If you’re a Disney fan planning a wedding, we bet you would probably like some form of Disney magic added to your special day!
Some people get married at Disney or theme their entire event to a certain movie, but we also know that a lot of people would rather just have a few subtle touches of Disney. So, let’s look at how you can subtly incorporate Disney into your wedding!
Music
The first way to add a little Disney flair into your big day is with music! Disney obviously has a HUGE catalogue of songs to choose from between their movies, shows, and in-park soundtracks. If you don’t want to use the regular version of the songs, you can usually find an instrumental version. Or, to make it even more wedding-esque, you can use the orchestra version of your favorite Disney song! There are a lot available online (like these right here!) or you can work with your live musicians to see what they can accommodate.
You can use this music as guests are arriving, during your ceremony, during your cocktail hour, or even at your reception! You could also have your first dance as a couple to your favorite Disney song, like “Beauty and the Beast” from Beauty and the Beast, “I See the Light from Tangled, or “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from The Lion King.
You could also use Disney music for the Father of the Bride/Mother of the Groom dances. Some great options (that are sure to be tear-jerkers) include “You’ll Be in My Heart” from Tarzan or “When You Wish Upon a Star” from Pinocchio. If you don’t want the traditional or orchestral versions of Disney songs, you can also find covers from famous singers, like Rod Stewart’s When You Wish Upon a Star.
Click here to check out the FULL ALBUM of Disney orchestra songs!
Decor
Ceremony
Of course, there are a TON of ways that you can incorporate Disney into your decor. But, before the ceremony even begins, you can always add some Disney to your wedding invitations or programs! We love these intricate castle ones.
It even folds out, so it’s an invite people will want to keep forever!
Get 50 for $83.99.
Click here to get the Disney-inspired wedding invitations!
During the ceremony, one way to add in some Disney is with a subtly themed altar. It wouldn’t be immediately obvious that it’s Disney-themed, but you could channel a lot of different fairytale vibes with your altar, like an enchanted forest! Bonus if you pick flowers that go along with the color scheme of your favorite Disney movie.
You can also use flowers throughout your ceremony that are shaped like Mickeys, from petal arrangements on the ground to arrangements at the end of the rows of seating!
A great way to add a touch of Disney to the ceremony is with the bouquets being carried down the aisle by the wedding party. You can incorporate little hidden Mickey charms into the bouquets…
…or even get a paper bouquet made out of your favorite Disney song lyrics or books, like this Alice in Wonderland bouquet!
This is such a fun detail, and it’s something you can keep because the flowers won’t wilt (you know, since they’re paper😉). You can get the bouquet for $28.99.
Click here to get the Alice in Wonderland paper bouquet
Want to take it a step further? Use a special Disney-themed ring book to have your rings carried down the aisle!
This one is themed to Beauty and the Beast and has a place for the rings inside.
Get it for $17.53.
Click here to get the Tale as Old as Time ring book!
Reception
During the reception, you can have even more fun with the decor! This all depends on your theme and how much Disney you want at your wedding, but we have some really fun ideas that can be incorporated or adjusted really easily to fit whatever you need. The first is to add some magical fairy lights!
These can be used on table displays, in centerpieces, and more. You can even stick them in jar centerpieces with a rose to imitate Beauty and the Beast, or get little fairy figures to pair with them to pay homage to Tinker Bell! A 20 pack of these battery-operated lights are $23.99.
Click here to get these Fairy Lights online!
Table markers or centerpieces are a great way to add in some Disney touches! You could mark each table as a different land in Disney World (like Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Galaxy’s Edge, etc.) or pick centerpieces that directly reference your favorite Disney movies. You can theme them after characters or movies with simple signs in frames, that way you can add in your own designs!
These are great to use for any kind of theming you want at your wedding, and you can get a pack of 12 for $54.68 — plus you can reuse them!
Click here to get these gold frames on Amazon!
You can even use objects that relate to Disney movies, like the lamp from Aladdin!
This one comes in different colors, so you can pick which you like best. Get it for $13.99.
Click here to get the Genie Lamp!
