What little girl DOESN'T grow up hearing fairy tales? We all did. And then we learned they weren't true. But suddenly one day our prince came along and soon we found ourselves engaged to be married. So, it's no wonder the fairy tale/princess theme is still going strong in today's weddings. It's also one of the easiest motifs to pull off because it can be done with just a few choice accessories. In fact, many of the accessories can be used with lots of other wedding themes for a little extra sparkle. Here are some of the treasures we spotted online:
Fairytale Carriage Cake Topper or Castle Cake Topper
Happily Ever After Slipper Candle Wedding Favor
Happily Ever After Silhouette Place Card Holders
Magic Frog Soap
Anyone can have a ring pillow, but what about a 3-tier ring bearer pillow?
Princess Handbag
...and what princess is complete without her tiara?
Do you have any suggestions or tips for themed weddings? If so, let us know in the comments section.
Fairy Tale Wedding Accessories
The Ultimate Organizer
We love this Ultimate Organizer by wedding planner Mindy Weiss. It's a big, beautiful notebook with an embossed cover. Wouldn't it be a GREAT keepsake?!
Assigned Seating: Is It Really Necessary?
Should you assign seats at your wedding reception? Or let guests fend for themselves? It all depends on who you ask. But the prevailing opinion is this: Assign places, but don't micromanage. It's perfectly OK to assign only tables and allow the guests to choose their chairs. Martha Stewart says only the most formal receptions require place cards at each setting.
But, if guests are left to choose their chairs from a whole room of tables, they'll take longer to seat themselves- or may not seat themselves at all until the last minute. You could also be forced to pay for more settings than number of guests because of incomplete tables.
So give it some thought, and take into account guests interests and personalities when you're deciding who will sit where. It will be well worth the effort.
Wedding Trend Watch: Sparkly Cake Toppers
Cake toppers are getting more and more ornate by the season. And why not? Topping your cake with something sparkly is a great way to get more bling for your buck.
By the way, TheFrisky.com has a great article about The Five WORST Cake Toppers. Funny stuff.
Wedding Shoe of the Day: Satin Splendor
We love this chic slingback that features layers of satin to create a modern streamlined look.
"Deborah" by Diane Lynn
Available at DesignerShoes.com
$114
