Marina is the best!…read more I was a little nervous about planning a destination wedding in Paris from the USA, but after emailing and talking with Marina she put me at ease. She is a perfect communicator, responds very quickly and has the patience of a saint. She provided us with a budget/timeline spreadsheets which puts a person who has OCD (me) at ease. Another reviewer mentioned "she doesn't overwhelm you with everything that needs to be done all at once. She lets you know the deadlines for decisions as they come up. She is constantly working with all of the vendors behind the scenes so you don't have to worry about it." This is totally accurate and actually made the planning process enjoyable. Marina coordinated every detail of our wedding from venue locations, musicians, menus, makeup artist, flowers, photographer, videographer, transfer of guests, you name it! Everything she recommended turned out beautifully. She has great taste! On the day of the wedding she was there to help organize everyone and make sure everything flowed. I can honestly say I experienced no stress on the day of the wedding. The wedding was so magical! Merci Marina!

Marina helped me plan my wedding from the US, and was nothing short of amazing!…read more It's pretty scary to have never seen your venue or met your photographer prior to your wedding, but every vendor that Marina recommended to us, from the photographer, hair & makeup artist, florist, and caterer to the venue were incredibly high quality. Marina was incredibly patient with my many questions and specific requests. Our wedding was at a chateau about an hour outside of Paris. The day of the wedding, there was pouring rain all day. Marina was able to adapt and move everything inside the chateau, and it turned out beautifully. My hair ended up getting ruined from the rain when taking photos outside before the ceremony, and I was incredibly upset. Marina sprung into action, was able to find a small hair salon 10 minutes for the chateau and quickly drove me over to have my hair redone before the ceremony. I would have been so disappointed had my hair have looked bad for the entire wedding, and Marina's ability to quickly come up with a solution to the problem saved my wedding day. I can't recommend Marina enough. If you want someone who listens to what you want, knows the best vendors, and can solve any problem that comes up, Marina is the planner for you!

The best photographer we can ever ask for! We discovered Pierre through Instagram and were…read moreinstantly drawn to his photography. It was exactly what we were looking for from the use of lighting, overall composition, and romantic style. There was no question that we wanted Pierre to do a photo shoot for us in Paris. Pierre was very communicative from the beginning and took into consideration what we were looking to do from location to outfit change. I had shown him some pictures and places I wanted to shoot at and he seamlessly created a timeline. When we first met him in person, he made us feel very comfortable and guided us through the different poses. He was very detail-oriented. He would let us know how to adjust our heads, relax the shoulders, and hand placement, and even adjusted my dress. He made us feel at ease and the session turned into fun. The biggest surprise was that he and my now fiance had set up a proposal for me along the River Seine. I could not have asked for a more perfect proposal with an incredible photographer. He and my fiance had been coordinating everything from hiding/holding the ring to even having a secret code phrase. He captured every moment for us and I cry still looking back at the photos. You can tell how passionate Pierre was about his work and it shows through the photos.

We renewed our vows for our 20th anniversary in Paris and knew when we saw Pierre's photos online…read morethat he was right photographer for us! He did a great job of coaching us to get the photos we were hoping for and was fun and easy to work with. He made our photo shoot a meaningful part of the morning leading up to our ceremony and captured the emotion and joy of our vow renewal. He helped us find just the right spots for gorgeous pictures to remember the day! You won't be sorry you hired Pierre!

