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Helene is a wedding and elopement planner living in Paris, France



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PARIS VOW RENEWAL



A Candle In The Darkness Faq



"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other" - Audrey Hepburn


What do you think about a romantic idea to celebrate and reaffirm your love and commitment for one another by renewing your marriage vows in Europe, by saying "I LOVE YOU, I DO" again?


A vow renewal is a way to celebrate your marriage. It can take place anytime after your wedding - from the next month to 60 years late. For a Paris vow renewal, you might choose to have an intimate reaffirmation and feel free to dress up.



How to start?



You can both start by doing your research and booking plane tickets to Paris... or make it a second proposal. Oh la la! There's something special about getting engaged AGAIN over a romantic dinner. Pick a restaurant that's special to your relationship. Where you had your first date, or you first said: "I love you". Enjoy the moment and pop a question :



"I LOVE YOU AND WILL FOREVER. MARRY ME AGAIN?"



There's no right and wrong way to do it.



HOW MUCH WILL PARIS VOW RENEWAL COST?



You decided to renew the vows in Europe. You're trying to work out your travel and ceremony budget. But you've got no idea how much a vow renewal costs. So what is a vow renewal price? This depends on what package you choose. All our wedding packages can also be personalized to vow renewal packages. Add your outfits, travel expenses and accessories.


So these are the essentials:

  • Transportation and flights: $700
  • Hotel and accommodations: $100-$400/night
  • Vow renewal package: $2500-$10,000
  • Attire: $100 - $2000
  • Details and accessories: $200


THINK ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP



Take a few moments to look back on these years. What life lessons did you learn and what did you discover with each other? Where did you experience the most joy or satisfaction and what are your favorite things to do?


Your vow renewal can be as big or as small as you’d like. It can be a second wedding, why not? It can be a small ceremony with just you and your partner and both wearing blue and violet (your favorite colors). The options are endless, feel free to get creative.


What are your goals for this vow renewal ceremony?

  • Reaffirm the promises you made to each other.
  • A joyous celebration in Paris, just to have fun.
  • You didn’t have the money or the time to throw a wedding of your dreams and you wish to have a real celebration, you are not satisfied with your wedding that was years ago.
  • To celebrate a milestone wedding anniversary - 5, 10, or 20-years.
  • Difficult times in your relationship. You simply decided to renew your vows.


CREATE A VISION DOCUMENT



Imagine yourself in Paris and write down everything that you would like to happen. Save at least 10-15 photos from Pinterest or Instagram. And send this list to your vow renewal planner.

  • Your dream ceremony location
  • Vow renewal theme and style
  • Your outfits
  • Favorite flowers
  • What do you want to include in your ceremony script
  • What to you want to include in your after-ceremony portrait photo shoot


Here’s an example:



WHAT IS A VOW RENEWAL CEREMONY?



A vow renewal is a celebratory ceremony for a married couple to reaffirm their commitment to each other. It is a ceremony that celebrates your relationship and love. What to write in your vows? Anything you want! The vow renewal ceremony itself is similar to the classic wedding ceremony, but there are some changes. For example:


At the wedding ceremony, we say : "Do you Anna take James to be your husband? I Do!"


But vow renewal sounds like: "You have shared the joys and blessings of married life for 10 years. Today you wish to reconfirm your commitment. James, will you continue to have Anna as your wife and continue to live in this marriage? I Do! "



If you choose to add readings and vows, your ceremony will typically last around 20-30 minutes.



WHAT SHOULD YOU WEAR?



As a very general rule, women wear something formal or cocktail and men should wear a suit. You have a lot of freedom and options available. It can be:


  • Classic wedding attire
  • Cocktail white, champagne, or ivory dress
  • A full-length jumpsuit
  • Dress, and allows for a lot of flexibility
  • A sexy evening dress and heels
  • White silk tailored trousers and a polished blouse
  • Floral embroidered dress or jumpsuit


Options are endless. It’s better to be overdressed than underdressed!



HAIR AND MAKEUP



How to choose your perfect vow renewal hair and makeup? Figure out :


1. What you like

2. What fits you the best

3. What matches your outfits

4. And what you don't like


Search for your hair and makeup inspiration pictures and discuss it with your makeup artist. When it comes to finding the right look, you might want to go with classics - soft natural eye makeup, pink or peach lips and brown or black eyeliner. This is an elegant look that will work for any time of day.



FLOWERS



Flower choice is completely dependent on the style, color, and silhouette of your dress. Choose colors that might have a personal meaning to your relationship.


  • White or ivory bouquet represents grace, elegance, and purity
  • Red bouquet - an energy that has the power and passion
  • Pink bouquet represents dignity, love and romance
  • Purple bouquet symbolizes success and royalty
  • Green flower bouquet can be associated with rebirth and renewal
  • A mixed bouquet (pink + green + peach) is associated with happiness and joy


PHOTOSHOOT



Paris is all about love and the best way to last the moments longer is to capture your story with a camera. Our style of photography is a blend of classic portrait photography and photojournalism. The uniqueness of your vow renewal day will be captured in a very natural way.


All of your images are sorted, retouched and edited in order to present you with a high quality finished product. Your photos will be available for downloading within 30 business days.


We create shots that are natural, not staged. And we are glad to help you and teach some great posing. All you have to do is be yourself, have fun and enjoy each other. Be proud, be confident, and most of all, be happy. We will show you where to stand and what to do with your arms.


Each couple is unique and we always approach everyone in different way.



PHOTOSHOOT LOCATIONS



The best places to go: Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Paris streets, Trocadero, Place Vendôme, Pont Alexandre III, Tuileries Gardens and Petit Palais.



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Sit down and together discuss your perfect day to make sure you're on the same page. Figure out what’s most important to you. Do you want your vow renewal to be in Paris, a French garden or maybe a historic castle?



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Come up with a budget.



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Contact us months before the big day and let's chat. Send us your questions.



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Pick your vow renewal dates. Plan your unique celebration and go shopping.



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Book your package via Paypal. Choose your style, color palette, and photoshoot locations. We believe that this great day in your life should be about YOU.



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On your vow renewal day in Paris, you will know that all logistics are taken care of. You can relax and enjoy your celebration. All issues will be diverted to your vow renewal planner, so you don't need to worry about anything. You are in the safest hands!



-Let's make your day special!



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