HELENE

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

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PLANNING ADVICE

PLANNING THE BEST PARIS AIRBNB ELOPEMENT

A Truly Unique Celebration

One of the best things about planning an Airbnb elopement is that you have the opportunity to rent not just an apartment for you to stay in Paris, but a little ceremony venue.

Airbnb is the perfect place to book when you want to:

1) Save money on a hotel and wedding venue

2) Live like a local in Paris

3) Make your day modern and unique

4) HAVE AN INDOOR VENUE FOR YOUR CEREMONY (important for those who are planning their elopement during cold months with a chance of rain)

STEP 1 - Choosing an Airbnb Wedding Venue

Start searching for your perfect place. Airbnbs apartments feel more intimate and chic, and there are so many unique options. But it's important to plan ahead of time! Try to secure your dates at least 4-6 months in advance.

STEP 2 - LOOK AT INTERIORS AND OVERALL STYLE TO MAKE SURE IT MATCHES YOUR WEDDING VISION

The style of your Airbnb will set the vibe of the wedding. Think twice about decor and location to check if it's a match.

For example, if you love the idea of a formal and classic event, try to find a place with a big dining room, neutral colors (ivory, sand, gray, black), and elegant design.

STEP 3 - CAREFULLY CHECK PHOTOS AND DESCRIPTION AND MAKE SURE IT'S BIG ENOUGH (AT LEAST 2 ROOMS)

Even if you are having a small elopement, you need to make sure you are 100% transparent with the owner. If anything is still unclear, contact the host directly to ask your questions.

Check the reviews. They offer real opinions of people who have actually stayed there.

STEP 4 - CONTACT YOUR WEDDING PLANNER BEFORE YOU FINALLY BOOK

The best way to ensure you won’t be disappointed with your Airbnb rental is to manage your expectations and talk with your wedding planner. Send us a message with the general information and an idea of what you want.

We will make sure that:

1) Location is fine

2) Has enough rooms for both getting ready and ceremony

3) It is spacious and has enough light to take beautiful photos

A ceremony on a private terrace? Sign us up.

STEP 5 - PLAN THE DETAILS

We try to use the rooms for getting ready portraits so the couple can take full advantage of the place they have chosen. We may schedule a first look and a ceremony in different areas.

Think about how you can rearrange some of the furniture in the Airbnb to create more space for your ceremony.

AND WHAT ABOUT BUDGET?

As with any ceremony venue, the total cost depends on the location and season. Airbnb venue rates can be anywhere between $500 to $3000 per night.

Here's some inspiration to get you started

THANKS FOR READING!

If you’ve got a destination elopement coming up, feel free to reach out and ask all your questions. We have experience when it comes to planning a wedding from abroad.

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