This part can be a bit tricky. Since driving back to your hotel to change isn’t an option and we don’t do it because of the traffic, you'll need to change during the photoshoot. Here are the usual options:
1. In the car at the parking lot
2. In the restroom at a café. Bonus: espresso in a cute to-go cup for candid photos.
Neither option is super comfortable, but… Do what you have to do.
1. In the car at the parking lot
2. In the restroom at a café. Bonus: espresso in a cute to-go cup for candid photos.
Neither option is super comfortable, but… Do what you have to do.
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HOW TO CHANGE AND WHERE?
It's really important that we stick to the specific order of locations. For example, we always start with the Eiffel Tower if it's on the list and end with the Louvre and Tuileries area. This is to avoid crowds and traffic.
Parking spots near the Trocadero are only available before sunrise, after that, locals take them. That's why we can't put Trocadero in the middle of the shoot, parking would be a nightmare. This is just one example, so we have a specific order for all locations to make things go smoothly.
We know many brides want a dress change for Paris street locations and prefer to have it last. Unfortunately, because of traffic, Paris street locations must be first or second. Sorry.
Most likely, you can expect the Louvre to be last, so here are some realistic locations for an outfit change: Louvre Pyramids, Louvre Gallery, Cour Carrée, Pont des Arts, and a café. A café is a great idea, by the way. Super practical. We finish your photoshoot at the café location, you change there for candid cafe photos, and then we drive back to your hotel. You can add cute props like sunnies (thanks to our Australian couples who taught us this word), macarons, or a newspaper.
Parking spots near the Trocadero are only available before sunrise, after that, locals take them. That's why we can't put Trocadero in the middle of the shoot, parking would be a nightmare. This is just one example, so we have a specific order for all locations to make things go smoothly.
We know many brides want a dress change for Paris street locations and prefer to have it last. Unfortunately, because of traffic, Paris street locations must be first or second. Sorry.
Most likely, you can expect the Louvre to be last, so here are some realistic locations for an outfit change: Louvre Pyramids, Louvre Gallery, Cour Carrée, Pont des Arts, and a café. A café is a great idea, by the way. Super practical. We finish your photoshoot at the café location, you change there for candid cafe photos, and then we drive back to your hotel. You can add cute props like sunnies (thanks to our Australian couples who taught us this word), macarons, or a newspaper.
LOCATIONS
Want to see how other couples are doing their outfit changes?
Here’s an awesome example: Melany and Simon wore their formal outfits for the ceremony. Then, changed into more cocktail attire.
Here’s an awesome example: Melany and Simon wore their formal outfits for the ceremony. Then, changed into more cocktail attire.
If you're thinking about an outfit change, please send us a list of your chosen locations, and we'll let you know what's possible.
Formal for the ceremony
Gorgeous details
Relaxed and candid Louvre shots, wearing a cocktail dress
