From NYC to Paris: A Chic Brasserie Wedding in the Heart of the City

The first evening brought all ninety guests aboard the Seine cruise, drinks in hand, the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame drifting past the windows. It set the tone for everything that followed: gather the people you love, put them somewhere with a view, and let the city do the rest. Getting ready the next morning happened at Le Grand Hotel Cayre, where Lee stepped into a strapless corset gown with clean, modern lines. Pearl drop earrings caught the window light, and Alesia Solo shaped a low sculptural updo and soft natural makeup that suited the Parisian setting. Kevin's tailored suit was understated and sharp.

The ceremony took place outdoors on the restaurant's island terrace, beneath tall trees and an open sky. Guests sat as soft June light filtered through the canopy, and Lee and Kevin exchanged vows to the sound of gentle breezes and heartfelt readings from friends who had travelled across the world. The layout was intentionally simple: no arch, no aisle runner, just chairs, the couple, and the trees. That simplicity let the emotion carry the moment, and it showed on every face in the audience.

After the speeches and the dancing, wedding photographer Raphaelle Granger walked Lee and Kevin out into the streets of Paris. They crossed a pedestrian crossing near Haussmann buildings in the last of the summer light, paused against a carved stone column with the tower rising behind them, and stood together beside an ornate wall as golden evening light fell across their shoulders. Granger's documentary approach, shaped by a photojournalism and fashion background, meant no posing: just two people in a city they already loved. The resulting frames feel less like portraits and more like the private walk at the end of the best night of your life.

The planning and floral team at Dream Paris Wedding had dressed long candlelit tables with seasonal blooms in warm neutrals, creamy tones, and touches of green that complemented the brasserie mood without overpowering it. The Restaurant l'Ile kitchen served Parisian brasserie cuisine. Toasts ran long, and the speeches drew tears from Lee. Santiago Falcon on violin and the Popcorn Factory orchestra carried the evening through its best hours, and Amandinem provided the wedding cake. It was the kind of dinner that runs late because nobody wants the night to end.