A Romantic and Elegant Parisian city elopement with daphne and bas

A bride and groom in formal wedding attire walk together under stone arches, smiling and holding hands. Paris city elopement photographer.
A man in a black tuxedo and a woman in a white gown hold hands while standing outdoors near an ornate street lamp and a bridge. Paris city elopement photographer.

This Paris city elopement inspiration shoot was created to show just how versatile Paris can be for couples dreaming of something deeply personal. From soft and romantic to modern and black tie, the city offers endless possibilities to shape an experience that feels completely your own.

Paris isn’t just one look. It’s layers of history, quiet corners, grand landmarks, and elegant streets that change character from one neighbourhood to the next. That flexibility is what makes it such a beautiful place for an elopement, or even a wedding-day photoshoot focused entirely on celebrating your time together.

For this inspiration, we explored two very different looks across the city, each set in iconic locations that highlight how easily Paris can shift in mood and style.

A bride and groom kiss outdoors in front of a historic stone building with large windows and columns. Paris city elopement photographer.
A couple dressed in formal wedding attire stands together on a cobblestone courtyard in front of a historic building. Paris city elopement photographer.
A bride in a white wedding dress and a groom in a beige suit walk hand in hand on a cobblestone path in front of a historic stone building. Paris city elopement photographer.

Soft and romantic at the Louvre

We began with a softer, more romantic look near the Louvre. Early in the day, this part of the city feels calm and almost cinematic. Pale stone architecture, wide open spaces, and soft light all play a role.

This area of Paris works beautifully for couples drawn to something understated and timeless. It’s iconic, yet surprisingly peaceful even on busy days. That balance makes it ideal for an elopement that leans into simplicity and connection.

A bride and groom stand embracing in front of a stone building with tall columns, large windows, and a classical statue in the background. Paris city elopement photographer.
A couple in wedding attire embraces and smiles in front of a stone building with columns and a statue above them.
A bride in a wedding dress leans her head on the grooms shoulder as they sit on a bench outside a building with large windows and columns. Paris city elopement photographer.
A bride and groom sit on a stone bench outside a building; the bride leans on the groom’s shoulder, holding a bouquet of white flowers. Paris city elopement photographer.
A bride in a white gown and veil walks hand in hand with a groom in a light suit across a cobblestone courtyard in front of a historic stone building. Paris city elopement photographer.
A bride in a long gown and a groom in a suit stand together in an arched corridor, with the bride holding a bouquet and looking to the side.
Bride in a white gown and veil smiles at groom in a beige suit holding white flowers; they stand in an arched stone hallway. Paris city elopement photographer.
A man and woman posing for a picture. Paris city elopement photographer.
A bride and groom walk together down an ornate, arched hallway with stone walls and checkered floors, photographed from behind in black and white.
A bride and groom in formal wedding attire walk together under stone arches, smiling and holding hands. Paris city elopement photographer.
A bride and groom stand face to face in an elegant, marble-arched corridor, holding hands and looking at each other.
A man and woman in wedding attire hugging.
A bride and groom embrace in a corridor with arched ceilings and stone walls, the bride smiling with eyes closed while the groom kisses her forehead. Paris city elopement photographer.
A bride and groom kiss under an ornate stone archway in a grand hallway, both dressed in formal wedding attire. Paris city elopement photographer.

Black Tie Elegance in the Tuileries and on Pont Alexandre III

For the second look, the styling shifted towards a more elevated, black-tie feel. The Jardin des Tuileries offered clean lines, symmetry, and a sense of quiet grandeur. It still feels calm, despite being right in the heart of the city.

From there, we moved on to Pont Alexandre III. It’s one of Paris’s most recognisable landmarks, known for its ornate details and river views. The bridge brings a confident, editorial edge that suits a more formal look beautifully.

This part of the shoot highlights how easily you can change mood and styling. You don’t need to travel far, or leave the city, to create variety.

A couple in formal wedding attire stands together by a stone staircase and balustrade on a sunny day, with bare trees in the background. Paris city elopement photographer.
A bride in a white dress and a groom in a suit walk down stone steps outdoors, holding hands, beside a balustrade and bare tree branches.
A couple in formal attire walks hand-in-hand down a tree-lined path toward a distant historic building, with bare branches overhead and strong sunlight casting shadows.
A bride and groom in formal attire embrace and pose on a tree-lined path in a park under a clear blue sky. Paris city elopement photographer.
A couple dressed in formal attire, with the woman in a white dress and the man in a black suit, stand outside on a tree-lined path on a sunny day.
A couple dressed in formal wedding attire stands by a stone railing in an outdoor setting with bare trees lining a pathway. Paris city elopement photographer.
A bride and groom in formal attire share a romantic moment outdoors, with the groom leaning in to kiss the bride by a stone balustrade. Paris city elopement photographer.
A couple dressed formally embrace outdoors in sunlight, with bare trees and a blurred cityscape in the background. Paris city elopement photographer.
A couple dressed in formal attire, with the woman in a white gown, holding hands and walking outdoors near the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Paris city elopement photographer.
A couple dressed in wedding attire kisses on a stone balcony overlooking the Seine River, with the Eiffel Tower visible in the background. Paris city elopement photographer.
A bride and groom stand together on a bridge in Paris with the Eiffel Tower visible in the background on a sunny day.
A couple dressed in formal attire, with the woman in a white gown, walk side by side on a bridge with ornate lamp posts under a clear sky.
A man in a black tuxedo and a woman in a white gown hold hands while standing outdoors near an ornate street lamp and a bridge. Paris city elopement photographer.
A couple in formal attire embraces on a stone terrace with the Eiffel Tower and a river in the background at sunset. Paris city elopement photographer.
A couple dressed in formal attire stands together on a balcony with the Eiffel Tower in the background, photographed in black and white.
A couple dressed in formal attire dance on a stone terrace with the Eiffel Tower and river in the background during sunset.
A couple in formal attire stands close together on a terrace, with the Eiffel Tower and a bright sun visible in the background.
A couple stands close together on a bridge with the Eiffel Tower in the background, captured in black and white with both people out of focus.

A Paris City Elopement, your way

This Paris city elopement inspiration was created to encourage couples to feel inspired to focus on what feels right for them. As a Paris wedding photographer, I love how Paris gives you the freedom to mix styles, change outfits, and choose locations that genuinely reflect your style!

Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement, a symbolic celebration, or simply want a wedding-style photoshoot around the city, the experience can be shaped entirely around you. There’s no single way to do it here, and that flexibility is part of what makes Paris so special.

If you’re dreaming of a Paris city elopement, or want to create something meaningful for yourselves in the heart of the city, I’d love to hear from you!

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Photographer: Frances Mary Sales
Venue: Ritz Paris
Florals: Marie du Jardin
String Quartet: Violinist Paris

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