Where to begin with describing what an outstanding experience we had with Cengiz and Vincent? To…read morestart off, after searching through a few photography businesses in Paris to capture the surprise engagement to my the girlfriend, I reached out to Kiss Me in Paris. Soon after, Cengiz contacted me with all the information I requested. I decided to hire Cengiz to photograph and Vincent to video the special moment. Shortly after that, we connected via WhatsApp to line out all the details of the surprise and get our game plan together. Keep in mind I did all of this from Kentucky! Fast forward to being in Paris, the 6am alarm clock going off, and putting my plan into action. A quick selfie of my girlfriend and I as we walked out of the hotel to send to Cengiz so they can be recognize us when we arrive. As my girlfriend and I walk toward the Eiffel Tower, Cengiz and Vincent were hiding in the shadows, waiting to capture our moment. I might've messed my speech up, but they both knocked their roles out of the park!!! Not only did they help pull off the complete surprise proposal, but they were an amazing team, who offered a lot of guidance to us during the 1 hour photo shoot after the engagement and 2 more hours later that evening. They knew the best places to go, the best angles to catch and provided witty banter the entire time. My, now fiancé, was blow away, not just because she had a ring on her finger but she was now a Paris model! We spent our afternoon celebrating and later that evening, again met up with Cengiz and Vincent for our evening photo shoot. They made us feel like the most important people in Paris. I can't express how awesome they were to work with. After finishing up the evening shoot, we all had such a great time that we went out for pizza and beer together. I was so nice to learn about them and their journey through life and how they came to be in the photography business. They gave us a locals perspective on Paris and gave some great recommendations of places to go. They truly made our trip and engagement something unforgettable. We feel like we gained two friends and can not recommend them enough!

This review is mainly about Dexter & Vincent, but we are so grateful to the whole Kiss Me in Paris…read moreteam! Wow, so impressed with their communication, efficiency, professionalism, & of course, photography & editing skills. Highly recommend if you are looking for friendly, easy-to-work with people for a photoshoot to commemorate any occasion while you're in Paris! For my husband & I, we had professional photos taken for our proposal but never got around to take "engagement" photos prior to our wedding. We had a lot going on with wedding planning (& life), plus we figured they would look too similar to our proposal photos to be honest. Anyway, we decided on "honeymoon" photos instead, and wow, we're SO GLAD WE DID b/c of the amazing work of Vincent & his team at Kiss Me in Paris. We did the 2 hr shoot. It's strange to meet a total stranger the 2nd day you're in a foreign country, and the person telling you how to embrace your significant other/kiss each other/hold each other, etc. but that's exactly what we did & the whole experience turned out way more enjoyable than we thought! PRO TIPS: Bring extra jackets (check the weather in advance) bc it can get quite chilly, especially for the ladies in dresses in Fall/Winter seasons. If you can, also bring a friend/family member who can help you hold your things as you move around. Another option is to pay extra to hire an assistant, which can be very helpful! We did neither, so learn from us! VINCENT (photographer): What a gem! He was on time, attentive, polite, friendly, generous, paid a lot of attention to all the details (my hair, my shoes, our jewelry, our posture, our poses, our hands, our legs, literally everything) to get that perfect shot. He never wasted any of the 2 hours we had. He was constantly trying out new ideas & running them by us to see if we'd like it. He would not do anything if we were uncomfortable with it. At the same time, he made us feel at ease doing things we don't do often, like my husband lifting me up, or dipping me at 9:00am in the freezing cold. Haha. Vincent would also get inspired & ask to take special shots to showcase a pose, background, our shoes, scenery, or our jewelry (rings, watches, etc.). He was a delight to work with. We were laughing half the time in our photos & by the end, it almost felt like we were all long lost friends. We can't praise him enough. The photos speak for themselves! You won't be disappointed if you go with Vincent! He's the real deal. DEXTER: A dream to work with. He helped us schedule the photoshoot & he instructed us on the process to select our photos, making edits, etc. He was friendly, professional, and was always prompt to answer our questions. He never rushed us or was rude to us, even when we had to clarify a supplemental charge. AMAZING customer service. Honestly, we can't thank them enough. We posted the pictures on our social media accounts, and still have not stopped getting compliments about our photos. One friend told us she wanted to print out all our photos & put them in her house! Yes, these photographers are THAT good & will make you look like celebrities in a magazine! :)

