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
Walking down the aisle to a fantasy wedding theme means that as this type of bride, you can go
all out.
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 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 black tux, which fortunately looks stunning next to a princess bride. But a white tuxedo has a bit more fairytale flavor, and it's worth considering.
Sure, 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.
The Honour Of Your Presence Is Requested ...
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.
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.
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 several 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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Thanks,
Connie
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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.
I’m planning a princess fairytale themed wedding for late next year. I want it to be a more grown-up version, so I’m not including pumpkin carriages, glass slippers, frog prince, etc…. you know, more like the ‘Ever After’ movie kind of fairytale than a Disney Cinderella kinda thing, but also not too medieval, as I’ll be wearing a ball gown. My colours are sky blue and silver, with white, of course. I want it to be something unforgettable, an event that people will still remember after months or years, so I’m trying to come up with unique twists to include. I’m not really leaning towards a specific fairytale story or movie, but would like to combine some elements from the different tales in a subtle way… something like they did to the movie Enchanted. (oh boy, am I confusing you guys? Sorry, I’m still a little mixed up, but I just wanna get ideas.) Any suggestions?
Brianna,
your guest book could look more like a gold fairytale book. incorporate songs from different movies into your dance list.
i think it would be amazing to name each table after a fairytale. for example “ever after” table, “enchanted” table etc. for the place cards you could have the table set up ineach category( should be pretty easy for guests to see their names at a themed table) for each of these tables have your normal decor. just add a little twist of some thing from the movie without it being over obvious. like the programs for the cinderella table( for example) have a pumpkin motif. or have a small glass slipper elegantly into the centerpiece. etc. i saw the movies ( big fan of romantic..well…anything!
* double WOW!!! ( i just had to show you! you could actually do this with your color scheme)
Thanks, Stacey. That is a very good idea about the tables. I love it! :-)
Hi Girls,
I am getting married in August 2010 (hopefully pricess style). I can see that there is alot of experience on this board, so i was wondering whether I could get some ideas.
I decided on a mainly white wedding with touches of red and silver. I want it to be simple but elegant. The idea I had for the centerpieces was silver candelabras with red roses. I was thinking white linen on tables with a small red flower on the tie back of the chairs (any ideas on what flower I can use except a rose)
My wedding planner asked me what props I would like on stage for the reception. I dnt have any ideas. Can anybody assist me with some ideas?
Also, does anybody have any simple and cheap favor ideas?
Can I do anything special for my invitations?
T,
i would keep the invites simple and classic. black and white. it would be difficult for me to say on the props without actually seeing the stage. if you can get me a pic i could see what it needs.
* ideas
for favors, anything edible is the way to go. you could go with tradition on this one and choose jordan almonds, they can be bought in bulk and jsut put into a favor box, tie with ribbon voila. store bought cookies in clear bags tied with red cascading ribbons and a small tag reading: Enjoy!
would be a welcome treat.
i am thinking if you use white linens with the candleabras and dripping red roses and greenery, it might be to much to add any florals to the chair covers/ chair ties. i am assuming you are using white covers.
* example
* also look at this concept. the linens speak volumes. i am loving the red linens and centepieces. linens make an impact on a little budget. see the florals in the silver, it just looks so elegant when paired with this ornate cloth with the rest simple. looks fairytale and very very elegant.
*real wedding ( this is amazing!!! depending on your venue, i would probably lean toward something like this)
*or this beauty!!!
*alternate chair decor idea
*WOW!!!
*very nice, with silver overlays and sashes
hope these help!!
I am trying to post my wedding chair sashes again- the last time it did not work ! Here goes try number 2 girls!!!
Hi Ladies I still have these chair sashes. . If anyone is having Cinderella wedding using blue– like Cinderella wore to the ball. This was one of my colors at my wedding 04/18/09! If you are interested please let me know.
Hi Jessica Im having a fairytale wedding in Nov 2010. And my colors are aqua and chocolate. Are your sashes close to aqua or are the blue? please email back with the inoformaton because im really trying to get some help.