There are also options like a carriage similar to Cinderella’s!
You could surround it with tiny pumpkins for even more fun Cinderella touches. Grab the carriage for $20.99.
Click here to get the Cinderella Carriage!
You can also pick out some of your favorite Disney quotes and have them framed and placed around your reception. We love these quotes from Winnie the Pooh!
These are a great keepsake that you can take home from your wedding and place in your house, too. This set of 4 prints is priced at $14.95.
Click here to get the Winnie the Pooh prints!
Or, if you have one quote you want to highlight in particular, put it in a large frame that looks like it came straight out of a fairytale!
This frame is $25.99 for an 8×10 but it also comes in different sizes!
Click here to get the fairytale gold frame!
Many people have guest books at their wedding so they can get messages from all of their loved ones on their big day! Instead of a normal guest book, get one that looks like the Adventure Book from Pixar’s Up!
How fun is that? After all, you are about to embark on an adventure! Get this book for $19.99.
Click here to get the Adventure is Out There guest book!
If you want something even less traditional, you can get this large Mickey head for your guests to use! It comes with smaller Mickey heads that your guests can write messages on, then place in the giant Mickey to be displayed.
Get it for $29.99.
Click here to get the giant Mickey Mouse guest book!
Want to add some Disney to the food you’re eating? You can get little tags inspired by Alice in Wonderland to go on drinks and desserts!
These would be perfect for cocktail hour or your reception. Get a pack of 20 for $14.95.
Click here to get the Alice in Wonderland tags!
You can even put some Disney touches on your wedding cake! Use a cake topper like this Happily Ever After one that is simple but glittery.
You can get it for $8.99.
Click here to get the Happily Ever After cake topper!
Or, use a figurine with your favorite characters! This is a Jim Shore figure that could definitely fit on top of a cake, and then you also get to keep it forever.
Get it for $55.84.
Click here to get the Jim Shore Minnie and Mickey cake topper!
And, for your wedding favors, you can get ones like these Disney-inspired candy boxes! Fill them up with your favorite treats for your guests to take home.
And, these even match the invitations we showed you earlier! Get 50 for $27.99.
Click here to get the Disney-inspired candy boxes!
Wedding Party
You can also add a bunch of Disney touches to your wedding party! You can get Disney-themed wedding rings, like this white-gold Mickey Mouse Icon Wedding Band.
This wedding band has little Mickey heads and is $900.
Click here to get the Mickey Mouse Wedding Band!
Or, if you want something less fancy, you can get a Disney-themed Enso silicone ring, like this Love All Around band in icy silver.
This ring is only $44.99!
Click here to get the Love All Around Enso ring!
You can also get Enso rings in a gift set for you and your partner! These silicone rings are also great to wear on your honeymoon, especially if you’re going somewhere like the beach where you absolutely don’t want to lose an expensive wedding band. And, they have a lifetime warranty!
This gift set comes with 4 different rings and is $139.99.
Click here to get the Disney Enso rings gift set!
Disney-themed cufflinks and ties are another fun way to add some magic to a suit or tux! You can go the classic route, like with some silver Mickey Mouse cufflinks.
These are available for $135.99.
Click here to get the Mickey Mouse cufflinks!
If you’re a big Star Wars fan, there are even Millennium Falcon blueprint cufflinks!
Get these for $65.99.
Click here to get the Millennium Falcon blueprint cufflinks!
Or, if you’re more of a Marvel fan, you can get some cufflinks that look like Captain America’s shield!
These are pretty fancy at $250.99.
Click here to get the Captain America shield cufflinks!
As for ties, there are some pretty unique options you can choose from! You can get the more classic options, like this Mickey and Friends Navy tie.
This one is $58.99.
Click here to get the Mickey and Friends tie!
There’s also a bunch of Star Wars options! Check out this subtle black paisley tie — do you see someone hiding in there? It’s Darth Vader!
People will really have to look close to notice him! This tie is also $58.99.
Click here to get the Darth Vader Paisley Tie!
And, of course, there’s something for the Marvel fans, too. Check out this silver Black Panther Mask tie!
