Magical and Romantic Paris Elopement by Juliane Berry

Eloping in Paris is pretty magical all on its own but after you see May and Bryan's photos, you may seriously start reconsidering that country club wedding you're planning. / Photos by Juliane Berry.

May and Bryan wed at the Medici Fountain at Luxembourg Gardens.

May had her daughter's dress made from the train of her wedding dress so they would match.

The Eiffel Tower ring dish is from Anthropologie.

Ready to elope in Paris? ;) Click on the labels of this post to browse more elopements and more Paris! xx.

How to Use Antiques in Your Wedding: French Perrier Menu Board (for sale!)

One of my favorite things to see at weddings are signature cocktails - they have the possibility for such creativity, both in the recipes and the presentation. It's a great way to show your personality as a couple and inject your style through the menu. I intended for this post/shoot to line up with the Kentucky Derby but I'm a little late to the party, oops. :( Nonetheless, I love this forest-green French Perrier sign and I've staged it for a deliciously preppy derby-worthy (wow, that's a mouthful!) wedding. Hope you feel inspired and the sign is for sale if you're interested! (details below)

Glass swizzle sticks are the best. So glad my Mom convinced me to scoop these pretties up at an antique shop years ago!

About the French Perrier Sign:
I found this charming French bistro sign at a German flohmarkt on the German/French border while I was living in Europe. I'm a huge fan of Perrier (They have the best styling - we have an assortment of Perrier drinking glasses, too) so I immediately fell in love with the sign, knowing it would be a fun and whimsical menu board for the kitchen (or wedding!).

I especially love knowing that this sign most likely used to grace a French bistro or cafe, letting its patrons know the specials of the day. And the green and creamy white palette would mesh so easily with so many wedding palettes - I especially love the idea of having it for a garden chic wedding. (I totally would have used it in my own wedding if I had sourced it in time!) For this shoot, I styled the board as a cocktail menu but you could just as easily make it a dinner menu or even use it as an escort sign, directing guests where to sit. The possibilities really are endless. I used a white wet erase chalk marker to pen the menu and what's great about using a chalk marker is that you can take a wet cloth and wipe it right off for a new design!

The board does have a few imperfections from use - some of the green color has worn off in a few spots (which you can see in the photos - click photos to enlarge) and there is a small indentation on the upper left portion. Other than that, it's good to go! 

The board measures 22.5 x 35 inches and is made of a thick plastic material.

Price: $148.00 + shipping
If you're interested in the Perrier sign and would like to request a shipping quote, just message me your zip code at theclassicbride@gmail.com! First come, first serve.

ps. If you want to purchase the sign and like how I've designed the menu and would like me to pen your own custom menu or design, I'm happy to do that for an additional amount depending on how involved it is. Just e-mail me at theclassicbride[at]gmail[dot]com and we can chat about it! :)

This awesome Rhum ashtray is for sale, too. Just e-mail if you're interested. :)

Classic + Magical French Wedding at Chateau de Santeny, p.2

If you saw this morning's post, you already know you're in for a delicious treat with this second installment of Hugues and Ingrid's beautiful French wedding. As I already shared, Hugues and Ingrid decided to have a beautiful religious ceremony followed by an evening reception at a French castle - the Chateau de Santeny. It is nothing short of magical and I can't get over their magnificent croquembouche with sparklers - surely Marie Antoinette-approved! ;) I'm also dying over Ingrid's gorge Delphine Manivet dress - simply sublime. / Photos by BdG Photography.

ps. If you missed the first part (their darling civil ceremony in Lille, France), you can catch up here. 

Says Ingrid, "We wanted a classic and beautiful place. I wanted a castle because of my little girl dreams, but somewhere not too big or bling-bling with a nice garden to stay outside for cocktails. This castle was perfect.

I found my dress without trying it! When I started to look over the dress brands I saw this Delphine Manivet dress in a magazine and I said this is the one! My heart beat faster, and I couldn't stop looking at it and thinking of it. I was so happy when I tried it on and and I found it even more beautiful!

The entire day was so magical! But I would say the ceremony was particularly touching and my father did a speech that made me cry, and laugh, and cry.

Hugues + Ingrid's Love Story

Hugues and all his brothers and sisters are violinists. One day I wanted to try learning the violin and Hugues' sisters gave some lessons at their house. I saw Hugues one day by luck and we fell in love immediately.

Please excuse me while I swoon all afternoon! ;)

Thank you so much to Hugues and Ingrid for sharing their beautiful 2-day wedding celebration with us and to the very talented Béatrice, of BdG Photography, for sharing her jaw-dropping photos with us. xx.

Credits: Venue & Caterer: Chateau de Santeny / City Hall dress: Meryl Suissa / Ceremony dress: Delphine Manivet / Shoes: Repetto / Groom's Suit: Hugo Boss / Rings: Tiffany / Cakes & macarons: Meert / Photographer: BdG Photography

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