Location: Paris • Île-de-France • North of France
In Paris, where December light softens over the Seine, Shay and Bryan gathered loved ones from eighteen countries for a winter wedding filled with warmth and ease. Their celebration unfolded at the Shangri-La Paris, a famous hotel offering bespoke wedding packages known for its grand salons. Guests arrived from the cold into the glow of chandeliers and polished marble, voices lifting as families met across languages and continents. The mood reflected the season intimate, celebratory, and grounded in connection. With the city’s festive air outside and soft music within, the couple’s story found its place in one of Paris’s most elegant winter wedding settings.
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A Dual Ceremony with Sofreh Aghd and Sugar Ritual
The couple’s ceremony brought together American and Persian traditions in two graceful parts. The Sofreh Aghd, arranged with intricate symbolism, was accompanied by envelopes explaining each element for international guestsva gesture of thoughtfulness that bridged cultures beautifully. Shay’s brother-in-law officiated, while a traditional sugar ceremony filled the air with the soft sound of fabric brushing above quiet music. Bright pink florals contrasted against blue walls and tall windows, illuminating the room’s winter light. The pacing was steady and clear, moving naturally from explanation to vows to family embraces, each moment anchored in sincerity and understanding.
Advice, Good Humor, and the Team Behind the Day
Afterward, guests moved between salons for cocktails and conversation before settling into a candlelit dinner that flowed without hurry. Speeches carried laughter, pauses, and moments of reflection, matching the couple’s tone of calm joy. The day came together seamlessly under Inga Heusele of CTH Events Paris, one of the most trusted wedding planners in the Paris, known for her refined logistics and thoughtful styling. The celebration was documented by Sylvain Bouzat, one of Paris’s best wedding photographers, whose approach focused on movement, emotion, and quiet storytelling. His imagery reflected what defined the day intimacy, tradition, and the soft winter light of Paris, where elegance met authenticity in perfect balance.
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