Throwing A “Cinderella” Wedding: Tips & Tricks For The Perfect Day

Los Angeles Fairytale Cottage in Topanga, California

This gorgeous century-old cottage is “in a remote canyon surrounded by trees”. It can be an absolutely perfect choice for a “Cinderella” wedding since it’s billed as something out of a fairytale. The hosts also note that it’s a great fit for an intimate wedding, accommodating up to 50 people.

Along with the cottage, this rental affords access to a 5,000-square-foot garden, hot tub, outdoor dining table, and rustic bonfire. The property even has adorable mini pigs and chickens! Even though it has a “true getaway from it all vibe,” it’s only 10 minutes from Malibu, so the location is as private as it is convenient.

As described by one happy reviewer, it’s “the Shabby Chic cottage of your dreams!! This location is beyond unique and has tons of possibilities in every nook and cranny of the huge hill valley location in the heart of the coveted Topanga Canyon”. Another reviewer commented, “This dream cottage is such a beautiful location and feels like a storybook. Rachel was extremely kind, helpful, and responsive”.

To see more photos of the fairytale cottage, take a glance at their Instagram: @fairytalecottagetopanga.

Crystal Ballroom Event Space in Legendary Mansion in Las Vegas, Nevada

One of the most memorable scenes from “Cinderella” is the moment when the titular princess arrives at the ball and sees her handsome prince for the first time. You can replicate the feel of the story’s ballroom scenes by holding your “Cinderella”-themed wedding at the most glamorous ballroom you can find.

If you’re near Las Vegas, that might just be this crystal ballroom. It’s a massive space in a mansion with a notable history as “Liberace’s oasis in the desert”. You can read more about this history in the listing description, which is quite detailed.

The mansion itself is more like a palace, making it that much more of a wedding fit for a princess. Interestingly, the mansion was designed by Liberace “with a dominant theme of mirrors—mosaic-etched mirrors, mirrored halls, mirrored pianos, massive mirrors etched with work patterned by Aubrey Vincent Beardsley, British illustrator and author”. What a fascinating and historic location!

“Cinderella” wedding decor

Setting the tone for your “Cinderella” wedding begins with your wedding invitations/save-the-dates. Elite Daily suggests that you give your guests a hint by incorporating the theme into the invitations. “For example, you might have invites made in the shape of Cinderella’s slipper, or add a sketch of a pumpkin carriage to the design.”

A classic and recognizable color for the “Cinderella” theme has to be the famous light blue of Cinderella’s dress. This pale blue as well as other pastel shades would make an ideal color scheme for your wedding.

Your wedding cake is another place to spotlight the fairytale theme. And “Cinderella” provides so much iconic and recognizable imagery to choose from for your cake’s theme! From the pivotal pumpkin-turned-carriage to the magical glass slipper, there is a lot to work with. You can incorporate these images into the cake’s stand and topper and other decor.

For more inspiration, check out this list of ideas for a Cinderella-themed wedding from the Wedding Chicks blog.

“Cinderella” wedding photography

If your “Cinderella” wedding is inspired by the classic animated movie, do a photoshoot to emulate moments from that movie!

For instance, hire an elegant horse-drawn carriage and have your photographer snap photos of you getting in and out of it. You can also take photos of yourself in your gown running down a set of steps and losing one of your shoes (or even your “glass slippers”. See our next section on bridalwear for more details.)

For some major inspiration, check out these Cinderella-inspired wedding photos by Erica Ann Photography.