Anastasia and Andrey met at the beach in 2022. Their first date was on January 4, 2023, a lovely walk in -10°C weather. They moved in together a month and a half later and got engaged in August 2024. The proposal surprised Anastasia, who thought they were just going on a fun date to an escape room.
elopement details:
Season: July
Package: Carousel package plus extra locations
Ceremony: Trocadero Fountains
Photos: Avenue Camoens, Rapp, Louvre gallery
Time Spent Planning: 5 Months
The Weather: Sunny Day
from Australia, Melbourne
The Highlights
Just two people romanticizing
their life
They wanted to feel the moment together. A short dress, a walk through the city, and that beautiful simplicity that says more than words.
And then it clicked. It had to be Paris. She booked our services and instantly started planning the style of their day.
“The wedding is a celebration for two people in love,” said Andrey.
The couple's story begins here.
Anastasiia and Andrey always knew they wanted something a little different for their wedding. After Andrey proposed, Anastasiia spent quite some time thinking about what kind of celebration felt truly them.
Not your typical bridal look. Lace corset, designer dress, hair styled with care, bouquet of luxurious coffee color roses. Anastasiia redefined what it means to be a bride in her own rules.
“Paris is the city of love, and I wanted to show my cute side with this look,” said Anastasia.
anastasia's bridal look
Here is the timeline that Tim created for their July elopement day:
4 to 6 AM: Bridal hair and makeup
6 AM: Pickup
6:20 AM Ceremony
7 to 10 AM Paris photoshoot
Around 10:30 AM: The couple drove back to their Paris hotel
Can you believe they actually picked their ceremony view on the spot? Anastasia said they wanted their ceremony with the Eiffel Tower but the exact place was chosen right there in the moment. The couple simply walked through Trocadero with Tim and picked the spot that felt right to them. That is the real magic of an elopement, your day, your rules, completely doing what feels right. Effortless, spontaneous, and exactly how love should feel.
“We want to get married at the Eiffel Tower. I love surprises, let’s just go with the flow,” said our bride.
Paris photoshoot begins
Why they decided to elope to Paris?
Paris said yes and they said obvi
For the shoot, Anastasia and Andrey were all about playful and candid poses. Noting too formal. They wanted the edits to stay real, just a little glow-up here and there, some lighting tweaks, and a few artsy black and white shots.
“Our priority is candid photos,” said Andrey, meaning shots that feel in the moment, full of energy, fun, and life.
Candid couple photo prep tips that Anastasia and Andrey used:
1. Outfit check. A short dress = more fun poses.
2. Practice, but make it cute. They rehearsed poses and recorded themselves. It is a great tip so you can see how they look from the side.
3. Posture matters. Work on your posture with your gym coach or do mini exercises at home.
4. Keep it realistic. If you have back issues, skip lifts and crazy moves. Plan poses that feel safe and comfy.
Anastasia
and Andrey,
thank you!
For booking our services. It was a pleasure planning this fun and stress free day for you,
Behind the Scenes: From the Team
From the start, Anastasia and Andrey wanted their weekend getaway to feel effortless and fun, so we planned every stop to match that vibe. Having explored the city together for years, I knew all the hidden corners with the best light and quiet streets. Watching Anastasia and Andrey just relax and interact naturally was amazing :
tim: planning and photography
Our bride wanted luxury roses, which we ordered in advance from a flower farm. Anastasia asked for a coffee-with-milk rose shade with subtle lilac undertones, plus a white orchid:
Helen: communication and flowers
As the officiant, I wrote the ceremony script, and made sure the day was sweet and lovely. We really enjoyed a Trocadero ceremony and the day was so sweet!
olga: the ceremony
Together Andrey and Anastasia just wanted to have fun and keep everything as carefree as possible, which is why champagne time ended up happening impulsively on a Paris street.
“Wouldn’t that be such a cool idea? I want to pop champagne on a Paris street,” said the bride.
Crazy in love and not even trying to hide it
trocadero ceremony
champagne time