When you were a little girl didn't you dream of having a fairytale wedding? It is an idea that never goes out of fashion. Here are some tips & ideas to help create all the little details, from wedding favors to fabulous flowers, for you're happily ever after!

Spotlight on the Princess Bride

For a princess bride, there is no limit to how fabulous you can be! You will probably choose a sumptuous ballgown wedding dress complete with layers of tulle, crystal beading & embroidery & of course, a regal looking tiara. But for those that don't aspire to this look, an A-line gown with a floor length veil will achieve the same princess effect.

For the full storybook princess effect add some opera length gloves, rhinestone choker & bracelet & even some ?glass? slippers!

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Your invitations should be something special. Choose an elegant & timeless font & if you can afford it go for a letterpress option. Custom made invitations which have been finished by hand with a pretty ribbon tie & some well placed crystals, will also suit your fairytale theme.

Setting the Scene

Everything in a fantasy wedding should be draped! Drape the walls, tables, chairs everything. Luxurious linens are a key feature of this look.

When it comes to location then you will need a grand venue ? a castle, stately home or grand ballroom would all fit the fairytale bill.

Make your centerpieces grand & elaborate. Choose height over easy-to-talk across arrangements & adorn your tables with fabulous glass vases with dramatic floral arrangements, fantasy topiaries or opulent candelabras.

Your place settings should include clear, bead rimmed or silver/gold chargers. Kings design cutlery in silver or gold, crystal glasses & the finest white chinaware. Present your placecards in opulent looking little frames & make wedding favors in the shape of swans or cinderella's carriage or glass slipper.

Other elements could include a stunning ice sculpture, a monogrammed cake topper covered in crystals & don't forget lots & lots of rose petals!

Roses for a Rose

When it comes to fairytale weddings keep your flowers traditional. Classic blooms like roses, peonies & stephanotis are all perfect for your bouquet & arrangements. You could include crystal picks in your bouquet

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 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.