My wife and I recently had the most incredible experience of our lives, thanks to the extraordinary services of Laura, The Paris Officiant. From the moment we reached out to her, she was an absolute delight to work with, ensuring that every step of the process was stress-free and seamless. We cannot thank her enough for making our special day an unforgettable reality. Communication played a pivotal role in our elopement journey, and our wedding planner truly excelled in this aspect. Their prompt and clear responses to our numerous questions and concerns were both reassuring and impressive. They patiently addressed every detail, leaving no room for confusion. It was evident that they genuinely cared about our vision and were dedicated to bringing it to life. One of the aspects that truly stood out to us was the personal touch that Laura added to our experience. From the very beginning, she took the time to get to know us as a couple. She listened attentively to our love story, our preferences, and our dreams for the perfect wedding day. This attention to detail allowed them to create a tailor-made experience that reflected who we are as individuals and as a couple. On the day of our elopement, we were able to enjoy the moment as everything was planned for and tended to! Every element, from recommending tips for a stunning venue, to the floral arrangements, photography, and makeup was meticulously arranged for us to our preferences. She flawlessly executed every aspect of our vision, and the result was a breathtakingly romantic atmosphere that surpassed our wildest dreams. Beyond their exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, our wedding planner possessed an undeniable talent for creating an atmosphere filled with love and joy. Their warm and welcoming nature instantly put us at ease, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the magical experience. Their expertise in coordinating the day ensured that everything ran smoothly, and we were able to focus entirely on each other and the deep commitment we were making. We cannot recommend Laura highly enough. Her dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to excellence truly set them apart. If you're searching for someone who will make your elopement stress-free, pay attention to every detail, and transform your dreams into a breathtaking reality, look no further. Our special day in Paris will forever hold a cherished place in our hearts, thanks to her. To Laura: Thank you for making our Paris elopement a dream come true. Your exceptional talent and genuine care for our happiness will forever be etched in our memories. We are eternally grateful for everything you did to create the most magical day of our lives. read more

Laura is an absolute JOY-- Responsive, intuitive, organized, creative, tuned in--- she understands the beauty of relationships and the value of a meaningful ceremony to enhance feelings. Derek and I decided to renew our vows for our 35th wedding anniversary. And to do it in Paris! We feel so very blessed to have found Laura and to have worked with her during the year and a half we were dreaming our trip and our ceremony into being. Laura patiently and expertly helped us maneuver through pandemic possibilities, health concerns, whether to wear a hat or not for the ceremony, and all kinds of other things, big and small. When I told her my hubby was a car guy, she found the perfect 1954 vintage Citroen for us. Her florist did a beautiful job on my sweet bouquet and Laura's recommended hair/make up person was a dream come true. I don't think I've ever felt so pretty! When I told Laura that we both love music, she recommended a violinist who played beautifully and was utterly delightful! Laura's photographers were extraordinary! We had a fabulous videographer as well. All recommended by Laura. She put together the whole team and was the main point of contact for every detail. She gave us packages so we could pick and choose what fit our needs, our budget, our dream. The sites she offered as possibilities for the ceremony and also photo shoots were extraordinary. They took my breath away, and still do! And the best part? The photo shoots were not just photo shoots. We were in a love bubble and could feel the connection with each other the entire time. Laura's ceremony was really deep and beautiful and meaningful. And fun! After 35 years, my hubby and I were still learning things about each other. How magical is that! Now we are back home in Virginia and marveling in the photos and marinating in the incredible experience we had that morning in Paris. "Romance in France" and "France Trance". Everything we renewed that morning is alive and well with us in our every day life now. That's the gift of a deeply emotional and sacred experience. And the proof that real relationships are worth maintaining and even splurging on! Merci beaucoup, Laura! You not only get it, you helped us get there. Officiant/Planner: @theparisofficiant Photography: @paris_photographer Video: @2pparisprod Violinist: @violoniste_euterpe Hair/Makeup: @katia_ren_makeuphair Flowers: @laplumefleurparis ParisGown: Kelly Royall read more

