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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Hi everyone,
I am getting married Sept 12th 2009. Planning on a cinderella wedding. I am in desperate need of some ideas. Not a big wedding but would still like the cinderella theme. My colors are purple, silver, and white. Please help!
amber,
have silver and white as your main decor. then add purple or silver ( if it works with skinttone) with your bridal party. have guys in black with royal looking vests. to much purple or the wrong shade of purple will take away from the dreaminess that cinderella weddings should capture. girls bouquets should be a lighter shade of purple with amazing satin ribbons. yours should be white with an amazing jeweled ribbon.
if you cant find a ribbon like this, then i would make it. craft stores have small rhinestones that can be glued on in the shape of monograms or the wedding date even both! tulle will be your #1 best friend and it is so inexpensive that you can purchase enough to decorate your arch, make tulle(choose the one that is more fluid like and not stiff, it shimmers a little too)pew bows that puddle to the floor, etc. add ivy everywhere and choose only roses for the flowers.
the thing here is the details. buy or make (and every cinderella wedding should have this! smile) a royal purple velvet ringbearer pillow. flowergirl should be in a dreamy lilac or white with royal purple ribbon( colored dress, most true to the era) fairytale dress and wear a hair wreath with flowing ribbons down her back carrying a flower wand. ballerina slippers complete her look. for your cake go against the slipper cake topper and make it authentic regal looking instead choose a rhinestone crown. when the wedding is over put it in safekeeping for your future daughter.
add cinderella details like the glass slipper and secure it on the ringbearer pillow. have the invites in a royal tone like a scroll border. another idea is to add banners and flags to your wedding decor and candles. renting candleabras and single candle holders decorated with ivy and tulle would be a sure winner!! for favors give the traditonal silver dragees (google search) put in little velvet bags.
dont forget you can also add two more little guys and give them fake trumpets ( have someone play a trumpet cd and they could announce your entrance; it will look like they are really announcing you, just make sure its a good age so they will do the task) the only thing it will cost is renting 2 extra suits and buying 2 metal trumpets from a craft store. and the cd would be super easy to make!! the royal are famous for their service attendants so it would make sense to have this many roles in the wedding. the key to this is in the details, if you pay attention to upscale looking items, you will have it made!! no need to spend an arm and leg.
parchment paper makes the best diy invites, you can add a scroll border and old world style font. find tea colored envelopes or white and bingo! instant cinderella invites!! smile. i say again keep you reception looking fairytale by using white and silver for the backdrop it will give a better presentaion. keep the silver(as i always suggest tothe silverware and centerpiece holders like bowls or urns filled with roses and greenery. have a purple program or a simple thank you poem card or program on each plate for a pop of color to the table ( again so diy) dont worry about using a shiny or light silver one that is almost on a vibrant greyish side will work too.
*A Purple wedding dont forget the plume pen and an amzing guest book or large piece of parchment to sign.
* Cinderella Flower Girl Dres
*Tulle Wedding Decorations( also google image tulle wedding decor)
amber,
here are some pics…..
this is the bouquet i envison…
*rhinestone bouquet jewels ( this is actually a very good website to scour for amazing ideas!)
hope all this gives you loads of inspiration, write back if you need further help!!
Thank You! Stacy. Great ideas I hope to use every one of them. You were so helpful. I was beginning to get overwhelmed. I had a few ideas but not many.
amber, i was very happy to be able to help! have a wonderful wedding and marriage!
Hey Ladies,
like the one Taylor Swift wears in her Love Story video, for my wedding if ya’ll see anything like it please email me at mkscott07@gmail.com, thank you so much. 
I need help finding a dress
Thanks- Megan
megan,
found some things similar. the actual designer doesnt make them. might i suggest a corset dress and have the dress shop add the straps.
*Casablanca Bridal - 1684 ( this dress is 150.00 wow!!)
