Dress Codes, Decoded: What “Garden Party Chic” Really Means
From ballgowns to tailored suits — what do wedding dress codes actually mean? Here’s how to guide your guests so everyone feels confident and comfortable on the day.
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Follow along as we share real French weddings, behind-the-scenes planning tips, and the little details that make an event unforgettable.
Consider this your place for inspiration, guidance, and a peek into the art of celebrating in France.
How to Choose Your Wedding Menu + Caterer in France: What to Know Before You Taste
Plated dinner, wine pairings, and French service. Here’s exactly how to choose your wedding menu and caterer in France so your dinner is unforgettable.
Groom Getting Ready Photos in France: 5 Tips to Capture the Best Moments
Don’t skip the groom’s morning. Here are 5 tips to plan groom getting ready photos in France that you’ll actually love, from location to timing.
How to Design Your Wedding Tables in France: 5 Elements That Make Guests Feel Special
From crystal glassware to taper candles and wine-region table names. Here’s how to design wedding tables in France that your guests will remember.
3 Types of Wedding Photos to Consider: Posed, Documentary, and Guest-Captured for Weddings in France
Posed, documentary, and guest-captured. Here’s how to choose the right mix of wedding photos for your wedding in France so you don’t miss a single moment.
How to Find the Perfect Wedding Venue in France: 5 Questions to Ask Before You Book
You’ve seen the photos. The stone chateaux, the vineyards, the gardens that glow at golden hour. Finding your wedding venue in France is the most exciting part of planning. It’s also the biggest decision you’ll make. Because your venue isn’t just a location. It’s the backdrop for your entire day, your photos, and your guest…
7 Bridal Details I Always Tell My Paris Brides to Photograph
You’ll remember the big moments. The “I do”. The first dance. The toasts. But it’s the small details that make your wedding album feel like you. As a wedding planner in France, I build time into every timeline specifically for these details. Because in 10 years, you won’t care if the napkins were linen or…
Skip the White Cake: 5 Non-Traditional Wedding Cakes Modern Brides Love in 2026
The 5-tier white fondant cake isn’t gone. But it’s no longer the default. Modern brides in 2026 are choosing cakes that feel personal. Color instead of white. Texture instead of smooth. Fresh fruit instead of sugar flowers. Candlelight instead of perfection. This burgundy buttercream cake topped with berries is exactly what I mean. It’s intimate,…
The Magic of a Bridal Morning: Getting Ready With Your Bridesmaids
POV: Soft morning light through tall Paris windows. The smell of coffee and hairspray. The quiet laughter of your bridesmaids behind you as they help lace up your gown. This is the part of your wedding day no one really talks about… but it’s the part you’ll remember most. More than just “getting ready” In…
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