Did you absolutely love the grand appeal and stature of the Royal Wedding? Did you instantly fall in love with Kate’s dress?

Don’t let your lack of royal status stop you and your Prince Charming from having that fairytale wedding you have been dreaming about. Having your own royal-inspired wedding is easier and cheaper than you may have imagined.

The first step in achieving a wedding similar to Kate and William’s is to choose a location. A historical castle or grand ballroom will furnish that distinguished feel you are trying to achieve. Look for a location with lofty ceilings, a picturesque staircase or sparkling chandeliers. Adding a red carpet will help sustain the elegant tone the location.

Set the nature of the wedding right away by sending guests engraved, formal invitations. Seal the envelopes with a colored wax crest highlighting your initials to impart a high-class feel. Maintain the crest and engraving theme on your wedding programs.

A grand entrance is key to pulling of a royal wedding. A horse-drawn carriage is customary, but a luxurious car or other majestic mode of transportation could also suffice.

Look at wedding traditions that are incorporated into most royal weddings for more inspiration. These include things such as adding a sprig of myrtle, known as the herb of love, to your bridal bouquet, playing majestic ceremony music such as Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” and the hymn “The Lord is My Shepherd”, and requesting that all female guests wear a hat.

Another royal wedding tradition is the dress. It is strict tradition that brides wear a white dress — usually one made of silk with lace detailing. Kate’s dress is sure to inspire designers so acquiring such a look should be a fairly simple task.

If you are looking for a place to start, designers Mon Cheri, Sophia Tolli and Kathy Ireland all have dresses in their new lines fit for a queen. With their delicate lace and intricate details you are sure to feel like royalty.

Integrate traditions that intrigue you. Put your own spin on these traditions to make your day extra personal.