10 Romantic Wedding Ideas for Your Fairytale Wedding

From Cinderella’s castle to The Sultan’s Palace in Aladdin, castles and palaces are the quintessential setting for any fairytale wedding. Poupel shares, “I am lucky enough to be a planner in Paris, so when my clients are looking for romantic venues, we usually guide them towards chateau weddings. They can come in horse carriages, and guests can enjoy the incredible gardens with thousands of candles.  

“For example, we would recommend venues such as the Chateau Vaux le Vicomte or the Chateau de Chantilly that we work with often, since the history and gorgeous gardens and golden-gilded high ceiling ballrooms are the perfect backdrop for a fairy tale wedding.” 

While castle venues do exist, and are nothing short of extraordinary, vintage ballrooms and manor houses often boast similar architectural elements. Look for venues that feature stone work backdrops, wood-paneled walls, stained glass windows, gold ceiling embellishments, and romantic gardens. 

Head to PartySlate’s curated venue directory to find your fairytale wedding venue. Use the filters to narrow your search by location and amenities. We also recommend looking at “historic estates and mansions” in the venue type filter.

Your wedding ceremony will be one of the most romantic moments of your life. Create a fairytale setting that matches the mood with abundant floral décor. Lean toward roses, orchids, and wisteria. We also love how adding rose petals to your wedding aisle or floral clusters to the entryway brings romance to each step down the altar.

Immerse guests into a real-life fairytale while they wine and dine. Overarching florals, canopied centerpieces, and crystal candelabras turn dinner into a magical experience. White florals are especially romantic when incorporated into your wedding centerpieces. Use PartySlate to find an available florist to create dreamy floral décor for your fairytale wedding theme.

We highly recommend prioritizing wedding lighting in your overall wedding budget. Lighting sets the mood and ambiance of a celebration, especially when it comes to fairytale weddings. Candlelight instantly adds romance to any wedding reception table. We also love how immersive lighting can transport your guests into an enchanted forest, while twinkling string lights bring the stars right down to earth. Head to PartySlate’s curated vendor directory to find top lighting designers near you. 

Luxe drapery lends a dreamy softness to any wedding venue. Think beyond traditional draping and consider adding luxury fabrics to everything from your wedding ceiling to your wedding chairs. Even dessert can benefit from flowing icing that gathers just like designer drapery.

You can find the best drapery designers in the country with the help of PartySlate’s vendor directories. Make sure to filter by location for optimal results.

When it comes to creating a romantic setting, look beyond your wedding arch and tablescape. We love how these wedding planners and design and floral teams feature wow-worthy décor at every turn. Create beautiful photo ops at every turn throughout the celebration with grand cake stands, stunning seating, and extraordinary dance floors. Trust us, your photographer will thank you.   

Your wedding first dance will be one of the most romantic moments of the evening. Elevate the moment with romantic fog and glittering lighting. Make sure to also choose a song that encompasses your own love story. Of course, it’s also important to find an experienced wedding band to transition from first dance to non-stop dance party. 

We love how a custom monogram creates a personal brand for you and your spouse. Add a romantic flourish to your intertwined initials with the addition of a family crest — a symbol to forever represent your newly joined family. Crests can be successfully incorporated into everything from your dance floor to the wedding invitations and signage. Find a wedding invitations and print company to design your custom-made coat of arms.

Dessert is easily our favorite part of any wedding celebration. We especially love the tradition where couples take the top layer home with them to save for their one-year anniversary. Take your wedding cake (and wedding day memories) to new heights with towering tiers, lavish floral details, and even an occasional castle. Show these ideas to your wedding bakery team for inspiration. 

Take a ride in Cinderella’s carriage down the path toward happily ever after. Whether you opt for a real-life carriage ride or stationed photo op, you’ll love having a romantic moment alone with your spouse. Ask your wedding rentals company for help bringing this vision to life.