Bespoke wedding ceremony in France officiated by marriage celebrant performing handfasting ritual.

Wedding ceremony tips & Elopement planning advice

Planning a wedding, elopement, or vow renewal often begins with questions – about where to start, how to shape a meaningful ceremony, and how to create a day that truly reflects who you are as a couple. In this section of my journal, I share practical advice and inspiration drawn from the many ceremonies I have created and officiated for international couples in Paris and across France.

Here you’ll find guidance on writing personal wedding vows, choosing symbolic rituals, planning an intimate elopement, and navigating the unique aspects of getting married in France. Alongside real experiences from past celebrations, I share insights that help couples feel more confident, relaxed, and inspired as they plan their destination wedding ceremony.

Whether you are at the very beginning of your planning journey or refining the details of your wedding in France or elopement in Paris, these articles are here to support you with thoughtful ideas and gentle guidance – helping you create a ceremony that feels natural, personal, and truly yours.