Today Disney announced a new initiative: princess bride dresses. Inspired by the Disney heroines who inevitably marry (all of them except Pocahontas, I think…), the gowns are for grown-up women approaching their wedding day. Designer Kirstie Kelly shared her sketches for the line with the Wall Street Journal, and here’s where it gets interesting:
“As Ms. Kelly sees it, Cinderella is “classic glamour” — the dresses in her line come in high-shine satin with ball-gown skirts and make generous use of silver embroidery and crystals. Snow White has a slightly more conservative look dubbed “sweet elegance.” Ariel and Jasmine models are considerably racier. Ariel, who played the title role in “The Little Mermaid,” has a “sultry allure” and is “comfortable showing her body.” Jasmine, from “Aladdin,” is “bohemian chic,” and her various dresses are big on sheath and lace.”
Isn’t it funny that now, we’re given permission to see Ariel and Jasmine as sexy? Cinderella too – Annie Leibowitz recently shot her, in the form of Scarlett Johansson, for an upcoming Disney campaign…
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These dresses are totally gorgeous, me and my soon to be husband are planning a disney wedding and when these wedding gowns are available I know which Disney princess I plan on being! I was searching online and found some shops that will be selling them soon at http://www.disneyweddingdresses.com
I think if a bride under the age of 25 would chhose this style, then it could look beautiful, however anyone older, it would look ridiculous.
The idea is exciting — disney has truly touched so many children’s lives and even grown adults today. My roommate and I on our free time — still watch & own these disney movies. Having that happily ever after is any girl’s dream come true. I know it is always something that I dreamed about since the time I was little, so if having the option to finish off our fairy tale wedding with one of those gowns — I don’t see why not.
Way to go girl with a full life!
My family & I sat here laughing out loud at this whole conversation and saying that the girl called” I have a fulfilling life”,Has a life.
These women who have dreamed of their weddings since girlhood should have every option of making their dreams come true. That is the whole sum of these comments.
Definitely check out the designer dresses and pictures of the new disney princess gowns at http://www.disneyweddingdresses.com
My daughter is getting married next year in May and she wants a Princess Wedding. She has been ill and I want her to have the best wedding possible, so let me know how to get here a beautiful dress like the Disney
ones
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I would love to get married in a Cinderella dress, but, of course, I am NO where NEAR a size -2!!!
To each his (OR her) own! That’s all that matters.
It cracks me up that MOST women today are not a virgin, but they feel as though they have to follow the white wedding gown tradition….lmao.
All I wanna know is … what the web address?? Do they have pictures up yet? Where and How Soon can I get one!!??!!
The color of the Cinderella dress is wrong. Look at the movie and not the merchandise. Her ball gown was white (ice blue if you really want to get technical), not blue.
awesome idea. just makes me want to get married even more!
I think it’s funny they talk about Ariel showing some skin for her wedding day…if you go back and watch The Little Mermaid she is actually dressed ALL OVER….showing no skin like she did as a mermaid with the fins and shells. I think this article may be a little off when it comes to talking about their knowledge of Disney movies. I am a huge Disney fan and have always loved the dresses in the end of the movies…I am married, but I don’t think I would have wanted one…I want to look different from everyone else…and there are only so many Disney Princess movies!
What the hell is wrong with you people? If you’ve got to play DRESSUP on your wedding day, then maybe you should postpone the marriage until you’re more mature.
And, where, exactly, do you people think the money comes from to pay for your Princess wedding? Most of us women have to WORK for a living, and starting a marriage off by being in 20 or $30,000 worth of debt is not worth the ONE day you get to pretend you’re something from a child’s storybook. And if you think your future husband isn’t going to resent all the time and money you waste on living some fantasy, guess again. And DON’T say he hasn’t got any say in the matter, because if you start your marriage by ignoring his feelings, you’ll be seeing a divorce lawyer within 5 years.
The word is spelled G-I-M-M-I-C-K. Yet another useless idea that will get silly people to part with their money big time.
The bell’s ringing, so go ahead and salivate already.
PS to Brenda……
It is funny, considering that modern wedding gowns are not white to symbolize virginity.
The traditional color for wedding dresses in Asia is red. In Europe, until the early 19th century, a woman simply wore her best dress to get married in. This traditon was also true for North America. The tradition of wearing white gowns started in the Victorian era. White garments were very expensive to keep clean, so a bride wearing a white gown was telling the whole world how wealthy she was. Of couse, when high society starts a tradition, common folk have to copy it to prove their social positon, too. By the beginning of the 20th century, almost all European and American brides wore white.
