50 Ways to Add a Little Disney Magic to Your Wedding
Whether you're planning the ultimate Disney wedding at the happiest place on earth or you're looking to add a few subtle touches that only you will know are inspired by Disney, we've got tons of ideas for you.
By: Kristen Klein
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Pay tribute to Mrs. Potts and Chip with a tea set centerpiece.
Photo Credit: Rebecca Marie Photography and Design
Beauty and the Beast
A rose under a dome creates the perfect centerpiece for a Beauty and the Beast-inspired fête.
Photo Credit: Disney Fine Art Photography & Video
Alice In Wonderland
An outdoor garden party is the perfect setting for an Alice in Wonderland-inspired wedding.
Photo Credit: Sarah Kathleen Photography
Disney Theme Parks
Of course, the easiest way to experience the magic of Disney is to host your wedding in one of the theme parks! Make sure to capture a fairy tale-worthy picture in front of the castle.
Photo Credit: Sarina Love Photography
Disney Theme Parks
Mickey balloons add a whimsical touch to this sweet photo in front of the castle.
Photo Credit: Disney Fine Art Photography & Video
Cinderella
End your reception before the clock strikes 12, lest you turn back into a pumpkin.
Photo Credit: Sarah Kathleen Photography
Cinderella
Let Cinderella's birds embellish your wedding cake.
Photo Credit: Jennifer Fujikawa Photography
Cinderella
Top your cake with Cinderella's glass slipper on a pillowy tier.
Photo Credit: Eye Wander Photo
Cinderella
Add a few pumpkins to your centerpiece for a more subtle nod toward Cinderella.
Photo Credit: April Smith and Co. Photography
Beauty and the Beast
An invitation resembling the beast's magic mirror — with a rose detail, of course — sets the stage for a wedding inspired by this classic love story.
Photo Credit: By Mari Photography
Beauty and the Beast
Dress your tables with glamorous candelabras as a nod to Lumière.
Photo Credit: Samuel Lippke Studios
Disney Characters
Let a Mickey ice sculpture stand tall during your cocktail hour.
Photo Credit: Ari Simphoukham Photography
Disney Characters
Mouse ears make the perfect wedding-day accessories.
Photo Credit: Disney Fine Art Photography & Video
The Little Mermaid
With shocking red hair, this bride certainly looked the part for her Little Mermaid-inspired affair.
Photo Credit: Mark Brooke Photography and Mathieu Photography
The Little Mermaid
The bridesmaids dressed the part, resembling Ariel's six sisters.
Photo Credit: Mark Brooke Photography and Mathieu Photography
The Little Mermaid
Decorate your tables with coral and shells.
Photo Credit: Mark Brooke Photography and Mathieu Photography
The Little Mermaid
Serve seashell-inspired treats for dessert.
Photo Credit: Mark Brooke Photography and Mathieu Photography
Frozen
Transform your reception into your own version of Arendelle with icicle lights and frosted branches.
Photo courtesy of Weddinglinens.com
Fantasia
Channel the sorcerer's apprentice scene from Fantasia by taking a photo near an impressive water fountain.
Photo Credit: ABM Wedding Photography
Disney Theme Parks
Use an autograph book — like what kids use to collect characters' signatures in the theme parks — as your guest book.
Photo Credit: White Rabbit Photo Boutique
Disney Theme Parks
Name each of your tables after one of the theme park's most popular rides.
Photo Credit: White Rabbit Photo Boutique
Disney Theme Parks
Give each guest a FastPass that leads to his or her table.
Photo Credit: White Rabbit Photo Boutique
Disney Theme Parks
Held inside the Animation Building at Disney's California Adventure Park, this wedding reception featured projections of some of Disney's most popular films.
Photo Credit: Ari Simphoukham Photography
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We're not sure how many helium balloons it'd really take to depart via balloons like Carl, but we do know it only takes one hot air balloon.
Photo Credit: Liz Cowie Photography
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Pay tribute to how Carl made his house soar with a balloon release first look.
Photo Credit: Michael Segal
The Little Mermaid
Have your own "Kiss the Girl" moment on a boat.
Photo Credit: Daylene Wilson Photographic
Tangled
A castle-like setting with a tower will make you feel like Rapunzel.
Photo Credit: Lovely Valentine Photography
Snow White
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fairest bride of all?
Photo Credit: Alex M Photography
Sleeping Beauty
Pay tribute to Maleficent by adding horns on your tables.
Photo Credit: Sarah Kathleen Photography
Peter Pan
Line the rims of your shot glasses with pixie dust (green sugar).
Photo Credit: Andy Sams Photography
Peter Pan
Top your cake with silhouettes of Wendy and Peter Pan — and add a little more Disney magic with some pixie dust inside.
Photo Credit: Andy Sams Photography
Peter Pan
Tie your rings to a copy of the book that inspired your favorite Disney movie.
Photo Credit: Andy Sams Photography
Disney Characters
Each tier on this cake represented a different Disney character — Pluto, Donald Duck, Minnie Mouse, Goofy and, of course, Mickey Mouse.
Photo Credit: Ty Boyce of Disney Fine Art Photography & Video
Disney Characters
Invite a very special guest to your wedding reception.
Photo Credit: Disney Fine Art Photography & Video
Disney Characters
Include your favorite Disney characters in your photos!
Photo Credit: Disney Fine Art Photography & Video
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Attach soda pop pins to your escort cards.
Photo Credit: Ty Boyce of Disney Fine Art Photography & Video
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Use a replica of Carl's colorful house as your card box.
Photo Credit: Ty Boyce of Disney Fine Art Photography & Video