WeddingLight Events – Elope to Paris

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  • Styled Shoot: A Dreamy Vintage Inspired Styled Shoot

    WeddingLight Events is thrilled to be sharing our first ever styled shoot! This was our first attempt at creating an inspirational bridal shoot for our lovely international brides and we are thrilled with the results. We certainly could not have achieved this outcome without our phenomenal team of vendors whom without their assistance, dedication and contribution would not have been possible.

    It started with a simple idea of doing something with a vintage chic theme, which was realized with the addition of our friend, Max Chaoul‘s stunning vintage inspired gowns. ​The Daisy gown is a 1920’s inspired look in a fluid low waisted satin design and a gorgeous embroidered lace top. The second is the Lana gown, which is a 1940’s inspired look in a empire cut with a romantic long sleeved crochet design. We then paired ethereal veils and romantic headpieces from Rhapsodie Paris, lovely artisanal (and ethically made) jewelry by Paulette à Bicyclette (yes, you’ve seen her on our blog before!) and whimsical florals by Edith of Une Fleur en Liberte in white and pastel peach and pink colors. To complete our models looks hairstylist, Lucie Letz and Los Angeles makeup artist, Melody Kennedy opted for one model with a bold look that included a daring pink lip and smoky eyes and the other model with a charming and natural look and playful curls. For the location we wanted to have a “Secret Garden” feel with all of its serenity and romance. We were delighted when a friend of our photographer allowed us to use his dreamy home, which is just location outside of Paris in the Parisian countryside. Everyone’s contribution was important, but without the amazing talent of our wonderful photographer, Olivier Lalin of WeddingLight Photography, this shoot would not have happened.

    We certainly hope this inspires our beautiful brides to be! Keep checking the blog as we are in the midst of preparing for another shoot before the summer’s end.

    To see more of our lovely photos, please visit our photographer’s site: WeddingLight Photography’s blog.

     

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    Dresses: Max Chaoul | Veils: Rhapsodie Paris  | Jewelry: Paulette à Bicyclette  | Makeup: Melody Kennedy  | Hair: Lucie Letz  | Florist: Une Fleur en Liberte  | Coordination: WeddingLight Events with the assistance of stylist Birendra Le Guevel  | Photography: Olivier Lalin of WeddingLight Photography 

  • Paris Elopement: Liza & Ira’s Palais Galliera Elopement

    We had the great pleasure of helping an amazing couple, Liza and Ira, plan their very special vow-renewal here in Paris. After passing through some very emotional personal events during the planning process, the ​New Jersey couple’s time in the City of Love became extremely important. WeddingLight Events, of course, was only too happy to help them make their dream ceremony a reality. We feel so fortunate to have clients like Liza and Ira who so truly trust in our abilities to do what we love most!

    Liza and Ira have been together for 10 years and exchanged vow in front of a stunning marble statue titled, “Protection and Future,” by Honoré Icard framed by glorious marbled columns. After a heartwarming tearful exchange, the couple shared a dance together as husband and wife before venturing off in their vintage Jaguar MK V for a tour of the city with their photographer, Olivier Lalin. The couple finished the evening with a divine dining experience at one of Paris’ most sought out restaurants: Alain Ducasse’s Restaurant at Le Meurice.

    Liza was kind enough to send us a few touching words about our work, which we are very, very grateful to hear…

    “I finally had a few moments to sit quietly and go through Olivier’s photos today, and I have to say I was completely moved. Somehow he captured the essence of how Ira and I feel for each other while including every special request I made including the amazing architecture and beautiful imagery. I knew he would be a great photographer, which is how I made my decision to go with him and WeddingLight Events, but I really wanted to let you know that your whole team — the hair, the makeup, the flowers, and your recommendation of venue for the vows, your own extreme attention to detail — everything about this experience was beyond compare — I cannot recommend you highly enough to other brides; You went above and beyond through all the crazy that was in our lives, helped me through the trauma of [some unexpected personal events] and the stress and worry of planning this experience from an ocean away. In the end, it turned out more special than I ever imagined possible — thank goodness for the one day of sun!! The photos of Ira as he said he vows to me brought tears back all over again. The great photos of us laughing and truly enjoying the city, the experience, and each other are priceless.

    For everything you and Olivier did for us — Merci x 1,000,000,000!”

    – Liza & Ira

    To see more of Liza and Ira’s incredible photos, please stop by WeddingLight Photography’s blog.

  • Top 5: Wedding Hairstyles

    When it comes to your wedding hair, choosing the perfect style for your big day can prove to be just as difficult as finding your dream dress! With so many styles to choose from it may feel hard to decide on just one – do you want elegance and class or flowing and ethereal? Maybe you simply have no idea where to start when it comes to your locks and we don’t blame you! So to give you some inspiration we’ve put together the top five bridal hairstyles of the moment; you can give the pictures to your hairdresser or try putting your own personal spin on them. Whatever your style, we’ll cover everything from intricate professionally produced styles to simple, elegant looks you can achieve at home.

    1. Chignon

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    Chignons are up-dos that generally sit at the nape of the neck… and that’s where the rules stop! This look is all about contrasting your hair to your dress, for example with a heavily embellished dress you might choose to have a sleek, simple style that doesn’t distract from your gown or you could add a deep side parting to create a vintage look. But the options don’t stop there! Chignons can be made more intricate by adding curls or more casual by keeping the chignon loose. They are extra popular with those of you who have chosen a dress with detailing at the top or embellished straps, as your hair won’t block the view!  Oh and one last thing: sweeping the hair away from the neck means more focus on your jewelery… so now you’ll have to buy that diamond necklace!

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    2. Half-Up

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    Having your hair half-up, half-down is a popular choice among bridal hairstyles because your hair is kept away from your face (always an advantage if the weather’s windy!) yet the length and movement of your hair are maintained. Try creating a quiff at the front of your hair and leaving the rest straight and long for a modern look or clip the front of your hair to the sides and curl the rest, à la Kate Middleton, for a softer and super flattering style. This “do” is great if you have a fringe, as you can keep your hair down without having too much going on around your face.

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    3. Loose Curls

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    Getting married barefoot on a beach or surrounded by lanterns in the woods? Loose curls look delicate and natural and are the easiest look to create – simply curl the hair in sections and brush through, then add salt-spray  for a more matte, windswept effect (here’s a tutorial) or shine serum for high-gloss curls (tutorial) et voila! This is the perfect hairstyle if you want to wear a headpiece that’s outside the box such as a headdress or perhaps a floral crown… keep your dress plain and let your accessories do the talking!

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    4. 1920’s Waves

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    Perfect for brides with a vintage theme or just those who want to add a touch of old-Hollywood glamour, 1920’s waves are a classic look and once they’re set they’re guaranteed to stay in place all day (thank the hair Gods!) If you have short to mid-length hair try following one of the many easy internet tutorials and set your hair in finger waves. For those with longer hair try a deep side parting with the hair swept over the opposite shoulder for the perfect Great Gatsby look.  The 1920’s was all about the sparkle so complete your look with a sequined or diamante hair band.

    5. Braids/Plaits

    Photography Copyright (c) 2013, Victoria Phipps

    Braids are a versatile, fashion-forward look that can be tweaked to suit your own style. You can wear a French braid simply vertically or be more daring and style it diagonally across the head or to one side. A fishtail braid can be worn sleek in a pony or back-combed and messy to create a gorgeous boho look. Braids can also be incorporated into other hairstyles such as up-dos and half-up dos by creating a horizontal braid across the head, incorporating as much hair as you want. If your dress is plain (or even if it isn’t!) adorn your braid with flowers or sequins for a dreamy, fairy tale style.

    There are so many hairstyles out there for brides, but all of our five most popular styles are easy to make unique to you. Try them out yourself or take a picture of a more intricate look to your hairdresser, and don’t be afraid to try out more daring styles – there’s nothing wrong with a little trial and error! Always make sure you take into account the cut/style of your dress, your accessories and your make-up, but the most important thing is to find the style in which you feel and look most comfortable…  and trust us, once you’ve found it you’ll know it’s the one!

     

     

  • While you are in Paris a little bit of Shopping

    The wedding is in a few days. It is now time to enjoy what Paris has best to offer with your girlfriends. And that is called “shopping time”. Here is one of our best kept secret; I thought until i watch this little video. Still, If you are looking for a vintage chanel, Anna Lowe is where i would begin … Anna Lowe, the store has been around for some 30 years.