35 Ways to Have a Fairytale Wedding
Planning a fairytale wedding? From fairytale wedding dresses to magical wedding venues, we have everything you could need here
You’ve waited so long for your wedding, so it’s only natural that you’d want it to be a complete fairytale wedding.
Luckily for you, we know exactly how to pull off a fairytale wedding - from fairytale wedding dresses to castle wedding venues perfect for that happily ever after.
Whether you want a Disney fairytale wedding or you’re planning a fairytale wedding theme, it’s all here.
Browse our complete guide to a fairytale wedding here and start planning your wedding fairytale.
Fairytale Wedding Dresses
Fairytale wedding dresses are hugely popular, and it’s not hard to see why. Full skirts, romantic, swishy fabrics and delicate florals and pastel colouring. They’re simply irresistible!
1. Pale Pink Fairytale Dress - Milla Nova
This pastel pink wedding dress from Milla Nova, available at Little London Brides, is simply a match made in heaven for a fairytale wedding.
Just look at that floral detailing across the off-the-shoulder neckline. You can almost hear the birds and woodland creatures…
2. Bertie Bow Wedding Dress - Eva Lendel
A flowing train is a key part of a fairytale bridal gown, and the Bertie dress by Eva Lendel wows from the front and the back.
We especially love the oversized bow on this design, available from So Gorgeous Bridal. It’s so fun and feminine!
3. Ariel Ball Gown - Oksana Mukha
We cannot take our eyes off the Ariel gown by Oksana Mukha. This simply stunning wedding dress is available at Tala Daniel Couture, a bridal boutique in London that specialises in fairytale wedding dresses.
At first glance, it looks like a simple ball gown - then when you peer a little more closely, you see the beautiful scatter of sparkles across the decolletage and sleeves. Magic!
4. Floral Wedding Dress - House of Savin
It was hard to choose just one fairytale bridal gown from Olive Blossom Bridal, as they stock so many!
It was this beautiful floral wedding gown by House of Savin that won our hearts though, and we’re sure it’ll appeal to fairytale nearlyweds everywhere!
5. Liera Fairytale Gown - Heavenly Bodies Bridal
If you’re looking for a plus-size fairytale wedding dress, you need to have Heavenly Bodies Bridal on your radar.
They specialise in plus size bridal gowns, and have a gorgeous range of fairytale-worthy dresses, just like the one pictured here.
6. Nova - Josephine Scott
The Nova dress by Josephine Scott was made for a ‘happy ever after’ theme - we love the off the shoulder lace sleeves, the corset style bodice and that dreamy lace skirt.
Fross Bridal has an impressive range of wedding dresses to suit all styles, and this is just one of them.
7. Lace Fairytale Dress - Watters
Just because you want a fairytale wedding dress, it doesn’t mean you have to go for something demure and modest.
Be inspired by this seriously sexy wedding dress stocked at Astrid & Wild bridal boutique - it has a fairytale feel, but with a grown up edge.
8. Floral Wedding Dress - Dany Tabet
Those looking for a romantic wedding dress will be spoilt for choice at Lovely Bride London - just look at this dreamy fairytale gown by Dany Tabet.
The applique flowers and sheer, layered fabric are giving sophisticated princess, and we’re here for it.
9. Floral A-Line Gown - Sassi Holford
Sassi Holford is a favourite amongst the stars - she’s a go-to for Holly Willoughby, Clodagh McKenna and Lydia Millen, to name a few - and it’s not hard to see why.
You’d feel like a fairytale princess in this floral gown by Sassi, stocked at Your Story Bridal Boutique.
10. Bespoke Bridal - Anni Nilsson
What could be more princess-worthy than a bespoke wedding dress? The designer behind Anni Nilsson, Danni Culligan, will work with you to design the fairytale bridal gown of your dreams.
Check out her portfolio to see some of the gorgeous gowns she’s created.
Fairytale Wedding Venues
If you want a fairytale wedding, you need the venue to match! These wedding venues are the perfect setting for a happy ever after.
11. Elms Barn - Norfolk
Barn wedding venues lend themselves to fairytale wedding settings perfectly - it’s all the beams and stone walls.
Elms Barn could be straight out of Snow White, or any other Disney fairytale of your choice.
- Hitched couples say: “We had our wedding here and cannot put into words what an incredible venue Elms Barn is.”
- Capacity: 60 - 200 guests
- Pricing: from £3,000
- Deals: two deals currently available, including an offer for spring 2026
12. Thicket Priory - Yorkshire
Four-times Hitched Wedding Awards winner Thicket Priory is the perfect setting for a storybook wedding.
The building itself is magical, but the interior takes it to another level. Think vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows and enchanting original features.
- Hitched couples say: “5 stars could never be enough for Thicket Priory!”
- Capacity: 70 - 160 guests
- Pricing: from £12,000
- Deals: one deal currently available for late availability in the summer
13. Elmore Court - Gloucestershire
Elmore Court has a long history as a 'party pad', making it the perfect place to host your wedding.
With lots of onsite accommodation (including magical treehouses), you won’t be feeling like Cinderella and fleeing by midnight!
- Hitched couples say: “We can't thank Elmore Court enough for making our wedding day absolutely perfect.”
- Capacity: 100 - 250 guests
- Pricing: from £6,000
14. Merrydale Manor - Cheshire
Not only does Merrydale Manor sound like it’s straight from a fairytale, it looks like it too!
This luxury country estate has beautiful grounds and a chic interior that’ll take your breath away, making it the perfect setting for your magical marriage celebrations.
- Hitched couples say: “WOW! Our fairytale day at the dreamiest of venues!”