Hi LaSharra No they are ice blue like Cinderella’s dress. The pic of them is above. Sorry they would not work for you. Good Luck with your wedding!
Looking for a good theme, were renewing are vows after 20y are colors we picked is torquiose,chocalate,ivory and a hint of yellow. so if anyone got any good ideas were upen for good ideas and if anyone has any linen that thay wont to sell please let me no thanks…..
Tiffany,
* wedding board
* project wedding
*wedding board #2
* pale yellow in the centepieces
Tiffany, what is your vow renewal date? if i could get a look at the venue i could see if something pops from the area for a theme. also is there a place or something you both love? that could be a good place to begin. also colors can be a theme. for example, your color scheme would fit great into a garden or beach setting.
Help!! My daughter is getting married May 2010…colors are turquoise, black, white but she loves beauty and the beast…anyone have ideas to incorporate the theme from the movie??? any cool sites would be so appreciated! :)
Terryann,
For the cake topper or guest table, you could have the enchanted rose ( diy with a glass dome and wood base, at most craft stores) then in bottom drill a hole and set a very nice red silk rose, it will look like it is suspended in air. beauty and the beast wedding invitations would set the theme very nicely. or a beauty and the beast motif program in black and white on each place setting. candle sticks or candelabras for centerpieces would be perfect. a guilded silver frame with paper reading Be our Guest (using old world font ). First dance could be to tale as old as time song. i hope these ideas help!!
Our wedding isn’t until August 28, 2010. Are colors are royal blue, silver and white. I would love to have a princess wedding but he really wants royal blue. Any ideas on how to pull it together. We do not have a ball room close to us at an affordable rate so we will be decorating a banquet room at our community center which is nice and new but not close to a ball room.
Our ceremony will take place outside either inside or next to a white gazebo.
Madison,
Don’t worry. There is no reason why you can’t use royal blue, silver and white in a princess wedding. After all, royal blue is a “Royal” color. The silver will be a great coordinating color that will give you the dazzle you are looking for.
Also, don’t worry so much about having an actual ballroom…how you decorate it will determine the feel in the end.
I am having a Cinderella wedding in June 2011 in our church. It’s very modern (office like), not the pretty old steeple type of church). My attire will make the scene. It is my third marriage; however it is my first wedding ceremony. I found a perfect Cinderella style white dress (no train) with tiffany (baby) blue ribbon & stones. I am only wearing one (1) glass (vinyl slipper) down the isle (where I’ll gleefully prance down alone) My Prince will meet me at the altar and sit me down on the step to place the other slipper on my foot. (Kiss me & ask me to marry him) He will be wearing a white tux with silver accents. Our best men & brides maids will wear black & silver with a touch of tiffany or royal blue. My twin teenaged boys are wearing black Dockers, black dress shirts and silver vests while blowing silver trumpets to announce our arrival to the reception as we roll in to the reception hall (banquet room) on a horse drawn carriage. See it’s not where you have it or the colors that make it a princess wedding; it is how you decorate and play it out. I hope this helps. Wishing you a Beautiful Fairy Tale Princess Wedding!
Julie
My situation sounds alot like yours and I’am also having a fairytale wedding in our church with cinderella carriage and reception in a ballroom. My wedding is this Decemember and I was thinking white wedding with touches of red and silver. I want it to be simple but elegant.The idea I had for the centerpieces was silver candleabras and dripping roses and greenery but I really like your ideas as well. Do you have any pictures or websites that I could refer too? I ‘am not sure on colors for bridesmaids. My niece has red hair so I guess that is a factor. any help please.
Thanks,
Connie
Hello everyone. I got married on 04/18/2009. I just got moved back into my condo after a year of it being remodled b/c of Hurricane Ike damage. Anyway I have wedding things to sell. I had a Cinderella Fairytale wedding. My colors were White, Baby blue and silver. So I have chair sashes only NO CHAIR Covers to sell. They are baby blue.I have a Cinderella castle cake topper. It is white and Royal blue. I will have my husband put pics up later. So if anyone is interested ,please let me know! Thanks!
Jessica, do you still have the items available, please email me at mp6446@yahoo.com
HI MEG,
Yes I still have the items. I will send you a e-mail !
