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it’s a parisian party trivia contest
© amy and stuart photography I’ve been sharing my knowledge about planning weddings and parties in Paris, kooky French wedding traditions and all-round romantic Parisian tid-bits for nearly 3 years, and now it’s time to see who’s b...
parisian wedding hairstyle trends 2010
Nothing gives a bridal look that sought-after Frenchy flair as much as a chic Parisian-inspired chignon. As I’ve mentioned before, Parisians take their chignon very seriously, and if you’re planning a wedding in Paris, then you should t...
where to rent a party gown in paris
If you’re still stumped about what to wear to a wedding in Paris, I think I may have found the solution for you. Why don’t you consider renting an outfit? Ma Bonne Amie is a boutique in the 18th arrondissement that rents dresses and acces...
tête-à-tête with paris wedding dress designer ana quasoar
ana quasoar Walking into Ana Quasoar’s showroom in the 2nd arrondissement is like stepping through Alice’s Looking glass. All at once, you’re transported from the loud, busy streets of Paris into a magical world full of cherubs and fa...
kisses from paris
Yesterday, the Paris Tourism Board released this short film, “Kisses From Paris” by French actor/director Yvan Attal. If this doesn’t make you want to chuck it all in and come to Paris, I don’t know what will! Absolutely lov...
paris spa treatments for men
I originally posted this a few years back, but a recent string of inquiries has prompted me to repost these resources on where a guy can find a good spa treatment in Paris: paris spa treatments for men I received an email the other day from a groom-t...
tête-à-tête with yachts de paris
As anyone who has spent time online looking for a dinner cruise in Paris can tell you- there are a LOT of options out there. Google “dinner on the Seine” and you’ll be treated to pages and pages of companies offering romantic, enchantin...
an autumn elopement at the eiffel tower
Well, it’s officially autumn, and all across Paris people are layering up and turning on the chauffage. But before it got chilly, we were able to squeeze in one more elopement celebration in Paris. Nick (who is a dead-ringer for Tobey McGuire, ...
New Venue for Luxury Parisian Wedding Salon
I just saw that the Coulisses du Mariage, my all-time favorite of the Paris Wedding Salons, is being moved from the Four Seasons George V to the Yachts de Paris this year. YDP is one of my favorite venues, so I’m sure that they will do a phen...
jenny packham comes to paris
In her effort to take over the world, British designer darling Jenny Packham has been pretty busy lately. Not only did she win the British Dress Designer of 2007 award and the British Bridal Awards Designer of 2008, she also took on Hollywood, wher...
a new feature on parisian party
I’ll be starting a new project on parisian party that I’m really excited about. I’m going to be sitting down with some of most sought-after movers-and-shakers in the Paris wedding and event industry- and will bring all the info to y...
Save the Date: Paris Wedding Salon Season
If you have a wedding in the works, and are planning on visiting Paris this fall, you must be sure to catch the Salon de Mariage at the Carrousel du Louvre from the 16th - 18th of October. This is one of the better wedding shows of the season, and ...
A Wedding Reception on the Seine
I posted some of the photos of Cristina and Jean-Daniel’s engagement photo session around Paris a few months ago. They were married earlier this summer in a beautiful ceremony in the 16th arrondissement, and then partied into the wee hours with...
parisian party for WeddingChannel Best Bridal Blog
From now until July 8th, you can vote in WeddingChannel.com’s first ever Bridal Blog Awards. All you have to do is register, and then reply to the post here: http://tinyurl.com/n836dp saying what you LOVE about parisian party, or why you think ...
Where to Find Cupcakes in Paris
In case you haven’t already guessed, one of the perks of living in Paris is the unlimited access to French pastries. Until you’ve experienced it, though, it’s just not possible to imagine how incredible the sweets are here. Maca...
Green Weddings in Paris: Rent a Wedding Dress
If you’re planning a trip to Paris, and are tossing around the idea of an impromptu wedding or vow-renewal ceremony while you’re here- I’ve got a great resource for you: Graine de Coton is a sweet little boutique in the 15th arrondi...
How to Create a Multi-Cultural Wedding Ceremony in Paris
People choose to create their own wedding ceremony for any number of reasons. Here in France, because there are so many strict rules surrounding civil and religious weddings, many foreigners who do decide to get married in Paris find it easier just ...
A Vintage Parisian Wedding
As promised, here are the pictures from Michelle and Victor’s wedding ceremony here a few weeks ago. They’re both huge fans of the films Before Sunrise and Before Sunset- so after getting engaged in Vienna, it was only natural that they c...
Easy Recipe for A Perfect Day in Paris
Here’s a picture from Michelle and Victor’s reception on the Seine a few weeks ago. I’m going to post all about it in a few days, but wanted to share this because I think the photographers, Studio Cabrelli, captured the essence of t...
Tips for an Engagement Photo Session in Paris
I’ve written before about thinking outside of the boite when planning your wedding or engagement photo session around Paris. For many couples, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity, so you don’t want to end up with 50 shots of You and ...
Happy Holidays from parisian events
I’ve been caught up in the whirlwind of the Holiday Season and haven’t had time to post in a while, but I wanted to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy Holiday! Be sure to check back here after the new year for more insider tips on planning...
Parisian Party Holiday Giveaway
You might recall that a few weeks ago I made a big deal about how it “never snows in Paris” (as a segue into some fabulous French Winter Wedding ideas…) Well, guess what happened yesterday? Yup! I had just come out of Bert’s a...
Requirements for a Catholic Wedding in France, pt deux
So, you’ve decided to get married in Paris. Since you were a little girl you’ve been dreaming of a solemn, dramatic ceremony in an ancient Parisian stone church. As luck would have it, your mom’s hairdresser’s aunt Genviève l...
How to Get Married in a Catholic Church in France, pt. un
After “how can we get married on the Eiffel Tower”, I would have to say that my second most requested Paris wedding venue inquiry would be “We want to get married at Notre Dame Cathedral”. Unfortunately, as I’ve mentione...
Paris Luxury Wedding Salon
The countdown is on for next week’s Coulisses de Mariage. This luxury wedding salon, which highlights some of the top wedding vendors in Paris, will be held on November 21st and 22nd at the Four Seasons George V. I’ve said it lots, and ...
Paris Wedding Salon Season
Paris Wedding Salon Season is quickly approaching, so I wanted to give you a little heads up and low-down as to what you can expect from the more popular shows: October 10, 11, 12 Salon du Mariage et du Pacs - Espace Champerret This is the first salo...
Still Life in Paris Hotel
Here’s a photo from a wedding a few weeks ago that I absolutely love. It was taken in a Paris hotel room while the bride was having her hair and make-up done the morning of her wedding. The cover of the “Paris” book, plus the lipsti...
A Formal and Fun Wedding in Paris
Jenn and Dave decided to get married in Paris after their Bay Area wedding plans started to spin out of control. They wanted an intimate and chic celebration- something formal, but also really fun for the family and friends that made the trip with th...
Top 5 Tips for Surviving a Destination Wedding with a Toddler
These days, most couples who plan a destination wedding with small children as guests try to create a kids table of activities, or at least a goody bag with toys to entertain the little ones during the reception. This a thoughtful way to help both th...
A Great Gift Idea for a Green Wedding in Paris
Did you realize that the average domestic wedding with 100 guests emits around 6.5 tons of CO2? Now add on the additional airline travel if you’re planning a destination event, and you’ll see why it’s so important to consider goin...
