Disney Wedding Inspiration! (Villain Edition)

If you know me, you know I am very fond of weddings. Having spent a wonderful semester interning for a wedding DIY video service (called Weddingmix, look it up if you or a loved one are getting married!), I have taken in quite an influx of pictures and inspiration related to that one special day. The wedding industry in one which thrives off of the sharing of ideas spanning from blog to blog to online forum to app and back to blog again. A detail I found very common among the different blogs I researched was the creation of boards surrounding a central theme. Some arrangements were as simple as the color mint, while others portrayed complexities like "rustic-vintage-DIY-elegant-barn wedding."Another crowd favorite was to take the magic of Disney and juice it into a wedding extravaganza. Seriously, who doesn't love a Disney Princess Wedding? I however, feel that a very important population of Disney characters have been overlooked in the wedding industry: the villains.  These powerful figures are just as magical, and more often than not, have a bigger flair for the dramatic. I think every bride wants her wedding to have that special evil touch. To prove my point, I've compiled a list of fabulous wedding dresses, inspired by those founders of atrocity beloved since childhood. These dresses can transform a blushing bride into the wicked devil-woman she truly is.  Now who wants to raise their glass to that?

1.  Cruella DeVille

The greatest thing about this wedding dress is the black splotches. They are reminiscent of that time when Cruella wanted to skin not one, not one hundred, but one hundred and one dalmatians for that beautiful fur coat of hers. She might not have gotten away with it, but this bride certainly did! If 101 dead puppies doesn't scream eternal love, I don't know what does. Any bride can capture the sexy-scary look with this asymmetrical ball gown, because if she doesn't scare you... no evil thing will.  

2. Lady Tremaine 

I had to search long and hard to find a wedding dress worth enough to convey the modest beauty of this wretched she-thing.  Lady Tremaine is known for her cold, upright, exterior, but this puffy-sleeved high collared gown might just melt her heart. Deliciously expensive, the gown is reserved solely for the upper class. A classic 80's number like the one above is the perfect way to say "clean the mansion" with authority. There's no way in hell Cinderella is getting into this wedding. She's far too basic to appreciate the elegance, fairy god-mother or not. 

3. Queen of Hearts

If the Queen of Hearts is one thing, it's scrappy.  While initially appearing sweet and innocent, there is a fiery devil lurking just beneath the surface.  She will yell and fight until she gets what she wants. And by the looks of this scandalous pink wedding gown, someone else screamed and hollered until she got her way as well. The heart-shaped bodice sweetly point to true love alive on a wedding day, and sexy cut-outs are a great reminder of who is in charge. This bride knows she's queen; the piles of ruffles and hearts are just the icing atop a very glamorous cake. While it is risky to wear a colored wedding dress, she has a whole bridal party to defend her choices.  Any contenders will be beheaded.  

4. The Shadow-Man

The Princess and the Frog villain can mesmerize anybody with his voodoo magic, but none is as spellbinding as this hatted wedding look.  The fabric choices at play are confusing enough to charm the pants off all of the wedding guests.  A top hat is adds a touch of whimsy, but is also powerfully bewitching on its own.  Every man should be afraid of a bride's enchanting beauty, and this structured dress and hat do just that.  The only frogs this lady will be kissing are the sexy kind. (Disclaimer: I'm not really sure what kind of frog that is.)

5. Ursula

It is pretty unclear as to why this wedding dress exists, but I am very glad it does. How else would Ursula's captivating tentacles be properly represented? This wedding dress is perfect for anyone who's ever wished they had more than two arms.  Those elegant apparatuses are the best way to wrap the groom up in love! For a final detail, the crown on top of her hair beautiful symbolizes Ursula's underwater mane.  The dress above is ideal for a beach wedding; it's flowy and simple. Walking around in the sand will be a breeze! Ursula famously said to never underestimate the power of body language.  With a dress like this, a bride can write an entirely new dialect.  

6. Yzma

The Emperor's New Groove diva is so fabulous that she has two bridal followers! Yzma, fondly remembered as being scary beyond all reason, is unashamedly herself. She has a penchant for wild collars and capes that emphasize her authority as Kuzco's replacement. A balloon dress is just the type of drama Yzma would crave, with an elaborate caped portion to highlight a beautifully aged face.  Or, if a circular mono-wing is not preferred, a spiked headdress will certainly showcase one's regal nature. After all, the bride is the only one that matters on the wedding day. There might as well be spikes and decorations emanating from her. The sole cause for concern is a sassy rodent popping the brides bubble, but this can be easily resolved with simple-minded bodyguard who speaks squirrel. 

7.  Hades

Hades might be Lord of the Underworld, but any bride would look positively heavenly in this fiery number. This wedding dress is one part HotWheels and the other part timeless. The fallen god Hades was remembered for his intensity and determination to rule all, which exactly what the dress above accomplishes with ease. Fire represents anger, but it also symbolizes passion, and a burning love can only be matched by a dress in flames.This bride is too hot to be chained down! She's ready to be whisked away on a winged chariot. Anyone would be lucky to wear this merchandise on their wedding day; Hercules' sneakers and sippy cups pale in comparison.  

8. Mike Wazowski (or Boo)

I know Mike Wazowski is not a disney villain, but he is often overlooked, and this wedding dress contraption was too beautiful to pass up. While I am not entirely sure what the circular apparatus on that woman is supposed to represent, it inarguably looks myopic. Add in the two horns on the side and you've got a dead ringer for this friendly monster. A dress like this is perfect for turning laughs into renewable energy. Fear not, nobody is laughing at the bride, but with her. Honestly, the more one looks at the dress, the more beautiful and evolved it becomes. Beauty and functionality are blended effortlessly to create this one-of-a kind look. Sully is usually the best at everything, but today he takes second in the wedding style category.  

I am sure there are innumerable wedding dresses in existence that explore the elements of design and imagination, but these were my favorites of today! I sincerely hope any of those budding brides out there could gain some new ideas for a beautifully wayward Disney look. Keep your eyes peeled for even more fashionable wedding dresses! I'll be hunting a for Maleficent style in honor of the new movie. Stay sassy, friends!