Jennifer and Kenneth booked our services for a magical winter experience. Knowing that the weather can be unpredictable, the bride took charge of her elopement preparations. She chose a hotel that was the ideal cozy wintertime venue.
elopement details:
Season: Christmas
Package: Carousel package, plus the couple booked an elopement option venue with the hotel
Ceremony: Shangri-La Paris ballroom
Photos: Shangri-La Paris stairs, Trocadero, Louvre
Time Spent Planning: 5 Months
The Weather: Rainy and Cloudy
Shangri-La Paris hotel
The Highlights
Christmas magic
in Paris
Kenneth said: "We’ve been together for so many years, always taking care of others, focusing on raising our kids and our work. Now that our granddaughter is two, we decided it’s our time to make a party for ourselves and finally celebrate our love."
The whole planning took us 8 months from beginning to end. Jennifer said: "We got engaged at the Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas, NV, and we always said that one day we would love to get married at the real Eiffel Tower in Paris." And guess what? The day finally came and it was fantastic.
The couple's story begins here.
Jennifer started planning her winter elopement and eventually asked us about the weather. Winter in Paris can be unpredictable. We explained that we couldn’t guarantee anything, it might rain or snow on one day and be sunny the next.
Jennifer responded, "I’ve always wanted a romantic wedding, and I want it to be perfect. I don’t want to take any risks, so I decided to book a hotel for my ceremony."
winter time in Paris
A ceremony blooming with flowers
Jennifer and Kenneth made their entire ceremony all about family and love. With their loved ones, turning the day into a happy celebration. Their granddaughter stole the show as the sweetest flower girl. Vows were exchanged, tears were shed, and hearts were full. Oh, how beautiful and unforgettable it was!
The ceremony flowers were created by the talented florist Mademoiselle Emma. She worked her magic, transforming the ballroom into something truly stunning.
Shangri-La Paris is a luxurious hotel. Couples book it for its breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower, its golden ballrooms, and the famous staircase. You’ve probably seen this staircase, right? Of course, you have! It’s a true Parisian celebrity on its own. This hotel is all about over-the-top elegance, yet it feels so intimate and personal. When Jennifer was searching for her indoor venue, she contacted many hotels, but Shangri-La Paris was her most beautiful choice, so she ended up booking their ceremony package.
After the ceremony, the couple had an 2-long photoshoot around the Paris 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.
The pictures are great!
THANK YOU FOR HELPING MAKE OUR DAY SO AMAZING
— Jennifer and Kenneth
Jennifer and Kenneth,
thank you!
The couple did such a great job with their wedding, and we can't thank them enough for trusting us and booking our services. The Shangri-La Paris is where romance meets pure magic.
Spoiler alert: it did rain quite heavily that day, so Jennifer's strategy to have a hotel venue was the smartest investment possible.
When exchanging the rings, Kenneth said, "I am by your side, in times of joy and sorrow, today, tomorrow, and for all the days to come."
the photoshoot
Shangri-La Paris