It has been almost 3 months since our Paris elopement, and we are still on a high from the experience. Laura created such a personalized experience for us, curating our schedule and every detail meticulously so that we could just savor the magic of our day. Everything was planned perfectly, and she and her team exceeded our expectations in every way. Living in the US and unfamiliar with Paris, Laura really took time to listen to us and understand our tastes and preferences. She put us at ease, removing uncertainty and relieving all of our stress, while sharing recommendations on where to stay, offering ceremony and photo locations, scheduling options and coordinating transportation. All we had to do was wake up and enjoy the ride. She was delightful to work with throughout and orchestrated a beautiful experience and ceremony full of personal touches that only someone who truly knows us would've been able to include. By mixing romantic French passages with English in officiating, she made for an authentically Paris experience which we loved. Everything was perfect: From the moment the stylist arrived at our hotel in the morning, to the friendly hotel greetings as we embarked, amazing transportation provided by a warm chauffeur who shared personal insights to Paris life and history while we travelled around the city, to the beautiful waterfront ceremony under the eye of the Eiffel Tower, to the way the photo/video team treated us like celebrities, capturing the day with us around Paris like a well knowledge entourage navigating the best lighting and finding iconic spots to photograph us at the Louvre, the bridge, and other amazing spots, shooting with angles only a local expert would employ. Everything was like a perfect dream, and as we departed from Laura at the end of the day, it was like waving to an old friend. She treated us so well, personalized every moment to our preferences, and officiated our ceremony with such bright energy and romantic language. The beauty of the day and Paris has imprinted our hearts, and we are still reeling from the magic of the experience read more

My husband and I are from the US and when we decided we wanted to renew our wedding vows in Paris the task seemed daunting. How do we find a reputable officiant, florist, stylist, photographer, venue, etc.? That's when we came across Laura. Her website is full of insight, photos, recommendations and after scrolling through we knew she would be the perfect fit! From start to finish Laura was personable yet professional, prompt and thorough with communication, organized, creative, and she truly understands the beauty of relationships along with the value of a meaningful ceremony in order to capture exactly what you are looking for! The team of vendors she works with are just as incredible! Laura takes care of all the arrangements for hair, make-up, flowers, transportation, violinist, and photo locations which makes the entire process stress-free! By sending out the questionnaires ahead of time it allows her to write a beautifully personalized ceremony mixing humor, a little French, and heartfelt moments making it seem like she has known you for years. We appreciate the fact that she is very detail oriented and provides clear, concise instructions leading up to the "big day" with the what, where, when, why, and how's. Our vow renewal took place a week before the Olympics so we knew we would be faced with additional challenges including road closures and certain areas not being accessible. Laura made necessary adjustments and kept us informed of any changes or delays that we would encounter all while reassuring us that our day would still be as magical as we dreamed it would be! We can't say enough wonderful things about our experience with Laura!!! She went above and beyond in order to create a lifetime of memories that my husband and I will cherish for years to come!! If you are looking to get married, elope or renew your vows in Paris I HIGHLY recommend Laura and her team!!!! You will not be disappointed!!!!! read more

Process: The entire experience was so much more than what we imagined! Laura and her team created the perfect and intimate elopement experience. From start to finish, Laura made the entire process such a breeze. She was professional, flexible, detail oriented, and did a great job communicating effectively with us She provided clear instructions on the what, where, when, why, how. She was honest and we appreciated all of her suggestions about the photoshoot and ceremony location, hair/makeup, flowers, transportation you name it. If you are someone who is a perfectionist and anxious about trusting a stranger to put together your elopement dream, trust me when I say do not worry, Laura will go far and beyond for you! She holds your hand every step of the way. Elopement day: I was definitely nervous about meeting the person who was going to doll me up, but the makeup/hairstylist Katia had the magic touch! We both established rapport. I appreciated how she confirmed the look I wanted and just like that she made me look and feel like the most beautiful woman in Paris. She has the patience, the artistic eye and passion to create a beautiful new you. The driver with the vintage car picked us up from the hotel. The car was just super cool and worth the experience. My husband and I felt like celebrity's; people waved at us and took pictures of us! I highly recommended booking the vintage car as part of your package! Although, everything was just a few hours, it felt like time moved so intimately slow, my husband and I were both able to enjoy every single minute of our ceremony and photoshoot. Laura put together a beautiful ceremony. It felt like she has known my husband and I for years. She is good with her words. We had so much fun and that is exactly why we decided to elope to avoid the unnecessary stress of a wedding. All in all, book Laura I promise you, you won't regret it! read more

I, Alicia, didn't expect much from anyone at the point of my enlopement with my husband due to last minute cancelations and covid restrictions, but Laura and her team did amazing with planning everything that we wanted and hoped for. We initially had an amazing trip to Thailand for our wedding/honeymoon the beginning of our trip July 4-24, 2021, but plans were destroyed and we ended up planning spontaneously going all through Europe instead. I was devastated planning my wedding for the 4th time, as many of us can relate, but ending up in Paris as our last destination and finding Laura was phenomenal. She provided exactly what we both imagined and dreamed of in our wedding. Initially, I wanted a big wedding with my family and friends, as well as my husband's family and friends, but covid hit and we had to postpone it over and over. It was frustrating and annoying, but I'm super immaculated as to what Laura had presented to us in a fashionably late manner. She was comforting, poise, at ease, and beyond professional with her readings to us during the ceramony. Thank you again, Laura, for everything. I asked my husband when we got home to the states how he felt: "I love how personal the whole ceremony was. It was just you and I- no one else. That's all I cared about. I appreciate how you found someone who can accommodate what we want/need/deserve. Honestly, if we were to have the big wedding with my family back at home , I would have made my vows almost "funny" to make the crowd laugh instead of being personal and at one with you. So I am happy for Laura and her team!" Thank you so much Laura, You honestly made our dream wedding come true! Alicia & Cheyne Wilson read more

Our experience with Laura was positive beyond positive. We had been planning our wedding ceremony with Laura since just before the pandemic... and it finally happened in June 2022. The wait was so so so worth it. Laura is attentive and communicative, organized and on top of things. Working with her was one of the best wedding decisions we made. She spoke with us in depth to get an understanding of who we are, what kind of ceremony we are looking for, and to help us have the best ceremony for us. She has so many ideas and resources and was really open minded to incorporating our ideas. On top of that, she was a great person to ask questions about Paris, culture, and other things. I like reading and she gave me a Paris reading list! -- To create the ceremony, Laura had us both fill out questionnaires so that it would be tailored to us. When the ceremony started, I swear we were both crying within seconds. Laura has an incredible way with words that truly took our breath away. My husband later asked if she does any other writing because you can really tell how talented she is in her ceremony writing. Before we started, she brought us into the moment with a few breaths and guided us through what was going to happen. We didn't feel nervous or unsure of ourselves at all. Laura helped us feel very comfortable and confident and just excited to be married. -- If you are considering getting married in France (and you should!), I cannot suggest Laura any more highly. She far exceeded any expectations I had and now my husband and I are crossing our fingers that she'll still be doing this many years down the road for when we want to renew our vows! read more

