French wedding traditions : what international couples should know
France has its own rhythm when it comes to weddings. The day can begin at the town hall, continue with a ceremony, unfold around a long vin d’honneur and eventually lead to a dinner that lasts well into the evening. For international couples, some of these traditions may feel familiar. Others can be surprisingly different. […]
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 […]
Can an American get legally married in France ?
For many romantics, the idea of eloping to Paris for an intimate wedding is the height of a fairy tale marriage. You can always find out here, in a previous blog article why is Paris the perfect place to elope But can Americans really make this dream come true? The answer is yes! Paris, the […]
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 […]
Who to invite to my elopement ?
When planning an elopement, which is typically characterized by an intimate and discreet ceremony, the choice of guests takes on particular importance. Will it be just the 2 of you, with a handful of close relatives or something bigger but still intimate? Here are some ideas to help you decide who to invite to your […]
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 […]
