A Romantic Elopement at Parc Monceau, Paris

Kim and Anthony eloped at Parc Monceau in Paris, exchanging vows among ornate colonnades and formal gardens, captured by photographer Pierre Torset.

By Elena Moretti | Published 11 February 2021

A Romantic Elopement at Parc Monceau, Paris

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Kim and Anthony traveled from Manchester to elope at Parc Monceau in Paris, arriving just before travel restrictions tightened. Captured by Pierre Torset, their intimate ceremony unfolded among the park's colonnades and formal gardens, a celebration shaped by timing, tenderness, and the quiet beauty of the city itself.

Photography

Venue

Parc Monceau

Region

Ile-de-France, France

Couple

Kim & Anthony

Getting Ready

A couple portrait taken outdoors in warm, golden natural light. The groom, wearing a charcoal grey suit with a dark tie and a white boutonniere, stands behind the bride with his arms wrapped around her waist. The bride wears a fitted white gown with a deep V-neckline and thin straps, and her hair is styled in a loose updo with a small floral hair accessory. She looks up at the groom while he leans in close to her. The background features a distinctive pyramid-shaped stone structure built from large cut limestone blocks, surrounded by mature trees. The composition is a mid-length couple portrait with the stone pyramid centered in the background.

A black-and-white couple portrait taken outdoors on an ornate stone balustrade or terrace, likely at a French chateau or grand civic building, with heavily carved baroque-style architectural details visible in the foreground. The bride wears a low-back lace gown with thin straps and a deep V-back, her wavy hair styled down and adorned with a delicate floral or leaf hair accessory; she holds the groom's face gently with one hand as they lean toward each other, foreheads nearly touching. The groom wears a fitted suit with a boutonniere on his lapel, hands relaxed at his sides. The image is a medium close-up portrait with soft contrast and light tones, with a blurred background suggesting an elevated outdoor setting with distant trees and grounds visible. Potential venue feature image.

A bride and groom share a candid moment on an outdoor stone balustrade terrace, with the bride laughing openly while holding the groom's hands. The bride wears a fitted sleeveless white V-neck dress with a textured fabric, carries a small bouquet of white flowers and greenery, and has her hair styled in soft waves with a floral hair accessory. The groom, seen from behind, wears a charcoal grey suit. In the background, a wine bottle and a wooden box are visible on the stone balustrade, suggesting a wine box ceremony element. The shot is a mid-length portrait with soft natural lighting.

A couple portrait taken outdoors in a garden setting, with a large stone pyramid structure serving as the backdrop. The groom, wearing a charcoal grey suit, stands behind the bride with his arms wrapped around her waist, and the two are looking at each other. The bride wears a fitted, low-cut white gown with a short train and has her hair loosely styled with a floral hair accessory. The shot is a full-length portrait taken in warm golden-hour light, with the pyramid's stone masonry clearly visible behind the couple.

In the warm glow of a Parisian morning, Kim and Anthony prepared for their elopement with quiet intention. Kim chose a refined bridal look with an elegant updo and soft makeup, while Anthony opted for a tailored charcoal grey suit with a dark tie. Their relaxed energy together, even in the early frames, set the tone for a deeply personal day ahead.

Ceremony

A couple portrait taken outdoors on the Pont Alexandre III bridge in Paris, with the Grand Palais visible in the background along with the bridge's iconic ornate bronze lamp posts and a gilded sculpture atop one of the stone pillars. The groom, wearing a charcoal grey suit with a dark tie, leans against the bridge railing and kisses the bride on the temple. The bride wears a fitted lace gown with a deep V-neckline and a short train, and holds a loose bouquet of white flowers and greenery including what appear to be white peonies or ranunculus with eucalyptus. The composition is a full-length couple portrait with the bridge's architecture providing strong leading lines into the background.

The groom is placing a ring on the bride's finger during an outdoor ceremony, with a officiant smiling and holding an open ceremony booklet in the background. The setting appears to be a garden or park with stone balustrade details visible behind them. The groom wears a charcoal grey suit with a navy shirt and a small white boutonniere, while the bride wears a sleeveless white fitted gown with a V-neckline and a delicate floral and crystal hair accessory. The officiant is dressed in a black lace short dress. This is a close-to-medium portrait shot focused on the couple, with the background softly blurred.

Beneath the ornate colonnades and sculpted arches of Parc Monceau, Kim and Anthony exchanged their vows in an intimate ceremony. Pierre Torset captured the couple framed by lush garden greenery and classical stone balustrades. With no crowd and no fanfare, just the two of them and the quiet hum of Paris, the moment carried a simplicity that felt entirely intentional.

