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Happily Ever After

A fairy-tale wedding doesn’t just mean a white horse and Prince Charming—it’s a bride’s personal expression of what makes her feel beautiful and happy. Here are some showstopper dresses, shoes, and jewelry to help with that happy ending.
Snow white and the seven dwarfs 

On the bride: Claire Pettibone Ivory lace dress ($3,200) from Gamberdella Salon for Brides. Pearl drop 18kt. white gold earrings ($2,190) at Radcliffe Jewelers. Mikimoto pearl drop necklace ($1,500) at Radcliffe Jewelers. Gold mesh hair piece ($66) at Matava Shoes. On flower girls Jewell, Reilly, Karis, Alice, Katie, Gracie, and Lily: Us Angels silver flower-girl dress (style 576-06) with rosette and sash ($138-144 each) at The Giant Peach in Annapolis. Floral barrettes in pink and white ($5/each) at Wee Chic. Tasha rhinestone tiara ($32) and Tasha pearlized flower($28) at Nordstrom. Whichgoose white rose headband ($50) at whichgoose.etsy.com. All flowers, bouquets, and real floral headpieces by Crimson & Clover Floral Design.

Rumpelstiltskin

Aprosio gold necklace used in hair ($595) at dresscode by gita. 18kt. yellow-gold circle earrings ($1,420) at Radcliffe Jewelers. Swarovski crystal necklace ($148) at Nordstrom. H. Stern 18kt. yellow Fluid Gold Collection necklace ($9,800), Roberto Coin 18kt. yellow-gold, figure-eight necklace ($2,625), and circle pendant with diamonds ($1,900) at Radcliffe Jewelers.

The princess and the pea 

On the bride: Amsale Belladonna Café full-skirted dress ($6,780) at Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Collection. Menbur peep-toe evening shoes ($180) at The Little Shoebox. Three-tier sunburst drop earrings with pearls ($4,100) at dresscode by gita. White-gold engagement ring ($5,160), Penny Preville pave diamond white-gold pendant ($5,600) and pave flower bezel diamond white-gold chain ($4,830) at Radcliffe Jewelers. On the bed: Pillows, comforters, and quilts ($2.99-69.99) at Ikea. Fabric used for sheets from DeBois Textiles.

Cinderella

Clockwise from top left: Badgley Mischka blue satin peep-toe heels ($200) and Glint beige ankle T-strap heels ($89.95) at Nordstrom. Oscar de la Renta lace stilettos ($685) at Sassanova. Menbur grey platform peep-toes ($200) and Tibi NY raspberry heels with black silk ($295) at The Little Shoebox.

Little red riding hood

Poppy silk shantung Jocelyn bridesmaid dress by Jenny Yoo ($295) at Garnish Boutique. Sculptured grey fox scarf ($395) at Mano Swartz. Cara headpiece ($32) at Nordstrom. Red bouquet from Crimson & Clover Floral Design.

jack and the beanstalk 
Calvin Klein dark grey suit ($499.95), White Forsyth of Canada shirt ($59.50) and private-label silk tie ($49.50) at
Cohen’s Clothiers. Bean boutonnière by Crimson & Clover Floral Design
The ugly duckling

Enzoani Blue ivory-lace Casablanca dress  ($1,475), feather and lace Jacket Q ($575), and Erica Koesler feather headpiece and veil ($385) at Francesca’s Bridal Salon. Heet Swarovski So Chic bracelet ($290) at Jill Andrews Gowns. Pearl-drop earrings ($2,190) at Radcliffe Jewelers. Yellow rose and feather bouquet by Crimson & Clover Floral Design.

Hansel and Gretel 

Cake by Charm City Cakes. Candy boutonnière and bouquet by Crimson & Clover Floral Design. Pedestal table ($348) at Trohv. On Gretel (Sela): Saurette dress with floral appliqué ($98) at Wee Chic. Isabella leather Mary Janes by Pediped ($49.95) at Olly Shoes. L. Erickson gold bow barrette ($36) from The Little Shoebox. On Hansel (Jack): ToobyDoo brown corduroy jacket ($68) and pants ($52) and 191 Unlimited navy striped shirt ($40) at Wee Chic. Converse navy chucks ($34.95) at Olly Shoes.

sleeping beauty

On bride: Anne Barge pearl and taupe dress ($4,390) at Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Collection. Enzoani Evelyn ivory and antique gold shrug with tulle train ($345) at Francesca’s Bridal. Enzo Angiolini Smiles platform pump ($94.95) at Nordstrom. Zapphire 14kt. CZ and rhinestone drop earrings ($248) at Sassanova. On groom: Joseph Abboud tuxedo ($695) and Andrew J shirt ($87.50) at J.S. Edwards. Bow tie ($59.50) at Nordstrom. Donald J Pliner black dress shoes ($250) at J.S. Edwards. White daybed ($5,175) at Patrick Sutton Home. Bouquet and boutonnière by Crimson & Clover Floral Design

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