Paris Wedding Packages

Paris has two main airports, both well-connected to the city center. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 25 km northeast, is the main international hub. From CDG: RER B train to city center (50 minutes, €11), taxi (45-60 minutes, €50-60 fixed rate to Right Bank), or private transfer (we can arrange, €80-100). Orly Airport (ORY), 14 km south, serves European flights. From Orly: Orlyval + RER B train (35 minutes, €14), taxi (30 minutes, €35-40), or private transfer. We recommend staying in central arrondissements (1st-8th) for easy access to ceremony locations—most iconic spots are within 20 minutes by metro or 10 minutes by car. No car rental needed in Paris! The metro, buses, and walking are perfect for getting around. For your wedding day, our Gold, Diamond, and Infinity packages include Mercedes chauffeur service to transport you between locations in style. Lorena can recommend hotels near your chosen ceremony location and arrange private airport transfers if desired.

We pride ourselves on fast delivery compared to industry standards! Here’s our typical timeline: Photography delivery: full edited gallery within 3-4 weeks for Silver/Gold packages, within 4-6 weeks for Diamond/Infinity (larger collections take more editing time). What you receive: All edited high-resolution photos (typically 140-200 images for 3h coverage, 40-60 images for 1h coverage), professional color correction, exposure, and light editing on all images, delivered via online gallery you can download, share, and print from, online gallery stays active for 1 year (download within 90 days recommended). Videography delivery (Diamond/Infinity packages): full ceremony edit (4-6 minutes) within 8-10 weeks, all footage delivered via downloadable link. Why this matters: Many US/UK wedding photographers take 3-6 months to deliver photos — you’ll be reliving your Paris wedding much sooner! Our photographers are professional editors who work full-time, ensuring consistent quality and reasonable turnaround. Rush delivery available: Need photos faster for anniversary announcements or thank-you cards? Rush editing (2-week delivery) can sometimes be arranged for €200-300 extra — ask Lorena when booking. During your wedding: Your photographer typically shows you images on camera screen during the day (instant feedback on poses and locations), letting you see magic happening in real-time! Prints and albums: Once you receive digital files, you can order prints from any service. We also offer professionally designed wedding albums (€400-800) if you’d like us to create one — these typically take 8-12 weeks after photos are delivered since they’re custom designed layouts. Bottom line: You’ll have gorgeous edited photos to share within a month — and cherish forever from your magical Paris wedding!

The number of locations depends on your package and time available! Here’s what’s realistic: Silver package (1h photography): One location with ceremony + portraits. This is usually ceremony at the Eiffel Tower area with different angles (Trocadéro, riverside, Champ de Mars) — technically one “area” but multiple backdrops. Perfect for couples wanting classic Eiffel Tower photos without rushing. Gold package (3h photography + chauffeur): 2-3 locations is ideal. Typical itinerary: Start at Eiffel Tower for ceremony and sunrise portraits (1h), Mercedes chauffeur to Louvre Pyramid (20 min including photos), continue to Palais Royal or Seine bridges (20 min), end at Luxembourg Gardens or your choice (30 min). This covers your “Paris greatest hits” efficiently! Diamond package (3h photo + 3h video): Same 2-3 location flow as Gold, with videographer capturing the journey between spots and ceremony moments. The Mercedes tour becomes part of your wedding film! Infinity package (5h photography + 6h chauffeur): 4-5 locations easily. Example: Private rooftop venue for ceremony (1.5h), Eiffel Tower at sunrise (1h), Louvre and Palais Royal (1h), Seine bridges and Bir-Hakeim (1h), ending at Montmartre or Arc de Triomphe (1h). Includes champagne breaks between locations! Timing tips: Allow 30-45 minutes minimum per location for good coverage, travel time between spots is 10-20 minutes with chauffeur (much faster than public transport or walking!), sunrise ceremonies (7-8 AM) let you hit 3-4 locations before crowds, skip weekday rush hour (8-9:30 AM) if driving across Paris. Most popular combinations: Eiffel Tower + Louvre + Palais Royal (the classics), Eiffel Tower + Seine bridges + Luxembourg Gardens (romantic), Eiffel Tower + Montmartre + Trocadéro (diverse Paris), private venue ceremony + 2 outdoor landmark visits (Infinity). Lorena will help design your perfect Paris photo tour based on timing, light, and your priorities. The key: quality over quantity — better to do 2-3 locations well than rush through 5!