*Style for a Steal
*Lara Corsets & Gowns
megan…. i couldnt believe it!! i found a wedding dress at davids bridal that is so similar its not funny. it has the same corset styling etc. i searched everywhere and the only option is custom made.
but this dress at davids comes in ivory or white. it has a big slender skirt. they also offer the sleeve option. the price is perfect!! $600- 650 .i would make it more renaissance by adding estate jewelry. it will make the look!! i know it dont have the front like that but i still hope you like it.
*Style: V8822
*leshabitudes ( i didnt know your budget etc. but this place is perfect for making the dress)
*Wedding Dress Gallery #165964
*Wedding Dress Gallery #118610
*wedding dresses
i sure hope these help but i do again suggest a corset gown and have them put on the straps if budget is a issue. some of these gowns run into the thousands.
The designer is Sandi Spika hope this helps
Beautiful Ivory Maggie Sottero Stella dress size (10 usa) for sale, wine waist band. I wore this beautiful gown once for my valentines wedding. It is unaltered and has been professionally cleaned.
Its going at a giveaway price of £400. It was originally $645.
Pliz contact me if interested
Hi!! I’m getting married Sep’09. My theme is a fairy tale and color is royal blue for the brides maids. Can you advice what contrast color would look good for the flower girls?
!!! Any additional tips are welcome!! 
Also, need some tips on unique favors keeping in mind the theme in mind (primarily a castle/carriage). The only thing I could find were candles
lourdes, i actually think i would keep it in the blue family, have them in light shimmery blue or white with royal blue bow. or you could just choose solid white. which would still be fine.
*Inexpensive flower girl dress(very cinderella like)
keep the favors edible. i would put chocolates or monogrammed cookies in boxes tied with a bow. use the same color bow as the flowergirl dress;if using pale blue etc. have the ringbearer carry a pale blue velvet pillow with tassles or add pale blue there also. i would also consider using pale blue here and there even in flowers. stunning. check out the fairytale section here for beautiful favor boxes or bags. velvet drawstring favor bags would be super beautiful. good luck!!
Thanks Stacey.
I have finally managed to narrow down the wedding favors to miniature Snow Globes, with either a couple or maybe a castle. Would you know of any web site I could purchase this from?? Once again any further tips always come in handy!!!
hi everyone im getting married sept 26 09 and im having a cinderella wedding! i had no idea they were this popular lol but congrats to all you lucky brides and i hope you all have a beautiful wedding and live happily ever after!!!
Hey guys,
My fiance and I want fairytale wedding invitations. We like this style, but were wondering if there is anything else out there like this for a tight budget.
* fairytale castle invites
Hey these are some of the cheaper ones ! I also wanted this design for my wedding on 04/18/2009. I will check to see where I ordered mine from and will let you know. Jessica V. from Tx.
Hi Elyse , I got mine at http://www.princessinvitations.com. They have around 12 different styles of castles. Hope this helps you out. Good luck on your wedding, Jessica V. from Tx.
Hi Brides i getting married in August and i really need your help.. Its a fairytale theme my problem is finding invitations i like the scrolls .. but i haven’t had any luck finding any online.. i would appreciate your help in locating some or some suggestions as to what else to use.
Thanks alot
Nordiajohns@gmail.com
nadz,
just google search wedding scrolls there are some great links! also wedding scrolls diy there are great links there also!
My daughter is getting married in April 09 and is having a Cinderella wedding. I need suggestions for the reception hall. She is having about 300t so we can not have a sit down affair. We are decorating the drive thru of the social hall for the dance floor. Any suggestions? I need ALL the help I can get. thanks, Barbara
Here is my email address bkbass@rose.net
Hi ladies
some fun fairytale inspiration to pass the time, Love Story by Taylor Swift.
looking for anyone that has married on Mackinac Island Mi, planning on a summer wedding there and looking for theme of carriage or bicycle for shower. I have mostly found just cinderella carriages looking for a nice graphic of wedding carriage. any ideas out there. thanks
Peggy
peggy,
* Wedding bike theme: It could lead to a wheely long marriage!
* Board #20: Bicycle Built for Two
google image horse carriage clipart ( i think you’ll find what you need there!! good luck!)
