Fit for a Princess

[*Diane*]

If this was your theme, what would your dress look like? How would you wear your hair? What flowers and centerpieces would you use? Any special touches?

[PrairieDawn]

Ooooh! I'd wear a ball gown or perhaps a Disney gown. And of course I'd wear a tiara and have a horse-drawn carriage.

...Pam

[jillian]

My "castle"
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a109/missbride/469IMG_0273b.jpg

Can't be a princess without a tiara
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a109/missbride/313IMG_6537.jpg

Dress
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a109/missbride/239IMG_6368.jpg

[MsJessica07]

When I think of a princess theme, I think light colors, like periwinkle, light pink and lavendar, with touches of either silver or gold. Traditionally shaped ballgown or A-line dress with silver accents or beading, with a highly structured updo. Delicate tiara and a veil with a slight sparkle.

The runner would be periwinkle, and the flowers would be dainty and beautiful. For favors, the little girls would get fairy princess sets, the little boys would get a handsome prince set, and the adults would get something glittery, maybe a beautiful christmas ornament (if it were a Christian wedding) or something like a castle shaped cookie or tiara/crown-shaped cookies.

For table settings, I'd do periwinkle or lavendar table cloths, and the centerpiece either something like Cinderella's carriage in white, with frosted votive candles with tealights in them around it, or something along the lines of "could be seen in a castle". On a rectangular table, three short bouquests of pink flowers and lavendar flowers, with silver ribbon woven between the flowers, and a silver runner. On a circular table, one slightly larger bouquet, with a silver square underneath, and tealights in small hurricane vases in a circle around the bouquet.

The cake would be traditional white on white, but with some silver accenting, perhaps picking up the detailing on the brides dress. The topper could be an actual disney topper, with the prince proposing to Cinderella (I saw one like this in the bakery in my neighborhood) or something like a tiara/crown encircling the top.

Can you tell this sparked my imagination?

[PrairieDawn]

Jillian! You were a princess! Lovely wedding. Congrats.

...Pam

[Maria 05]

And if my internet connection would stop hiccuping I could post more so I am afraid the rest of my pictures will have to wait

[PrairieDawn]

Another princess! I love your gown, Maria. Wow.

...Pam

[*Diane*]

Jessica, :love: What a beautiful wedding you just described!

[Kathy]

Wow, Jess, quite a few of those things sound like what I'm having - A-line gown with silver accents/beading, highly structured updo, delicate tiara and a veil with a slight sparkle; guests receiving glittery Christmas ornaments; cake would be traditional white on white, but with some silver accenting, perhaps picking up the detailing on the brides dress. Am I having a princess wedding and didn't know it? :giggle:

[MsJessica07]

Maybe you are!!! :lol:

[km]

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Of course, people do choose other favors on occasion. Porcelain candy-filled swans, for example, or lollipop castles of white chocolate. Fans of the fairytale might head straight for the Chocolate frogs. Some brides even make chocolate truffle mice. Don't forget to hand out "magic wands" (sparklers, that is!) so guests can wave you off to your happily-ever-after.

Of course you need a full, bell-shaped ballroom gown with a tight-fitted bodice. Be sure the gown has a bit of "sparkle" fit for a princess, in the form of Swarovski crystals or any other beading with a bit of bling. Add long white gloves, and have your hair coiffed into a marvelously sleek chignon. Top things off with a royal tiara, and perhaps a chapel or cathedral-length veil-- not a plain one, which would be overshadowed by your dress, but one with a complementary degree (and style) of beading and ornament.
For the final touch, don't forget your Clear "vinyl" glass slipper. As for jewelry? A glowingpear choker with understated, matching earrings is bound to stun the crowd.
But what about the groom? While a formal tux is never amiss, Cinderella's handsome Prince Charming just wouldn't be the same without a military-style blazer with epaulets, a bit of gold braid, white gloves, and slacks with a vertical satin stripe.
Consider arriving in carriage pulled by two — or even four — white ponies. If you live near a major metro area, you might even be able to rent a full-sized pumpkin carriage, though only a few brides are lucky enough to live near one.
Want maximum pomp and circumstance? See if your transportation company can't outfit with you two costumed footmen to see you safely to the church, as well as two smartly-attired pages to trumpet your arrival as you stroll down the royal red carpet. Most Cinderella brides lucky enough to live nearby will leap at the chance to book their weddings at one of America's handful of castles.

