We have heard of Cinderella, Snow White, and Princess Jasmine from bedtime stories, television shows, and movies.
We dreamed that one day, we shall wear fairy tale wedding dresses on our wedding day. Indeed, we are all enamored of the concept that though we were not to the manor born, we can be beautiful princesses on our wedding day.
And that day will come soon! You will have your chance at being the princess marrying her prince in your very own modern fairy tale of a love story.
So, what makes for a fairy tale wedding dress? Well, let's start with the skirts, which are typically ball gowns with very full silhouettes in the grand tradition of the princess dancing with her prince in a ballroom filled with many people.
Also, the full skirts are made from layers upon layers of fabrics like organza, tulle, and silk - whatever takes your fancy. Details like bustles and overlays may also be added to call attention to the shape of the skirts.
Then let's move on into the bodice. Just like the princesses in the stories, fairy tale dresses are usually fitted to accentuate the feminine figure, especially in the chest area.
Thus, necklines call attention to the fine line of the shoulders and the clavicles, the dainty cleavage of the breasts, and the flat expanse of the stomach.
You will most likely choose from the strapless, tube and capped sleeves dress with crystals beadings, semi-precious stones, and intricate embroidery. With the bodice, most designers aim to accentuate the bride's assets from the waist up.
But of course, a fairy tale wedding gown will not be complete without the cathedral train stretching forever. Or maybe just a few meters down the aisle behind your gown. Even the train must be fit for a modern princess - sheer, sophisticated and sexy in its unique way.
When choosing from among the many trains for fairy tale wedding dresses, you have to make sure that it adds balance, symmetry, and beauty to the whole ensemble.
Your train must be of sufficient volume - not too light as to be blown away by the slightest whisper but not too heavy as to drag down the aisle.
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To complete the fairy tale princess look, add opera-length gloves and stunning jewelry including a tiara made from diamonds or their equivalent. Just make sure that your jewelry is in good taste since you want to call attention to your beauty, not your siblings.
Now, slip on sexy heels and you are set to glide, not walk, down the aisle to wed your Prince Charming. You may even have a glass slipper ordered to fit the theme.
Admittedly, fairy tale wedding dresses are usually made from white to ivory fabrics in satin, silk, and lace. Still, you can always veer away from tradition and go for the trademark colors of the princess you are channeling during your wedding day.
For example, if you are Snow White, then touches of blue and red are charming. Or if you are Belle, your wedding gown can be any yellow hue from the palest egg yellow to the brightest sunny yellow. Just look at pictures of these fairy tale princesses to get ideas for your final wedding dress.
Indeed, fairy tale wedding dresses are every girl's dream come true. Now, make it your dream, too!