Bridal Portraits

A bridal portrait taken outdoors in a garden setting, with warm golden backlight creating a sun-flare effect behind the subject. The bride wears a fitted ivory lace gown with a deep V-neckline and holds a rounded bouquet of white roses, ranunculus, and green olive branch foliage. Her blonde hair is worn in a loose half-up style with a delicate crystal or pearl hair accessory, complemented by drop earrings. She is looking downward with eyes closed in a posed, contemplative expression. The shot is a medium close-up portrait framing the bride from approximately the waist up.

A close-up portrait of a bride shot outdoors in soft natural backlight. She wears a white lace gown with a deep V-neckline, long pearl and crystal drop earrings, and a delicate floral hair comb positioned at the side of her loosely waved blonde hair. She holds a bouquet of white ranunculus and ivory florals with green foliage, visible at the bottom edge of the frame. The background is heavily blurred green foliage with warm golden light, suggesting late afternoon sun.

A bridal portrait taken outdoors on the Pont Alexandre III in Paris, with the bridge's ornate stone balustrade and a gilded bronze sculpture atop one of its iconic columns visible in the background. The bride stands alone, facing the camera, wearing a fitted ivory lace gown with a V-neckline, sleeveless silhouette, and a slight train. She holds a bouquet of white ranunculus and roses with green eucalyptus and olive foliage, tied with a white satin ribbon. The image is a full-length portrait shot taken in soft, diffused natural light with a shallow depth of field that keeps the Parisian architecture gently out of focus behind her.

A bridal portrait detail shot taken outdoors, with the bride's face softly out of focus in the background while the bouquet is the primary subject in sharp focus. The bride wears a white fitted gown with a deep V-neckline and gold drop earrings, with her blonde hair loosely waved. The large, lush bouquet is composed of ivory garden roses, white lisianthus, white scabiosa, small white spray flowers, and green scabiosa buds, accented with trailing olive branch foliage, creating an organic, garden-style arrangement in an all-white and green palette.

Through Parc Monceau's winding paths, Kim posed among the formal garden plantings, her gown silhouetted against stone pillars and dappled light. The couple also explored the park's more secluded corners, seated together on dark green park benches where golden hour light filtered through the canopy. Pierre Torset's lens found intimacy in every pause, every glance exchanged between them.

Flat Lays

Close-up detail shot of a couple's hands handling an open natural pine wood box placed on a stone surface during what appears to be an outdoor ceremony ritual. The box contains small items including what appear to be letters or notes and other personal objects, suggesting a unity ceremony wine box or time capsule tradition. One hand, likely the groom's, is dressed in a grey suit sleeve, while the other hand, likely the bride's, rests on the side of the box. The background is softly blurred with greenery and a hint of water.

The groom is placing a ring on the bride's finger during an outdoor ceremony ring exchange, with a smiling officiant standing behind them holding an open book. The setting appears to be a garden or estate grounds, with stone balustrade details visible in the background. The groom wears a charcoal grey suit with a white boutonniere and dark tie, while the bride wears a sleeveless white V-neck fitted gown and a delicate floral hair accessory with drop earrings. The officiant is dressed in a black lace short-sleeve dress. The shot is a medium portrait framing all three figures, with the couple in the foreground in sharp focus and the background softly blurred.

A close-up detail shot of two people — likely the couple — handling a wooden wine box branded with the name 'Duclot,' a Bordeaux wine merchant. One person, wearing a dark suit jacket, holds the box from one side while a second person with manicured nails reaches in from the other side, appearing to place or retrieve a small item, possibly a letter or capsule as part of a wine box unity ceremony. The setting appears to be outdoors on a stone or concrete surface, with a soft blurred background. The composition focuses tightly on the hands and the wooden box, emphasizing this as a symbolic ritual moment during the wedding.

Close-up detail shot of the ring exchange moment during a wedding ceremony, showing the groom placing a thin gold band onto the bride's finger. The bride is wearing a white lace gown with a deep V-neckline, and the groom is dressed in a dark grey suit. The background is fully blurred, keeping the focus entirely on the hands and ring. The composition is a tight portrait-style detail shot with soft natural lighting.

A delicate bridal flat lay captured the understated details of the day. Rings rested alongside soft-toned stationery and personal keepsakes, each piece chosen with care. The styling reflected the elopement's ethos: nothing excessive, everything meaningful, and every object carrying a quiet significance against the backdrop of a Parisian morning.