Love Gracefully is an amazing company. From wedding coordinators to makeup & hair stylists, to…read morephotographers, videographers, musicians, drivers, they are all truly professionals. My husband and I just did our vow renewal in Paris at the Eiffel Tower, and it came out beyond our expectations!!! I am a perfectionist, so this says a lot. There were a few requests I asked for, and they complied beautifully! My husband was concerned at first being a company all the way in Paris, but they do weddings and vow renewals all over Europe. Just be patient. They respond when it is time to do so. Trust me, they are professionals, and they know when the timeline begins for your event and when to contact you. I just received my video and pictures and OMG!!! everything came out like a dream! LOVE, LOVE!!!! I recommend them most highly. Thank you Bibiana, Lorena, Katia, Alex, Guillaume, Pierre, Renaud, & Dimitri. You all made our vow renewal such a beautiful and special event. My husband and I are forever grateful. Merci Beaucoup. --Delmy & Pedro

Update: Alex and Stephen were amazing! As our date…read moreapproached, our coordinator was great about communicating everything about the day of our vow renewal. Not only was the decision to stay with Love Gracefully worth it, they surpassed our expectations. Our ceremony text was beautifully written. Alex was charming, kind, and caring. Then there is Stephen....he literally took the most magnificent photos of us. I can't thank everyone enough and I'm glad we took the leap of faith and stayed with Love Gracefully!

Where do I begin! Inga was an absolute wonder to work with. Not once did I doubt her aptitude…read more Planning a destination wedding can be nerve wrecking but Inga made the process and the day of go seamlessly. She recommended the very best vendors and not one let us down. It was a absolute pleasure working with Inga. We will forever hold her in our hearts for making our wedding day that much more special. She is passionate about her work and it's reflective on her her delivery.

As you know if you ever planned a wedding it can be quite over whelming. Planning a destination…read more wedding makes it even that much more time consuming. I always dreamed of having my wedding in Paris the most romantic city in the world. I definitely needed someone located there to help me out. I located Wedding in France on the internet or CTH Events Paris Inga Heusele is a wedding planner goddess. She was so patient and helpful and so attentive . My wedding was quite small compared to the very large chateau type weddings she helps plan for her clients. Inga works hard for you no matter how small or large the venue is. She has great connections to top notch vendors . Our videographer was superb! Everyone that we have shown it to are in total awe. So for all of you out there if you are thinking about having your wedding in France; be sure to contact Inga. She will make it happen and you will end up with a fairytale wedding as we did.

If you're getting married in France, hire Nancy and the Fête in France team -- it will be the…read moresingle best decision and the best money you spend on your wedding. Working with Nancy brought me peace of mind, and helped me enjoy not only the planning process but every moment of my wedding weekend. As a "type A" NYC-based bride planning a destination wedding in a foreign language, I interviewed 10+ planners. Nancy stood out instantly -- she is the perfect combination of American professionalism, responsiveness, and organization mixed with French fluency, cultural sensitivities, and relationships. Over 18 months, she guided us through every phase of planning our 70-person wedding weekend at a château near Le Mans. Her planning system --with checklists, timelines, and clear priorities--kept us organized without overwhelming us. She helped us focus on what truly mattered, directing our budget where it would have the most impact and translating our vision into something uniquely ours. Nancy's calm confidence never wavered, even when a French union strike threatened guest travel in the weeks before the wedding. She handled it seamlessly--communicating updates, coordinating back-up logistics, and keeping everyone at ease. Day-of, she handled the threat of rain with similar grace. Because of her, we were able to be fully present and stress-free throughout the entire weekend. Hiring Nancy and Fête in France was the best choice I made (after my husband!) She turned what could have been a stressful process into an elegant, joyful experience--and gave us a wedding beyond anything we could have imagined.