Hi ladies well the deal with Meg fell through so I still have the baby blue chair sashes available . But I discovered that I only have 138 of them. SO THAT MEANS THE HELP THAT CLEANED UP THE RECEPTION THREW 12 OF MY SASHES AWAY!!!! UGH!!!! SOME PEOPLE HUH??? !!!
So if anyone is interseted please let me know.
Hi, I am interesting in possibly buying your cake topper. Can you send me pics of it and let me know how much you want for it? Thanks!
Hi do you have a e-mail; I could send – the pics to ? Thanks, Jessica
Hello jessica, My friend is having a wedding august 21 2010 & her colors are cobalt blue,silver & white. I was wondering what your cake topper looked like? she is having like very girly cinderlla like decorations. so i would like to see a picture of the cake topper
Do you have a e-mail addrees ?
Hi there, i saw your advert about the castle cake topper. do u still have it?
Hi Samantha, yes I do still have the cake topper and everything else. I need your e-mail addres to send you a pic. I tried to download my pics from my wedding but I can not get them to work. So please send me your e- mail address so I can e- mail you pics! Thanks!!!
samantha, please send me ur wedding pics @ flavi4ever@yahoomail.com.my theme is orange n cream
Jessica V.
I’m interested on the sashes for the chairs if you still have them.
Thanks,
Ana
Hi Ana, Yes I do still have the chair sashes. Do you have a e-mail I could contact you with? Thanks, Jessica
Hello! I am having a fairy tale wedding in July of 2010. My so far are red, white, and silver. I am thinking of decorating my reception in mostly white and silver with hints of red. I’m at a loss for bouquets, table set ups, and how to decorate my cake. I have carriages with flameless candles as centerpieces, but that is it so far. It is going to be an outside wedding in a garden type setting. Thanks!
krysta,
i love the idea of decorating the reception in white and silver. i would go with simple white table linens, silverware, silver runners(optional) etc. can i see your centerpieces? i might be able to find a way for you to incorporate red roses in them. i made you a board, just to show you some ideas. these centerpieces are tall but i couldnt find the idea i wanted so i ran with it. i didnt know what color the bm dresses would be so i used grey.
Yes, my fiancee is a huge Ohio State Buckeye fan, so I let him pick the colors… and that was his pick. I wanted the Cinderella theme, so I tried to figure out a way to incorporate them together. I thought silver and white would make it more “dreamy”. The bridesmaid dresses we picked out are just simple black empire waist dresses, with a removable red sash… very classy. I wanted something that wasn’t so dressy they would never be able to wear again, and also something that they could wear to our reception, which I have another simpler dress for, and not be more dressed up than me. For the bouquets I picked a single white rose “wand” wrapped in red satin and pearls so far, I just thought it would keep things simple. I’ve attached my carriage centerpiece. It’s not finished yet, but it will give you an idea of what it will look like. There is a flameless candle in the center to add some extra light outdoors. I plan on having lots of twinkle lights and the flameless candles since we will be in a garden area with not much light.
krysta, from what i could tell the carriage is fairly nice size. you said it wasnt finished yet? do you have more embellishment? you could always have red roses peeking out from under the carriage or a lush handful of red rose petals to sit on. i would take small roses and greenery around the candle and having it flowing out like here…
*example
I was planning on putting silver beading around the wheels. I do like the pictures that you sent. I love the idea of rose petals! Thank you!
hey i am getting married next year in september and i am too having a fairytale themed. i live in vegas and me and my fiance are planning on having our wedding at his work where we met (blush the nightclub in the wynn) we picked this location because its romantic how we met and also we will pay little to nothing for this venue since its his work. but we dont want to spend a fortune on flowers and candles and favors and decorations and was wondering if anyone knows where i can buy cheap flowers and candles especially. we want to have lots of large and medium size candles for our wedding. and also im having a hard time picking out what colors would be best for my theme. this is the dress that i want and i want to choose colors that compliments this dress. any advice will be helpful. thanks:)
Hello i saw what you had posted on here about cinderella weddings and i was wondering where u found the picture of the wedding dress that you posted with it. any help would be great thanks!