There are no words. There are no words to describe the eternal gratitude we have for Laura. We have already decided to celebrate our 10 year anniversary by renewing our vows with her - a promise we intend to keep. From the moment we met, it was as if we had been long time friends coming together again. To say that we were nervous is a huge understatement, but Laura's calming presence and elegant demeanour allowed us to simply be in the moment. We never once felt judged, rushed, or pressured. In fact, a wave of relief and excitement flooded over me when she ran over and hugged us hello for the first time. This is it - we're finally getting married! Laura made the entire experience breathtakingly beautiful, ever so loving, and absolutely unforgettable. She is a pure romantic, and her love for love is truly awe-inspiring. Her passion translated melodically into our ceremony and she flawlessly represented the depth of our relationship for us to reflect on. Our elopement was just the two of us, but it felt like we were surrounded by adoring friends who would do exactly what Laura did - genuinely celebrate us and cheer us on. For such a small gathering, boy, were we LOUD and having the time of our lives! By the end of it, saying goodbye to Laura left me in tears. We are grateful that we chose her to play such an important role in our once-in-a-lifetime, extraordinarily special day. I will forever be singing her praises from the rooftop. From the very bottom of our hearts, merci Laura. read more

Laura was recommended to us by our wedding planner and we cannot express how thankful we are to have her be part of our ceremony. At the end of October, we found out that we are going to have our first child, so we decided to take one last travel trip before having our little one. Paris was what we decided and since we were going into a new chapter of our lives, we wanted to renew our vows. When we first connected with Laura, she was very sweet in her way of introducing herself and what she had to offer. Strong with communicating with us and providing us thorough information about how the ceremony would be composed of really made us feel at ease, especially being so busy and pregnant right before the ceremony. She also communicated with us during the busy holiday season, which we truly appreciate! Laura personalized our ceremony with what truly identified as us and was able to add in an extra ritual of a time capsule to give to our little one in the future. Anything and everything you would want to incorporate into your ceremony, Laura seems to accommodate well with that. She truly tries to get to know you as a person and as a couple, which makes the process very unique and meaningful. We would highly recommend Laura to be part of your wedding ceremony as she will create an unforgettable experience and words that will fulfill your dreams. Thank you so much Laura, we truly appreciate everything ! read more

From the moment we met Laura, we knew we had found the right celebrate to make our day special. From beginning to end Laura was simply amazing. We found her online and after reading the wonderful reviews, booked her in. We are based in Sydney and had an online meet. She has such a beautiful nature, immediately put us at easy and made us feel so comfortable. No questions was silly and nothing was too much trouble. She took time on the day to meet with us both individually to relieve any last minute nerves and gave quiet gentle reminders during the ceremony to simply enjoy and be present with each other. She makes the space and time for you to make sure the day is about you and your love and tailors the ceremony around you as a couple. Our day was so beautiful and special simply because of Laura. There were parts in French, and then English, some made us laugh, some made us cry. The chosen poems and words were truly perfection. It was filled with such love and warmth and my partner and I will be forever grateful to Laura for giving us the most perfect start to our lives together. Our family and friends confirmed what we knew, that Laura was simply the most wonderful celebrate we had ever seen at a wedding. We could not be more thankful for choosing her to be our celebrant and it is something we will forever look back on with so much gratitude. read more

Our Paris elopement was a dream come true, thanks to the incredible Paris Officiant. From the moment we contacted Laura, she went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. Location: The ceremony location along the Seine was breathtaking, offering stunning views of the Eiffel Tower that made our vows even more magical. Ceremony: The ceremony Laura arranged was wonderful, delivering a heartfelt and personalized ceremony that truly reflected our love story. Photography: The photographer, Sasha she recommended captured every moment beautifully. We now have a stunning collection of photos that we'll treasure forever. Hair and Makeup: Very talented and arrived punctually at our hotel. My wife's look was flawless and lasted throughout the day, despite the Parisian weather. Flowers: The bouquet and floral arrangements were first class Driver: The chauffeur service made things so much easier. Our driver was punctual, courteous, and navigated the city with ease, making us feel comfortable and relaxed as we moved from one location to another. From start to finish, Laura's attention to detail and dedication made our elopement stress-free and unforgettable. We can't thank her enough for turning our Parisian dream into a reality. If you're considering eloping in Paris, look no further - she is the best in the business! read more

