From real-life royal weddings of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to fictional royal weddings in TV shows and movies, such as the wedding of Princess Mia in Princess Diaries 2: The Royal Engagement, these bigger-than-life royal weddings have captured the imagination of every bride throughout history. From breathtaking floral arrangements to a majestic ride in a horse-drawn carriage, the details at these elegant, timeless weddings celebrate love and make the wedding unforgettable. However, many individuals are unsure of how they can recreate that royal wedding feel while still adhering to current trends.
The Wedding Planners at Lone Star Mansion analyzed the current trends of 2026 and compiled them together to help you create the regal celebration of your dreams.
Elegant Decor: Crafting a Regal Atmosphere for Your Wedding
Wedding decor is often built on themes that carry through the entire event. However, creating a royal-inspired wedding is more about creating a unique “vibe.” This is done by incorporating bold colors, using candid photography to create a “documentary,” or “editorial” feel.
Here are the elements you want to focus on:
Selecting an Elegant Venue to Host the Event
The venue is one of the most important wedding day choices that a bride and groom can make. The location sets the tone for the entire event. The Lone Star Mansion in Burleson, Texas, provides the perfect environment for individuals to have the royal wedding they have always dreamed of. With immaculate gardens showing off rich greens of hedges, combined with the soft pastel colors of local flowers, to the stunning white mansion, boasting classical Corinthian columns that evoke a regal feel. Surrounded by 20 acres of captivating grounds, the Lone Star Mansion wows any individual who sets foot on the property.
Additionally, the mansion boasts luxurious amenities to give the bride and groom the perfect place to be pampered and spoiled before their big day. These amenities include the following:
- Bridal Spa
- Bridal Dressing Room
- Groom’s Room/Mancave
- Poker Room
- Large Groom’s Spa with Wet Sauna and Steam Room
- Bridal Suite
Create Focal Points
When creating a royal-inspired wedding, there are five focal points that you will want to focus on to ensure that your guests’ attention is where you want it to be. These focal points can be broken down as follows:
- The Bride’s Bouquet: The bride’s bouquet makes a huge visual impact on the ceremony and in the photos. This bouquet should be unique to the bride, full of her favorite flowers, and the color scheme should match the overall theme of the wedding.
- The Wedding Arch/Ceremony Focal: The floral arrangement that is on the arch or that creates the focal point for the ceremony is the one that frames the couple as they say, “I do.” To give it an air of regality, this arrangement should be lush and create a true “wow” moment for the bride and groom and their guests.
- The Head of the Table: The head table, whether a bridal table or a sweetheart table, will be the first meal that the couple will share while being married. To pull guests’ attention to the bride and groom, a large statement piece, such as a floral arrangement or flower wall.
- Escort Cards: These elegant cards are a well-thought-out way to ensure guests can find their seats for dinner while giving an air of royalty to the big event. It helps create an exclusivity to the guest list, as everyone’s name is mentioned. This theme can be furthered by using gold embroidery on the cards, along with a flowy font.
- Prioritize the Lighting: You will want to use soft, warm lighting to create an enchanting and elegant ambiance. Additionally, using candles or dramatic uplighting can create an air of upper-class sophistication and loyalty.
Other Decoration Ideas:
There are other ways that you can elevate your wedding to create that once-in-a-lifetime royal-inspired event. Here are some ideas from our professional wedding planners:
- Using Refined Color Palettes: Select a rich, sophisticated color scheme, such as deep jewel tones like navy, purple, and burgundy. These can be paired with gold or silver.
- Incorporating Luxurious Textures: Fabrics, such as velvet for drapes or ribbons, and textured suits or shawls can give a luxurious feel.
- Elevate the Stationery: Exquisite script, gilded fonts, and elaborate borders on invitations, escort cards, and other stationery used in your wedding elevate the overall feeling of the wedding and give it that larger-than-life royal feel.
Royal Feasts: Menus to Delight Your Guests in 2026
It wouldn’t be a royal party without food. There are many ways to throw a royal feast. Whether you choose to do a buffet style, like Kate Middleton and Prince William, or you opt for a formal dinner, both options can be made to be extremely classy. Regardless of which option you choose, you will want the food to be high-end.
The Lone Star Mansion offers a professional catering service to provide you and your guests with delicious food. With delicious cold hors d’oeuvres to carefully crafted dinner menu options, such as our I Do & Princess Selection, our team can make your royal wedding meal a reality.
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Guest Experiences: Royal Touches With Crowns and Hats
A royal wedding would not be complete without crowns or fancy hats. Offer these fun props for your guests to wear throughout the night so that they can feel like royalty as they dance the night away. These props can also double as favors, allowing your guests to take home a part of the celebration.
Thoughtful Favors: Charitable Donations and Modern Keepsakes
A royal-approved tradition is to donate to a charity instead of handing out favors or gifts to the wedding party. A card can be placed at the gift table to explain which charity was donated to. Other unique wedding favor ideas are as follows:
- Baby trees
- Poems
- Botanical prints
- Miniature candles
- Honey pots and dippers
- Handkerchiefs
- Olive oil
Why Lone Star Mansion Is Your Royal Wedding Venue in Texas
Tucked away in Burleson’s countryside, the Lone Star Mansion is a beautiful historic gem in North Texas. It has quickly become one of the most coveted wedding venues in the DFW metroplex, hosting immaculate weddings on its carefully tended grounds. From our tree-lined driveway that welcomes all who come into the property to the sparkling private lake, and several indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception locations.
The Lone Star Mansion has been host to many grand weddings, including being the hosting site for the weddings in Season 3 of Netflix’s Love Is Blind. With the serenity of the surrounding property creating picture-perfect moments no matter where you are, couples and their guests can expect to be surrounded by magic. It is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience getting married in Burleson’s antebellum-style mansion.
Looking for the perfect venue to create a memorable royal-esque wedding of your dreams? Come tour the Lone Star Mansion and fall in love with its natural charm and beauty. Contact us today for more information or to schedule your tour.
FAQs:
Royal-inspired wedding trends for 2026 include returning to classic silhouettes, such as the Basque waistline, romantic Regency-era details–inspired by popular shows such as Bridgerton–and an emphasis on luxury. Other trends include using sculptural elements, such as an ice sculpture, dramatic trains for the wedding dress, and rich, elegant color palettes for the wedding colors.
To incorporate sustainable decor for a royal wedding in Texas, you will need to use local, seasonal, and biodegradable materials. This includes Texas-grown flowers and potted plants for centerpieces which guests can then take home.
For a royal-inspired wedding, high-quality food is a must. Lone Star Mansion offers a wide range of options for couples to choose from. Here is a complete list of our onsite catering options.
You should schedule a tour and book your venue as soon as possible. Knowing which venue you want and booking it will help you set your date, which is important when speaking with and hiring other vendors.