Nancy from Fete in France helped us pull off the wedding of my dream, I think she's hands down the…read morebest wedding planner in Paris/France. People always say you would have some things you regret after the wedding, but I literarily have none. And it's because of Nancy's amazing work. It was the most beautiful and amazing day, all of our guests were really impressed, a lot of them said this is the most beautiful wedding they have attended, and mind you half of our family/guests are picky Parisians :P I first met Nancy for the first time in New York, she happened to be passing by for a trip, so I had the privilege of meeting her in person instead of over the phone as I'm based in the US. I was quickly convinced that she's the one I want to work with. (I had previously interviewed a few planners based in Paris, and couldn't make up my mind). Nancy is kind and friendly but at the same time always remains professional, her work ethics is unparalleled, she's so reliable and trustworthy, and she went above and beyond because of her genuine care. Nancy always corresponds in a very attentive, organized and timely manner. She has a lot of experience and she's very precise with the planning logistics. Nothing falls through the crack wit her. She takes the initiatives to think and take care of things that we forgot ourselves. Her budget estimation was very consistent with the final cost. She helped me realize and execute all my ideas while always mindful of the budget (and I had a LOT of ideas). Another reason I'm so thankful for Nancy's work is the wedding day coordination, it was so on point!! On the wedding, we didn't have to worry about anything, because we know her and her team is carefully guiding the whole process. Nancy and her team stayed on site from 10am till 4am to make sure everything goes smoothly and according to schedule, after our after-party which ended at 3 am, Nancy and her team made sure everything is disassembled, and the rentals are safely returned. I'm so touched by Nancy's commitment and work ethics. We were able to FULLY ENJOY our wedding day from the beginning till the end because of Nancy, which I'm so very thankful for!! In conclusion, we think hiring Nancy is the best decision we made for our wedding, we strongly recommend Nancy and Fete in France to anyone who wish to have an unforgettable wedding in Paris/France.

Our romantic photo session in Paris with Sasha was incredible!…read more She was easy to work with. A Genuine nice person. We felt taken care of. She was professional. I am so happy with my photos. I had to download the whole gallery because it was so hard to choose. She did such a good job! Thank you Sasha for these amazing memories and photos that we can cherish forever. The next time you're in Paris, definitely book Sasha for a session that will be memorable.

Words cannot describe my pleasure with Sasha. We had booked her for the spring of 2020, but due to…read moreCOVID our trip was rescheduled to 2023. She was available the dates I was in Paris and she was exactly what I was looking for in a photographer. She was professional, kind, gentle with my little girl and knew what she was doing. Her turnaround time for edited photos was spot on and her pricing was great! If you're in Paris, I highly recommend booking Sasha for your once in a lifetime photos.

Laura was an amazing officiant. I would highly recommend her. She really helped to make our…read morespecial day perfect by paying attention to all of the little details. We had a destination wedding in a beautiful chateau in Chantilly and planned everything sight unseen from Chicago (USA). Laura started us off by having us answer questions via email that really let her get to know us and helped us reflect upon our relationship as well. She then Skyped with us from France to talk through ceremony options and got to know us further. She helped guide us through the whole process and even gave us resources to help us write our own vows. She was always available to answer questions and would check in on us periodically to see how we were progressing. She had our vows printed out for us to use during the ceremony and gave them to us as a keepsake for later. She did an amazing job on her parts of the ceremony and really drew the guests in. She wrote out and printed the entire service and even gave us a certificate at the end. She thought of all the small details that really make a day shine. She was so engaging that guests were talking to her after the ceremony. Later on, we had several guests tell us how great the officiant was and asked us how we found her. She was by far the best find in the whole wedding planning process.

We absolutely love Laura! She was so pleasant to work with! I found her after a google search about…read morea 8 months ago as my fiance and I were looking to elope in Paris. After some lengthy research on her services I felt comfortable enough that it wasn't a scam so I contacted her about getting something on the books. She was able to accomodate us quickly and we had our date set for May! Unfortunately, I had some health issues come up so we had to reschedule it to August and she was able to change it for us with no problem. Then, COVID hit and were so sad that we had to reschedule for next year. We sat on that thought for about a month debating whether we should wait or just do a zoom wedding. We decided we didnt want to wait given the uncertainty in the US due to COVID so we asked if she would officiate over zoom and luckily she agreed! We gathered at Shakespeare Garden in SF and she was in Paris. Luckily, the reception was great and she even left a bouquet of flowers as a memoriam for my mother at what was was supposed to be our wedding location. We are looking forward to scheduling something with her when we do our vow renewal and finally get to Paris. Trust me you wont regret working with Laura!