welcome to our world of
elegant
elopements
that are to plan
and romantic
easy
bonjour!
For the past 12 years, we scouted the best locations in Paris, and spent countless sunrises under the Eiffel Tower, perfecting the art of the epic 'champagne shower' photo.
We are Tim and Helen,
a husband and wife team
Living one day with us, means understanding who we are. And why we are so deeply in love with the work that we do.
THE BIRTH
OF AN IDEA
We moved to Paris and started with photography for our friends. A year later, one of them had a bit too much champagne and impulsively printed a random ceremony script at their hotel. The concept of an “elopement” wasn’t known back then, so it felt almost illegal. Helen read the script, thinking we might end up in a police station. But everything turned out beautifully. When we posted the photos and they were a huge success.
We know how to make the groom enjoy posing for wedding pictures and how to navigate Paris with minimal traffic. We know exactly what to do if it rains on your big day. We know the best times to start and finish. We have simple, sweet poses for shy couples who want fun photos but feel nervous about posing.
We know which spot at the Louvre best suits an elegant bride in a long mermaid dress and which is perfect for a fashion-forward bride in short dress.
to-do list type of organizer, camera collector, family first, has a cabinet full of supplements AND A PASSION FOR DRVING CARS
MEET TIM
Tim has coordinated and photographed every elopement at Do it Paris Way. Personally planned and curated, selecting only the best for the couples.
Becoming their best friend, providing the ultimate personal experience.
Tim works at every elopement we book and is obsessed with detailed tailor-made planning.
I take your wedding vision and translate it into lists, timelines, itineraries, and detailed vendor assignments.
— tim
la vie en rose, is a lover of Parisian architecture and food, and is just a little too much obsessed with flowers
MEET HELEN
Helen manages all client chats and emails. She works with your story from start to finish, taking your personality into account to make this day all about you. No detail is too small. But coffee first!
For Helen, elopements are about the entire experience, from choosing the ceremony location that best matches your personality to ordering the perfect flowers.
She removes the stress from planning and fills it with joy and beautiful details.
I feel extremely lucky, fortunate, and blessed to see couples enjoy their day and all the beautiful things we've created together.
— helen
THE EXPERIENCE
ONE EXPERT THROUGHOUT
At Do It Paris Way, you work with us from beginning to end—from the first inquiry to the moment you’re home sharing the big news with your family. We handle all communication, payments, booking.
It’s just the two of us, Tim and Helen, your besties from Paris. We’ll manage your booking from start to finish.
our services
WHEN do couples
book
saving time
Couples book us when they want a simple elopement solution and are too busy to plan a whole event.
To have everything taken care of
Couples book us when they need an experienced team to plan their Paris elopement. We handle every detail. Splitting deposits between vendors, managing contracts, confirming your chosen flower and makeup options, and preparing your romantic ceremony script.
Prioritizing the dreams
Couples book us when they want to focus on themselves, and the relationship. They admit that a big traditional wedding just doesn't make sense.
when in need of ideas and advice
Couples book us when they want to have a romantic adventure in Paris but don't speak French, or when they are first-timers in Paris and need guidance.
Simplicity
Our Values
One of our real brides planned her elopement day with us in just four months via email. It was so beautiful that Vogue contacted us to publish one of the images. Here is a copy of the 2019 issue that we received and will cherish forever.
We’ve mastered the art of helping our clients create a wedding day that is both easy to plan, well-thought-out and elaborate. That is our superpower.
We believe every couple deserves a stress-free wedding, focused on their relationship.
we are here to help
QUALITY IS
OUR FOCUS
t’s a smart decision to outsource time-consuming and repetitive tasks by hiring your elopement team to handle everything for you.
You are a special diamond. Yes, you are. You deserve the best service, quality, and efficiency.
We personally work with every couple during the planning process.
We have planned so many elopements that we know exactly what you need to do and can help you follow the timeline, so you don't have to worry about missing any important details.