I’m not sure how the virginal thing got tagged to this tradition, if anyone out there knows, feel free to enlighten me.
I would love to wear one, but I, too, am curious of pricing & sizes…I am getting married in May, so hurry with the info please…Thanks…Angel
P.S. I would love to wear one & be one of the 1st to do so, just think of the advertisement you would be getting for free in exchange for the use of the gown..think about it & let me know! (0;
Angel
I think the downfall of most marriages can be found in the comments of many of the women here. Life is not a fairy tale, and there are few, if any, Prince Charmings. There ARE a bunch of great men out there, but can they actually achieve the perfection for which so many women strive? Probably not. Wishing for the fairy tale is a recipe for disappontment.
Also, I think that the “show” that weddings have become are insane. I’ve so many friends that are getting married in the next few months to a year, and to hear them talk about the planning is discouraging, at best. Rarely do I ever hear them exclaim how lucky they are to be marrying the women or men they’ve chosen, but I can tell you exactly what color scheme they’ve chosen or the style of limo that’ll be taking them to the elaborate affair.
Perhaps more marriages would last if we made them affairs of the heart, and did away with the nonsense surrounding them, these dresses included.
When I get married again, it’ll be a much quieter affair with the people who matter to me most. (Yes, I did the show once and was caught up in the same spectacle as everyone else- if only we had considered each other a little more closely…)
I find the idea of wearing a Disney Princess inspired gown not my cup of tea, but still very nice.
It’s funny yet almost sad how many people seem so against it. Hello people, It’s just a dress!! It isn’t defacing the idea of marriage!
If some lady wants to wear a gown like that instead of the traditional white dress I say that’s a fab idea. It’s creative and brings a light hearted aspect into the ceremony.
Perhaps the old hags posting things like, “if you want to play DRESSUP on your wedding day, then maybe you should postpone the marriage until you’re more mature” are just too depressed with their own lives and can’t have a little fun once in a while.
It’s just a dress. Really now.
Besides… isn’t the point of buying a beautiful gown on for your wedding day to DRESS UP nicely and feel like a princess? :-P
To all of you who just had to “put down ” the Disney dresses………
Poo poo to you . Just a bunch of grinches who can’t stand anyone to be happy and enjoy their special day.
Just remember ladies…” A DREAM IS A WISH YOUR HEART MAKES”………..
yes, every girl wants to be a princess ,who would not want to, it would be magical…
I love disney and Cinderella is my fav! i Think it is beautiful. I have worked in the bridal busniess and anything goes. I have also seen the Chapel at Disney and this would be great for that and also in magic kingdom. i can’t wait to see the rest!
Debbie- It was well know that Walt Disney was a money hungry bastard! If you don’t know that do some reading! I live in Florida today and work as an educator in the lower grades. The Diseney Company has made practices of suing area schools for showing thier films. If they had a brain in their heads they would realize something… if it a movie kids like, they will go home and ask their parents to BUY it for them!
And another thing… The workers at Disney are underpaid and have hardly any healthcare. The cosstumes they wear are uncleanly and some of them have sperad fungal diseases and things of that nature. They work in incredible heat to make sure you and your children have a “Magical” experience and then they go sleep in their cars, because they cant afford a house. If you don’t believe me, I believe it was on an episode of 60 minutes.
Reportedly, the dresses will be between 1,100 and 3,000…
And puh-lease to all you people bitching about it. Sure, you’re free to have your own opinions and that’s fine, but I have been to Disney World 4 times, my family got together and paid for a Vow Renewal Ceremony for my grandparent’s 50th anniversary, and the only thing I have ever wanted is to get married in Disney World. And now, I can do it in my Disney dress!!
And, before you judge, I have a full time job, my own apartment, and I work very very hard for everything I have. I’m saving for my wedding, so i WON’T be in debt.
So stop being so cynical. Just because I and my husband-to-be think I should dress beautifully and look like a princess on our day, does not mean we are irresponsible children. You can’t ruin my dreams, my wedding will be beautiful and classy and perfect, I’m paying for it myself, I’m an adult and I take care of myself.
Don’t JUDGE people just because they want pretty things!!!!
