Weddings in Paris

We spent our second anniversary in Paris (See The Anniversary Trip). It gave us an opportunity to scope out weddings in Paris.

We couldn’t imagine going to Europe and getting married in a stodgy old church (although there are tons of cool churches in Paris). What Paris has to offer is some of the most romantic spots in the whole world.

If you consider a destination wedding in Paris, you might think about a wedding cruise on the Seine. We don’t know if you could do the actual wedding on the boat (although we bet it is possible; more on that below), but you can certainly do a nice reception. You and a handful of guests can take a Seine river cruise and, after you exchange your vows, party the night away. There are several cruise vendors, so check into them carefully. You want to find a small boat that you can rent out (so its private). Check with Bateaux-Mouches or the nice company that operates from the Pont Neuf bridge. There also seem to be several other luxury providers that you might want to check into. A local wedding coordinator may prove valuable, unless you speak French.

As part of your romantic Paris wedding, you might want to take your own wedding photographer with you. Paris offers stunning vistas and charming little lanes to take photos. We thought the Eiffel Tower, Sacre Coeur, The Trocadero and The Louvre would all make nice backdrops. After a day of photos, you could have your rehearsal dinner at a restaurant in Le Marais.

Not to be a total downer, there is a residency requirement for getting married in France. It's either 40 or 60 days (there is conflicting information on the internet). SO...it means you need to be in country for a while. This may or may not be a problem for you. If it is a problem, consider getting legally married in the U.S. (rather easy to do) and then do your ceremony abroad for you and your family. We think this kind of defeats the purpose of a destination wedding, but know other couples who do it to get around ridiculous regulations in countries like France or Mexico. While this takes the romance out of Paris and France as a destination wedding location, depending on your personal tastes, it may still work for you.

Paris could be a wonderfully romantic wedding destination to begin your new life together. And since you are already in Europe, you might consider honeymooning there as well.

Copyright 2007-2009 Ulimate Destination Weddings.Original source is http://ultimatedestinationweddings.blogspot.com

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Merci's Weekend Wrap-Up

Happy Friday! We're excited for what will surely be a fun weekend, filled with pumpkin picking, family get-togethers and a nice little lazy Monday {for all of you lucky to have the day off, that is}.
We're also excited about all the fab and fashionable events taking place in New York and on the Web these next two weeks... take a peek!
· GIVE back by buying these darling Amanda Pearl lipstick cases for your bridesmaids... Perfectly ladylike and maddeningly chic, they double as your do-good deed of the week. For the month of October, 15% of the proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Available at Gabriella Bridal Salon.

· GO {and really, you must} to the Runway for One Day Watters Trunk Show Exclusive at Lovely Bridal Shop. I'll certainly be there, and I cannot wait to see all the brides buying their bridal market must-haves at this exclusive event. To learn more, click here, and visit Merci on Monday for more details.

· SHOP the Brides White Hot Style Shop. Really, if there's one thing the city-bride-to-be must do this weekend, this is it. Nestled on West Broadway between Prince and Houston, this one-weekend-only pop-up shop is the mecca of all things New York wedding {and why wouldn't it be? It's organized by the editors of BRIDES magazine}. Visit Merci on Monday for our fabulous recap - and to learn all the juicy little goings-on, click here.

· WIN Oh yes, our Williams Sonoma Giveaway Winner. {You thought we may have forgotten about this one, did you?} Well it's 8 PM here in NYC and that means one thing... The winner of our fabulous $200 gift certificate giveaway from Williams Sonoma is... Caroline from The Big Girl Kitchen. Caroline has such delicious and decadent recipes on her blog, we can only imagine what she'll now be whipping up with $200 in WS cash in her pocket! Congrats Caroline!!
Be sure to tune in next week for our fresh new giveaway. Believe me, it's pretty great.

Lipstick case image by the lovely Missy Photography for Merci New York.

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Wedding Favor Inspiration | love is a mix tape

Green Day on Broadway? Beyonce belting out Alanis covers? Though last night's Grammy's tried their best to make anyone in their late twenties feel old as dirt, I'm embracing the retro vibe this Valentine's Day. That's right, I'm all about the throwback.

Maybe my middle school won't be willing to send a candy-gram to my husband's office, but this little reconstructed match box from Flight of the Parcel might just do the trick. It slides open to reveal a personalized love note and can easily be tied to a Valentine's Day gift for added ooey-gooey impact. Ah, all the charm of a teenage love story {minus the bad hair, awkward moments and tacky clothes, of course}.

Because after all, love is a mix tape.

