If you remember back when we shared our friend Janel’s Paris elopement, or this Parisian brunch wedding, you know how we love weddings in Paris around here. The dream, right"! So when Maria of Palermo Photo sent model Marion + Fah’s elopement our way, we knew it would inspire all you with a chic destination wedding on the mind. Big thanks to Maria for sharing the photos and 10 tips for getting married in Paris!

Tip #1. Consider booking off season, and book early. This is particularly important if you are on a tight budget and want your close friends + family to celebrate with you. A good rule of thumb for destination weddings is to send the save the dates one year before the wedding date and share flight searches, accommodations and resources early and often with your guests.
2. Let your location be your guide. Pull inspiration from your destination when thinking about your color palette and decor to make your celebration one of a kind. Papel & Co. designed an invitation suite with a stone color, inspired by the soft tones of greys that pepper the Parisian landscape. Guests were gifted an Eiffel Tower bookmark in vellum to welcome them to the city of love.

3. Don?t skimp on the details. Eloping doesn’t mean you have to keep everything simple! If on a tight budget, pick a few key parts of the wedding that are most important to focus your funds on. Our bride splurged on her Galia Lahav gown and stunning florals by Floraison, bu...