Wedding etiquette : who pays for what at a destination wedding
When your wedding takes place thousands of miles from home, the celebration starts long before the ceremony. Your guests book flights. They choose a hotel. They take time off work. Some may even add a few days to discover France before or after your wedding. This creates a question that couples often hesitate to ask […]
Legal marriage in France for Americans : 7 things to know
Can Americans legally get married in France? Yes, but only if they meet the conditions imposed by French law. American nationality is not an obstacle. The main issue is whether the couple has a legally recognized connection to the French commune where the marriage would take place. For two Americans who live in the United […]
Why hire a French wedding planner for your destination wedding?
You are sitting at home, perhaps thousands of miles from France, looking at wedding venues on a screen. One château looks perfect. Then another. You find a photographer whose work you love, a florist on Instagram and a videographer who seems surprisingly affordable. Everything looks simple. Until you start comparing contracts, prices, availability, services and […]
7 questions to decide who to invite to your elopement
An elopement can be a private ceremony for two. It can also include a small circle of people who matter deeply to you. That freedom can make the guest list surprisingly difficult. You may want complete intimacy while worrying that your parents will feel excluded. The right decision protects the ceremony and feels honest to […]
How to plan an Eiffel Tower ceremony in Paris
The Eiffel Tower appears between the Parisian rooftops, catches the afternoon light, and suddenly the city feels like the perfect place to say something that matters. For couples coming from abroad, an Eiffel Tower wedding ceremony can feel almost cinematic. Yet the most beautiful celebrations are not always the ones held in the busiest postcard […]
Petit Palais elopement : A romantic Paris ceremony
The Petit Palais rises at the end of Avenue Winston Churchill, facing its larger neighbour, the Grand Palais. Its monumental staircase, ornate entrance and elegant stonework create a distinctly Parisian backdrop. For an elopement, however, there is one detail that changes everything. The famous steps work best when the museum is closed to visitors. During […]
Destination wedding timeline France : How early should you start planning?
The first time you picture your wedding in France, the timeline often feels generous. Eighteen months sounds like forever. A year seems perfectly reasonable. Then reality arrives. Your favorite château is already booked. Your photographer is unavailable. Your guests need to organize international flights and vacations. Planning a destination wedding is not simply about choosing […]
Elopement at the Louvre : A romantic Paris experience
Solène LAGANT Paris has a particular way of making an ordinary walk feel like part of a love story. Then you turn a corner and see the Louvre. The grand façades appear first. Then the courtyard opens up, with the glass Pyramid catching the light at the center. Couples stop. Photographers lift their cameras. For […]
Pont des Arts elopement : how to plan your Paris ceremony
Paris has many romantic places. Few feel quite like the Pont des Arts. Stand in the middle of the bridge and the Seine opens around you. The Louvre sits on one side. The elegant dome of the Institut de France rises on the other. Boats move slowly beneath you while pedestrians cross the bridge in […]
What makes a summer wedding bridal look different ?
Solène LAGANT Sunlight falls across the room, your photographer is waiting outside and the temperature has already started to rise. Your wedding day may look perfect on paper. In July or August, however, France can get very hot. That changes the way we think about your bridal look. Your dress, makeup, hairstyle and accessories all […]
