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25 Impossibly Romantic Parisian Wedding Venues
For those lucky lovebirds who've experienced the excitement of an engagement during the holiday season, we can come up with about a million different reasons you should jet set to Paris for the ultimate wedding celebration. A city...
For those lucky lovebirds who've experienced the excitement of an engagement during the holiday season, we can come up with about a million different reasons you should jet set to Paris for the ultimate wedding celebration. A city known for its incredible art scene, delicious food, sophisticated style, and so much more, the City of Light is practically glittering with romantic appeal. Besides, where better to sip champagne?
Whether you're catching yourself daydreaming about an elopement in a Parisian garden, resting your eyes in Coco Chanel’s former home, or partying on a rooftop overlooking Paris, we've got you covered. Whatever your Francophile style, come along with us as we wax on about macaroons, foie gras, croissants, and all the gorgeous sleeping spots and parks where you can throw a wedding that's beyond all your glam-loving fantasies.
By: Alyssa Brown | Venue: Chåteau d'Esclimont
Whether you're catching yourself daydreaming about an elopement in a Parisian garden, resting your eyes in Coco Chanel’s former home, or partying on a rooftop overlooking Paris, we've got you covered. Whatever your Francophile style, come along with us as we wax on about macaroons, foie gras, croissants, and all the gorgeous sleeping spots and parks where you can throw a wedding that's beyond all your glam-loving fantasies.
By: Alyssa Brown | Venue: Chåteau d'Esclimont
Arguably the most famous hotel in Paris, the Ritz on Place Vendôme was once home to Coco Chanel, Marcel Proust, Ernest Hemingway, and various other celebrities. Recently restored and exquisitely decorated, this is hands down the most luxurious place to stay in Paris as well as the most storied. Check out the ballrooms for a wedding not soon to be forgotten by all your guests.
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Just steps from the famous Paris Opera House, the Mandarin Oriental’s location on Rue Saint-Honoré is as prestigious as it is convenient. If you’ve been scouring the web for a modern hotel in Paris, this could very well be your cup of high tea. We can totally see your grand bridal entrance now!
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A former palace, Shangri La Hotel has an enviable location overlooking the Eiffel Tower and Seine River. The 19th century structure has been hosting events since its society days, so you can be sure you’ll be setting the bridal bar high as a hostess in this space.
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Located just an hour outside Paris, in the heart of the Loire Valley, this stunning French country chateau is so regal it has its very own moat. Built back in the mid-1500s, the sprawling estate is tres chic for a weekend getaway or for a wedding that’ll have you feeling like you’re part of old world French society.
Once a favorite hotel of Salvador Dali, the Dorcester Collection has been a celebrity haunt since its early days in the 1800s. At this breathtaking Parisian hotel, your wedding guests just have to peek out their windows to glimpse the famed Tuileries Gardens.
Surrounded by gorgeous gardens dotted with Rodin sculptures, this museum is housed in an 18th Century mansion. Located in the 7th arrondissement, Musée Rodin is a stunning Paris venue option for a secret garden theme wedding with cocktails among the artworks.
Behind the walls of its Neoclassical façade, the Saint James Paris packs a whole lot of character. With no two rooms the same, expect splashes of eccentricity and color at every turn. Located in the heart of Paris, this luxury Relais-Chateaux hotel will have you feeling like your wedding happened in another (more creative) dimension.
This historic national monument commemorates the site where King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette were buried. A renown Neoclassical chapel located in the 8th arrondissement, the grounds are simply stunning and feature large gardens that serve as an incredible backdrop for a wedding in Paris.
One of the four botanical gardens of Paris, this beautiful Parisian park is over two hundred years old. Be sure to check out the Chinese pagoda, thousands of rose varietals, waterfalls, caves, and massive trees. Sounds like an epic spot for a wedding in France, oui or non?
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With a wine cellar, a courtyard, and multiple ballrooms, this beautiful French hotel in the heart of Paris is perfect for hosting weddings of up to 200 guests. Head to the dining room with celeb chef Alain Ducasse for a meal your guests will be talking about foreva eva.
