Bon Voyage to Worries: A Bride's Guide to Planning a French Wedding from Afar
Dear brides, planning a wedding from afar may have its worries, but with careful consideration, communication, and the right team by your side, your dream wedding in France is entirely within reach. Embrace the adventure, savor the excitement, and get ready for a celebration that will be as magical as the love you share. Bon voyage to your worry-free wedding planning journey!
A Tale of Two Celebrations: Destination Wedding in France vs. Traditional USA Wedding
Pros and Cons about choosing to have a destination wedding in France or the USA.
Blooms in Harmony: The Artful Symphony of a Wedding Florist's 15 Steps
Wedding florists play a pivotal role in transforming dreams into reality. Here is my flower planning process an engaged couple can expect when planning their destination wedding here in France.
Parisian Elegance: A Deep Dive into Classic French Wedding Flower Trends
Paris, the city of love, has long been synonymous with timeless romance and sophisticated elegance. When it comes to weddings in the heart of France, the floral arrangements play a pivotal role in capturing the essence of Parisian charm. Let's take a deep dive into the classic French wedding flower trends that exude the epitome of Parisian elegance.
5 Fun Facts About Weddings in France
5 fun facts about French weddings. Join the two cultures when planning you wedding. Maybe have a traditional French croquembouche but also add American cupcakes as two favorites for wedding desserts. Combining French culture and your’s makes for a unique wedding experience for you and your guests.
The Symbolism of Flowers in France: Elevating Your Wedding
Flowers have a language of their own. When deciding on your flowers for your destination wedding in France, consider color and the form but also send a message to your beloved on your wedding day by choosing flowers with a hidden message.
A Wedding Florist in France Who Goes Beyond Blooms
Wedding florist in France offers more than just flower design for weddings. Her personable style and desire to make wedding planning the easy and stress-free for the couple is a priority for Angelique. She assists and advises on French culture, the language and of course, flowers. Contacting The Painted Bouquet goes above just above flowers and becomes a trusted friend in the journey to your wedding in France.
Wedding in France with Family & Friends
A wedding in the South of France surrounded by family and true friends created a warm and joyful atmosphere! Photo by Corrina Tough Photography
Château Destination Weddings in France
As an American, we don’t get to see a lot of castles in the USA. Obviously we don’t have the history for them nor the societal hierarchies that warranted castles that protected domains and possessions and invading foreigners. These historic edifices are what makes being a wedding florist in France so fun for me. I get to go on a ‘tour’ each time there is a wedding and see some beautiful classical edifices.
Each time I speak with a couple and learn about the venue they’ve chosen, I go straight to searching for pictures online. I literally get goosebumps when I see the location and imagine the possibilities of the flowers for their wedding. There are HUNDREDS of castles to choose from! How lucky am I?
French Flower Etiquette
Are there wedding flower etiquette to understand for my French wedding?
The Language of Flowers
Flowers are a language of their own! You’ve been stressing about not speaking French for you wedding in France and now you tell me that I have to learn ‘flower?’
France’s National Flower
The history and story behind the symbol of France-the fleur de lys. Would you want this iris to be in your wedding bouquet for your wedding in France?
Don’t Be Discouraged…
It can be difficult planning a wedding but how about planning your dream wedding in another country with another language and with different ways of doing things? Don’t be discouraged by your destination wedding planning in France.
A French Wedding Cake
The classic French wedding cake! Classic and unique to France for your destination wedding in France