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Sharing the same friend group brought Melany and Simon closer, and everyone could see their connection. They started dating on September 19, 2014, during their junior year of high school. Today, they live in Denver, CO.

elopement details:

Season: June
Package: Carousel, plus extra locations
Ceremony: The River Seine
Photos: River Seine, Louvre, Cour Carree
The Weather: A Sunny Day

Melany and Simon are high school sweethearts

The Highlights

vows, rings and
Paris things

"We're a playful, competitive, adventurous power couple, and we want our ceremony to reflect that," said Melany.

The Do It Paris Way team helped plan a romantic June elopement at Melany and Simon’s favorite spots. They chose a sunrise ceremony to avoid the crowds, keeping things traditional and elegant, just as the couple wanted.

The couple's story begins here.

After the ceremony, Melany and Simon will travel through Europe for a month. They impulsively chose to elope, finding it more affordable than a big, one-day wedding.

Melany was absolutely stunning. Her dress, her makeup, hair and flowers. Every detail was perfect.
"I went to the boutique just for fun, not expecting to buy a dress that day," Melany shared the story of her dress. "The woman helping me asked me to pick out a few dresses so she could get a sense of my style. The first dress I tried on was the one! I fell in love with it instantly."

"I still tried on other dresses, but I kept going back to the first one I picked," Melany said.

melany'S BRIDAL LOOK

melany and simon ARE GETTING MARRIED AT THE EIFFEL TOWER, RIVER SEINE

after ceremony photoshoot

Paris is a dream backdrop for wedding photos—iconic landmarks, charming cobblestone streets.

Melany chose her favorite spots, and together they made the most of a magical day.

Melany and Simon's 9-month elopement prep flew by with ease. Melany reached out through our website contact form, and we confirmed the dates and their elopement package. They reviewed the Carousel package PDF and chose their ceremony and photoshoot locations. Melany shared her inspiration board with Helen for flowers and makeup. Finally, three days before the elopement, Tim put together the wedding day timeline.

If you’d like an outfit change, we recommend doing it at the final photoshoot location. You can easily switch outfits in the car or at a nearby café.

Melany and Simon,

thank you!

Reflecting on Melany and Simon's elopement, it was such a beautiful day and a joy to work with such a lovely couple. We’re so grateful they chose us to be part of their special day.

doing an outfit change

For their final location, Melany and Simon visited the stunning Cour Carrée. The gorgeous architecture took their breath away. They felt joyful, they felt married—because life feels extra special when you're celebrating in Paris.

"We envision the most unforgettable view, with the iconic Eiffel Tower as our backdrop," shared Melany.

Melany and Simon wanted to focus on the ceremony—it was the most important part for them. Their vows were full of love, and the moment felt truly special.