A Glamorous Winter Wedding at Hotel de Crillon, Paris

Mary and John's glamorous winter wedding at Hotel de Crillon in Paris with a Rubin Singer gown, candlelit salons, and Parisian festive magic, captured by…

By Elena Moretti | Published 14 May 2014

A Glamorous Winter Wedding at Hotel de Crillon, Paris

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Mary and John celebrated their wedding in exquisite style at the Hotel de Crillon in the heart of Paris. Planned by Fete in France and captured by Le Secret Audrey, their winter celebration paired a sculptural Rubin Singer gown with gilded salons, candlelight, and the quiet magic of Paris during the festive season.

Photography

Venue

Hôtel de Crillon

Region

Ile-de-France, France

Couple

Mary & John

Ceremony

An indoor wedding ceremony taking place in a grand room with ornate painted murals on the walls and a parquet wood floor, consistent with a French chateau or historic mansion. The bride, wearing a white sleeveless high-neck gown, faces the groom who is dressed in a black tuxedo, and she holds a cascading bouquet of ivory and blush flowers. They stand beneath a tall ceremony arch constructed from twisted branches and tall wooden posts, decorated with blush and ivory roses, trailing greenery, and hanging curly willow branches. Two bridesmaids stand to the left — one in a navy tiered ruffle gown and one in a navy sequined dress — with a small guest in a silver sequined top also visible; a bouquet of ivory and cream roses is held by one of the bridesmaids. The ceremony decor features a romantic, organic style with the warm-toned branch structure, soft pink and white floral accents, and a white fabric drape as a backdrop. The shot is a medium wide portrait-style image capturing the couple and the immediate bridal party during the exchange of vows.

A two-panel detail shot from an indoor wedding ceremony setup. The left panel shows silver Chiavari chairs arranged in rows, with the aisle chair decorated by a small floral cluster of blush and ivory roses tied with gold ribbon and trailing gold leaf garland. The right panel shows a white folded ceremony program placed on a chair seat, printed with the names 'Mary Nakae Wells and John David Hanover' in an elegant serif font. The decor palette combines silver, blush pink, ivory, and gold accents, consistent with a classic, refined ceremony styling.

Guests gathered in a grand Crillon salon with ornate painted murals and parquet floors for the intimate ceremony. The room's gilded details and warm candlelight created an atmosphere of quiet grandeur. Mary and John exchanged vows surrounded by close family and friends, the emotion of the moment amplified by the intimate scale of the celebration.

Bridal Portraits

A bridal portrait taken indoors showing the bride from behind as she stands at a tall window looking out. She is wearing a strapless white ball gown with a structured, layered skirt featuring large satin bow detailing at the back and a flowing tulle train. Her long dark hair falls in loose waves down her back. The room features floor-length salmon and gold striped silk curtains with tassel tiebacks, ornate gold-framed upholstered chairs, and wood-paneled walls, suggesting a classic Parisian hotel or chateau interior. The composition is a full-length portrait shot with natural backlight coming through the window.

A side-by-side couple portrait session along the Seine River in Paris, with classic Haussmann-style apartment buildings visible in the background. The bride wears a strapless white ballgown with a voluminous, layered skirt that is visibly caught in the wind, paired with drop earrings and dark hair worn down. The groom wears a classic black tuxedo with a bow tie. The left image shows the couple laughing together while leaning against a stone quay wall, and the right image shows them standing close together beside a traditional Parisian cast-iron street lamp on the riverbank. Both shots are outdoor portraits taken at ground level with a shallow depth of field.

A couple portrait session shown as a side-by-side diptych, taken outdoors along the Seine river in Paris. The groom wears a classic black tuxedo with bow tie and white pocket square, while the bride wears a white ball gown with a ruffled, layered skirt. In the left image, the couple walks arm-in-arm on cobblestones with a Haussmann-style building and a street lamp in the background; in the right image, they walk along the quay with a stone arched bridge over the Seine visible behind them. Both shots are mid-length to full-length portraits with a classic formal styling aesthetic.

A wedding couple portrait taken outdoors on a Paris bridge, with the towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral and Haussmann-style buildings visible in the background. The bride wears a fitted white gown with a modest train and holds a bouquet of blush and ivory blooms, while the groom is dressed in a classic black tuxedo with a white dress shirt and bow tie. The two are close together in an intimate, almost-kissing pose, leaning against the ornate stone balustrade of the bridge. The image is a medium-wide portrait shot taken on an overcast day, with soft, diffused natural light.

Mary posed in the hotel's grand corridors and beside tall windows overlooking the Place de la Concorde. Her sculptural Rubin Singer gown commanded each frame, while the embellished Roger Vivier booties added a bold edge. Le Secret Audrey moved between natural light and the hotel's gilded interiors to create portraits that felt both editorial and intimate.

