With its quiet streets, charming chateaus, and exclusive restaurants, Paris is the perfect place to hold a small and intimate Wedding. But what if you have bigger ideas ? Well, with it’s extravagant hotels and expansive terraces, turns out Paris is pretty good at accommodating those, too.
The City of love has played host to many a-list events over the years, including a healthy handful of Celebrity Weddings, both outrageously big and endearingly small. We’ve compiled a list of them to show you just how diverse and desirable this beautiful City can be. If it’s good enough for the stars, it’s certainly good enough for us!
Wedding of Stephanie Okereke And Linus Idahosa:
On April 21st 2012, Nollywood actor and actress Linus & Stephanie travelled across the world to say their vows in the magnificent Abbaye de Cernay. This enchanting building sits surrounded by nature on the outskirts of Paris and was shared with the couple and there some 400 Wedding guests on the Big Day. The actress supposedly chose Paris for it’s great history and fairytale ambiance, reasons which we can completely relate too! With two gorgeous gowns and such a picturesque location, it’s no wonder she claimed it to be Nigerian Wedding of the Year!
Marriage of Ricki-Lee Coulter And Richard Harrison:
Australian singer-songwriter Ricki-Lee also chose Paris as the perfect location to finally marry her long-term love, Ricki-Lee Coulter, in August Last year. The incredibly grand Chateau Bouffemont set the scene for the day, which they shared with just 27 of their closest friends and family. It was a rather private affair, so while we don’t know everything, we were told there was lots of French champagne, a three-course meal, and a wedding waltz that included Ricki-Lee serenading Richard as they danced – sounds pretty good to us! The bride was elated with the day, saying “It was magical, absolutely a dream come true, the greatest day of my life.”
Paris Wedding of Raquel Welch & Patrick Curtis:
Fairytale vibes are all well and good, but as one of the world’s most beautiful sex icons, you’re likely to want to go down a different route. This is exactly what Actress Raquel Welch did on her Marriage to Patrick Curtis back in 1959, opting for a slightly alternative Parisian experience. Her Big Day was simple and chic, with the couple tying the knot at the 8th arrondissement City Hall – no frills necessary. Raquel obviously felt the same about her Wedding Dress, choosing to sport a simple but super on trend, 60s crocheted mini and long-fur cover-up.
Salma Mayek & François-Henri Pinault’s Private Paris Wedding:
You’d expect the joining in Marriage of a movie star and one of France’s richest men to be pretty extravagant, but that’s where Paris’ magic comes in. Salma Mayek & François-Henri Pinault instead chose to do things in a much more private, intimate fashion – so intimate in fact that there are zero photos of the couple on the Day. They too, opted for a Town Hall Ceremony, this time in the 6th arrondissement- who’d have thought these governmental buildings would be ‘the place’ to tie the knot?!
Eva Longoria & Tony Parker’s Paris Church Wedding:
Now for a Wedding that is much more stereotypically-celeb style. Elegant Actress Eva Longoria – who wore a breathtaking, silk, Angel Sanchez gown – married her Basket Ball love, Tony Parker at the magnificent Church of Saint Germain l’Auxerrois on the 7th July 2007. They celebrated alongside some 250 guests, including plenty of A-listers – Jessica Alba & Ryan Seacrest to name a few. The day continued with celebrations at 17th-century castle Vaux le Vicomte, where their 250 guests enjoyed an elaborate Wedding Dinner, live 70s band, fireworks, an outdoor party and even Wedding Favours for the ladies in the form of Van Cleef & Arpels Sweet Alhambra good luck bracelet crafted in 18-karat yellow gold. This is one celeb Wedding we wish we’d been invited too!
Sacha Baron Cohen & Isla Fisher’s quiet Paris Ceremony:
You wouldn’t normally expect to hear the romantic and sophisticated Paris and Sasha Baron Cohen in the same context, but that’s exactly where he chose to wed his love, Isla Fisher in 2010. Even more surprising is that they too opted for a secret Wedding, with no glitz, glam – or silly behaviour – involved! It was a simple ceremony, with just the Bride and Groom present, but that didn’t seem to matter to Isla, who claimed ‘It was the absolute best day of my life’.
Solenn Heussaff & Nico Bolzico Gorgeous Paris Engagement Video:
Hot off the press, Filipino-French actress and TV host Argentinian Business Man got Wed last month in Cambourg, a picturesque town in France, about an hour away from the Capital. While the Big Day wasn’t spent in the Paris itself, the day of the pre-wedding video – arguably equally as important – was. The couple were recorded whilst meandering romantically around some of the most recognisable spots in the City, such as the Musée du Louvre, River Seine, Pont des Artes and Notre Dame. This just goes to, Paris never loses it’s charm, be you a celebrity or not.
A few photos of a destination wedding table presentation, amazingly choreographed by the most talented 
