Romantic Parisian Elopement Inspiration: Intimate & Sophisticated

Romantic Parisian scene with flowers and a handwritten note

Today we have some incredible inspiration for all of you googling, "romantic elopement ideas." Michigan event planner and wedding designer, Katie Gregg Events & Co designed a sophisticated and intimate Parisian style elopement that is sure to inspire. Jennifer Boris Photography captured the day. You can view the entire gallery here.

Without further ado, here is the story told through images of how a destination Parisian elopement day would play out. The couple's day would start with a cozy morning session at their private Parisian estate. They read each other's handwritten love letters-followed by a glamorous getting ready session, and their intimately beautiful wedding ceremony. After their private ceremony, they sit together at a french cafe inspired sweetheart table and sip Champagne. The couple then enjoys a post-wedding celebratory signature cocktail. After their incredible day, they send their family their exciting elopement announcement from afar. Please scroll down. It is as magical as it sounds.

Romantic wedding invitation with rings and flowers

Couple reading letters together on a bed looking happy and joyful Couple reading love letters on bed, romantic moment

THIS COUPLE MET IN PARIS

Although this is an editorial, this is a real-life couple, and they both share a mutual love for all things Parisian inspired. They are both true romantics at heart and wanted to celebrate their passion in the most intimate way possible inspired by the city they love. This real-life couple first met in Paris, so this inspirational shoot met a lot to the couple.

They started their day in bed at Private estate in Grosse Pointe Michigan and read love letters to each other in bed before getting wedding-ready.

Couple enjoying coffee in pajamas looking lovingly at each other

Bride admires wedding dress on her special day

COUTURE BRIDAL STYLE

The Bride's first look is a Parisian inspired modern wedding dress. It has a floral chapel train and statement detachable lace bow. Vibrant red Bella Belle shoes with pearls were paired with the couture dress designed by Sareh Nouri.

Lena Shkreli & Company gave the Bride a natural glow from within look with a light rosy cheek and lip paired with organic and loose front shaping waves.

Bride holding red wedding flats with pearl accents

Elegant bride in a white dress with a bouquet, smiling in the sunlight Bride smiles as she puts on her red wedding shoes in a dress

Elegant bride in a white dress with a beautiful bow and train

PLAYFUL WEDDING SHOES

The Groom wore a Midnight Blue Tuxedo with Lapel from The Black Tux paired with Oui and Non velvet loafers. These black velvet loafers are available to rent at The Black Tux for $35. We are seeing a lot of Groom's making their day even more special with playful wedding shoes.

Groom in tuxedo sitting on a blue sofa with Oui Non slippers

Groom holding black velvet shoes with Oui Non embroidered on them Well-dressed man in a white shirt and bowtie with a suit jacket

Organic Wedding Backdrop

Studio Terrain

designed an organic wedding backdrop. Free-flowing florals are used with a rich color palette of reds, classic blues, vibrant yellows, and bright whites, creating a French garden-like atmosphere indoors. Setting the scene for an intimate wedding ceremony.

Floral arch with red flowers and white door wedding decoration

Romantic wedding couple embracing beneath floral archway Bride and groom kissing during their wedding ceremony

Newlyweds celebrate their marriage as they walk down the aisle

Sweetheart Table Ideas

After the ceremony, the couple relished in their love at a table for two inspired by a bistro table at Paris cafe. They toasted to their love and snacked on pastel Laduree Macarons as they wrote to their loved ones that they eloped.

Elegant bride and groom pose for a wedding photo in a bright room

Elegant table setting with flowers and candles in sunroom A beautiful and colorful flower bouquet in bloom, close-up view

Elegant table setting with vibrant floral centerpiece and red napkin

Newlyweds share a kiss at a beautifully decorated wedding table Happy couple at a wedding, groom kisses bride, floral table

Newlyweds toast with champagne in a bright wedding setting

Bride and groom sharing macarons at a wedding reception Box of colorful macarons with postcards and a floral pen

Bride holding a colorful bouquet of flowers at her wedding

Wedding couple kissing in doorway with checkered floor and doors Wedding day feet: bride in red heels and groom in Oui shoes

Newlyweds sharing a kiss at a wedding with stylish decor

GLAMOROUS BRIDE AND GROOM STYLE

The bride slipped into a scoop back, and neck aline gown with a belted waist and gathered pleated skirt from L'amour Bridal. The groom changed into a Parisian inspired all-black tuxedo from The Black Tux. They cut into their elopement wedding cake by For The Love of Sugar that was adorned with yellow, red, and blue wedding florals.

Elegant white cake decorated with fresh flowers on a glass stand
Bride and groom cutting wedding cake with flowers around the table