• Have a fairy-tale reception in a castle to add an authentic touch.fairy tale towers on old building image by thomas owen from Fotolia.com
  
  The idea of a fairy-tale wedding can differ from person to person. You may define a fairy-tale reception as your idea of a perfect wedding reception. Others may define it as a Cinderella affair, something straight-out of a child's storybook. No matter how you envision your fairy-tale reception, it will be full of elegance and indulgence.
  
  

Venue

• Choose a lavish venue. If you cannot find a mansion or castle to rent in your area or if it does not fit your budget you can choose a hotel ballroom as your venue. If you want an outdoor fairy-tale wedding choose a beautiful garden with a lot of green foliage, flowers and trees. Have valet parking at your venue for your guests to make them feel as if they are in the lap of luxury. If you find a venue with a large sweeping staircase you could run a long red carpet over the stairs and have a coat check and introductions at the top of the stairs. Each of your guests will feel like royalty having their names announced as they arrive.
  
  

Decorations

• Decorate your venue with white- or cream-colored tulle twirled into scalloped draping. You can also add small twinkle lights in the tulle for added glimmer. Most small LED lights are easy to hang and do not pose a fire hazard. Use roses in soft pastel colors in low sitting bowls as centerpieces and line the walls with candelabras and long-stem candles. Choose drip-less candles to prevent damage to the floors. Cream-colored satin chair covers with a large bow tied in the back, ivory colored tablecloths, and cloth napkins finish your tables in elegance.
  
  

Transportation

• Depending on the type of fairy-tale wedding reception you desire you have several transportation options. A limousine rental is probably the most easy and common method of transportation available for your wedding day. A long black or white stretch limousine is an elegant modern option that presents a luxurious option for you and your groom. You could also choose to use a classic car such as a Rolls-Royce or Pontiac Bonneville with a chauffeur if you prefer the antique look over a limousine. If you are looking for environmentally friendly alternatives you could choose a horse-drawn carriage or coach. You can find coaches that resemble the pumpkin coach from Cinderella if you are trying to mimic a childhood fairy-tale.