Hi everyone,
Im getting married July 26, 2009. I am having a big cinderella wedding. I always dreamed of one since i was a little girl. My colors are baby blue, white, and silver. I’m tryin to figure out what i should do about my color theme, and how to work with it while decorating. Please help. I am using little plastic slippers as favors with m&m’s in blue and white. I am also using bottles of wine in silver bags decorated with something cinderella. If anyone can give me some more ideas with this … help!
jessica, white flowers, silver accents, bably blue linens. if you can’t get baby blue linens, have white llinens, blue centerpieces, and keep the silver accents.
Hi brides
I desperately need yo help. Iam getting married nxt year in July and Iam trying to incorporate a princess theme.
I found beautiful bridesmaid dresses but they are cocoa. Problem Iam having is the reception hall has gold drapes and a dark blue carpet (please see http://www.regentbanqueting.co.uk) and me and my fiancee both luv baby blue.
How can we incorporate all these colours??? My sister thinks baby blue looks gd with chocolate brown but I dont know how it would look with cocoa. PLIZ HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pictures will be greatly appreciated.
this is the dress iam using
Hi Sera!
Your hall is actually very neutral. I would get chair covers though!! The cocoa of the dresses would look great with a robin’s egg blue! You could use lighting in the hall to bring in the softer shade of blue. The gold drapes will not be a vocal point if you use cocoa table covers with the accents of the softer blues. In a darkened room and soft shimmering light on your tables the dark carpet is just a back drop!
Have Fun!!
Thanks alot Robyn. The chairs will def be covered.
Any ideas on where to get this blue lighting from? if so which one in specific? I havent been able to see any cocoa table covers or accesories is there anywhere u can point me to?
Sera
I am in the US so I’m not sure where to tell you to find lighting, but if you ask the event planner at your hall I would think they could give you the name of a lighting company in your area. I found some table cloths at http://www.wholesale-table-linens.com. Ask for fabric samples. Colours look different in real life. If you don’t have a fabric sample from the maids dresses take one to the paint store and match it to a paint chip. It is a great tool to help you find the right colours!!
sera, you can have what you want. i was studying the room and when i found the pic, i just knew it would be perfect! you bm dresses will be beautiful in this setting. notice on the boutonniere pic it has the same color as the dress, while the plates should be solid white. i was thinking carry the bouquet colors onto the centerpieces. have bm carry baby blue hydrangeas tied off with the same exact color of her dress, or with a dark blue ribbon. have the girls wearing blue rhinestone necklaces and earrings. your bouquet should be white with the baby blue ribbon(stands for something blue) i love this color scheme. it is breathtaking! i would have ringbearer carrying the dark blue pillow. the cake should be in baby blue, dark blue, and gold. green will be an automatic color cause of greenery, so i wouldnt worry about that. i will be adding a bouquet pic, not for the flowers but the ribbon. this is what i am thinking for the blue bouquet. dont worry about using so much cocoa. i would cencentrate on the blue colors. if you want to add cocoa anywhere else think about subtle places like ink colors, favor bags(organza) with ribbons, etc. hope this helps!!
Thanks Stacey
Thats so helpful. Pliz feel free to send any other ideas. I ll def use what u wrote
Hi you have a pretty wedding dress were did you get it i hope you have a good wedding from rachel
Hello Everyone, I just wanted to wish everyone Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Happy Holidays to everyone who does not celebrate Christmas ! Love to all, Jessica V. (from Tx.)
Thank you and to your family as well!
brides, this is a renaissance wedding i hope it might inspire!!
Were there anymore pics of this? I love it!
hollie h, sorry that was it. here is the link….
* Inspiration Board: Renaissance weddings
* Etsy: Royal CINDERELLA Renaissance Wedding scroll Invitations
* Children’s Toys for a Medieval Wedding
* Etsy: Medieval CINDERELLA Wedding CAMERAS covers tents cards
for other ideas google image renaissance weddings and medieval weddings as well as cakes and bouquets for both.
