Paris Wedding Photographer
with a Documentary and Editorial Style
Paris needs no introduction, it’s the most photographed city on earth, and for a lot of couples it’s also the destination that started the whole conversation. Unlike some of the other French destinations on this site, Paris has two major international airports, which makes it one of the easiest cities in the country for guests to actually reach. This page looks at Paris specifically, separate from the France country page elsewhere on this site, which spreads out across the whole country.
I photograph weddings in and around the city, a reception on the grounds of a 17th-century château an hour outside Paris, a ceremony inside a palace hotel built as a prince’s private residence, portraits along the Seine and in front of the Eiffel Tower. Below are the real venues worth knowing, plus the questions couples ask me most before booking a wedding here.
From Intimate Elopements to Big Weddings in Paris
Paris works just as beautifully for intimate elopements as it does for larger and multi-day celebrations, with venues scaling from a quiet rooftop terrace for two to a 500-guest château grounds reception.
I photograph:
– quiet, intentional elopements with just the two of you
– small weddings with close family and friends
– full wedding days with a larger guest count
– multi-day wedding celebrations, including welcome dinners and relaxed moments before or after the wedding
No matter the size or length of the celebration, my focus is always the same: real moments, strong atmosphere, and portraits that feel natural rather than posed. The scale may change, but the intention doesn’t.
Wedding Videographer in Paris: Photo and Hybrid Video Coverage
Alongside photography, I also offer wedding video coverage in Paris as part of a hybrid photo and video approach.
Video is treated as an extension of the photography, captured with the same sensitivity to light, timing, and atmosphere. The focus stays on real moments, movement, and sound, without staged scenes or intrusive production.
For weddings that benefit from an additional perspective, a dedicated videographer can also be included, always working in the same calm, unobtrusive way and fully aligned with how I photograph the day.
This approach works especially well for destination weddings, where intimacy, setting, and emotion matter more than spectacle.
The Best Wedding Venues in Paris
Two grand châteaux outside the city, a Michelin-starred pavilion in the Champs-Élysées gardens, a princely hotel turned palace, and the Seine itself for portraits.
Château de Villette, Condécourt (Val-d’Oise)
A 17th-century château about 40 minutes from central Paris, set on its own moated estate. The château’s own site lists 23 guest rooms and outdoor event space for up to 500 guests, with a full buyout starting around €25,000. It carries a strong reputation among past guests, 4.6 out of 5 across more than 170 reviews, though sources differ on some of the finer points of its history, worth confirming directly with the château itself.
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, Maincy
One of the grandest private châteaux in France, built in the 1660s and the acknowledged inspiration for Versailles. The château’s own receptions page confirms it hosts weddings directly, with named interior spaces including the Salon des Muses, the Antichambre d’Hercule, and the Grand Salon. No capacity figures are published; their events team can confirm numbers for a specific guest list.
Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen
A three-Michelin-star restaurant inside its own pavilion in the gardens just off the Champs-Élysées, with a history reaching back to a guinguette opened as Au Dauphin in 1779, renamed in 1814 and moved to its current garden site in 1842. It’s owned by the City of Paris and run today by chef Yannick Alléno. A striking, history-rich setting for a reception, though sources don’t fully agree on every date in its past.
Shangri-La Hotel Paris
A palace hotel inside the 1896 former residence of Prince Roland Bonaparte, with five named event spaces: the Grand Salon (up to 180), the Salon de Famille (30 to 60), the Salle à Manger (40 to 60), the Salon Roland Bonaparte (up to 310), and two Eiffel Tower-facing spaces, The Terrace and La Suite Shangri-La, both without published capacity.
The Seine and Trocadéro
Not bookable venues. The riverbanks of the Seine and the Trocadéro esplanade across from the Eiffel Tower are Paris’s classic portrait backdrops, reliable any time of year for that unmistakable Eiffel Tower shot.
Your Paris Wedding Photographer
I’m Dejan, a Paris wedding photographer.
My focus is always the wedding itself, not performances for the camera. The photos are simply a reflection of the day: genuine, calm, and emotionally grounded.
I take my work seriously, but never myself too seriously. A relaxed atmosphere, clear communication, and quiet confidence make all the difference, especially for destination weddings.
From the moment we met Dejan, he made us feel completely at ease. He has a calm and kind presence, and captured every emotion of the day in a way that felt honest and natural. Nothing felt forced or over-posed, yet he was always in the right place at the right time. His work feels intimate and timeless, and we’ll treasure these photos for the rest of our lives.
– Thea & Naudin, USA & Netherlands
Few of the things that come with me
AERIAL PHOTOS
CALM UNDER PRESSURE
AWARD WINNING STYLE
NO TRAVEL FEES
FUN & RELAXED
APPROACH
Seamless
Coordination
How the Process Works
You send me a message with a few details about your wedding.
We schedule a free consultation call to understand your plans, your priorities, and see if our approach aligns.
If it feels right, we move forward – and on the day itself, you can be fully present while I take care of documenting everything.
Looking for More of France?
This page covers Paris specifically, distinct from the France page it sits under. Looking for more of France? See the full country guide for venues elsewhere in the country too.
Let’s create your
PARIS STORY
If you’re planning your wedding in Paris and looking for photography that feels natural, intentional, and true to you, I’d love to hear more about your plans.
Take your time exploring the work. If it feels like the right fit, we can talk through your ideas and see how it all comes together.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this page different from your France page?
The France page on this site covers the country broadly. This page looks specifically at Paris, from a 17th-century château an hour outside the city to a palace hotel built as a prince’s private residence.
What’s the best time of year for a Paris wedding?
April through June and September through October give the most reliable weather while avoiding August, when much of the city, including some venues and suppliers, slows down or closes for the month.
Which airport should our guests fly into?
Unlike some of the other French destinations on this site, Paris has two major international airports, Charles de Gaulle and Orly, both well connected with direct long-haul and European routes.
Do we need to get legally married in France, or can we do that at home?
Most couples without French residency marry legally at home first and hold a symbolic or religious ceremony in Paris instead. A legal civil ceremony at a French mairie requires at least one party to have lived in that town for a month, plus a stack of paperwork, a certificat de coutume, a certificat de célibat, an apostilled birth certificate, and banns posted at least ten days ahead, which is a heavy lift for most couples planning a destination wedding.
Why do some sources disagree on venue details like Château de Villette’s history?
A few of these venues have a long, layered history, and different sources tell slightly different versions of it, for example around Château de Villette’s past and the exact founding dates behind Pavillon Ledoyen. I’ve flagged where I found inconsistencies, and I’d always confirm current details directly with the venue before building plans around them.
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