--- title: "Golden hour Paris elopement with Eiffel tower by the Seine river" description: "From best friends to soulmates, this Paris elopement featured a breathtaking Pnina Tornai gown & a Seine river ceremony with Eiffel Tower." url: "https://elopement.paris/paris-elopement-inspiration/paris-elopement-eiffel-tower-seine-river/" lang: "en-US" modified: "2025-08-15T12:15:00+00:00" --- [Stories](https://elopement.paris/paris-elopement-inspiration/)February 23, 2025 # Paris Elopement at the Eiffel Tower by the Seine: from best friends to soulmates From best friends to soulmates, this Paris elopement featured a breathtaking Pnina Tornai gown & a Seine river ceremony with Eiffel Tower. ## In this blog 1. [Bride wearing Pnina Tornai dress for their Paris elopement by the Seine](https://elopement.paris/paris-elopement-inspiration/paris-elopement-eiffel-tower-seine-river/#bride-wearing-pnina-tornai-dress-for-their-paris-elopement-by-the-seine) 2. [Ceremony by the Seine with view over Eiffel tower](https://elopement.paris/paris-elopement-inspiration/paris-elopement-eiffel-tower-seine-river/#ceremony-by-the-seine-with-view-over-eiffeltower) 3. [Champagne toasts and a vintage car adventure for their Paris elopement by the Seine river](https://elopement.paris/paris-elopement-inspiration/paris-elopement-eiffel-tower-seine-river/#champagne-toasts-and-a-vintage-car-adventure-for-their-paris-elopement-by-the-seine-river) 4. [Couple portrait in Luxembourg gardens and the Louvre](https://elopement.paris/paris-elopement-inspiration/paris-elopement-eiffel-tower-seine-river/#couple-portrait-in-luxembourg-gardens-and-the-louvre) ![couple in front of vintage car for their wedding elopement in Paris with Eiffel tower](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220000/20230810-08-04-DSC07400-528_a.jpg) It all started during their university years, where they met as students, became friends, and eventually, a couple. After all, relationships built on both chemistry and personal compatibility are the strongest and most enduring! With this foundation, the couple chose to marry in Paris, by the Seine and hold a symbolic elopement ceremony for two in the City of Love. Everything was exceptionally planned for N\&L’s special day with our all-inclusive [Le Coup De Folie package](https://elopement.paris/elopement-packages/). This allowed them to enjoy Paris stress-free while we managed every detail. Their intimate ceremony, led by an [English-speaking officiant](https://elopement.paris/services/officiant/), took place on the Seine’s shores with the Eiffel Tower as a stunning backdrop. Moreover, it featured a personalized script and symbolic wedding certificate.\ \ A [4-hour photography](https://elopement.paris/services/elopement-photographer/) session captured over 200 beautifully edited images; while our videographer created a[ cinematic wedding film](https://elopement.paris/services/elopement-videographer/) with vows as voiceover, as well as a vertical teaser in Instagram reels format. We also provided transportation on [vintage car,](https://elopement.paris/services/transportation/) professional hair and makeup, and custom floral arrangements, including a bouquet and boutonnière. This comprehensive package made their Parisian elopement fun, and enjoyable, every detail was extraordinary as their love story! ![Bride and groom pose beside a black vintage car by the Seine, with the Eiffel Tower behind them in soft daylight](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220035/20230810-08-13-DSC07494-618_a.jpg) ## Bride wearing Pnina Tornai dress for their Paris elopement by the Seine Now, let’s dive into the details of the couple’s looks. The bride wore an off-white[ Pnina Tornai](https://www.pninatornai.com/) dress from [Kleinfeld Bridal](https://www.kleinfeldbridal.com/), featuring a long train and a big statement bow on the open back. She completed her look with transparent pumps adorned with dazzling silver bows from [Amina Muaddi](https://www.aminamuaddi.com/). Classy and chic – an impeccable choice for such a gorgeous backdrop. The groom chose sophisticated white jacket paired with sleek black pants. ![Bride and groom kiss beside a vintage convertible on a Paris street in warm afternoon light](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/x-lCYR79_HM/maxresdefault.jpg) The perfect elopement was captured in a [cinematic film](https://youtu.be/x-lCYR79_HM), showcasing the couple’s sincere vows as a voiceover. ## Ceremony by the Seine with view over Eiffel tower The day was filled with excitement and deep emotion – a heartfelt celebration in France, Paris, with just the couple on the banks of the Seine. The atmosphere was magical! - ![paris elopement first look by the Seine river sunrise](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09215804/20230810-07-05-DSC06605-528_a.jpg) - ![paris elopement first look by the Seine river sunrise](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09215809/20230810-07-05-DSC06615-528_a.jpg) - ![paris elopement first look by the Seine river