My husband and I can't say enough great things about Laura! In the beginning it was a little bit daunting planning our wedding in a country/city we have never visited and booking people we have never met before, but Laura was so helpful! She responded to our emails right away and even gave us great recommendations for other services in the area. She recommended great sites where we could hold the ceremony and she was always willing to answer any question regardless if it was about our ceremony or just questions about Paris. Once we finally met Laura the morning of our ceremony we were reassured even more that we made the right choice to have her officiate our big day. She was so friendly and welcoming! Before we began the ceremony she took a minute to speak to my husband and I. She simply said that we can take our time and that this moment was about us. I know I immediately felt like we were in good hands with her and a lot of my nerves faded away. The ceremony itself was perfect. She had a perfect mix of romance, humor and Parisian themes in everything she said during the ceremony. She was well spoken and thorough. Afterwards our families couldn't stop commenting about how much they loved the ceremony and how great Laura was! Laura thank you SO much for making our day so special! read more

I was extremely impressed with Laura! Arranging a wedding in France from USA without knowing a single person is challenging but Laura made it soooooo easy. First she speaks excellent English, French and German which German was very helpful for translating for my future mother in law and brother in law. Second, she gave me excellent recommendations for hairstylist and professional make-up artists (remember I didn't know anyone). Third, her communication via e-mail during the ENTIRE process was SUPERB! She maintained perfect communication with me from booking to end. Fourth, Laura was extremely accommodating she knew it was a special day for me so she provided a lot of tips, suggestions, agreed to my exact desired location, pose, view I wanted to capture, etc. and Final, Laura is naturally a very happy person, always smiling, gave me a big hug when we first met (which meant a lot because I was nervous). Beautiful person inside and outside. I love the wedding certificate she provides at the end of the ceremony. I have it framed and it sits beautifully posted next to all of my gorgeous wedding photos taken by The Parisian Photographer. I am very fortunate to have found Laura. If marriage was not only for once in a lifetime ....I would use her again :-) Thanks Laura!!! read more

Seamless, Personalized, Unforgettable - We 100% Recommend. Laura was absolutely amazing and EXCEEDED all of our expectations! From the moment we connected with her, she was knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly supportive. We weren't entirely sure what to expect when planning our ceremony abroad, but Laura made everything so seamless that all we had to do was show up. She took care of every detail, making the experience entirely stress-free. One of the many ways Laura went above and beyond was her flexibility. When we mentioned a nearby photo spot that wasn't part of our original plan, she immediately worked it into the itinerary without hesitation. She truly made our day feel special and tailored to us. Further, Laura brought a personalized touch to our ceremony through her thoughtful questionnaire, which pulled for our values, personal stories, and shared experiences that she then incorporated into our ceremony, making it feel deeply meaningful and unique to us as a couple. Laura is not only incredibly professional but also friendly, funny, and caring. Her warmth and humor made the entire process enjoyable and unforgettable. If you're looking for an officiant in Paris, we cannot recommend Laura enough! Thank you, Laura! Would recommend 100%! read more

LAURA IS AH-MAZINGGGG!!! I booked my wedding with Laura back in 2019 and she helped me with finding other awesome wedding vendors. Our wedding was supposed to be in 2020 so we went through the pandemic together and she would always keep in touch via email and keep me up to date with what was going on in France. She sent me a list of questions to answer so she could get to know me and my husband's love story and personalities. I didn't realize the magic she would create with those answers. It was important to me that the ceremony that the officiant read out loud was romantic because when me and my husband got legally married in a courthouse 6 years ago, it was the standard script they gave everyone and the romantic vibe was just not there at all. But literally two sentences in after Laura started the ceremony, I could tell this was going to be emotional. Both me and my husband already had tears welling up in our eyes two sentences in. Laura wrote the MOST romantic and beautiful wedding ceremony i have ever heard in my LIFE! Not even exaggerating. As a francophile, i absolutely loved that some parts of the ceremony were in French! She seriously made that time our real life disney moment. I had the most perfect wedding day. I'm so thankful for Laura!! read more

