Celebrant in Paris
Bonjour, I’m Laura – your English-speaking celebrant in Paris
Long before I became a celebrant in Paris, stories had already shaped the way I see the world. We understand our lives through narrative – weaving love and loss, joy and challenge into something meaningful we can hold on to. We share ourselves through stories, recognize each other in them, and connect because of them. I have always been fascinated by this deeply human need to turn experience into meaning through story telling.
Following that fascination, I studied literature and languages, worked as a journalist, and spent years living abroad. Wherever I went, I loved discovering new places and meeting new people – but most of all, listening to their stories.
Eventually, I fell in love myself, and my own love story brought me to Paris – a city that continues to inspire me, where history, culture, and romance feel written into the architecture and the very streets.
Today, I accompany my couples as they begin a new chapter in their own love story, getting married in France. By creating bespoke ceremonies that feel deeply personal, sincerely you, and true to your story, I help you mark one of the most meaningful transitions of your life together.
From Paris to Kyoto – why I understand eloping couples
When my husband and I decided to get married, we did something many of my couples dream of doing: we flew to the other side of the world and eloped in Kyoto, Japan with an intimate ceremony – in a country we had never visited before and whose language we did not speak.
Planning an elopement from afar, navigating unfamiliar logistics, choosing vendors without meeting them in person, carrying a wedding outfit across continents – all of it felt both thrilling and daunting.
If you’re planning an elopement or vow renewal in Paris, you are likely feeling just as we did and asking yourself many of the same questions.
That personal experience – eloping abroad – profoundly shaped the way I support my couples eloping in Paris today. As your ceremony celebrant and elopement planner, I guide you through every step: From creating your ceremony over coordinating trusted local vendors to choosing meaningful locations and planning a seamless timeline.
My goal is simple: To create an elopement experience that feels effortless and stress-free, allowing you to be fully present in the moment you traveled so far to experience.
An international outlook for destination weddings in France
Travel and cultural exchange have been constant threads throughout my life. I grew up between two cultures and languages, and later met my husband while studying abroad in China. Since then, I have lived in six countries across Europe and Asia and traveled to more than thirty others. These experiences shaped my sensitivity to different cultures, traditions, languages, and ways of expressing love.
I specialize in marriage ceremonies for international couples who travel to Paris to celebrate their destination wedding – including intercultural, interfaith, inclusive, and bilingual celebrations. Whether you wish to incorporate traditions from your heritage, honor multiple faith backgrounds, or create something entirely new together, I approach each ceremony with curiosity, respect, and care.
Alongside my work as a celebrant, my academic background in literature and my love for art, poetry, music, cinema, and culture shape the tone of my ceremonies: elegant and thoughtful, yet natural and authentic – and, most importantly, creating space for your emotions and story to unfold.
To ensure that your ceremony integrates seamlessly into the aesthetic vision and overall experience of your wedding day, I collaborate closely with planners, venues, and creative teams across France.
Kind Words from Couples I’ve Had the Honor to Marry
Eiffel Tower elopement ceremony
Milena & Tony, USA
Laura took the time to truly get to know us long before we arrived in Paris, and the ceremony she created felt incredibly personal – as if she had known us for years. We laughed, we cried, and every word reflected our story perfectly. Nothing felt rushed or generic; it was heartfelt, meaningful, and uniquely ours.
Laura’s calm, kind presence made the entire experience joyful and effortless. We also loved the vow booklets and beautifully printed ceremony she created for us – a keepsake we brought home and will treasure forever. Choosing her was one of the best decisions we made for our Paris elopement package.
Destination wedding at
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Jen & Simon, UK/USA
Finding the right officiant was essential for us, as we wanted a marriage ceremony that honored our backgrounds while remaining personal and meaningful. From our very first call, Laura’s warmth and guidance put us completely at ease.
The ceremony she created captured us perfectly and was deeply appreciated by our families – even those with strong religious traditions. Many guests told us it was the most beautiful ceremony they had ever witnessed. Laura’s care, professionalism, and genuine kindness made our day feel truly special and complete.
Parisian Life – a personal glimpse of a celebrant in Paris
Paris is not only where I work – Paris is my home. Beyond the iconic landmarks, I cherish the quieter moments the city offers: early mornings when the streets are still calm, hidden parks tucked behind historic facades, reading in a café while life unfolds around me, or long conversations with friends along the Seine as the evening light softens and the pace slows once more.
If you are traveling to Paris for your celebration, I understand how special this city can feel – both grand and intimate at the same time. Being surrounded by such beauty and cultural richness becomes part of the experience of getting married in France, and I hope your time here feels meaningful, exciting, and unforgettable.
I’m always happy to share suggestions that help you experience Paris beyond the postcard version. When I am not officiating weddings, you might find me browsing a bookshop, visiting an exhibition, getting lost in Monet’s water lilies, watching an old French film at my neighborhood cinema, or dressing up for an evening at the opera. These moments remind me how deeply art, history, and everyday life are intertwined in this city.
Couples I feel privileged to accompany as celebrant in Paris
I feel particularly honored to work with couples who see the ceremony as the emotional heart of their celebration rather than a formality – those who wish for a moment of depth, authenticity, and intention.
Many of my couples are traveling from abroad to celebrate a destination wedding, Paris elopement, or vow renewal in France. They seek an experience that feels meaningful and personal, shaped around who they truly are rather than expectations or tradition for its own sake.
As an inclusive celebrant in Paris, I welcome multicultural and interfaith couples, create bilingual and queer ceremonies, and approach every celebration with cultural sensitivity and openness. Whether your vow exchange is intimate or grand, what matters most is that your ceremony feels deeply authentic to you – warm, elegant, joyful, and truly your own.
Let’s Begin Your Story in Paris
If my approach as celebrant resonates with you, I would be honored to accompany you on this important chapter of your lives.
Tell me about the two of you and how you envision your celebration. Whether you are planning an intimate elopement in Paris, a marriage vow renewal, or a destination wedding in France, my role is to guide you and create a ceremony that feels deeply personal and meaningful.
Every ceremony begins with a conversation.
I look forward to discovering your story.
Photo: Aude Lucas, Pierre Torset