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 […]
Bir Hakeim wedding ceremony in Paris : an iconic Eiffel Tower backdrop
The Eiffel Tower appears between the columns of Bir Hakeim bridge. The Seine flows below. Paris moves around you, with boats, pedestrians and the occasional metro passing overhead. It is hard to imagine a more recognisable Paris setting for an intimate wedding. For couples coming from abroad, Bir Hakeim offers something particularly interesting. You get […]
How to write wedding vows : A guide to creating meaningful promises
The room suddenly becomes quiet. You stop looking at your guests. You stop thinking about the flowers, the music or the photographs. For a few minutes, there is only one person standing in front of you. Writing your own wedding vows can feel exciting and intimidating at the same time. How do you summarize years […]
12 tips for planning a destination wedding in France
Paris looks effortless when you arrive as a guest. A coffee on a terrace, a walk along the Seine, a beautiful dinner, then a wedding in one of the world’s most romantic cities. Planning that experience from another country is a different story. When you live in the United States and plan a wedding in […]
Christmas proposal in Paris : romantic ideas and practical tips
Why choose a Christmas proposal in Paris? Paris in December has a different rhythm. The days are shorter. The streets glow earlier. Store windows sparkle, cafés feel warmer, and the city takes on a softer atmosphere as evening arrives. Add a beautiful winter coat, a walk through illuminated streets and a little secret hidden in […]
7 wedding ceremony rituals to make your ceremony meaningful
If you have been researching wedding ceremonies in the United States, you may already know the unity candle or sand ceremony. But when you start planning a wedding in France, you may discover another approach to ceremony rituals. They are often woven naturally into symbolic ceremonies and used to tell part of a couple’s story. […]
Why French weddings are so trendy
French weddings have a sense of history Imagine walking through a Parisian garden in the late afternoon. Stone facades glow in the soft light. A bride walks toward her partner, with centuries of history around them. This is part of what makes a French wedding so appealing. France offers an extraordinary choice of historic settings. […]
Symbolic ceremony in Paris : how it works and how to choose your celebrant
Paris has a particular way of making a ceremony feel like a scene from your own story. Perhaps you imagine saying your vows beneath the trees, with the sound of the city around you. Perhaps you picture just the two of you, or a handful of people who travelled across the ocean to be there. […]
Autumn wedding in Paris : how to create an elegant and unforgettable celebration
The leaves begin to turn golden. The light becomes softer. Paris feels calmer after the busy summer months, offering a romantic atmosphere that is difficult to recreate at any other time of the year. For many couples, autumn is the perfect balance between elegance and comfort. The temperatures are pleasant, the city’s gardens become colourful […]
Wedding food trends : Culinary experiences your guests will remember
French weddings have always been associated with beautiful venues, elegant tables and long conversations over dinner. Yet, for many international couples getting married in France today, food has become much more than a meal. It has become entertainment, a cultural experience and one of the strongest memories guests will take home. Picture your cocktail hour […]
