You may or may not have noticed on my ‘About’ page that I mention my love of Disney films. Love might actually be an understatement. I am slightly obsessed with Disney. I could watch the films over and over again without boredom, recite most of the lines, provide pointless facts and trivia on Disney… and I spend far too much of my time singing Disney songs in the shower (much to my next door neighbours’ annoyance!)
So, that being said, it was always inevitable that I would do a post motivated by my love of Disney. I decided to create a few collections inspired by my three favourite films (trust me, it was hard to whittle it down to just three, but I didn’t want to bombard you completely): Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and The Little Mermaid. For me, these three capture the true essence of Disney: romance, adventure, music, friendship, and of course – love. So I hope these inspired photographs awaken your inner child and give you a few ideas for your own Wedding. If you have any suggestions – please do comment below!
For this ‘Aladdin’ inspired Wedding, a colour palette of jewel tones – purples, shades of aqua, red and gold – create an opulent and ethnic looking theme; whilst Moroccan style lanterns lit up at night create a beautiful ambience. Palm trees entwined by fairy lights would really enhance an ‘Arabian night’ (if your chosen venue does not have palm trees in the gardens, you could always buy or hire smaller potted palm trees to create a similar look.)
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1.wedding dress: Mori Lee by Madeleine Gardner, style 1815 2. Wedding invitation: http://www.invitationsbyajalon.com 3. Earrings: reminded designs via http://www.etsy.com
Western style bridal gowns with Eastern inspired details such as gold embroidery are the cherry on top of this ‘Aladdin’ theme – here are some other dresses that very much reminded me of Jasmine…
For the below ‘Beauty and the Beast’ inspired theme, I’ve used a colour palette of gold and midnight blue. A slight hint of red signifies the single red rose that is central to the love story in the film. The use of ornate gold candelabras and mirrors are not only a nod to the characters in the film, but represent the lavishness of the Beast’s castle and the magnificent ballroom that is so memorable for those who are a fan of the film.
1. Midnight blue bridesmaid dress: by Ellie Saab. 2. Teapot with cup and saucer necklace: http://www.notonthehighstreet.com 3. Gold Wedding cake: http://www.citysweets.com
Who says Brides have to wear white? I absolutely adore Anne Hathaway’s dress below – she reminds me very much of a real life Belle in these photos, and a dress like this stunning Valentino number would partner the theme perfectly…
Other Belle inspired golden gowns…
(click images to enlarge) 3. Georges Chakra gold and white couture wedding gown
And last but certainly not least is my ‘The Little Mermaid’ inspired set; which I think mostly speaks for itself! A colour palette of sea foam green, coral and hints of navy create a coastal vibe. Nautical touches and references to various sea creatures represent Ariel’s underwater world, however I’ve selected certain elements which cross-over between land and sea (such as the beautiful shimmering dress below which looks almost identical to the one in the film) signifying Ariel’s transformation from mermaid to human!
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1. nude sequined gown by Ellie Saab
And finally, here are some other Ariel inspired gowns…
I hope these themes give you some fairy-tale inspiration!
Speak soon,
Becky ❤
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