Deep rich colors like maroon would look gorgeous with this dress, it is an absolutely beautiful dress.
Hello Ursula Im also having a fairy tale wedding and Im using gold and red cuz it gives it a romantic and fairytale look.Im having little gold carriages and gold candlebras I also went to a fabric store and got red and gold fabric for decor Im hanging it along the walls so it kinda looks like curtins for the tables I got red table clothes and gold fabric flower petals to put on the red tables also it would be so much cheaper to use fake flowers I dont know where ure from but if u have adoller tree you should most defintly go there for all kinds of stuff specificlly flowers.but I think red and gold would really compliment the dress you want
brides,
here is a neat idea. chandelier alternatives.
*diy chandeliers for weddings and instructions
Hey, ladies I am having my fairytale/fall themed wedding in October with the colors burgundy, blush pink, latte, and silver. But I have no idea on how to decorate the reception site. Here is the link to the site if anyone has any ideas to help me out. Thank you!
angie,
which banquet room are you using? also are you wanting any fall elements such as elegant leaves etc?
this is a beautiful wedding…
*elizabeth anne designs
and this wedding below is what dreams are made of i am saying this is just mesmerizing.
*click on new york public library wedding ( i wish i could have clicked on the actual wedding instead of like this but site wont allow it)
angie,
i checked to see how it posted, click weddings and events once it brings you to main page then new york library wedding.
Yes I would love to add fall elements such as elegant leaves and pumpkins! But I just don’t know how or what to use. I am afraid of either over doing the cinderella/fall theme or under doing it and one one will know what my theme even was.
angie,
what did you think about the site i gave you? would that go inthe direction you were thinking? what would you say to a enchanted forest theme, its very fairytale and fits perfect with cinderella. i am thinking candelabra centerpieces like in a castle, have a cinderella castle cake, around the room have urns full of fall leave branches like in pic above, dont use the oranges and reds, instead use mauves, golden yellow, the muted fall leaf colors. candles everywhere. on each place setting, take mini pumpkins and sugar them just as you would any other fruit. or buy fake shimmery pumpkins, now that fall is coming, i am starting to see them everywhere. have the fake leaf garlands trailing up the base of candelabra. with the pumpkins and a few scattered leaves on table. now, for place cards have them pumpkin or cinderella slipper shaped. this template should be easy to find online and very diy!! be sure to use old world font for a more “castle” writing. make a diy “hear ye hear ye” scroll and stand it up by a towering cake. have a saying thanking your guests for attending.
Hear Ye Hear Ye
We, Mr.and Mrs. couple,
hereby thank you for the honor
of your presence at our wedding.
the more simple you keep the words and larger print a traffic jam wont happen. it will flow smoothly.
* diy scroll ( will need to make one larger to your tastes)
you might actually get some great ideas here even though it is a medieval halloween party, the decor is just enchanting!! i have always thought this was!
*country living
*decorating ideas
*fairytale wedding cake
*bhg wedding ( this is very pretty)
one idea is using all white roses paired with muted fall leaf tones will be luxurious.
*lisa light weddings
angie,
thank goodness i found this again!! do you see the rose petals on the floor against the white and green palette? this is what i mean by using those muted fall colors( th emore roses and golds tone, with subtle shades of sages etc.
i think you just might like this look, you could axe the table runner. but this is the fallish colored look i had in mind!! its sooooo romantic and VERY royal looking!! i love the way they used all green in the stands. it really made all else look super elegant. i do hope you go in this direction. a few shimmery pumpkins would look righ tat home with this!! simple rosy desert colors.
* BEAUTIFUL pic
( make sure you look at the closeup shots)
*more of the gorgeous
this way you could pull in the fall colors EXCEPT with the roses and you could add a few leaves but wouldnt have too. the roses would give the vibe you want. add a few leaves to the bouquets instead. i got my fingers crossed that you might love this look. you could have the green centerpieces on your table (low or tall) it would look like it did back then, people picking what was available. then add scattered rose petals in these colors up and down the tables. add votives. they wouldnt confuse your scheme then!! big smile!! especially with the leaves only the bouquets then youwouldnt be worrying about it being too much. scour flea markets and second hand shops for silver vases. let me know what you think!!
