Naturally,
Paris has a special place in my heart because it has a special place
in
our story, so a wedding with some Paris touches seems very
appropriate. I would love to visit Paris again, and a destination wedding would be unbelievable, but it is more realistic for me to figure out how to bring Paris across the sea. Here are some of my favorite ideas of how to incorporate
a Parisian look into your wedding ceremony and following reception.
Rings on Macarons:
How cute is this? Macarons are tiny, colorful and delicious. What's not to like? Macarons were the first gift my fiance gave me, so they are sweet in multiple ways. The only problem: getting this picture in before devouring the tiny cookies. If you're feeling brave,
here is a step-by-step guide to making macarons if you'd like to give it a shot yourself.
Macaron Pyramids:
Let's be honest. I would rather have my own macaron shop
than a walk-in closet (though, it would be even cooler to have a
macaron shop
in a walk-in
closet, no?). These macaron pyramids would be cute edible
centerpieces for the tables or they could be a feature on a dessert
table with other small sweets.
Paris
Landmarks:
Can't afford a destination wedding? Bring Paris
to your location with a walk through Paris-themed tables. If you're
clever, you can arrange landmarks in an East to West formation if you are ambitious and strange like me. If you've been to Paris, feel free to add
places significant to your trip, though they may not necessarily be
main attractions. You can use figurines as favors, guiding guests to their seats. Another idea I like is printing napkins with a landmark stamp: classy meets rustic DIY.
Color
schemes:
One of the best parts of my trip was going to Versailles less than twenty miles from Paris and
walking through royal palace halls. When I remember it, I remember
the colors: rich gold, rose pink, stone white, sky blue and leaf
green. The wallpaper of Marie Antoinette's bedroom was feminine and
light pastel, a perfect scheme for flowers, bridesmaid dresses and
tablescapes. Soft blooms in a textured golden vase, decorative china
and shining, simple cutlery bring a romantic French feel to the meal. I also really like the idea of adding a Parisian touch to the invitations and/or save the dates, as above.
Have any clever ideas on adding elements of your favorite city to a wedding? Leave your thoughts in the comments below!
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