Many women secretly (or not so secretly) dream of having a fairytale wedding, complete with a castle, flowers, a beautiful dress, and of course, their prince charming. However, when the time comes to actually plan their real life wedding, they shy away from these fantasies.
They worry that a fairytale wedding might be seen as childish. They might also worry that a themed fairytale wedding might make the groom uncomfortable. Do not have a traditional wedding if your heart is set on the fairytale wedding of your dreams. You can plan a classy, sophisticated adult version of your childhood fantasy. The trick is to keep it simple and keep your groom involved.
Choose a Romantic Venue
The easiest way to have a sophisticated fairytale wedding is to hold your wedding at a castle. Once you see the castle venue, you will understand that there is nothing childish about it. Many grooms who are worried about having a castle wedding relax once they visit the venue. They are struck by the imposing architecture as well as the historical background of the venue. Castles exude history. By holding your wedding at a castle, you will be emphasizing that your romance is one for the ages, and you will be able to take your place alongside history’s greatest couples.
However, if you hold your wedding at a castle, you need to be careful not to let the fairytale theme overwhelm your wedding. A wedding should be a celebration of a couple’s love. It should never feel like a costume party. If you keep your invites, decoration, and dress simple, you can have a sophisticated fairytale wedding.
Remember that not everything in your wedding needs to match the castle background. In fact, your wedding can be extremely sophisticated if you focus on contrasts. A sleek, modern dress is striking when worn in front of a historical castle. You can even wear a tiara if you really want. Just remember that the more princess details that you add to your wedding, the more princess themed the wedding will feel. Make sure that your prince feels comfortable at his own wedding.
Do not be afraid to indulge in your fantasies. You can live out your dream of having a fairytale wedding without having your guests feel as if your wedding is immature or too elaborately themed. Remember to keep it simple, especially if you hold your wedding at a castle.