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Located in the artistic enclave of Montmarte, which you may remember as the colorful neighborhood from the movie Amelie, Hotel Particulier Montmarte is one of the best boutique hotels in Paris. With only five beautifully decorated guest rooms, we’re particularly obsessed with the all black and white interiors of the Poems & Hats room that has poetry strewn throughout the décor. Plus, their courtyard is precious for weddings.
There are a few exquisite hotels in the world that wrap you up in a blanket of luxury as soon as you step foot in the front door. Hotel Salomon de Rothschild is one of those hotels. Located a few steps from the Champs-Élysées, this grand Neoclassical structure and its incredible gardens make it one of the top hotels in Paris for a wedding extravaganza.
Set just outside Paris, close to Versailles, this jewel of 18th century French architecture is home to extensive gardens and provides a breathtaking backdrop for weddings. The interior ballrooms are opulent and classically French, with baroque décor that’ll make you feel like you’ve stepped foot on a movie set. Now someone please order up a tray of macaroons, we’ve got to put our feet up.
Situated in convenient proximity to the Assemblée Nationale and the Musée d’Orsay, this 18th century mansion has that absolutely timeless Parisian quality about it. Stay here for a long weekend, or book the gorgeous ballrooms for a stunning wedding in Paris with up to 200 guests.
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Our hearts go boom when we see sweet little bridges like the gorgeous stone steps in the middle of Parc Monceau’s gorgeous gardens. This little enclave of flora and fauna, located in the middle of the 8th arrondissement, would be quite the quaint setting for an elopement, first look, or stunning set of engagement photos.
With a fleet of eight yachts that can carry anywhere from two to 800 guests, the options are aplenty for sunset cruises along the Seine. This could be one of those unique weddings in Paris that none of your guests could've possibly imagined they'd attend.
With one of the most beautiful gardens in Paris for a wedding, Le Bristol on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré has a classic, iconic French feel. The palace has a 3 Michelin star restaurant, a rooftop pool, a charming brasserie, a fabulous spa, perfectly Parisian guest rooms, and an abundance of sunlight.
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From the gorgeous crystal chandeliers to the exquisitely detailed walls and ceilings, there’s something to ogle in nearly every room at Les Salons France-Amériques. An amazing wedding venue in Paris, this is an unforgettable place to celebrate a night that’s all about glamour and sophistication.
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For those considering a wedding in the City of Love, a tour of the Four Seasons Hotel should be at the top of your dream venue list. If you're looking for a one-stop shop where you'll feel completely taken care of when planning your wedding in Paris, let the seasoned staff here guide the way.
Rooftops always win our wedding planning attention and this Parisian rooftop terrace is no exception. Available for nuptials on the terrace, or below in the high-ceilinged panoramic view restaurant, Maison Blanche sits atop the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and boasts some of the best views of Paris.
Just steps from the famous Paris Opera House, the Mandarin Oriental’s location on Rue Saint-Honoré is as prestigious as it is convenient. If you’ve been scouring the web for a modern hotel in Paris, this could very well be your cup of high tea. We can totally see your grand bridal entrance now!
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Behind the walls of its Neoclassical façade, the Saint James Paris packs a whole lot of character. With no two rooms the same, expect splashes of eccentricity and color at every turn. Located in the heart of Paris, this luxury Relais-Chateaux hotel will have you feeling like your wedding happened in another (more creative) dimension.
A recently revamped warehouse that was once graffiti-covered and abandoned, ad agency BETC is behind this stunning new venue. Boasting one seriously awesome rooftop with incredible views of Paris, head over to this place for its awesome restaurant, cool garden, clear vistas of the City of Light, and an epic rooftop dance party to top off your wedding eve.
With ten private rooms, all dripping in gilt and glamour, La Perouse is one of the top restaurants in Paris for hosting a bridal luncheon, rehearsal dinner, or intimate wedding. The opulent hotel-turned-restaurant is known for its incredible foie gras, sweet breads, and rich cuisine.
Located at the tip of City Island, Square du Vert Galant is a charming and beautiful garden in the center of Paris where you can host a wedding ceremony. Set right on the River Seine, lovebirds can exchange vows with views of the Louvre in the background.
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