Cinderella themed wedding and I want to use the colors pink and black. If anyone has any ideas or websites with pictures please email them to me at AUCheer1209@aol.com.
Do you think the colors chocolate and pink will go with the “happily ever after theme”?
I love the Cinderella theme. I want my wedding to be really romantic but me and my man have a very comical side and I wanted to make it funny too. I need some ideas to make it funny but still get to keep the Cinderella theme. my email is alisha_creech_15@yahoo.com I could really use some ideas thanks.
Hi I’m Roxanne I will be getting married soon and i would love to use the Cinderella theme for my wedding. however I live in Jamaica West Indies. i need help with everything, from decorations to dress.
Here is my email address: rushcun@yahoo.com you can email me with any ideals or helpful website. i would really appreciate it.
Thank you.
Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone has found a nice glass slipper. Any ideas or websites please e-mail me. TheatreAngel16@aol.com Thanks so much!
hey this needs full pictures of the wedding dresses. if any one can find some wedding dresses that look like cinderellas let me know!!:P
HI, I’M WONDERING IF ANYONE OUT THERE IS HAVING A CINDERELLA WEDDING BEFORE JUNE 2008?
WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR IS THE CINDERELLA WIRE COACHES THAT I WANT TO USE FOR CENTERPIECES.
I HAVE MADE SOME BUT I NEED QUITE A FEW MORE AND THOUGHT IF ANYONE HAS ANY THAT WOULD BE DONE WITH THEM BEFORE JUNE MAYBE THEY WOULD LIKE TO SELL THEM. OR MAYBE YOU MIGHT GIVE ME SOME OTHER IDEAS. SO FAR I AM MAKING THE COACHES (30) AND THEN MAKING (30) CASTLES FOR CENTERPIECES. IF ANYONE HAS ANY FOR SALE OR HAS SOMETHING ELSE THAT THEY ARE USING I WOULD WELCOME THE IDEAS. PLEASE E-MAIL ME @ SHARON1038@COMCAST.NET
im havin a great time figuring what theme i want help me please
Bottom of the dress fits ok , but the top is to tight or to small.
Any Advice 2 a first time enaged bride.
I am looking for a way to incorporate the Princess Theme into the wedding program outside of the design and color. I am struggling with catchy wording or phrases that my guests will know that it is a Fairytale/Princess wedding as they are reading through the program. Any ideas??? Thanks in advance for your help!
lIBNI I have a cinderella dress never worn i baught it then found out i could n0ot fit it due to my bust give me a shout and i can email some pics
hey im lookig for a cinderella dress and a invitaion:D:D
I want the fairy tale princess theme, but my favorite princess is Aurora (Sleeping Beauty). That’s what my gown will be made after, and my bridesmaids dresses will be a cabernet or wine color. Almost everything I find on fairy tale themed weddings is about Cinderella, and I want Aurora!!!! Does anyone have any suggestions on how to make it less Cinderella-ish?
I am having a cinderella style wedding. My colors are actually mauve, lilac, and hot pink. Its really pretty. Any pictures or ideas would help out sooooo much. I love creative ideas!
Annie.
J_lopez42@msn.com or elionaforever@hotmail.com