How many little girls play dress up and pretend to be a bride? Eventually, some of these little girls carry their dreams of being a fairy princess on her wedding day. She pictures herself in a Cinderella wedding dress and her Prince Charming waiting for her at the altar to give her that magic kiss that will ensure that she lives happily ever after. The church is decorated with wedding favors that would leave you breathless. There are flowers and candle light, perfect little angels walking ahead of the bride carrying their special flower baskets, strewing the petals just so. The bride walks in on her father's arm to the strains of "Here Comes the Bride" and the mother cries tears of love and happiness.
As the ceremony proceeds, the photographer captures each tender moment in a way that will tell this love story for years. The maid of honor's smile is as radiant as her bridesmaid jewelry that was given to her just before the ceremony. The groom takes the bride's hand and promises to love her forever. The bride smiles through her tears and holds his hand, gently touching the cuff links that she chose for his wedding gift, touched that he actually remembered to put them on. They seal their vows with a kiss and walk down the aisle laughing and waving at friends.
The newlyweds make their way to the reception, where the ordinary room has been transformed into a fairyland with Sand Castles and a wedding cake shaped like a carriage. The toasting flutes are tulip shaped and are filled and ready for the first toast to the bride and groom. The guests are awed at the spectacular wedding favors that grace each table. The band begins to play and the groom leads his bride onto the floor. Aware of only each other, the couple sway gently to the music, as if they were truly at the ball.
It's possible that this sounds just too much like a fairy tale. But when you find your Prince Charming and you have dreamed of this day every since you were a little girl, all you need is a little magic and a theme in mind. Choose your wedding favors to fit your theme. Also choose people to surround you and support you in this endeavor. Make sure that your wedding planner is a romantic at heart. Choose a photographer that has a passion for storytelling. Make sure that your florist understands your desires. Pick a venue that can support this type of wonderland. Set things in motion and follow your heart. Then put on that Cinderella dress, walk down that aisle, and realize that dreams do come true.
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