Love,
Erin
WOW…I’m twelve and i looked at this cuz i was bored.I would love to wear dress like this on my wedding but then again everyone has different tastes.SO if you dont want to wear one fine if you do okay. just stop making people feel bad about their tastes.i get that enough in middle school.it gives me a freakin migrain.
oops didnt see the lady above me-basically i said the same thing
stop being judge mental cuz it gives ppl the first impression that ur a bitch.that the impression i got from a few ppl who will not be named….
I just found more info and some pictures of the princess dresses under the Cinderella wedding dresses link on the webwite http://www.DisneyWeddingDresses.com
I love the idea. but i understand wha tis being said about it being entirely all too expensive. i love the idea of a being a princess about don’t act like it i am a very down to earth person. but as a young female who is unmarried and by the time i get married disney will have all of their dresses out. i have always planned to have a Belle wedding dress. i won’t lie to you. but i am going to have my friends and family make it. we will probably get a white prom dress adn alter it to make it look like belle’s wedding dress. i know not everyone is as foruate as i am to have friends that A) sew amazingly and B) the time to but that is what i want. my best friend is getting married in the next year and we have started on her wedding dress making it look like the one in snow white. ok so my friends and i are bit obsessive but we have fun adn every woman wants to feel like a princess on her wedding day and every woman should!
I just checked out that site http://www.DisneyWeddingDresses.com, does’nt look like they are for sale yet just a portal with some links about wedding dresses but there is a picture at least of the white one, it’s so pretty!…is that the Cinderella one?
I went to the site mentioned..and don’t see what the big deal is…unless i missed something THOSE dresses are nothing special. The dress I got married in tottally gave me the sensation of being a genuine princess. I payed for my wedding completely….and did the whole damn thing for under two grand.
But then…my wedding sucked a–!! :((
No one but our parents and my grandparents attended…save the wedding planner…that worthless piece of—-
I’ve always dreamed of having a perfect fairy tale wedding…my invitations actually looked like my husband and I on our wedding day…he was especially handsome :) But he always objects when i refer to him as my prince charming.
Anyway…just ranting, i suppose.
If THOSE dresses are really your be all-end all….more power to you.
I think for everyone trash talking this especially the african american comment and the one about marriage not being a fairy tale please give me a break…if you want to wear the dress then you would wear it and if not than don’t. Personally I LOVE Disney. I was engaged in the castle and if I could have this dress for my wedding I would. You can make your wedding day and for that matter you can make the rest of your life the way you dream all it takes is a little effort. So with all of that said I think this is a great idea for someone such as myself who has always dreamed of being a Disney Princess for a day!
geez, what’s the big deal? everyone’s getting all fired up over some dresses. who really cares one way or the other? if you want one, wear it. if you don’t, then don’t. no need to put each other down over it, it’s just a dress. if you’re really getting as irritated as some of you seem to be, you have a bigger problem than disney wedding dresses.
O My Gosh that is awesome, I fully intend to have a disney wedding and that is the perfect last touch.
http://www.DisneyDresses.com
Disney Weddings & Dresses
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http://www.DisneyWeddingDresses.com
Folks, those links to DisneyDresses.com and DisneyWeddingDresses.com are not real links to actual products but domains registered to someone who wants to sell the domain. E.g., squatters. All products and links shown are actually in the public domain already and are more than likely totally unrelated to Disney products and the actual gowns.
I’m sure the actual dresses will be linked off the official Disney web site and will be announced with great fanfare.
Of course, what this means to all of you looking at these dresses and loving them is that they’re out there somewhere to be purchased TODAY so you don’t have to wait on Disney!
Who are all these women who want to look like princesses on their wedding day?
I’ve always wanted to look like Carolyn Bessette Kennedy at my wedding.
Didn’t know there were so many little-girl readers posting from flyover states on this site.
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The Disney Wedding Dresses are so perfect, I can’t wait to be a princess for my wedding! I love Disney Dresses!
OMG, I love this this is amazing u should totally go for this idea. I know i would wear it cause i love to be diffrent!!!
WOW YALL ARE CRAZY. Looks like people need to find better things to do than bash other people for wanting to look like a beautiful princess on her wedding day. I am getting married in April and if i hadnt already purchased my dress i would have totaly given these a look. They are very elegant and beautiful. I especialy like the mermaid style for Arial. I hope they take off like rockets. Disney rocks
oh id love to buy one.
i really
really
would
i dont care how much it costed
you only get one wedding
they couldnt be that expensive because theyre mass produced
but oh my god
i love the dresses.
http://www.disneybridal.com/index.html
just thought id leave a proper link