Katherine + Kyung | A Dream Destination Wedding in Paris

Love on the River Seine

Ohh la la! Happy Monday, lovelies! Well picture this -- you’re on a yacht with your fiance floating down the Seine River, the shimmering lights of Paris glide past; you're surrounded by close family and friends to witness you becoming man and wife. I'd say you probably can't get any more romantic than that.  Meet Katherine and Kyung who, come time to plan their intimate wedding celebration, had the same thought. I'll say! Captured by the talented Jacquelyn Poussot Photography, and organized by Rendez-vous in Paris, this destination wedding is well...pure romance. Je t'aime!

As Katherine shared with us: When my husband and I first talked about getting married, we knew we wanted it somewhere far away from the US. Some place where just a handful of people would be, and somewhere that we’d always remember fondly. We originally thought of Tokyo, Japan, because we have always had amazing vacations there. But after the disaster in early 2011, we decided to switch the locale.

I’ve always wanted to get married in the most romantic place possible, and Paris is the place I envision when I think of romance and butterflies and love. Once the destination was decided, we then had a couple options: a chateau wedding? A wedding in a hotel? But then paging through some photos online, I saw something that made my heart stop — a shot of a couple getting married on the Seine. Once I saw that, I knew that I would want that most. 

We were not at all prepared for how dreamy the wedding day would be. I had been working with Heather and Jaq via email for a few months, and basically, everything had been done sight unseen. I should also mention that I had never been to France, and my husband had been there back when he was only in high school. So, really, we had no idea what to expect. 

From the limo ride from our hotel through the beautiful shots that Jaq took us through around Paris, then to our final destination, a beautiful yacht on the Seine, it was such a whirlwind. (Check out one of our other lovely couples as they tour around Paris for their engagement shoot)

We were giddy and amazed, and once the yacht started moving along the river and passed under a twinkling Eiffel Tower, it felt like the night had been made just for us. Even now, a few months after the wedding, we will randomly exclaim, “Remember how beautiful the Seine and Eiffel Tower were during our wedding?!” 

 

The ceremony was short and sweet, and we were surrounded by 20 of our closest family and friends. We were above deck with the lights of the city flowing by and the wind ruffling our hair. We then enjoyed some very delicious food inside the cozy yacht from Le Notre — the best food we’ve ever had at a wedding, and maybe one of the best meals we had in Paris (and we had some yummy meals in Paris!). The croquembouche from Pierre Hermé was literally sparkling – the sparklers on the tower somehow made each puff even more delectable.

As we left the warm and inviting yacht a married couple, we knew we had just had an experience of a lifetime. Many thanks to Heather and Jaq for a truly special time. They are two of the most charming and creative people I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with, and they nailed every detail.

Wedding Photography: Jacquelyn Poussot Photography / Wedding Location: Paris, France / Wedding Planning: Rendez-vous in Paris / Flowers: Frederic Bertin / Food: Le Notre / Hotel: Hotel Chaplain Rive Gauche / Wedding Cake: Pierre Hermé / 
Wedding Dress: Melissa Sweet / Bride’s Shoes: Christian Louboutin

 
I adore everything about this wedding --  the location and their unique venue, the lush flowers and tablescape, simple dress and stunning scenery. Every piece of this intimate destination wedding helped to create an unforgettable, life long, joyous memory for Katherine and Kyung...and all their guests. Congratulations to the happy couple! And thank you to Jacquelyn for sharing this wedding with us through Two Bright Lights. Such talent, I look forward to working with you again soon.

What is your super awesome, most romantic ever destination wedding wish?  We want the where and the how....you are responsible for the who! Leave a message below and share this beauty of a global wedding with your friends.

Make it fun and fuss-less,

 

{Engagement Session} Seaside Love & Sweet Spots - Hailey & Taylor

Happy Day dearies! How about a little seaside love to get your week started off on the right note? Dee and Kris Photography, a talented destination wedding duo, captured the cutest couple, Hailey and Taylor, in the sleepy, romantic coastal community of Capitola, CA on the Monterey Bay. This intimate beach town, known for its wharf, is reminiscent of the Mediterranean coast of Italy and a quaint French village all rolled into one. Taylor rocked it with some old world style to match!  I love how Dee and Kris took full advantage of all the beautiful backdrops and hidden sweet spots; it's hard not to come away with some amazing shots of Hailey and Taylor, who just radiate love and life!

Photo Credit: Dee and Kris Photography submitted through Two Bright Lights

Thanks to Dee and Kris for knocking our socks off with this flirty and fun engagement session. To see more of their good stuff, you can catch up with them on their Facebook Fanpage. Leave a comment below and let them know what you think of this love story!

And after you say hi to them remember to head over to dLA's Facebook Fanpage for more great wedding ideas and inspiration photos! 

Make it Happy,

{Real Global Wedding} An Intimate Art Studio Wedding - Öland, Sweden

Martin & Marie - A Family Affair

How can I accurately describe the wedding you are about to see? Ethereal, magical, true art? Captured by photographer Malin Björkholm, we have been given a gift - a seat at the table of Martin and Marie’s intimate art studio wedding celebration. You're about to witness weddings as they should be - full of love, family, and all the things that make a couple unique and wonderful and perfect.



Full of stylish details and personal touches, the couple was married in the art gallery of the groom and his father on the island of Öland in southeastern Sweden. A sand covered floor and elements of wildlife complemented the natural, grounded, feeling of home Martin and Marie wanted. Italian arias echoed through the small studio, sung by famed opera singer Thomas Pichler, who later delighted the guests with old favorites by Cat Stevens.

A warm, emotion filled reception followed in the studio, amidst the hanging images, well used brushes, and vivid paints of an artist. The groom's father prepared an eight course meal for the newlyweds and their guests, with music and frivolity to follow. The couple stole away for some alone time as the evening light was fading and the fog was rising, a magical time on the island. Malin captured some amazingly magical, tender images, the finishing touches to a perfect day.

 

Hair Stylist: Din Frisör
Makeup Artist: FACE Stockholm

Many thanks to Malin Björkholm for sharing this stunning wedding with us through Two Bright Lights. You can also find Malin on Facebook. Marie and Martin, we are honored to tell your story and we wish you health, happiness, and more love than you can handle! 

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Have a de Lovely weekend,