Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Ceremony & Reception Wedding Décor & Details Wedding Themes A French-Themed Destination Wedding in Paris By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: KT Merry Julie Savage and Eric Parekh wed in Paris, one of the most romantic cities in the world. 01 of 18 Julie and Eric KT Merry In 2008, Julie Savage and Eric Parekh developed a close online friendship after Julie, a Maryland-based wedding planner, introduced herself via social media to Eric, an investment banker living in Houston. Nine months later, Eric met Julie in Washington, D.C., for their first date -- a whirlwind weekend that included a stop in New York City. "It was worth the wait," says Eric. The pair was married on October 7, 2012, in one of the most romantic cities in the world: Paris, France. The Parisian scene was "stolen straight from one of my sweetest dreams," says Julie. 02 of 18 The Stationery KT Merry The pink and gray suite by Little Bit Heart were inspired The Palace of Versailles and decorated with ornate architectural renderings. 03 of 18 Elaborate Invitations Blush invites were finished with light gray wax seals. 04 of 18 The Bridal Attire KT Merry Julie added sheer cap sleeves to her Vera Wang gown and wore a dramatic headpiece made by combining two fascinators. 05 of 18 Blushing Bouquet White and blush roses made up the bride's clutch, secured with a striped bow. 06 of 18 Sparkling Bridesmaids KT Merry While each of the bridesmaids wore a different dress, all were champagne-colored and sparkly. 07 of 18 The Groom's Suite Eric, in Hugo Boss, and his friends prepped for the big day in a suite at Hotel de Crillon. 08 of 18 Historic Ceremony Site KT Merry On the big day, everyone gathered at the Chapelle Expiatoire on the site where Marie Antoinette was first buried ("I'm a little obsessed with her," says Julie) to witness the intimate I do's. Violinists played as guests arrived at the chapel, erected in 1826. 09 of 18 The Happy Couple KT Merry The new Mr. and Mrs. pose at the chapel's entrance. A hometown affair was nixed because of professional pressure; as a wedding planner, Julie says, "I felt like I would be putting on a bridal show." 10 of 18 Picture-Perfect Scene The Louvre, one of Paris' central landmarks, was a gorgeous backdrop to the couple's wedding portraits after the ceremony. 11 of 18 Celebratory Sips While the family had their portraits taken, a costumed butler poured drinking chocolate for guests. 12 of 18 Regal Reception KT Merry Before the reception at the Hôtel de Crillon, guests piled into a double-decker bus stocked with Champagne. At the hotel, sequined chevron tablecloths and white hydrangea and rose centerpieces created a modern look. 13 of 18 More Bubbly KT Merry Two Champagne cocktails and one nonalcoholic option were poured for guests at dinner. 14 of 18 Let Them Eat Macarons KT Merry Marie Antoinette's famous quote aside, the couple cut into a tower of macarons covered with edible gold leaf. 15 of 18 The Desserts The reception's sweets all came from famed Parisian bakery Ladurée. 16 of 18 The Newlyweds The couple enjoy their first moments as a married couple on the dance floor. 17 of 18 Sources KT Merry Ceremony location: Chapelle Expiatoire Reception location and catering: Hôtel de Crillon Event planning and design: Strawberry Milk Events Flowers: Sol y Flor Photography: KT Merry Videography: MG Image Stationery: Little Bit Heart Calligraphy: Laura Condouris Desserts: Ladurée Music: Ivana Musique (ceremony); Jazz Around Midnight (reception) Rentals: Options (antiques); La Tavola Fine Linen Rental Bride's gown and veil: Vera Wang Bride's shoes: Sergio Rossi Hair: Sonja Stein Makeup: Sanni Sorma Groom's tuxedo: Hugo Boss Transportation: Classic Rent (vintage taxi); L'Open Tour (double-decker bus) 18 of 18 There's More! Whether you decide to go big or small, seaside or mountainside, bohemian or black tie, find more wedding inspiration in our fall Real Weddings issue by downloading our app and buying the digital issue for only $.99. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit