A glamourous Indonesian couple came all the way to France to experience the charm of Parisian festivities with 100 of their closest friends and family. The exquisite Bride came packing 6 different gowns for the 3 days of events that started with a welcome lunch on a festive yacht, followed by a classic garden wedding ceremony and an elegant movie-like reception, all topped off with a rockin dance party. Read the rest of this entry »
“With the vote, France joins Britain in taking a major legislative step in recent weeks toward allowing gay marriage and adoption — making them the largest European countries to do so. The Netherlands, Belgium, Norway and Spain as well as Argentina, Canada and South Africa have authorized gay marriage along with six states in the United States.”
- USA Today
Photo by Ryan Carville Photography
Since 1999, same-sex couples in France have had the option to get PACSed, which is a French civil union, however this union can be made between any two adults who wish to organize their lives together. It brings rights, responsibilities and tax benefits, but less so than a marriage, and is only legally recognized in France. In February, the French government voted on the same-sex marriage bill and it passed by 69%, the first step towards legalizing gay marriage and adoption in France. The bill was then approved in late April, therefore legalizing gay marriage and making them the 14th country in Europe to do so! The president just has to now sign it into law and same sex marriages could be legal as soon as next month.
Last Saturday, only 4 days after the final vote, Paris hosted their very first gay marriage trade show. Inside, gay couples browsed through a variety of vendors that showed what they had to offer to this new wedding market. Guests were first welcomed with a glass of champagne, then given the chance to taste caterers’ menus, browse for wedding bands, photographers, and wedding attire designers. Basically your typical wedding trade show — only this time completely gay-friendly.
Rendez-vous in Paris has experience in glamorous same sex symbolic ceremonies, and is excited to be able to organize legal same-sex weddings as well.
If you and your partner have dreamed of a luxurious event to celebrate your love, let Rendez-vous in Paris help you put together the wedding of your dreams.
With both the Bride and the Groom working for renowned beauty & fashion brands in Paris, aesthetics were a high priority for this couple. Eleanor desired a refined and muted palette with decadent textures and accents, so we gave a modern Marie Antoinette feel to the reception décor and dessert buffet using armfuls of pastel roses and faceted crystals along with dainty cake stands at alternating heights with custom-crafted signs indicating the name of each delicacy.
In Paris, even the most simple of ceremonies can be extraordinarily romantic! Red roses, heartfelt words, a champagne toast and the Eiffel Tower – that’s celebrating love in the sweetest way!
A fashionista marries her international beau in an intimate yet supremely chic celebration in the South of France.
She chooses her dream dress, accents it with the perfect belt and shoes, allows her lovely Bridesmaids to choose unique gowns in decadent pastel shades, and prepares to be the center of attention for the next 3 days.
We are so excited to finally share the amazing photos from Esther & Jason’s elegant garden wedding. This is one of the hippest couples we’ve had fly in from New York, and we adored every minute of working with them to create this gorgeous event!
He brings high energy to funky Brooklyn, she exudes exquisite taste in a famous Manhattan museum, and they brought together major players from the international art scene to celebrate their union in this historic Pavilion in France.
A stunning French setting, divine food & wine, sweet personalized details, a loving couple and a fun crowd of family and close friends – everything needed to have an unforgettable French wedding!
Congratulations to Maria and Jack whose glamourous wedding at the Hotel de Crillon has now been featured on Style Me Pretty! A soft color pallet and candle center pieces gave this wedding a elegantly tranquil ambiance, which served as the perfectly subtle background to showcase this couple’s lively personalities. The entire wedding party, beyond being a very handsome crowd, were fun filled and bursting with vitality. It’s fun groups like this that make me love what I do!
Photos by One and Only Paris
See Maria and Jack’s wedding featured on Style Me Pretty
Working in a country that is home to so many gorgeous historic chateaus, finding a traditionally beautiful venue is not much of a challenge. What becomes interesting and perhaps a bit complex, however, is finding a way to incorporate modern decor and luxuries with these venues in a fashion that remains elegant. If done wrong, mixing modern and traditional style can result in the creation of something that is nothing short of chaotic for the senses. When mixed thoughtfully, modern and traditional decor can be used to highlight each other’s beauty instead of competing to attract the eye.
As this is a challenge I have been facing a lot with recent weddings, I was particularly intrigued by this year’s modern art exposition at Versailles. In past years Versailles has featured the art of Jeff Koons, Takashi Murkami, and Xavier Veilhan and Bernar Venet. This years featured artist is Joana Vasconcelos who’s modern works now stand amongst the beauty of the Versailles gardens and within Versailles’ walls. Below are some photos of some of her work:
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Style Me Pretty’s new e-Magazine is an amazing resource for a bride looking to get ideas! The magazine includes many different wedding tips, features 10 gorgeous weddings, and is a great source to look for wedding inspiration.
Enjoy!
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