planning a classy and elegant paris themed wedding
Planning a Classy and Elegant Paris-themed Wedding
Paris. The City of Love. The City of Light. The city of style. One of the fashion capitals of the world. The city that exudes craftsmanship with its very name. You can't need more reasons to plan a classy Paris themed-wedding. All you need is some help from us.
The Eiffel Tower has got to be the most influential symbol of Paris. And it is, hence, one of the best elements to include in your wedding stationery. It will give your guests a hint about what your wedding will be about and that can never be a bad thing. These samples of save-the-dates and stationery can help you get some inspiration. The key to an authentic Paris-inspired wedding lies in the kind of colors and fonts you use. Curly, delicate, cursive fonts are your best bet. Colors, well, bright but muted pastels like pink, white, powder blue, sage, etc., are great options.
The Décor and Tables
Elegance demands a sense of balance and charm. While over-the-top and elaborate décor can be elegant too, for a Parisian wedding, the lesser the noise the more convincing the theme will be. We're not saying don't get into the nitty-gritty of it all (how else can you plan a wedding, right?); we're just saying, keep it simplistic yet perfect to a tee. As you can see from the images above, the most popular elements of a Paris-centric wedding are these: the Eiffel Tower, the color pink, and birdcages. There's something so inherently classy about these three that you simply cannot go wrong if you fuse these into your wedding. French phrases [tu es ma joie de vivre (you are the joy of my life), L'amour de ma vie (love of my life), to cite a few] strewn across the entire venue, mason jars with fresh pink roses, elegant handwritten table cards, these are some other elements that will render that ooh la la into your wedding. The cake, well if not something as gorgeous as this one with the eternal Eiffel Tower on it, something in white and a pale pink will be très parfaite.
The Food
Oh! How the French love their food. Whether it's their delicious cheeses, wines, or their never-ending list of mouth-watering breads and pastries, you've got to include at least a couple of them in your wedding menu. The dessert table will be incomplete without croquembouche and/or profiteroles. These, being the staples, are more likely to go down better with your guests than a dish the name of which they might not even be able to pronounce. It's wiser to refrain from springing culinary surprises on your guests on a day as important as your wedding. We recommend it only if you're sure that the dish will be a) prepared authentically and b) well-received by your guests (kids, adults, and seniors included).
The Attire
If there's someone who knows how to dress to impress, it's the French. They're so impeccable in everything they wear (well, almost) that you wonder if they're born with it. Maybe they are. Whatever the reason for their stunning sartorial sense may be, pay homage to it by dressing like a classic French bride. Aim to look sensational and glamorous with a touch of innocence. It's not as difficult as it sounds. A strapless dress with impressive detailing (maybe a hint of glimmer here and there) will take care of the glamor and sensational part. Throw in some well-designed ruffles and a baby-pink bouquet and you have your innocence. Shoes: stylish, high-heeled peep-toes, or a pair of unorthodox, colored shoes, the choice is yours. Your hair, for that graceful Paris look, should definitely be in a neat and well-defined updo with some danglers to enhance your neck.
The groom can be dressed in a traditional coat with a white-flowered boutonnière and a top hat for good measure. To keep your bridesmaids in sync with the theme, short dresses in colors like (again) pink, sage, lavender, or teal are good options.
The Favors
Picking something to give away as favors for a Paris-centric wedding is probably the easiest of the lot. Think about small things that embody the sappy romance of the lovely city and use them as favors. Eiffel Tower trinkets are the most popular among most brides, but you can also go for the ever-famous French macaroons in elegant holders. Small notepads with French-inspired stamps and phrases on the cover are also winners. Our favorite idea though, is giving away miniature perfume (Chanel No. 5 anyone?) bottles. Doesn't get more French than that, does it?
Hey, no one said planning a Paris-themed wedding wasn't going to be expensive. It's just not as tedious as it may be made out to be. All you need is well-planned research and attention to every little detail, which, let's face it, you would pay for your wedding no matter what the theme, right?