Hey Stacey, I love the idea of an enchanted forest look, and all the sites that u gave me. You are such a big help. I esp. love the pictures with the roses/leaves scattered on the floor w/ candles. Thank you for your ideas!!!!
angie,
you are welcome! i just knew you would love that picture!! it seemed very fitting right down to the colors. youknow i forgot to give you a link……
*real wedding ( i have shared this before just to show the muted fall colors i was talking about) click on ny public library these are the leaf colors i meant. very ethereal and enchanting. love this!
The ceremony will be in banquet room 1 and the cocktail hour will be in banquet room 2 and the reception will follow back in banquet room 1.
Hi,
I am getting married on October 24th. I am having a princess wedding with lots of sparlkes. colours are ivory, victorian lilac and purple. I want eiffel vases and feathers for my centre pieces with ligths and gel, however I am struggling to locate. I found one place where I can hire them for £27.50 per centre piece. I need 4. on the top table I want 2 large candelabras – again any ideas on where to get them from???? all ideas would be greatly appreciated. thanks … Holly
Are you located overseas? If not, Hobby Lobby sells the eiffel vases and feathers-and they have sales very often and the 40% off coupon. Otherwise, check you local florists. Ours has the vases to rent. Other option, check Maybe someone in your area would have some for sale or to rent. I had found some locally that way as well. Good luck! Hope that helps.
Holly,
saveoncrafts.com has everything you need and for cheap!!
hello;
i had a fairytale wedding in june of this year; and im gonna be selling all of our wedding stuff; i have dresses, rose petals, unity candle, cake server, cake toppers, flowers, flower girl dress, flower basket, decorations…anything you could think of…
in interested just let me know; id be glad to sell individually or everything as a bundle…
thanks.
hi! im interested reg ur post…
wer u from?
hi tesia
can i see some stuff…
thanx..
reguarding last post, i would like to see what you have, can you email me some pics?
yes… its picturetrail.com/tesia7
Hi
Having a fairytale wedding in May… do you have any decorations.. what do you have left ?
Was wanting some ideas for backdrop scene.. like castle or cinderella coach..anything fairytale…help !lol
Hey there, came across your site. I was reading through it trying to get some ideas. I am pretty lost as to what to do for anything with a wedding. I did although ‘kind’ of pick out my colors. I was wondering if you could give me some tips from there? If you have the time of course ^^. I am hoping to have a ‘cheap’ fairy tale wedding with the colors pretty basic: Black, White and a hint of pink. Not really a Hot pink but a bold enough pink that it does clash out. If you could give me any hints as to what to start with that really would be great help and I sure would appreciate it! My wedding isn’t until March, 2011. But I’d rather get started sooner rather then later lol I am really bad at being a last minute person.
~thanks so much~
Stephanie (so lost and confused)
stephanie,
keep all your flowers in one color in one type to simplify it even more. pink roses would be my choice or a fluffy pink flower like peonies( they are soooo gorgeous) they are usually a expensive flower but in your local area or try fiftyflowers.com they have entire collections for one price. it only takes one of these beauties in simple glass bowls surrounded with votives to make a presentation or have long stem peony in a tall slender vase. one key is using the pink flowers to add a more lush look to the black and white scheme. candles are seriously inexpensive and since your getting married in 2011, you can actually spread out everything. having the bridal party in black ( guys and girls) is a superb idea!! they can wear it again, it is great on all body types, it is just practical. another idea is to hang lush peonies or roses from clear fishing line or ribbon and suspend over tables( if your venue has low ceilings or is outdoors) the effect is really magical. it could take the place of floral centerpieces too, just have candles on the tables sprinkled with rose petals. you can also choose to have a pearl like theme too. have tall cylinder vases with pearls at bottom of vase and floating candle or flower. overall one of my fave choices is the cylinder vases filled with colored water (using food dye) or floralytes( google search and google image for a look)
*big wedding tiny budget
lots of paper lanterns overhead will also create a gorgeous( i mean gorgeous) decor!
