Throwing A “Beauty and the Beast” Themed Wedding: Tips & Tricks For The Perfect Day

Looking to plan a “Beauty and the Beast” themed wedding? We get it! “Beauty and the Beast” is that quintessential love story, the one that shows looks aren’t everything and we shouldn’t be superficial when choosing a partner.

Lots of people who are in the planning phases of their wedding are adapting this classic tale as a ceremony theme. If that strikes your fancy, Peerspace is here to tell you how to make your “Beauty and the Beast” themed wedding vision come to life.

What makes “Beauty and the Beast” a great wedding theme?

So what makes “Beauty and the Beast” such a timeless love story and excellent wedding theme? In the story, a grumpy, unattractive beast, who was formerly a prince, falls head over heels for a sweet young lady. Due to the beast’s unattractive appearance, the girl initially finds him repulsive. But she’s not a shallow bachelorette, and she soon falls for his personality. Her reward is her very own royal husband.

A little backstory – “Beauty and the Beast” was originally imagined as a French fairy tale in 1756. Tt was adapted to film for the first time nearly 200 years later, in 1946. Disney released their animated version in 1991 – the film that would become what we envision when we think of the story. A third bigger-budget movie version came out starring Emma Watson in 2017. The story has been enjoying a resurgence ever since.

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Book your venue on Peerspace

Your venue is at the heart of bringing your “Beauty and the Beast” themed wedding vision to life. Whether it be an intimate elopement or a more-the-merrier ceremony, exchanging vows in a romantic space with luxury touches like crystal chandeliers and vintage antiques set the stage for a Disney vision.

Perhaps you have the ideal geographic location in mind for a destination wedding, or guest list constraints and travel concerns are keeping you closer to home. Peerspace is your go-to venue-booking site to find those hidden gems in surprising places.

There are thousands of Peerspaces in hundreds of cities in the US and abroad – and more are being added every day. You could choose from a fairytale castle, overgrown secret gardens, or a vast manicured lawn for your “Beauty and the Beast” themed wedding.

Simply head over to the website, select your ceremony location in the easy search navigation, and enter the date of the wedding. From there, you can browse through the results for a perfect place based on style, wedding size, and amenities. You can envision the event using the high quality photographs that each venue features, and read recent guest reviews by people who have booked the space for their own events.

And Peerspace goes even further than helping you source that perfect wedding venue. They also offer a Concierge service to connect you with vendors who can deliver any equipment and assistance that you might need. This includes everything from caterers to chairs, to audiovisual gear to a podium. Less stress means a more enjoyable wedding for all.

Check out this regal Peerspace manor

So, where to host that “Beauty and the Beast” wedding? Your once-upon-a-time ceremony deserves the regal authenticity of a destination wedding at a real English manor.

With its fairy tale aesthetic, the Kingswood Manor estate outside of London offers a dramatic backdrop for an outdoor wedding of up to 50. Guests are invited into the manor itself, and the exterior resembles an illustration of a romantic story.

The circular driveway surrounding a fountain is a charming place to exchange vows. Plus, it would be an incredible setting for a horse and buggy ride off into the happy ever after the ceremony!

“Beauty and the Beast” decor

Elegant, romantic, and regal are the storybook key ideas that will help you bring the “Beauty and the Beast” theme to fruition. Roses or other luxury blossoms are a must with this theme. Single-rose accents and rose petals are an important part of the visual story you are telling.

Consider going with red roses and sprinkling blush, pink, ivory, and white throughout to create a true fairy tale effect. Other colors that evoke “Beauty and the Beast” are antique brass, royal blue, and gold sparkles.

This French Modern home in Denver would be an ideal venue to bring your theme to life. You can have up to 100 people in attendance in this luxurious space that could be easily Disnified with a few decorative touches.

A rule of thumb when decorating an event is to keep the focal point in mind. In the case of a wedding, that focal point is going to be the site where the couple actually says their vows. And let’s be real, the focal point is the bride.

Use a pop of red drapery at the podium, or place dramatic candlesticks of varying heights if the “Beauty and the Beast” theme wedding is in the evening. Walk down a red velvet aisle to meet your prince.

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Photography

No doubt you will be hiring a photographer for your ceremony. That said, in the age of Instagram and other social media platforms, guest-posted photos and videos are going to happen. Provide a time and a place before and after the ceremony that permits fantastic photo opps.

Imagine the photos you could take if you tied the knot at this gothic Midwestern manor outside of Chicago. Its exquisite arched doors and windows and magical English-style gardens will make fantastical backdrops for all your imagery needs.

The castle-like estate can accommodate 75 guests, who will delight in the flowered walkways and vaulted ceilings. This Peerspace venue offers romantic gardens, great rooms with high ceilings and amazing light, and an exquisite Victorian-era library complete with vintage books. It’s a dream come true for the “Beauty and the Beast” theme.

Attire

Encapsulate the “Beauty and the Beast” motif simply by what the wedding party wears – a main focal point of any nuptial ceremony.

Imagine a pale gold wedding gown, or that princess white ballgown that the bride has dreamed about since she first started watching Disney films. Gentlemen could wear gold buckles on their shoes, gold cufflinks, and suits of ivory, navy blue, or go black tie.

For accessories, think pearl earrings, a gold heart-shaped locket, a lace choker with a gold charm. And you better believe the bride is wearing a tiara. It’s a Disney wedding, after all, and she’s the princess.

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