When photographer Victoria Amrose set out to create an inspiration shoot, she had a vision that included dreamy imagery around Paris, full of warm tones and the perfect dress for the bride…and boy did she deliver! From a beautiful vintage couture Dior dress to insanely gorgeous florals by Maison Vertumne, this shoot has me daydreaming of the city of love (and wanting to binge-watch Emily in Paris…again.) Victoria took the real-life couple everywhere from the Eiffel Tower to Les Deux Plateaux to bring this elopement-style shoot to life! Now, scroll away and get ready for some serious inspiration!
From Victoria Amrose Photography…Paris the capital of romance, was the location for this breath-taking wedding editorial offering aesthetically elegant wedding inspiration in abundance. In keeping with the romantic French capital, this shoot delivered contemporary light-infused, dreamy imagery and warm tones with a timeless and classic nature. The editorial took place in a stunning Haussmannian-style apartment close to the Arc de Triomphe, and around the infamous sights of the city. To maintain romantic authenticity, real-life (& recently married!) couple Valeriia & Daewoong were the bride & groom models for the shoot.
The bride wore her hair down with soft relaxed waves. Make-up was kept natural with a base of the foundation to match skin tone, nude eye shadow, mascara, and pink lips. When it came to the dress, Photographer Victoria Amrose was adamant it had to be perfect. She says, “As we were going to be shooting in one, if not ‘the’ most amazing fashion capitals’ of the world, it was imperative that we had the right dress for the shoot. As an artist, it’s important for me to capture imagery that reflects a contemporary editorial style but that also transcends through time with a classical feel. So I wanted a beautifully understated gown that stood out for all the right reasons and would be perfect for a city elopement. After much searching, I found the most beautiful vintage demi-couture Dior dress online, and I immediately knew it was the ONE! It was a floor-length, light beige, silk gown, with a gathered waist and pleated hem. It looked absolutely amazing on and against the backdrop of Paris. We teamed the gown with a pair of light beige satin bow Oscar de la Renta heels for inside, and peep-toe nude Jimmy Choo pumps outside.”
For our groom, we went for a classic and undeniably chic black-tie look, with a crisp white dress shirt, black dinner trousers, and velvet navy jacket. (Groom’s own)” Huntington House Kitchen provided a simple, yet elegant 2 tiered iced square wedding cake, which was decorated with a hand-dyed silk grey ribbon bow from Lancaster & Cornish. The elegant stationery suite designed by Anna from Evelyn & Elliott included a wedding invite, save the date & reply card, and menu/name cards for the table. Anna says: “The stationery suite was printed on luxury handmade rag paper to create a timeless, elegant design. Soft tones, complementary fonts, and pearl shimmer envelopes were used to reflect the soft romantic feel of the shoot. The set was finished with a wax seal and soft silk ribbon, tying in beautifully with the delicate elements of the sophisticated theme.”
Fresh florals were provided by the incredibly talented Clarisse at Maison Vertumne in Paris and included a hand-tied pink & beige cream bridal bouquet featuring a mix of long-stemmed flowers of roses, a stunning dahlia, and a variety of complimentary green foliage.
The light and airy apartment featured an intimate wedding breakfast table-scape. Set for six the table included the most beautiful fresh floral centerpiece designed by Maison Vertumne, which co-ordinated with the bridal bouquet alongside the addition of sumptuous pink peonies. The floor-to-ceiling windows in the apartment provided beautiful soft light for the getting ready photos. Once the preparation photos were taken it was time to venture out into the city and embrace the fabulous sights of Paris. Victoria Amrose says: “We started at the incredible Louvre with the impressive glass pyramid and elegant buildings providing the amazing backdrop. There was a super sweet moment between the couple with an exchange of a simple romantic rose, on the ornate steps outside the museum. And the line of decorative French lampposts besides the pyramid gave us the perfect leading line into the couple.”
Then we headed over to the architecturally stunning Palais-Royal for some beautiful portraits alongside the artistic black-and-white columns, Les Deux Plateaux, and incredible arch walkway; before stopping for a coffee at Le Nemours.
We finished up at the most famous landmark of all, the Eiffel Tower, for romantic portraits on the steps and down by the fountains. Ending with shots of our loved-up couple taking a stroll along the Trocadéro square during the last romantic soft light of the day. It was such a beautiful day and as you would imagine Paris really does offer limitless locations for portraits that look tonally consistent. We wanted to curate a set of images that not only offers dreamy wedding inspiration but also reflects the incredibly romantic nature of the city.
Photography: Victoria Amrose | Floral Design: Maison Vertumne | Wedding Dress: Christian Dior | Cake: Hunkington House Kitchen | Invitations: Evelyn and Elliott | Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Shoes: Oscar De La Renta | Hair Accessory: Vintage Adornments | Location: Finca Binisegarra | Model: Valeriia Hakava | Model: Daewoong Ko | Textiles: Lancaster & Cornish