Absolutely — and we strongly encourage it! Personalized vows are what make your ceremony truly yours and emotionally memorable. Here’s how it works: Writing your own vows: Our officiants provide helpful vow templates and examples as starting points, you can write completely original vows expressing your unique love story, or use our templates with personal touches added, typical length: 1-2 minutes spoken each (200-300 words written), topics to include: what you love about your partner, promises you’re making, hopes for your future together, specific memories or inside jokes that make you smile. Structure options: Traditional exchange (officiant guides, you repeat vows), reading prepared vows you’ve written beforehand (more personal but requires reading in the moment), letters to each other incorporated into ceremony (you read then exchange), mixture of traditional elements + personalized promises. Vow preparation timeline: Lorena sends vow templates and guidance 2-3 months before wedding, you draft vows and send to officiant for feedback if desired (optional), finalize 2-4 weeks before ceremony, practice reading them aloud beforehand (helps with emotion and pacing). Tips for great vows: Speak from the heart — perfection doesn’t matter, authenticity does, balance humor with serious promises, keep them roughly equal length with your partner, mention specific qualities you love (“your kindness when…” not just “you’re kind”), end with concrete promises for your marriage, bring tissues — you’ll probably cry (everyone does!). Language: Vows can be in English (what our officiants speak), or if you’re bilingual, you can say vows in your native language while officiant guides in English. Some couples even do bilingual vows! Privacy concern: If sharing vows feels too vulnerable in front of guests, consider private vows letters you exchange before ceremony, then shorter public promises during ceremony itself. Our officiants are experts at creating intimate, emotional ceremonies that honor your vision completely!

Rain is part of Paris’s charm (remember: “rainy wedding, happy wedding!”), and we’re fully prepared! Paris weather can be unpredictable year-round, but don’t worry — we’ve successfully photographed hundreds of ceremonies in all conditions. Our rain backup plan: We provide elegant parisian gazebos that set up quickly at outdoor locations, protecting you and guests during the ceremony while keeping beautiful Paris backdrops visible. Rain often creates stunning moody photography — think reflections in wet cobblestones, romantic umbrella shots, dramatic clouds over the Eiffel Tower. Some of our most memorable photos are from rainy days! Alternative covered locations we can pivot to: Palais Royal arcades (covered galleries with columns and gardens visible), Bir-Hakeim bridge (has covered sections with Eiffel Tower views), covered walkways along the Seine, Luxembourg Gardens has covered areas near the palace. Private venue solution: If weather forecast looks terrible, we can arrange quick private venue rental (Chapelle Expiatoire, American Church, hotel terrace with canopy) — Lorena keeps these options available. Timing flexibility: Paris rain is usually brief showers, not all-day storms. We often wait 15-30 minutes for showers to pass, then proceed with ceremony in fresh post-rain light (gorgeous!). Our Mercedes chauffeur service (Gold/Diamond/Infinity) means you stay dry between locations. Photography tips: Bring a clear or elegant umbrella (makes great photo props!), have a shawl or jacket ready, waterproof mascara recommended. Weather monitoring: Lorena watches forecasts closely starting 48 hours before your wedding and communicates any needed adjustments. The good news: rain in Paris rarely ruins weddings — it just adds romantic atmosphere and unique photo opportunities!

We recommend booking 4-8 months in advance for Paris, especially for peak season (May-October) or popular dates like Valentine’s Day weekend. Paris is our busiest destination! Here’s our booking timeline: 4-8 months ahead gives you the best choice of dates and ensures availability of Lorena’s coordination and our top photographers. 2-4 months notice usually works fine for shoulder season (March-April, November) or winter (December-February), though photographer selection may be more limited. Last-minute weddings (less than 6 weeks) are sometimes possible if we have availability — contact us immediately to check. Paris hotels book quickly! In peak season, central arrondissement hotels near landmarks can fill up 3-6 months ahead, especially nice weather weekends. Notre Dame’s reopening (December 2024) created surge in Paris wedding interest — if you want a ceremony with Notre Dame backdrop, book earlier rather than later. American Church requirements: If planning a religious ceremony there, they need 4-6 months minimum for marriage preparation counseling. Private venue rentals (Chapelle Expiatoire, rooftop terraces) often need 3-6 months advance booking. Weather considerations: Paris weather is generally mild but unpredictable. Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) offer the best balance of good weather, manageable crowds, and availability. If flexible on dates: Contact us with your preferred month, and Lorena can suggest the best available weekend based on weather predictions, local events, and photographer availability. Once you book, we secure your date with just a deposit, then work together on all the planning details over the following months!

