Rajanee and Brandon, both from Philadelphia, met in middle school when they were just 13 years old. Now, ten years later, they’re celebrating their anniversary by eloping to Paris. Both work in healthcare and cherish spending time with family and their dogs.
elopement details:
Season: June 2024
Package: Carousel, plus extra locations
Ceremony: Trocadero
Photos: Trocadero, River Seine, Louvre Gallery and Louvre Pyramids
The Weather: A Sunny Day
Brandon proposed in 2022
The Highlights
YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE IN MY LIFE
“We wanted to get married on our 10-year anniversary but never got around to planning a big wedding. Paris is so perfect,” Rajanee says.
The bride loved light colors—blush pink and ivory. She imagined her wedding day like the song La Vie en Rose, soft, romantic and full of joyful love.
Here is Rajanee and Brandon's story.
Rajanee and Brandon wanted a classic Paris elopement, so they booked our all-inclusive package, complete with a ceremony, makeup, flowers, car, and photoshoot.
the sunrise ceremony
The couple wanted the best Eiffel Tower view for their romantic ceremony, and Trocadero is that magical spot—just for two, without any guests. The ceremony was scheduled very early since the sunrise in June is around 6 a.m. Here is the timeline of the day:
3:50 AM - Hair and makeup at the couple's hotel.
5:45 AM - Pickup.
6:00 AM - Ceremony at Trocadero.
6:30 AM - Champagne.
Photoshoot in Paris.
10:00 AM - Driving back.
Logistics and transportation is never hard with our team. Rajanee and Brandon simply picked their favorite spots, and we took care of the rest. We know Paris really well.
Rajanee and Brandon,
thank you!
We hope Rajanee and Brandon had an incredible experience in Paris—it was truly a special day for them!
Behind the Scenes: From the Team
tim: planning and photography
I worked closely with Rajanee from the start, making sure to follow her vision every step of the way. Here is how I did her bridal bouquet :
Helen: communication and flowers
After the ceremony, Tim got his perfect Trocadero shots. We love photos where the Eiffel Tower is full size and shows all its beauty.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Rajanee shared her best travel advice: “Pack all wedding attire (dress, tux, accessories, shoes) in a separate carry-on and keep it with you on the plane. Since we spent 9 days in Europe, I never had to worry about my dress getting lost. And since everything was separate from my other clothes, I didn’t have to keep touching or repacking the dress or accessories I needed for the big day.”
My goal was to create a soft, romantic bridal look that enhanced Rajanee's natural beauty. She wanted glam makeup with loose curls—elegant, soft. She is absolutely beautiful!
Yana: hair and makeup
Rajanee's dress is by House of CB. It was the first one she found online and immediately fell in love with. She ordered it, and it was the one. For her hair, Rajanee asked our makeup artist to create romantic soft waves and glam makeup.
"The favorite part of my dress is the neckline, sleeves, and back," says Rajanee.
rajanee's bridal look
cheers to getting
married!
"My advice is to try not to stress so much and remember to truly enjoy the moment!" said Rajanee to future couples planning to elope to Paris.
An elopement is a joyful day, just for the two of you, and it should be exactly how you’ve imagined it.
The couple was thrilled with their elopement: “We are absolutely blown away by the photos. You’re incredible at what you do. It was the best decision, and it was such a pleasure to work with you and your team!”
After exchanging vows and rings, the couple popped a bottle of champagne. They were now husband and wife. They promised to always be by each other's side, as they are happiest together.
"We just got married in the city of love," Rajanee and Brandon sealed their ceremony with a happy kiss.
trocadero photoshoot
the river seine
Rajanee’s vision for the day was filled with love, stunning views, and happy tears. She imagined light, soft colors like blush pink and ivory.
“We want our elopement to be modern, elegant, and romantic,” Rajanee shared.
Rajanee and brandon at the louvre
the magical louvre gallery
We are absolutely
BLOWN AWAY BY THE PHOTOS
— rajanee and brandon
My goal was to make the day smooth and organized for Brandon and Rajanee. I planned the event. I followed Rajanee’s photoshoot ideas and helped them with posing. The people were removed and the photos were edited:
