Fairytale Wedding

The princess kissing the frog  who magically turns into a prince and carries her off to his castle is as classic a fairy tale as Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty or Snow White.  A fairy tale theme is perhaps the most romantic wedding idea a couple with “true love” can have.  (Although it may not be classified as a traditional fairy tale, The Princess Brideis one of my favorite movies!)  Most couples who choose to have a fairy tale theme wedding base it around one story such as Cinderella or even Shrek.

One of the many favorite fairy tale wedding ideas is to have a fairy tale collection theme wedding. From Cinderella to the frog prince – they’re all invited! One princess bride had the cake designed as an open storybook.   Her decorations were simple and natural.  The flower girls looked more like fairies. A sort of meeting in the forest type event.

If your fairy tale wedding will be based on a fairy tale theme than you may be searching for the perfect wedding accessories and decorations.  Depending on the fairy tale of your choice, there are many items available for purchase, or of course, you can always choose to make (or have made) a custom item.

There are many fairy tale wedding cake toppers such as the princess kissing a frog or the frog prince figurine, not to mention the many styles of royal cake tops ranging from crowns and tiaras to majestic castles.  There are a couple of complete collections by Lillian Rose and Wedding Star that will compliment any fairy tale theme wedding with their simplistic, romantic style and “Happily Ever After” statements.

There are many reasons for purchases DIY wedding invitation kits.  For some, it’s a less expensive way to go, others want to be creative and enjoy being involved in the process, and still others, want the invitations to be their own – unique like the couple.  Now, if you want total originality, I suggest you make your own invitations, but if you want wedding invitations that look like they were personally created just for you – for less $ – read on!

Do it yourself wedding invitations are available in many styles, themes, colors…choose your kit and follow the step by step directions for printing.  Then, the fun begins!  (Yes, the invitation pictured has a scull charm on the ribbon!)  My friend had a fairy tale theme wedding.  She chose a neutral invitation kit in her wedding colors and then used decorative stamps to decorate them.  She completed the look by attaching a horse drawn carriage charm to the top of the invites with ribbon.  The ribbon was imprinted with “… And They Lived Happily Ever After” on it.  But the invitations don’t have to be theme oriented.  I’ve seen mementos attached as well.  A couple that met at a theme park attached buttons with the logo on them to their wedding invitations.  What a great item for the scrapbook!

Bippity! Bobbity! Boo!  If a Disney Cinderella theme wedding is what you’re looking for, you may find that you have many options to choose from-with classic Disney Cinderella invitations to the wedding accesoories to the reception decorations and wedding favors.

But what style Cinderella theme wedding do you want? If the romance of Prince Charming and Cinderella dancing under the stars just makes you tingle, then there are plenty of designs with just this image; including a breath-taking cake top.  Just remember that less is more and it’s best to choose a few pieces that will really stand out.  For instance, the cake top or cake server set with Cinderella and Prince Charming place card holders.  A good mix may include a few Disney Cinderella pieces with realted accessories or favors.  Such as the pumpkin coach curio box favors pictured here with Disney’s Cinderella place cards.

Even though a fairy tale wedding day may be every little princess’ dream, it can still be a grown-up Princess’ reality without leaving the impression of a little girl’s birthday party.  It’s all about the style of your event.

Let’s say you want the castle in the sky, fairy tale theme wedding.  A castle cake topper is a great idea.  But how do we guarantee a classy adult event?  White or ivory and glitter are invited, but stay away from pinks, purples and yellow.  Even if your wedding colors include these (that’s fine!) but generally an all white or ivory cake will be more appropriate for a wedding.  i think the pictures above say it all!

I expect there are thousands of cake topper styles to choose from any given wedding season.  Of course, this doesn’t count the uniquely hand-made  or original designs out there.  I’m talking about the cake toppers manufactured by such companies as Wilton, Wedding Star, Cathy’s Concepts, Hortense B. Hewitt, Lillian Rose…the list goes on.

If you are looking for a cake top that will coordinate with your theme or wedding colors, don’t expect that you won’t be able to find what you are looking for.  Classic and traditional tops still exist with some very unique modern twists, Themes in Western, Fairy Tale, Butterflies or Seasonal, Humorous and Sport related… If you are able to take the time to find the perfect cake topper, it is out there to be found!

Bring the romance of your wedding day to your reception with just the right wedding accessories.  An embracing couple sculptured onto the handles of this cake server set is one example.  There are many styles of romantic cake server sets.

Your knife and cake server set is one of the items from your wedding day that you will most likely keep for a very long time.  You may bring them out on your wedding anniversaries to come, for other special occasions, or even for everyday use.  What better reminder of your once-in-a-lifetime day?

Make the wedding day about the couple, but be thoughtful of your guests when it comes to the wedding favors!  That’s not to say a personalized favor is thoughtless, but secretly a sincere, useful, practical or edible wedding favor is the best!

Your wedding favorsdon’t have to be expensive, but the more you spend, the more you’ll want to make sure your guests will take them home, right?  Just take a few minutes to think about your guests – gender, personality type, age and relation to you and your groom – while you’re sorting through all of the options.  Let your instincts guide you to the perfect wedding favors for your wedding!

Want a cake topper with personality?  In my opinion, there is no greater personality than your own!  Bold colors, fun and artsy, this cake topper, along with several design versions is sure to delight both of you and your guests.

This cake topper is personalized with names and wedding date and designed to match a number of available wedding decorations.  Window and vase clings, banners and backdrops.  It will turn your reception hall into a hall of fame about the newly-wed couple!

Cathy’s Concepts has developed a new line of wedding decorations that not only bring bold fun, brilliant colors and adoring personalization, but some of them even help to create the magic of your party.  Many item to choose from to coordinate your day or just include one awesome, attention-getter like this backdrop pictured.

These artful backdrops aren’t just wedding decorations, they bring your reception to life by encouraging involvement from your guests – strike a pose!  They provide not only fun for the day but a lifetime of memories for after!