* Planning The Middle-earth Wedding
( a great website, is dedicated to lord of the rings but the renaissance time period)though era brides carried foliage, herbs, fresh picked wildflowers. the color link is amazing!! will help you nail down best reanissance colors.
Hi everyone, I am getting married in june of 2010. I am having a cinderella themed wedding and i am having a hard time finding dresses for my girls. my colors are pink, black, white and sliver. I also dont know what to do for decortions.
BRIDES, check it out!! could be mixed in with cinderella themed decor!! cake is happily ever after from bhg.com
* The Vogue Tablescape (platinum, bling, black & white damask and tons of romantic flowers)
This is sooooo stunning.
I am trying to plan my daughters Sweet 16. We are looking at the Cinderella Theme. Any suggestions?
stacy, here are some links…..
also make the cake table the focal point….
* BHG: Backyard Wedding
* how we made a Cinderella Castle Cake
* Cinderella carriage cake stands: gallery
* Cinderella party invitations
* A Cinderella birthday party
I am getting married in May 2010! I have been planning for a long time for this day. I have ideas on most things already. It is of course a Cinderella theme. My FH is making a carriage to hold the cake he has designed it. Our wedding will be held in the early evening, in the mountains up by Yosemite. A masked ball with dinner will follow.
However there are a few things that are driving me crazy, thank God I still have time. I need help with a buffet style dinner menu, and also flowers. Our colors are that of nature focusing on blues, purples, golds, and greens. But any color will work as my dress has lots of colored embroidery. I am posting a picture on the embroidery on the dress and also the space in which I will be working with. Thanks so much for your help both Dawn and Stacey give such great advice!
I am posting the Link to the site I am getting married at because there are some great pictures. There are many sites to choose from inside on the location…Please help me pick the right one!
* Paradise Springs Mountain
Thanks in advance. Hollie
hollie, you are quite welcome!! that embroidery is gorgeous!! i have a few pics for inspiration. i took inspiration from your dress embroidery and ran with it!! i saw the lavender/pinkish flowers??? and thought that shade looked the best!! add deeper purple with blue as accents with white flowers. can use lavender hydrangea in place of lavender flowers in brides bouquet. add tons of greenery to your decor. the chandelier is another inspiration…using only roses and hydrangea is what i was thinking to give a rustic romantic look, and looks the best overall. use this everywhere. keep outdoor flowers to a minimum, you wont need much the place is gorgeous and nature should shine through. if using the arbor, decorate with mostly greenery adding touches of green hydrangea and a few white roses, to keep it from competing with the scenery i wouldnt add color here. have the color with the bridal party florals.( have them carry a mix of lavender and blue hydrangeas with greenery) you can decorate everything with mostly hydrangeas and save the roses/hydrangea with your bouquet and maybe the cake base decor, guest book table. centerpieces of blue, green and purple hydrangeas with lush greenery. the pic of the bride, her bouquet is what colors i see. touches of golds could be brought in the programs (writing and borders) and in the cinderella carriages, votive holders etc. i wouldnt add gold as another main color in tables and florals. unless it will be in runners in small doses or plate rims and glass rims etc.
hollie, almost 4got. can intertwine grapevine into arch it looks amazing with hydrangea and roses!! add toparts of reception area if you wish. love your venue i love the venue!! the bella pavillion for reception and the arbor for the wedding. this place is amazing!! more pics.
hollie,
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Hi Ladies .. here are some super-sweet fairytale lucite shoes by Stuart Weitzman ("Arabesque"). Enjoy!
hello everyone i am also getting married in june of 2009 i am having some trouble with my center pieces i am having a cinderella theme and also have a decorator but he is not doing my centerpieces i would love to see some pictures of some ceneterpieces with carriages or something i have been able to get the wire carriages but thats about it does anyone have any ideas please help i am even willing to buy some already made please email me at katrina_gordon@ymail.com thanks alot i will appricate anyones help
katrina, absolutely, just google image cinderella carriage centerpieces and look at all those results!! google search it too!!