A Parisian wedding theme for an intimate Nashville wedding!
Inspiration and tips from a French wedding theme at The Cordelle!
Every wedding needs a theme, and this is one of my favorites! If you’re planning an intimate and romantic wedding with a Parisian theme, this wedding gallery is full of inspiration for the day you say “I do”! In this blog you will find wedding detail ideas, helpful tips, music suggestions, and an additional Nashville wedding venue idea. Whether you’ve been to Paris, or dream of going, this is the inspiration you need for planning your wedding…
Ideas for Parisian Wedding Details
Parisian pastel florals
Bottles of perfume
Fans, parasols and pearls
Watercolor or calligraphy wedding invitations
A historic mansion or estate for your location
A sting quartet during the ceremony
A gypsy jazz band for the reception
Macaroons on the dessert table
Opulent interiors and manicured gardens
Candelabras and candles to light the tables
Flowers everywhere
Add antique touches when possible
A late night crepe station
Here are some photos and more ideas to inspire your Parisian wedding theme…
Private Vows
K & J decided on private vows - an intimate moment, just between them. I stood at a distance to allow for their privacy, while still being able to capture such a precious part of their day.
Creative and romantic bride and groom photos.
Rather than doing a lot of couples portraits all at once, I like to break up the day with 10 minutes of taking couples photos. This helps you stay present for festivities throughout your day, gives you a wider variety of images, and also allows you small windows of time to get away so the two of you can enjoy moments alone together.
For the ceremony there was a string quartet, parasols and fans to help guests combat the summer heat, and the space was decorated with gorgeous florals that felt like they were out of a Monet painting.
French wedding music ideas:
La Vie en Rose by Edith Piaf - the French love song of ALL love songs! I walked down the aisle to two of my best friends playing and singing this.
La Mer by Charles Trenet - a classic covered by many
Les rues de Paris - a sweet little French instrumental song
Romantique by Brigitte Bardot - is it truly a French themed wedding without Brigitte?
Sit tu vois ma mere by Sidney Bechet - you’ll likely recognize this from the movie Midnight In Paris
Paris by Edith Piaf - you really can’t go wrong with Edith!
Why you should consider The Cordelle for your French themed wedding:
This Victorian style home was originally built in the 1800’s, and they added on a spacious indoor area. There is also a small but beautiful garden area, and a covered porch. This location oozes Southern elegance, making it an easy choice for those who want a gorgeous venue, but who also want a blank canvas to be able to bring their own unique wedding vision to life.
For this French themed wedding there were flowers galore, and the color scheme reminds me of watercolor paints.
Looking for a Nashville wedding photographer? Click here to get in touch!
Consider doing some couples photos at dusk for a subtly sexy vibe on the wedding day.
I’ve always loved when couples do one final dance before heading out for the night…
Want to see another intimate Nashville wedding venue that would be perfect for a Parisian theme wedding?
Click here to read my blog post about Cheekwood Estate & Gardens!
A Nashville Wedding and Elopement Photographer
I’m a romantic and an old soul, and I specialize in photographing intimate weddings for couples who are deeply in love - those who want to get lost in the magic of their day, rather than lost in the stress of a large event. I photograph using a combination of digital and timeless 35mm film, and my husband second shoots film photos while also capturing vignettes of your day with video postcards! Every couple also receives a book with written memories and photos from their wedding day, and a hard drive with all of their wedding photos. If this sounds like you, let’s get to know one another and talk about capturing your dream day!