- Capacity: 40 - 200 guests
- Pricing: menus from £45.95
- Deals: there’s an incredible five deals available for this venue, head to their listing for more
15. Unusual Venues Edinburgh - Lothian & Borders
Unusual Venues Edinburgh comprises a group of three magical wedding venues. We’re focusing on The Caves, which is an ethereal underground space with an otherworldly feel.
Hitched couples say: “Phenomenal from start to finish.”
- Capacity: 40 - 300 guests
- Pricing: £POA
- Deals: there’s currency no venue hire free for weddings in January 2026!
16. Fennes - Essex
If your wedding vibe is fairytale-meets-Bridgerton, you’re going to want to check out Fennes.
This majestic Georgian wedding venue has a gorgeous space for outdoor ceremonies, as well as a pond with an adorable bridge over it, a pavilion and even four-poster beds.
- Hitched couples say: “If you want the best wedding day ever, we cannot recommend Fennes enough!”
- Capacity: 50 - 700 guests
- Pricing: £POA
17. Fairyhill - Swansea
It’s got ‘fairy’ in the name - what could be more perfect than Fairyhill? There are 24 acres of enchanting woodlands, and the venue offers captivating views across them.
If you’re after a magical wedding venue in Wales, this could be the one.
- Hitched couples say: “Our wedding day at Fairyhilll was nothing short of magical.”
- Capacity: 55 - 170 guests
- Pricing: menus from £70
18. Hidden River Cabins - Cumbria
Want your wedding to feel like it’s at a luxe cabin in the middle of an enchanted woodland? You need to take a closer look at Hidden River Cabins, a stunning space surrounded by rivers and greenery.
- Hitched couples say: “I don’t know where to begin. We had the best day of our lives getting married at Hidden River.”
- Capacity: up to 250 guests
- Pricing: menus from £48
- Deals: three deals are currently available on their listing
19. Le Gothique - London
Think you can’t have a fairytale wedding in the middle of London? You’re wrong!
Take a look at Le Gothique, a gothic inspired fairytale wedding venue complete with a secret garden.
- Hitched couples say: “Our winter wonderland white wedding day was everything and more than we expected.”
- Capacity: 40 - 250 guests
- Pricing: menus from £50
20. Bolton Castle - Yorkshire
What could be more magic than marrying in a castle? Live out all your Disney Prince/Princess fantasies at Bolton Castle - you’ll feel like royalty here.
There’s even a maze!
- Hitched couples say: “Everything about getting married at Bolton Castle, from the first viewing right through to the end of the day, was everything we could have dreamed of.”
- Capacity: up to 250 guests
- Pricing: from £1,500
- Deals: one deal currently available, with £1,000 off selected dates in 2025
Fairytale Wedding Theme
Bring your fairytale wedding theme to life with magical decorative details and special touches. Is there a more romantic wedding theme than a fairytale one?
21. Outdoor Fairy Lights
If you’re lucky enough to have gorgeous, green outdoor space at your wedding venue, make the most of it!
Be inspired by these dreamy, cascading fairy lights at Old Morley Hall.
22. Disney Princess Inspired Wedding Hair
What could be more fairytale than a Tangled-style fishtail braid, studded with flowers? This romantic, boho style by Totally You is perfection.
23. Half Up Half Down Wedding Hair
Or maybe you’d like to take your inspiration from a real life princess? Kate Middleton had us all captivated by her fairytale wedding story, and her timeless half-up half-down wedding hairstyle was part of the charm.
24. Bring the Outdoors In
What do Disney princesses all have in common? Nature follows them wherever they go - channel that vibe for your fairytale by bringing the outdoors in.
We love how trees have been used to spectacular effect in the reception decor at Morley Old Hall.
25. Go for a Pastel Colour Palette
Pastel colour palettes work so well with a romantic, dreamy, fairytale theme. Not convinced? Let this breathtaking set up at Villa Porta change your mind.
26. Embrace Candlelight
Nothing is more romantic (or flattering, TBH) than gently flickering candles. We can’t get over this setting at Cambo House. Just make sure your venue allows candles before you get carried away!
27. Champagne Towers
There’s something so whimsical about a champagne tower at a wedding, especially if it’s in vintage style, gold rimmed crystal glasses.
This set up at Fairyhill is just perfection.
28. Florals Everywhere
One of the secrets of an enchanting fairytale wedding reception is flowers, and lots of them. We love how Banyani have used draped and cascading florals to create an absolutely magical display.
29. Rock a Cape
Does anything say fairytale more than a cape and a tiara? Be inspired by this bride’s princess style at The Haybarn Hereford.
30. Draped Fairylights
Nothing creates more magic at a wedding than fairylights, and lots of them. We love how Cosmic Events have created a fairylight backdrop as well as draping them from the ceiling beams too.
31. Outdoor Lanterns
So many wedding venues have gorgeous outdoor space that’s bursting with potential. Take inspiration from this couple, captured by Tatiana Tarasovskaya Photography, and create your own enchanted enclosure outdoors.
32. Fairytale Wedding Stationery
Let your guests know what to expect with fairytale themed wedding stationery, like this set from Purely Bespoke Design.
33. Fairylight Wall
Having a solid wall of fairy lights makes for an incredible backdrop - we can’t get over this ceremony set up at the Normans.
34. Coloured Candlesticks
Tapered candles always add a romantic feel, but that ramps up to full on fairytale if you get them in gorgeous pastel shades that match your flowers - be inspired by Bloomsfair.
35. Illuminate Your Wedding Cake
Think fairy lights are just for walls and ceilings? Think again - this gorgeous two tiered cake by Sandra’s Cakes is elevated with beautiful lights and sugar flowers.
Still looking for inspiration? Browse our edit of the best castle wedding venues.