Reception

A wedding reception dinner setup inside a grand Haussmann-style Parisian ballroom, photographed at night with city lights visible through tall windows. The room features ornate gold molding, crystal chandeliers, large mirrors with gilded frames, and floor-length gold satin drapes. Round tables are dressed in ivory or cream floor-length linens and set for approximately 8–10 guests each, with crystal glassware, white candles in tall candlesticks, and deep red floral centerpieces — likely red roses. Gold Napoléon III-style chairs surround each table. The warm amber lighting from the chandeliers and candles creates a rich, golden tone throughout the room. Wide-angle interior shot showing the full reception setup with no guests present. Potential venue feature image.

A bride and groom share a kiss on the dance floor of an ornate indoor ballroom, likely a Parisian hôtel particulier or grand reception venue. The room features gold-paneled walls, crystal chandeliers, and parquet flooring, with round dining tables set with white floor-length linens, candles, and bold red floral centerpieces. The bride wears a white strapless ball gown with a full skirt and a white fur or feather wrap around her shoulders, while the groom is dressed in a classic black tuxedo. The overall decor palette is gold, white, and deep red, creating a formal, classic aesthetic. Wide portrait shot capturing the couple centrally framed against the fully dressed reception room. Potential venue feature image.

The reception unfolded in a gilded ballroom where heavily moulded ceilings and crystal chandeliers reflected the glow of hundreds of candles. Le Secret Audrey captured the couple's first dance amid cheering guests, while a five-course dinner by the hotel's kitchen matched the opulence of the setting. Speeches, laughter, and champagne toasts carried the evening into the early hours.

Flat Lays

Close-up detail shot of a bridal bouquet held by the bride, with the groom partially visible in the background wearing a dark navy suit. The bouquet is a rounded, densely arranged composition of blush pink roses, cream roses, small spray roses in pale pink, and what appear to be white lisianthus blooms, with touches of green foliage. The bride is wearing a white gown with a smooth, fitted silhouette. The overall color palette is soft blush and cream, consistent with a classic, romantic styling approach.

An indoor ceremony space set up in a grand classical French salon, empty and awaiting guests. The room features ornate gold-painted wall paneling with bas-relief decorations, tall French doors with sage green curtains, and a marble fireplace serving as the focal point at the far end. Two large crystal chandeliers hang from the coffered ceiling, casting warm amber light throughout the space. Rows of gold chiavari chairs are arranged on either side of a central aisle, each dressed with small floral arrangements in peach and blush tones, while tall branching arrangements with delicate pink florals flank the aisle entrance. Candelabras with white taper candles are placed along the aisle and on the fireplace mantel, reinforcing a warm candlelit atmosphere with a classic, ornate French interior style. Wide shot capturing the full length of the ceremony setup. Potential venue feature image.

A close-up detail shot of a silver engagement ring featuring a large emerald-cut diamond solitaire with a pavé-set band, placed on a soft white surface beside a single blush pink rose boutonniere with green foliage. The shallow depth of field keeps the ring in sharp focus while the rose is slightly soft in the background. The overall palette is pale and muted, with warm ivory tones in the surface and soft pink in the rose.

The ceremony space was photographed before guests arrived, revealing an ornate French salon set with gilded chairs, tall candelabras, and soft floral arrangements along the aisle. The stationery suite, bridal booties, and accessories were laid among the room's classical details, each piece reflecting the couple's modern-meets-regal aesthetic.

Venue

This image does not appear to be a wedding photograph. It is a nighttime cityscape shot of the Place de la Concorde in Paris, featuring a large illuminated Ferris wheel, the Luxor Obelisk, a lit Christmas tree, street lamps, vehicle traffic, and pedestrians. The wide shot captures the full plaza with warm amber artificial lighting against a dark evening sky. There are no wedding-related subjects, people, or events visible in this image.

Night exterior shot of a grand neoclassical building, identified by a sign above the entrance as the Hôtel de Crillon, photographed from street level looking up at the illuminated façade. The building features tall Corinthian columns, ornate stonework, a pediment, and multiple floors of tall windows, all lit with warm golden uplighting against a dark night sky. A traditional multi-armed street lamp stands in front of the entrance, and topiary bushes in pots flank the doorway. Wide architectural shot with no people prominently visible. Potential venue feature image.

Hotel de Crillon's neoclassical facade, illuminated against the night sky on the Place de la Concorde, set a tone of Parisian grandeur. Inside, the succession of gilded salons, crystal-laden corridors, and marble floors provided a setting where every room felt like a stage for celebration.