The “best” location depends on your vision and priorities! Here’s how to choose: For classic Paris iconography: Eiffel Tower area (Trocadéro, Champ de Mars) — this is our most requested location because nothing says “Paris wedding” like the Iron Lady as your backdrop. Best at sunrise (6-7 AM) before crowds, or early evening for twinkling tower lights. For elegant French gardens: Luxembourg Gardens with the romantic Medicis Fountain, tree-lined paths, and classic statues — perfect for intimate ceremonies and dreamy photos. Or Palais Royal with its iconic black-and-white columns and symmetrical arcades for modern elegance. For intimate artistic vibe: Montmartre (though hilly, great for couples wanting bohemian Parisian charm), or the Louvre Pyramid courtyard for architectural grandeur. For riverside romance: Seine banks near Pont des Arts or Pont Alexandre III — gorgeous bridge backdrops and easy access for older guests. For exclusive privacy: Château de Sceaux (20 min from Paris) with French Baroque gardens and fewer tourists, or Bagatelle Gardens with thousands of roses (best May-October). For religious ceremonies: American Church if you want Protestant service in English. Most couples choose 2-3 locations for their day: ceremony at one spot (often Eiffel Tower area), then chauffeur to 1-2 other landmarks for photos (Louvre, Palais Royal, Seine bridges). Lorena will help you build the perfect Paris itinerary based on your timeline, weather, and style!

Notre Dame Cathedral reopened to the public in December 2024 after restoration from the 2019 fire, but wedding ceremonies inside remain unavailable to the general public. Notre Dame is a working Catholic cathedral with very strict rules: only baptized Catholics who have completed months of marriage preparation courses with a French priest can marry inside, and the ceremony must be in French. This option isn’t practical for most international couples. However, we offer beautiful alternatives that capture Notre Dame’s majesty: In front of the cathedral on the parvis (plaza) with the Gothic façade as your backdrop — this is public, free, and creates stunning photos but crowded; In the gardens on Île Saint-Louis behind Notre Dame with cathedral views and charming Seine riverside setting; From the Left Bank riverside directly across from Notre Dame, combining the cathedral spire with Seine bridges in your photos. For couples specifically wanting a religious ceremony inside a church, we recommend the American Church (7th arrondissement), which welcomes all denominations, conducts English-language Protestant ceremonies, and has beautiful architecture. For couples wanting any chapel atmosphere, the Chapelle Expiatoire offers Gothic elegance and allows ceremonies of any faith tradition. Lorena will show you ceremony location options that give you those magical Notre Dame views without the restrictive Catholic requirements!

Absolutely! Every package is fully customizable to create your dream Parisian wedding. Common additions couples request include: Extended photography or videography hours (€300-500 per additional hour) to capture more locations or full-day coverage; Hair and makeup artist for the bride (€200-400, included in Infinity); Second shooter photographer for different angles and guest candids (€400-600); Flower arch or ceremony décor for your vows location (€300-800 depending on design); Champagne toast with glasses and setup at your ceremony spot (€150-300); Seine river cruise as part of your celebration (€200-500 for private boat, 1-2 hours); Musician for ceremony — violinist, harpist, or accordionist (€300-500, violinist included in Infinity); Professional hair and makeup trial day before wedding (€150-250); Intimate dinner arrangement at a romantic Paris restaurant for 2-20 guests (we coordinate reservations and menus). For larger weddings (15+ guests), Lorena can arrange additional services like guest transportation, reception venue rental, catering, and more. The Infinity package is designed for complete customization and often includes multi-day experiences like engagement shoots at Versailles or rehearsal dinners at Michelin-starred restaurants. Contact us to discuss your unique vision!

Most iconic Paris locations are public and included free in all packages for ceremonies with up to 15 guests (Eiffel Tower area, Palais Royal gardens, Luxembourg Gardens, Seine riverside). However, some couples prefer exclusive private venues with guaranteed privacy and special features. Private venue options with extra costs include: Chapelle Expiatoire (€1,875, but subject to change, and you should check directly with their organization) — the only historic chapel in Paris available to foreigners, seats up to 100 guests, allows any faith tradition, beautiful rose gardens for photos after ceremony; American Church (fee paid directly to church) — for couples wanting a traditional Protestant religious ceremony in English, conducted by their pastors; Private rooftop terraces with Eiffel Tower views (included in Infinity package, or €1,500-3,000 if added to other packages). Notre Dame area is public and free — you celebrate in front of the cathedral with Seine views. Lorena  and Bibiana will discuss your vision and budget to recommend whether a free public location or private venue best suits your celebration style. Most of our couples love the authentic Parisian experience of public gardens and riverside spots!