From afar you wouldn’t be able to tell, but up close, we’re getting major “Wakanda Forever” vibes! This tie is $58.99.
Click here to get the Silver Black Panther Mask Tie!
That’s not even the majority though, there are SO many other styles of cufflinks and ties over on shopDisney!
Click here to see ALL of the Disney cufflinks and ties!
Looking for some Disney-inspired jewelry? Look no further! You can add some magic to your ears with pieces like these Wish Jewel Earrings inspired by Tiana!
These are $28.
Click here to get the Wish Jewel Earrings!
If you want something even more subtle, go for these Minnie Mouse Icon Earrings by Rebecca Hook.
You can have these for $75, and you can totally rewear them!
Click here to get the Minnie Mouse Icon Earrings!
Or, if you’re planning a winter wedding, get these beautiful snowflake earrings inspired by Frozen 2!
Yet another pair of earrings that you can definitely wear again — grab them for $49.99.
Click here to get the Frozen 2 Snowflake Earrings!
For the people in your wedding party wearing suits, you can have them wear Disney socks! It’s like a little secret or peekaboo moment. This set of 3 is great for classic Mickey fans, but there are a bunch of other options on shopDisney.
Socks are also a great gift for the couple getting married to give to those wearing suits in the wedding. Make it a little welcome gift when they arrive for the weekend! This set of 3 is $55.99.
Click here to get the Mickey socks set!
As for shoes, there are some gorgeous options thanks to Aldo’s latest Disney collaboration! These shoes are a great way to give a subtle nod to your favorite princess. There is, of course, a version of the Glass Slipper from Cinderella!
These shoes are so cool, and you could absolutely wear them again. Get them for $130.
Click here to get the Cinderella Glass Slippers!
There is also a blue option of these shoes, in case you want to have something new AND blue all in one item.
These are called the “Strike Twelve” and are also $130.
Click here to get the Blue Glass Slippers!
There are several other princesses in the collaboration, like Belle! These Rose Slippers are stunning, and such a fun way to incorporate Belle into your wedding.
Get this pair for $120.
Click here to get the Rose Slippers!
Another super cute idea we’ve seen is for both members of the couple to write the other’s name on the bottom of their shoe like “Andy” is written on Woody’s boot in Toy Story! It’s such a sweet little surprise.
You can also add some nods to Disney when you take your wedding photos! Putting the bouquets together to form a hidden Mickey is a great one, or even having some Mickey ears on for some pictures would be fun, too.
If you want something a bit more extravagant, but still subtle, you can even wear a Disney wedding dress! Disney has a ton of wedding dresses inspired by different princesses in many different styles, like for Tiana…
…Belle…
…Cinderella…
…Aurora…
…Pocahontas…
…Jasmine…
…and more!
You can find out more about where to locate these gowns right here. To add even more Disney flair, you could get a custom veil made with hidden Mickeys or other Disney elements worked into it.
Check out a closer look at these Disney wedding dresses!
If you’re looking for a suit or tuxedo, you could wear one inspired by a Disney prince! It could be subtle, like wearing a tie and a pocket square with colors that match your favorite prince. Or, you could go for a full fancy look like Beast’s!
And, we have one last suggestion, although this one really isn’t subtle at all: ending the night with fireworks set to Disney music! You could literally have your own version of “Happily Ever After” to cap off the evening, or just set some fireworks to Disney music!
Those are ALL ways you can subtly work Disney into your wedding! We hope this has given you some ideas and inspiration for your big day. Even if you can’t be at Disney World for your wedding, you can still have some Disney magic! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news, tips, and info.
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Ken says
We enjoyed a Disney themed wedding reception for my daughter in 7 years ago. Disney wedding dress, Cinderella Carriage on each table, Nurse Minnie and Doctor Mickey on top of the wedding cake, ( my daughter was a graduate nurse and her husband was a Doctor in residence, and I got to dance the Father/Daughter dance with Jiminy Cricket singing “When you Wish upon a Star”. What a lasting memory…. Thank you uncle Walt.