Laura was the first one I contacted in 2019 when I first started thinking about doing a vow renewal ceremony in Paris for our 10th wedding anniversary in 2020. I didn't know where to start but I stumbled upon Laura's website and I'm so glad that I did. Laura not only helped me with the officiant's part but also helped me getting in touch with the right people for venue, pictures, videos and hair & makeup. She made the whole process so much easier for me. When the covid hit, we were forced to postpone the ceremony for an unknown amount of time. But when we heard Paris was opening up in 2021, we got back in touch and got back on it right away. Laura created a beautiful ceremony for us. It was just perfect! It couldn't have been any better. It's like she had known us all our lives. She is amazing, thoughtful and was so pleasant to work with. On the day of ceremony, it never felt like we were meeting for the first time in person. The ceremony was amazing. We laughed, we cried (I did a little too much). It was personal and heartfelt. Laura, thank you so much for putting together the best and perfect ceremony for us and everything else too! Picture by Paris Photographer Pierre Torset www.paris-photographer.net read more

Laura was absolute perfection!! From the beginning to the end she was professional, responsive, and personal. You can tell from every interaction that she really cares about her clients who end up parting as friends! I knew right away that she was the officiant we were looking for our inmate wedding/elopement in Paris. She created the most beautiful ceremony for us on the stairs of the Temple in Parc des Buttes-Chaumont. While having chosen a busy spot for the ceremony during the early afternoon and encountering some mishaps along the way, Laura greatly helped facilitate my family and bystanders. The ceremony was truly wonderful, personal, intimate; there were laughs and tears but above all it was heartfelt and we will remember this ceremony and our vows throughout our marriage! Not only did Laura create a bespoke ceremony but she also gave us great recommendations for restaurants and other essentials for our wedding. We cannot thank Laura enough for all of her help and creating such a heartfelt ceremony. I cannot imagine having any one else sharing in our special day. If you are looking for an officiant in Paris, look no further than Laura!! Merci Beaucoup! Rachel & Jason read more

My wife and I had the absolute pleasure and privilege of having Laura Montorio officiate our Paris destination wedding. She has our highest recommendation for anyone searching for a professional, thoughtful, and compassionate officiant. Living in the US and planning an international wedding with family and friends, we relied on our wedding planner to provided recommendations for officiants. Laura was highly recommended and we were immediately impressed by her portfolio and approach to her work when reviewing her social media and website. She was constantly available through Zoom, email, and text, and was very thorough with her process of getting to know us and our love story. She was also very engaging and inclusive about the specifics for the type of ceremony and service that we envisioned. The service she wrote was absolutely beautiful; it was individualized, unique, compassionate, sentimental and humorous, and perfectly matched the tone and vision we wanted for our service. We feel incredibly fortunate to have been able to share our celebration with Laura, and know that our day was made all the more special and wonderful thanks to her participation. read more

It's impossible to put into words how wonderful it was to have Laura as our elopement officiant. Leading up to the wedding Laura was so professional and helpful in planning a ceremony that felt like the best fit for us. There were a few bumps along the way in planning our special day (on our end) and Laura was beyond flexible and pleasant to work with as she helped us navigate these bumps. On the day of our ceremony, Laura was punctual, organized, detail-oriented, and thoughtful, as she officiated the most beautiful ceremony. It's hard to believe this was the first time we had actually met in person because she made the ceremony feel warm, welcoming, and personal- I truly don't know how we could have pulled off this day without her. Laura helped us to put together the perfect vows and even coordinated her outfit to go with our color scheme. Even long after the ceremony, our guests have mentioned how impressed they were with Laura and the breathtaking ceremony she orchestrated. We cannot recommend Laura enough. She exceeded our expectations every step of the way and we feel so grateful that she was part of one of the most special days of our lives. read more