Location: Paris • Île-de-France • North of France
Jinyan and Chang’s elegant elopement unfolded across two of the most romantic wedding venues in Paris — the serene Rodin Museum and the legendary Ritz Paris. With the guidance of So Special Events, their day combined refinement, intimacy, and celebration in perfect measure. The morning began in a suite at the Ritz, a luxury hotel in Paris for private weddings where makeup artist Tatiana Zinchuk prepared the bride for a quiet first look and portraits beneath gilded ceilings. Later, the couple exchanged vows in the American Cathedral, sharing the ceremony with family abroad through live video — a modern gesture that kept loved ones close despite distance.
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Rodin Museum Romance and Parisian Moments of Grace
Following the ceremony, Jinyan changed into her second gown and the couple wandered through the Rodin Museum, surrounded by sculptures, light, and quiet winter air. The museum, known for its romantic gardens and intimate courtyards, allowed them to celebrate art and love side by side the perfect backdrop for portraits by Daria Lorman. As many Paris wedding venues with gardens and terraces do, it offered contrast: stone and softness, movement and stillness. Afterward, their chauffeur, Pascal, whisked them through the streets of Paris for sunset photographs at timeless landmarks.
An Elegant Celebration at the Ritz Paris
The final chapter took place back at the Ritz Paris, where the couple shared champagne and cake on their private balcony overlooking Place Vendôme. A sweet table from Sweetness and Cook and an impromptu toast with their creative team closed the day in warmth and gratitude. Captured beautifully by Daria Lorman, one of the talented wedding photographers in Paris, the images reflect the essence of the city artful, intimate, and endlessly romantic. For couples planning their own Parisian escape, the Ritz Paris and Rodin Museum remain symbols of timeless beauty and quiet celebration.
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