More and more couples are deciding to elope and not just anywhere, but to Paris in particular. Some couples opt to come alone, choosing an intimate and romantic ceremony and others bring a small group of family and friends. No matter how they choose to do it, every elopement or wedding is special and a day that will last forever in their memories.
Every week, WeddingLight Events receives numerous emails with all kinds of queries from couples from all over the world!
Just this morning, we had a question regarding all the different possibilities couple’s have when choosing where to have their ceremony. Below is a little photo tour made possibly by our sister company, WeddingLight, that will help you get a better idea of what you and your partner may want when you decided to elope or wed in Paris!
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– Pont Alexandre III –
Photography by Olivier Lalin
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– Chapelle Expiatoire –
Photography by Olivier Lalin
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A popular choice among couples deciding to elope is the gorgeous Chapelle Expiatoire located in the 8th arrondissement. It is a truly magnificent space that can be privatized for you and your partner’s special day.
Unlike other locations, the Chapelle Expiatoire does not require a marriage certificate to be presented. Prices vary according to time of year, day and time and bookings need to be done well in advance.
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– Pont des Arts –
Photography by Olivier Lalin
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Most of you have probably seen one or more pictures of this location at one point in time when browsing through pictures of Paris. The Pont des Arts is a charming pedestrian bridge that crosses the Seine River and is filled with locks of lovers from all over the globe.
We encourage all of our couples who are interested in this site to bring their own personal lock and key to help celebrate their love and new life together.
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– Park Monceau –
Photography by Olivier Lalin
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Todd and Michelle, an American couple from Nevada wanted a charming outdoor location. So when we proposed the peaceful and romantic Parc Monceau they were very happy. It is a gorgeous public park tucked away in the 17th arrondissement.
Not only is this a beautiful location for a ceremony, but it is ideal budget-wise. Being that it is a public park, it is free for everyone to use. All that is needed is for you (or us) to find a location inside that fits you and your partners tastes. Todd and Michelle fell in love with this bridge and decided it was the perfect spot to celebrate their union. If this is a location that is of interest, you may want to view their elopement video shot by the talented WeddingLight team.
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– The Garden’s of Marie Antoinette in Versailles –
Photography by Olivier Lalin
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Jennifer and James, another American couple, wanted something a little out of the ordinary for their elopement. That lead us directly to the enchanting and magical gardens of Marie Antoinette in Versailles. Because of the location, we did have to get authorization. But if this is your elopement or wedding dream, know that it can be made possible with our help.
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– The Tuileries Gardens –
Photography by Olivier Lalin
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Walk and celebrate your love in a sumptuous garden filled with history where French royalty spent their afternoons. Jennifer and Donny were keen on this location for its pleasantness and greenery. This leafy and lovely setting is a wonderful location for a ceremony and requires practically nothing should you be interested in its beauty.
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– The Shangri-La Hotel –
Photography by Olivier Lalin
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Dean and Rachel, were looking for something exquisite and being in charge of a wedding blog themselves, their taste was more than gourmand. Within minutes of the Eiffel tower, The Shangri-La Hotel is more than a luxury 5-star hotel, it’s a golden detailed dream of impeccable elegance.
Dean and Rachel had come to Paris the previous year when Dean had proposed. Olivier shot their proposal and some other lovely engagement portraits throughout Paris. Their wedding was exactly one year later and held entirely in the luxurious hotel, which is situated in the 16th arrondissement, just across from the Trocadéro. To take a deeper look at all the magic of the Shangri-La Hotel, be sure to watch Dean and Rachel’s elopement video.
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– The American Church of Paris –
Photography by Olivier Lalin
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The American Church of Paris was the first U.S. church to be establish on foreign grounds. They hold numerous elopement ceremonies inside their lovely establishment each and every year. There are some requirements, however, as they do ask for a marriage certificate. But, other than that, they offer a wonderful location for those couples looking for a more religious location and the ceremony includes an organist and celebrant.
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– The Isle St Louis –
Photography by Olivier Lalin
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In any case, there is a world of possibilities in which you can celebrate your elopement or wedding. And WeddingLight Events is here to make it all happen for you and your partner!
All Photographs © Olivier 