When it's time to plan your reception, start with fabric, and lots of it. Ask your designer for a "fantasy fabric ceiling," with great swags of tulle or organza dipping romantically toward the middle of the room.
Then pile on the romance with white-on-white chair covers (sashes and bows, please), or use a pastel accent color of your choice for the sashes. Head tables, cake tables and other focal spots should have ornate, heavy skirting.
Ice sculptures are practically a necessity at a Cinderella wedding: this is your wedding 'crystal'. Go for a giant sparkling castle, glass slipper, tall glistening pillars (top with centerpiece-type items) or whatever your ice sculpture can concoct. Consider pairing with dry ice for an otherworldly effect.
For centerpieces, you can get whimsical by buying real pumpkins. Choose a naturally white variety, or paint orange ones white. Start transforming your ordinary pumpkins into otherworldly carriages by with decking them out with craft-store pearls and rhinestones, and draping reins of silky ribbon over the top. Add bejeweled and painted cardboard wheels. You can also buy inexpensive pumpkin carriage planters.

Another option: buy inexpensive tiaras. Cut florist's foam into circles and place in center. Insert tea roses into foam, and surround with votive or tea lights.
Yet another option: sew medium-sized silken pillows, tassels optional. Attach a slipper to each pillow with Velcro. Used glazed ceramic slippers, or real ones you found at the thrift store, and transformed with pearl opalescent spray paint. Lay fresh or fabric roses across the toe. Sprinkle rose petals everywhere.
Finally, Cinderella would never balk at a simple but majestic floral centerpiece of white roses in tall Eiffel vases. For maximum eye appeal, add a few blooms with a faint pink blush.
The cake can be a castle, or include a castle cake topper(or a prince and princess). For high-octane romance, surround the cake table with a cake canopy. Use a hula hoop you've wrapped with ribbon for the "frame," and attach tulle or chiffon with Velcro. Use enough material to reach the floor (or even a little more), finish the hem, and voila, you're done — although sewing some white or pale pink silk roses wouldn't be amiss.
Have you checked your local theater company for reception props? Do a quick search for thrones you can place at your head table. Try to cadge a fancy gilded clock from a relative to serve as a centerpiece.

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[*Diane*]

Hey KiaMarie, what are Eiffel vases?

[Maria 05]

these I think Dianehttp://www.towervase.com/image_resizer.php?src=images/towervase_1.jpg&width=

[PrairieDawn]

There are some wonderful, made-to-order, princess tiaras here:
http://www.medievalbridalfashions.com/princess.htm

...Pam

[km]

Hey KiaMarie, what are Eiffel vases?

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The other post was correct, They do come in various color. I like the chartreuse myself.

http://www.flowersandsupplies.com/assets/images/1white.jpg (http://www.flowersandsupplies.com/White-Yellow-Topiary-on-Tower-Vase_p_35-352.html#)

http://www.flowersandsupplies.com/assets/images/eiffel_tower_vase(1).jpg (http://www.flowersandsupplies.com/20-Glass-Eiffel-Tower-Vase_p_7-43.html#)

7" round green floral container for tower vases

http://www.flowersandsupplies.com/assets/images/floral_holder(1).jpg (http://www.flowersandsupplies.com/7-round-green-floral-container-for-tower-vases-SOLD-OUT-UNTIL-OCTOBER_p_57-425.html#)

http://images.theknot.com/ImageStage/Objects/0011/0012764/large_image.jpg

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