Kwame and Simone are both from Antigua & Barbuda, nestled in the Eastern Caribbean. They call themselves Introverted Adventure Lovers. Paris felt like the perfect place for them to start their forever.
elopement details:
Season: Late October
Package: Chateau de Sceaux, plus extra Paris photo location
Ceremony: Chateau de Sceaux garden view
Photos: Trocadero, Louvre Gallery
Time Spent Planning: 6 Months
The Weather: Sunny Day
FRENCH CASTLE NEAR Paris
The Highlights
love, france and
chateau vibes
Simone described her vision: “Very modern, romantic, and elegant. We love a clean and timeless aesthetic. The celebration will be intimate and filled with love and laughter.”
Simone and Kwame love traveling and adventures. After their romantic engagement, they started to plan a big wedding but quickly realized that it simply wasn’t for them. They share a passion for new destinations and cultures. That’s why they realized that a castle elopement would be just perfect for them as a couple.
The couple's story begins here.
Kwame and Simone chose a classic view of a French castle called Chateau de Sceaux. Which is only 35 minutes away from Paris.
The bridal dress is from Wóna Concept. The bride said, "The ruching adds a flattering texture, the neckline is beautifully elegant, and the overall simplicity of the dress makes it feel timeless, effortless, and chic."
She said, "Our wedding color palette is a blend of soft neutrals for a modern look, with pops of green from the surrounding foliage (trees)."
simone's bridal look
eiffel tower, trocadero
louvre gallery
Here is the timeline of the day that Tim created 2 days before the elopement:
5 to 7 AM: Bridal hair and makeup
8 AM: Pickup
From 8:30 to 10 AM: Paris photoshoot. Trocadero - Louvre Gallery
11:30 AM: Meeting the guests at the castle
The ceremony
Castle photoshoot
Around 13 PM: The couple drove back to their Paris hotel
Simone described her vision: "We’re looking for a timeless look with some creative and candid shots added. But what we’re most excited about is simply soaking in the romance of the city, strolling through its beautiful streets, and creating memories together."
"We are excited about soaking the romance" said Simone.
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.
"We hope there won’t be any people in the background," said Kwame.
the chateau de sceaux
For the ceremony, they chose a gorgeous view of a French castle called Chateau de Sceaux. It is our all inclusive elopement package with the chateau celebration.
The perfect castle for those who see every detail. Under the sun of Paris...
happy lovely ceremony
(everyone cried)
Kwame and Simone exchanged vows, rings, and shared the most perfect 'I DO' moment. The ceremony spot you see here is called the Garden View.
Today, I promise not just to be your partner, but to be your greatest fan, your biggest support, and the love of your life.
Simone always dreamed of having her ceremony at a castle, surrounded by a beautiful garden. The elopement was planned for an early weekday morning, which is why the castle was empty, and there were no people around. It made for such a private, magical moment.
After the ceremony, Kwame and Simone kissed each other. They became a family, sharing dreams, laughter, and endless love. Could they have imagined their love story would lead to this moment when they met in the gym back in 2013?
Champagne time!
couple's castle portraits
Following the ceremony, the couple enjoyed a one-hour photoshoot around the castle with Tim. Afterward, they headed back to their hotel. A week later, we shared a sneak peek with them, and the full gallery was ready within 30 business days.
Kwame and Simone,
thank you!
Huge congratulations to Simone and Kwame on tying the knot! It was such a joy to capture all the beautiful moments of your day. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and joy.
Our love is the
greatest story I've
ever known
Behind the Scenes: From the Team
My goal was to keep the day smooth and fun for the couple. I handled the event, followed Simone's photoshoot ideas, and helped with posing. The sunny weather made for gorgeous photos, and of course, the people were cleared out and the shots were edited :
tim: planning and photography
I stayed in touch with the couple via email from start to finish. The bride shared all her requests, and I focused on selecting the perfect flowers and organizing the makeup details. I created a bouquet inspired by the images Simone provided:
Helen: communication and flowers
As the officiant, I wrote the ceremony script, and made sure the day was unforgettable. Thank you, Kwame and Simone, for putting your trust in me.
olga: the ceremony