*tips
*more flower tips
*colin cowie tips
*colin cowie budget
*extraordinary wedding
stephanie,
*wedding tips on a budget
*pink centerpiece
*budget pink centerpiece
*pink centerpiece
*wedding centerpiece
tulle can be one of the greatest things along with pink carnations as flowers( bunched together they resemble peonies just a fraction of the price)
*tulle wedding
*pink bouquet
the pages are a little slow loading but well worth it, this is a very pretty wedding. in your colors. i hope this gives you a bunch of ideas cause it is perfect!! it has that simple elegance fairytale look, to me… in a nutshell….it just looks like a true love; a fairytale kind of love. it doesnt have all those xtra details, its refreshing. i love it and the black and white striped ribbon.
*real wedding pics
want a little more glam? simply add pearl stems to your florals. thats it!! even more fairytale? have white invites with a cinderella carriage and horses printed in black at top. then carry this onto your programs etc. or use elegant monograms and calligraphy font, you dont need xtra details to make it look fairytale, just upgrade the look( not necessarily the price) the things you will already need for your wedding, example other than the ink and font. your cake, order a simple white confection nothing pricey and add fresh pink flowers in masses( large head roses will work and you wont need as many as you think, keep carnations out of contact with food, not a good combo) take a simple white pearlized ribbon and wrap around each cake tier, top with pink roses and greenery. add pearl stems( local craft store or saveoncrafts.com be sure to check out this site you will find abundance of inexpensive stuff) just look for inexpensive items that have that million dollar look. your cake knife, buy a simple plain cake knife and add an upgraded ribbon and have it more flowing. some add real roses this is an option too. just secure them on the handle with floral wire. no flowers? go to a craft store and buy a simple rhinestone monogram with a loop to thread ribbon through, add it in a out of the way place on the knife and let it hang down like a charm, it will sparkle and look chic. it just takes thinking out of the box a little and diy ideas.
i was at walmart wedding section the other day, they really have some pretty stuff, and martha stewart has partnered with them. check out marthastewartweddings.com for ideas too. she is one of my faves. her and her team is amazing!!
dont forget tulle, it has amazing etheral quality for CHEAP! think the armageddon movie ( check out the wedding decor at end of movie)
*armageddon movie wedding
the tulle is gorgeous as you see here!! :clapclap:
let me know whattcha think!!
Thank you so much for all the wonderful ideas! I never even thought of Peonies, they are my fave flower lol. This information you have told me will definitely help in planning the wedding and I appreciate it so much. I wasn’t sure where to start when I asked you but I think I have a sense of direction and can’t thank you enough for your input!
~Thanks so much~
Stephanie
stephanie,
you are so welcome!! happy planning!!
Hi Stacey!
I’m planning on having a FAIR-y-tale wedding(hence the last name Fair), in early Sept. 2010. I’m thinking plum and mint/light green with a little bit of silver for a sparkle effect. What do you think? We haven’t finalized our venue but we’re looking at this ballroom for the reception that I think is perfect. I’m just stuck on the centerpieces. I don’t know if I want a round bowl on a mirror with floating flowers inside surrounded by votive candles or go with the tall cylinder vases with flowers?
Hi Phylicia,
i found something so beautiful and simple. could you imagine a plum colored rose in a vase with floating candle, though the white is sooo dreamy( pic i posted)
and check out the floating petals and candles, would be so elegant and save bucks too! i love the “illusion” of lush flowers with petals.
*wedding centerpiece grouping
hope you like the ideas! when you get your venue let me know!! i will be able to steer you in a better direction:thumbsup:
hi stacey, need ideas for my prince and pricncess wedding this year, dec 1. i want yellow and tangerine orange colors, would this do for a fairytale wedding? or wat color do you recommend? here’s the website of our venue. http://www.theglassgarden.com.ph/
cristy,
that is a beautiful venue. i think yellow and tangerine would be amazing in this venue. however, my main concern is the bm dresses. these 2 colors are difficult to pull off on most skintones. i wouldnt put it this color scheme with black cause it will come off to fall or octoberish. putting the girls in grey would work but it still poses skintone problems. i like champagne and i have worked with it with yellow before, though they are very similar unless the yellow is a little deeper. if it were me, i would have yellow and orange in the brides bouquet then have the rest of the wedding decor in monochromatic orange, one shade slightly deeper than the other. i didnt know what you wanted your bm to wear? or if they already had their dresses. i am gonna work on a board and send it toshow what i am thinking.
cristy,
here is the board i made. i couldnt find the bouquet i posted separate, though it is the main bouquet for inspiration. i thought a champagne and white or gold and white base would be perfect and elegant. lots of candlelight. notice the centerpieces are candlelight. i thought it would be great with these candle globes and votives, with scattered petals.
candlelight is best for a winter wedding, itmagnifies the romance and warmth. i thought black with champagne or gold worked best for tuxes. i truly hope you like it. or at least will be able to see if this is what you envisioned. let me know if the colors work for you, if they aren’t what expected we can go in another direction. if you keep it simple to plan, with a nuetral base then bring in pops of color in florals, you will speed up planning time. i just LOVE the bouquet pic. i couldnt find who made it but these are really the colors( orange and yellow) beautiful.
Hey ladies,
Im looking for a horse drawn carriage figurine to put climbing up my cake. we are doing something like the image attached, but the carriage on it has been discontinued.
I have found a few like what you are looking for on ebay. Just type in cinderella carriage cake topper. Hope that helps
Kim
Wilton Wedding Cake Topper Cinderella Princess Carriage. It looks just like the one that is in your picture. I found it
Just type that in your seach bar and it will give you links to it.
Kim
Well the wedding is in three months and I have not gone crazy yet lol. Everything is coming together. I have chosen my center pieces for the tables, it is the picture with the apples in vases. But with mine I am going to add fall leaves and small fall flowers with the apples. And I’m going to use red and gold apples. Then I am going to place fall leaves around the vases and put small pumpkins around the vases. I think that will look so pretty with the red and gold tableclothes for the tables. I will make sure pictures are taken of the center pieces and post them in here if it is ok. I found my arch and my future hubby is going to make it for the wedding. Save a bit of money there, plus I get to keep it for our home afterwards. And I have chosen my wedding flowers, got them ordered. Invitations are here and they are awesome, they have a castle on the front with the saying “dreams do come true” On my response cards I wrote your invitation turns into a pumpkin by sept 17. I thought it was cute and went with the theme of the wedding lol. The wedding favors I have chosen are chocolate colored candle roses, with cute little castle charms tied to them. This has been a wonderful site, and so helpful with ideas for the wedding. I will for sure send any of my friends that are looking for ideas for their weddings.
i am trying to find the crystal fairytale cake topper like the one in the picture above, where did u find it ??
Vanessa, this is a Wilton cake topper called “Wedding Clear Bianca Cake Topper.” Walmart has it cheaply ($20)
HELP
I need some ideas.. im getting married next October. i want my princess wedding. lots of pink.. and i dont know where to start.. 
brandi,
have you got your venue? that would be top priority. can you give me some more details of what you want? alot of theme things or just dreamy? withthe venue pics i could tell alot about how todecorate etc. then i could make you a mood board.
i think it would be great to base it off the Ever After movie. you could go all theme with costumes but you could also have simple tuxes. in the meantime check these boards out…
*inspiration boards
*blush wedding board
*blush and gold wedding board
*project wedding
*pink and gold wedding
brandi,
here is the board i made for you. hope it helps!!
Okay, I’m trying to be secret and surprise my mom on her wedding day & really make it special for her. She wants a cinderella wedding so bad and I’m most deff trying to make that happen for her. Anybody got any ideas?? Please help!!!
thanks
- Sarah
S. Turner,
i would love to help out!! First I have a couple questions…..
1) what size and formality is the wedding? does she want simple elegance and low key or a grand affair? shorter dress, suit, or gown? do you want theme or just a few touches of elegance?
2) is there a venue, if so, do you have pics or a link i could check it out to find colors and decor to suit?
I have a mood board i made it emphasizes on a more traditional wedding and it is meant to show grace and elegance without to many details. the colors are black, white, and light blue. i didnt know if this is something you had in mind or not?
i think it is absolutely wonderful what you are doing!! look forward to hearing from you!!
Hey Stacey
Do you have any idea where I can find white wire cinderella pumpkin carriage to use as a centerpiece….and will it look too sweet 16ish or prom-ish?
thank u!
angelina,
hi!!
take a look at these….
*cinderella coach
i searched but found it difficult to find a carriage that didnt fit the promish description. however, if you like the pumpkin idea, then check this out! it is soooo pretty!! with votives just perfect!!
*nofussfabulous ( pic is from this site it is just perfect! i am loving the glitter pumpkins)
*anothercoachstyle
*cinderella carriage
i hope i have found something you could use. another option is to set up 3 different heights of floating candles in cylinders on a glass square. then in the front space of the grouping place a smaller white carriage. like here, except with the carriage….
*wedding centerpiece
Thank u Stacey, I will use the ones from the 1st two sites. Thanks you so much, you are always so helpful!
Hello
Im getting married 10/2010…my color is plum and my theme is fairytale dream come true…can any one help with suggestions for reception centerpieces decorations anything…
Hello
Im very excited…found the love of my life…we’re getting married september of 2009 and my color will be plum…its a fairy tale come true theme I need any and all suggestions…
shanita,
i google imaged plum wedding and saw this….
* real wedding
i thought you might like it. you could do the tulle in simple white or silvery grey. another color you could do is plum and chamapgne. which i think i would do the champagne linens with the plum flowers. have girls in plum with light to dark plum bouquets, you could carry champagne and creamy white roses with chamapgne beaded ribbon. guys in black with champagne vests and ties. for reception have some tables with flowers and votives and others with tall glass cylinders with floating rose petals and candles. surrounded by votives and optional rose petals. another idea, is lighting. you could have champagne linens with plumish lighting around the room. theknot.com if you signup and go to wedding photos, you can see different color galleries. also go here:
*real wedding ( check out everything, you will be so glad you did!!) loads of ideas and pics.
Help me please,
I am getting married on Sept 19th (in the next couple weeks) I have almost everything covered. Having challenges with the centerpieces. My colors are espresso, latte and topaz (accented with orange) my wedding theme is ‘My Fairytale come true – I’ve Fallen for you!! I have bought vases for the tables already and was originally going with cascading floral arrangements on top of them but have since changed my mind because it doesn’t seem to fit My Fairytale come true – the reception starts at 12:30 so thats makes it even more difficult – please help me!!!
Hello Im getting married on November 7 2009 and I am having a fairytale theme. My colors are gold and burgundy. Im trying to figure out what to have as favors and decorations. the only things I have are thank you scrolls, and glass slippers to put them in. Please help me figure out what type of favors and decorations. As well as invitations. I would like scrolls but i dont know where to get them from. My centerpieces i have candlelabras and im trying to figure out what flowers would go right with them…i want calla lillies for the bouquets… i have a aisle runner that was made with the saying and they lived happily ever after, i also have the hapily ever after flower girl basket and ring pillow. I have carraige, castle and crown placecard holders…please help me out with any other ideas..my reception will be at pantagis renaissance feel free to check out the site and let me know…these are some of the pics of my room…thanks
iivette,
i just sent a bride tothis website and i think you might wanna look…
*wedding decor
for flowers i would have candelabras sprinkle with rose petals or vases of calla lilies and roses. to cut down on cost get more roses and have a few calla’s dotting the arrangement. or keep it super simple with flowing greenery with draping rhinestone garlands, votives in glass votive holders with rhinestones( diy with rhinestones and glue) and a calla lily at each place setting.
*morewedding scrolls
*favor scrolls
iivette,
finally found the pic i was wanting to post. here is the rhinestone garlands.
if you’d like to email me.. i have tons of things that are cinderella/fairytale wedding.. most of it are for sale… and im talkin everything!!! tesia_james@hotmail.com=]