Emily and Greg are from New England but currently live in Florida, USA. Their journey began at Stats in South Boston on February 29, 2020, where they bonded over a tray of pickleback shots. Emily and Greg got engaged in October 2023 on Siesta Key Beach at sunset.
elopement details:
Season: Late September
Package: Chateau de Sceaux, plus extra Paris photo locations
Ceremony: Chateau de Sceaux garden view
Photos: Trocadero, Avenue de Camoens, Louvre
Time Spent Planning: 4 Months
The Weather: Rainy and Cloudy
siesta key beach 2023 engagement
The Highlights
Side by side, now down the aisle
Emily said, "We are best friends in love. We wanted to do something stress-free and memorable."
The whole planning took us four months from beginning to end. The couple sent a PayPal deposit to reserve their date and signed a contract. Emily and Greg chose their favorite locations, flowers, makeup, and ceremony details. The final payment was made on the day of.
The couple's story begins here.
For the ceremony, the couple invited 4 guests, their dear parents. Emily and Greg chose a gorgeous view of a French castle called Chateau de Sceaux. Which is only 35 minutes ride from Paris.
Emily's dress is from Inesdisanto. Emily said she wants to look like herself, but with a touch of glam for her hair and makeup. For flowers, the bride asked for a big bouquet made of all white roses and baby's breath.
She says, "Finding my dream dress was so easy! I made an appointment at Isabel O'Neil Bridal in Tampa, Florida, and found it in one day. I love the neckline and the elegance of the dress."
emily's bridal look
the trocadero
avenue de camoens
Here is the timeline of Emily and Greg's day that Tim created 2 days before the elopement:
5 to 7 AM: Bridal hair and makeup at their hotel by Yana
7:30 AM: Pickup
From 8 to 10 AM: Paris photoshoot. Trocadero - Avenue de Camoens - Louvre Pyramids.
11 AM: Meeting the guests at the castle
The ceremony
Castle photoshoot
Around 12 PM: The couple drove back to their Paris hotel
the louvre pyramids
For our third photoshoot location, we drove to the famous Louvre museum. Emily and Greg didn’t have to worry about the logistics or transportation. We planned the entire itinerary for them, including pickups. The couple simply enjoyed the day not thinking about the directions.
"We enjoy going on adventures," shared Greg.
Emily's vision for the day was elegant and modern. Timeless. She wanted to have a black and white color palette. Trocadero is one of the best Eiffel Tower views in Paris. It was perfect for Emily and Greg's vision of clean and minimal. Tim took both closer portraits as well as panoramic shots to have the variety of different images.
"Overall, I want my photoshoot to be clean and elegant," said Emily.
During the photoshoot, we always help the couple with outfits and posing. Our assistant at the photoshoot placed the dress so the bride doesn't have to worry about it. Tim helped with every pose and explained how to smile and what to do with the hands.
After the Paris part was over, we continued our journey to the Château de Sceaux.
"My heart is beating fast because the ceremony will begin soon," said Emily. She was so excited to read her vow.
the chateau de sceaux
For the ceremony, the couple invited 4 guests, their dear parents. They chose a gorgeous view of a French castle called Chateau de Sceaux.
The ride to and from the castle was quick. Guests took Uber and spent around 35 minutes in the car. The officiant met them at the drop-off point.
The perfect castle with greenery all year round, and close to Paris.
Emily and Greg are getting married
Emily and Greg's ceremony was magical. The couple said their 'I do's,' exchanged rings and vows, and signed symbolic certificates.
Reading your wedding vows will be one of the most emotional moments of your life. Every word. Every breath.
Emily's dream was to have a ceremony at a castle; she particularly wanted a beautiful garden. The garden landscape was very important to her, and the location was the perfect fit.
After the ceremony, Emily and Greg blossomed from a happy couple into a new family. The couple popped open a bottle of French champagne.
Emily and Greg celebrated their new roles as husband and wife.
couple's castle portraits
After the ceremony, the couple had an hour-long photoshoot around the castle with Tim. Then, the couple returned to their hotel. A week later, we sent them a sneak peek, and the finished gallery was ready in 30 business days.
What an experience...
MAKING US CRY
HAPPY TEARS!
— EMILY AND GREG
Emily and Greg,
thank you!
Big congrats to Emily and Greg on their wedding day! It was amazing to capture all the special moments. Wishing you both so much happiness. Thank you for booking our services.
it's a forever
thing
Behind the Scenes: From the Team
My goal was to create an organized day for the couple. I was in charge of the event. I followed Emily's photoshoot requests and assisted them with posing throughout the session. Despite the cloudy and overcast weather, we captured many beautiful photos. And of course, the people were removed and the shots were edited:
tim: planning and photography
I was in contact with the couple by email from beginning to end. The bride sent me all her requests, and my goal was to order the right flowers and create the makeup chats, etc. For the flowers, I chose beautiful all-white roses and baby’s breath. I made a bouquet based on the image Emily sent me:
Helen: communication and flowers
As the ceremony officiant, I was in charge of writing the ceremony script, welcoming the guests, and making the day special. Thank you, Emily, for trusting me.
olga: the ceremony