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Hello, I'm Dani from Weddings Fresh. I am so excited to be a guest on Merci New York today! Jacqueline wanted me to showcase more of the glamorous side of the holiday wedding season: pale golds and silvers, sparkles and glitter; the glow of candles, flocked Christmas trees and the delicate touches of bows and ribbon--so chic. And what would a wedding be without the gown? Oh, the gowns! Look for dresses adorned with indulgent ruffles, tattered ethereal layers, gorgeous lace overlay, and don't forget touches of crystal embellishment and asymmetrical necklines.
Hope you enjoy and Merry Christmas!
--Dani

Many thanks to Dani for her fabulously inspiring work; we just love her fashionable touch. Be sure to check out more about Weddings Fresh here, and see our reciprocated guest post, a turquoise and cranberry holiday inspiration board.

Photo credits: {bret cole photography, malandrino}, {hatch creative studio via style me pretty, oscar de la renta}, {elle decor, oscar de la renta}, {canadian house and home, vera wang}, {coco + kelley, valentino}, {canadian house and home, reem acra}

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Tourism Websites

When it comes to destination weddings, many local tourism or convention & visitor’s bureaus offer good websites that can help you with the planning process (some even special destination weddings sections).

In the Caribbean, nearly every country has a site. Here is a comprehensive list of Caribbean tourism and convention and visitor’s bureau websites:

• Anguilla
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Aruba
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Bermuda
• Bonaire
• British Virgin Islands
• Cayman Islands
• Curacao
• Cuba
• Dominica
• Dominican Republic
• Grenada
• Guadeloupe
• Haiti
• Jamaica
• Martinique
• Montserrat
• Netherlands Antilles
• Puerto Rico
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• St. Maarten
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Turks and Caicos
• US Virgin Islands

Copyright 2007-2009 Ulimate Destination Weddings.Original source is http://ultimatedestinationweddings.blogspot.com

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Sponsored Giveaway: Jannie Baltzer Couture Headpieces

We are thrilled to kick off our first contest of 2011 with a luxurious giveaway from Copenhagen’s own Jannie Baltzer!
In 2010, many brides transitioned from ceremony to reception by eschewing the veil and subbing in a soft, floral accessory. Dainty, pretty and ever-sweet, it was a fabulous trend that we’re excited to see continue into 2011 – but with a twist, thanks to Jannie's European influence.

Jannie Baltzer’s designs are not dainty. Glamorous, bold, sophisticated and polished, Jannie's line takes last year’s headpiece trend in a new direction for the fashion-focused bride: Making a bride “own” her wedding day look – with drama, fashion and style…

Inspired by 1920’s and 1930’s Hollywood glamour, Jannie Baltzer meticulously handcrafts each design in luxe French lace, silk, Swarovski crystals, ostrich feathers, glass beads, mother of pearls and vintage findings. The results of her initial collection are gorgeous, so needless to say, we could not be more thrilled to offer our lovely readers a chance to win one of these six, chic headpieces.
All you need to do to enter is pick your favorite among the six pieces showed in the image above, and visit Jannie Baltzer Couture headpieces Web site in order to find its name. {Little clue: they all come from the Couture collection}.

Once you know the name of your favorite headpiece, comment below with its name and you have entered to win it! {Easy-peasy}. The hardest part will be choosing one beautiful piece!

Two very special winners will be chosen at random Friday, January 21st.

To increase your chances of winning a Jannie Baltzer Couture Headpiece, there are four additional ways to enter this contest:

1. Tweet this: I entered to win the #CoutureHeadpieceContest on @MerciNYC http://su.pr/25mqYm. Then leave a second comment with your Twitter name.
2. Blog about the Jannie Baltzer Giveaway {feel free to use our giveaway graphic!} and comment with your link.
3. Post about the giveaway on a message board and comment with your link.
4. Share the Jannie Baltzer Giveaway on Facebook and let us know via a comment.

All photos courtesy of Jannie Baltzer Couture Headpieces.

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Vimal is part of the Indian percussion drum group, called Tabla Dhol, so it's only fitting that music was important in their wedding. Bhumi and Vimal had a traditional Indian wedding ceremony, which was held at the Holiday Inn Skokie.

They started outside with the Groom's procession, led by dhol drummers and all their family/friends. Inside, Bhumi made quite an entrance (see trailer). After the ceremony, the Bride's family said goodbye to them. Their reception was full of bhangra music, dancers, and performances. The night was topped off when Vimal grabbed the dhol drum and played along with bhangra tunes, mixed by the extremely talented Pardeep of Monu Creative Sounds. Enjoy this Indian wedding video trailer as it captures the more emotional parts of their day.

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