Dearly beloved. we are gathered here today to review all of Disney’s Royal Weddings in anticipation of an actual real life fairytale. Prince Henry Charles Albert David (aka Harry) has chosen Meghan Markle to be his bride. Our sincerest apologies to the other eligible maidens who were not invited to the ball. You can collect your tears on a lovely commemorative plate if you like.
Before we begin, a few notes on qualifications for this list. Firstly, either the bride or groom must be royal, disqualifying characters like Carl and Ellie from Pixar’s Up from being included since they don’t rule over any people. Secondly, some portion of the wedding has to actually be shown on screen, disqualifying any off-screen or presumed weddings from being ranked (Sorry, Belle and Beast). Lastly, the couple has to actually be wed by the end of the ceremony, disqualifying Giselle from Enchanted and Amelia Mignonette Grimaldi Thermopolis Renaldi from The Princess Diaries 2: The Royal Engagement since *spoiler alert* they didn’t get married. One more thing, this ranking considers all Disney Royal Weddings, whether they were animated, live action, or not even human.
Disney Royal Weddings are ranked on the following criteria, each worth up to five points:
- Dress/Attire
- Uniqueness of Venue
- Royalty
- VIP Guests
- Wow Factor
And with that, let the happily ever afters begin!
Maid Marian & Robin Hood
- Dress/Attire – Bride: Basic, unimpressive off-white. Groom: Isn’t that what he wears the entire film? Whatever, he’s foxy. 1.5 points
- Uniqueness of Venue – A traditional church. 2 points
- Royalty – Maid Marian, niece of the king. 1 point
- VIP Guests – All of the king’s dogs and Prince John as a carriage driver. 2 points
- Wow Factor – Getting Cinderella to loan you her rotoscoped carriage. 2 points
- Total: 8.5 out of 25 points
Prince Naveen & Tiana – New Orleans Version
- Dress/Attire – Bride: 1920’s classic. Groom: Wearing the same thing as his guards? 3 points
- Uniqueness of Venue – New Orleans Church. 3 points
- Royalty – 1 prince. 2.5 points
- VIP Guests – Charlotte, who is a hoot and a holler. 3 points
- Wow Factor – Carriage processional through New Orleans. 2 points
- Total: 13.5 out of 25 points
Prince Kit & Cinderella
- Dress/Attire – Bride: Intricate floral embroidery so classy I want to die. Groom: A blue suit to end all blue suits. 5 points
- Uniqueness of Venue – A traditional castle. 3 points
- Royalty – 1 prince. 2.5 points
- VIP Guests – A goose? The entire kingdom presumably forced to attend? 1 point
- Wow Factor – YAAAAAASSSSS to that dress. 3 points
- Total: 14.5 out of 25 points
Prince Charming & Cinderella
- Dress/Attire – Bride: Midcentury modern and classic. Groom: Epitome of royal. 4 points
- Uniqueness of Venue – Surprise! A castle. 3 points
- Royalty – 1 prince. 2.5 points
- VIP Guests – Mice throwing rice and birds holding train. 2 points
- Wow Factor – That coach is pretty grand and the lost shoe was a cute touch. 4 points.
- Total: 15.5 out of 25 points
Prince Edward & Nancy
- Dress/Attire – Bride: Traditional cupcake dress. Groom: Sleeves puffier than Nancy’s dress. 4 points
- Uniqueness of Venue – The magical kingdom of Andalasia. 4 points
- Royalty – Prince Edward. 2.5 points
- VIP Guests – Forrest animals. 2 points
- Wow Factor – Nancy dipping Edward for the big kiss and Nancy smashing a flip phone circa 2007. 4 points
- Total: 16.5 out of 25 points
Princess Jasmine & Aladdin
- Dress/Attire – Bride: A dress inspired by Prince Ali’s costume. Groom: A slightly different Prince Ali costume. 2 points
- Uniqueness of Venue – Palace of Agrabah, more unique than a basic castle. 4 points
- Royalty – Princess Jasmine, but Genie also made Aladdin a Prince, so… 4 points
- VIP Guests – Genie, Aladdin’s long lost father *spoiler*. 4 points
- Wow Factor: Magic carpet ride post-wedding, merchandise for sale like a true Royal Wedding. 4 points
- Total: 18 out of 25 points
Queen Clarisse & Joe
- Dress/Attire – Bride: A dress of indescribable color and taste. Groom: Secret Service Chique. 3 points
- Uniqueness of Venue – Inside a castle, but extra points for stealing someone else’s decor. 4 points
- Royalty – 1 retired queen and 1 reigning queen as a maid of honor. 4 points
- VIP Guests – Your enemies watching from prison via TV broadcast. 3 points
- Wow Factor – A surprise proposal and ceremony all in 5 minutes, taking over your granddaughter’s canceled wedding *spoiler*. 5 points
- Total: 19 out of 25 points
Prince Christopher & Cinderella
- Dress/Attire – Bride: Traditional white, a bit underwhelming but nice tiara. Groom: A vision in gold. 4 points.
- Uniqueness of Venue – Basic castle. 3 points.
- Royalty – 1 prince. 2.5 points.
- VIP Guests – Whitney Houston flying all over the place singing up a storm, plus Cinderella makes the step family watch from the gates. 5 points.
- Wow Factor – Did I mention Whitney Houston singing up a storm, flying all over the place, covering everyone in pixie dust confetti? 5 points
- Total: 19.5 out of 25 points
Princess Rapunzel & Eugene Fitzherbert
- Dress/Attire – Bride: Gorgeous dress with gold accents, sparkly crown, and a train long enough to rival Maria Von Trapp’s. Groom: Dashing in white and gold with a side of smolder. 5 points
- Uniqueness of Venue – Interior of a castle… 3 points
- Royalty – 1 princess. 2.5 points
- VIP Guests – Entire kingdom lining up for miles to see their lost princess get married. 5 points
- Wow Factor – Ring bearers who will risk life and limb to make sure your day goes off without a hitch. 5 points
- Total: 20.5 out of 25 points
Prince Naveen & Tiana – Bayou Version
- Dress/Attire – Bride: Frog veil/human lily dress. Groom: Frog butterfly bowtie/human sea foam green suit. 5 points
- Uniqueness of Venue – A picturesque spot in the bayou. 5 points
- Royalty – 1 prince. 2.5 points
- VIP Guests – Mama Odie officiating and Ray’s Grandmama. 4 points
- Wow Factor – A kiss that turns frogs into humans. 5 points.
- Total – 21.5 out of 25 points
Princess Ariel & Prince Eric
- Dress/Attire – Bride: Gorgeous cupcake dress with sea foam green accents. Groom: Extremely dashing. 5 points
- Uniqueness of Venue – A luxurious ship in the middle of the ocean. 5 points
- Royalty – Princess of the merfolk meets Prince of some seaside country. 5 points
- VIP Guests – Mermaids, crabs, fish, and a stiff priest. 5 points
- Wow Factor – King Triton using his trident to cast a rainbow over the ceremony, plus all the feels when he lets go of his daughter. 5 points.
- Total: 25 out of 25 points
We hope there are no hard feelings amongst the happy royal couples who were outranked and we wish Prince Harry and Meghan Markle a lifetime of happiness and love.
Did we rank the Disney Royal Weddings correctly? Let us know in the comments.