sunrise](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09215814/20230810-07-05-DSC06620-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride and groom share vows by the Eiffel Tower in warm light, with white bouquets and calm water behind them](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09215819/20230810-07-05-DSC06623-528_a.jpg) - ![paris elopement first look by the Seine river sunrise groom crying](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09215824/20230810-07-05-DSC06635-618_a.jpg) - ![paris elopement first look by the Seine river sunrise groom crying officiant](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09215843/20230810-07-18-DSC06834-528_a.jpg) - ![paris elopement first look by the Seine river sunrise officiant white flower](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09215833/20230810-07-12-DSC06722-528_a.jpg) - ![Groom in a cream tux reads vows as the bride holds a bouquet on a Paris riverbank at sunset](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09215857/20230810-07-21-DSC06875-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride and groom exchange vows by the Seine with the Eiffel Tower glowing in warm evening light](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09215902/20230810-07-23-DSC06902-528_a.jpg) - ![couple exchanging vows Paris elopement Eiffel tower by the seine with white folowerr wedding decoration ](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09215907/20230810-07-23-DSC06907-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride and groom stand by the river on a Paris street, the groom dabbing tears in warm evening light](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09215912/20230810-07-24-DSC06945-528_a.jpg) The most touching moment was the groom’s reaction, as even he couldn’t hold back tears of happiness. With the Eiffel Tower as a breathtaking backdrop, their vows and the intimate ceremony made the day truly unforgettable. ![Bride and groom raise joined hands by the Eiffel Tower beside the Seine, with petals in sunlight](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09215918/20230810-07-32-DSC07130-528_a.jpg) It was one of the most important milestones in their lives, and everything went perfectly; there wasn’t a single thing they would change. Though the day seemed to fly by in a heartbeat, the flawless organization allowed N\&L to enjoy and live every moment and every second without feeling rushed. ## Champagne toasts and a vintage car adventure for their Paris elopement by the Seine river To celebrate their union, the couple popped a bottle of champagne with flair, reveling in the bubbly spray, a moment full of fun and laughter! Naturally, no Paris elopement would be complete without a luxurious retro car, which brought even more fun and charm to their day. Cruising through the streets of Paris in a convertible and over its historic cobblestones, the couple not only enjoyed the ride but also captured a series of stunning, atmospheric photos. - ![Champagne shower elopement wedding Paris Eiffel tower](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09215924/20230810-07-36-DSC07149-528_a.jpg) - ![Champagne shower elopement wedding Paris Eiffel tower](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09215929/20230810-07-36-DSC07166-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride and groom stand hand in hand by the Seine, with the Eiffel Tower glowing behind them](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09215934/20230810-07-42-DSC07277-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride and groom hold hands by the Seine at sunset, with the Eiffel Tower behind them](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09215939/20230810-07-45-DSC07321-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride and groom hold hands by the Seine in bright backlight, with the Eiffel Tower behind them](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09215949/20230810-07-46-DSC07353-528_a.jpg) - ![couple in front of vintage car for their wedding elopement in Paris with Eiffel tower](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220000/20230810-08-04-DSC07400-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride wearing pnina Tornai dress with a statement bow Paris elopement with Eiffel tower](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220010/20230810-08-06-DSC07424-528_a.jpg) - ![couple walking in front of vintage car for their wedding elopement in Paris with Eiffel tower](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220046/20230810-08-14-DSC07505-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride and groom embrace on a riverboat by the Eiffel Tower in soft afternoon light](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220101/20230810-08-16-DSC07611-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride and groom walk hand in hand by the Seine with the Eiffel Tower behind them in warm light](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220056/20230810-08-15-DSC07525-528_a.jpg) - ![couple in front of vintage car for their wedding elopement in Paris with Eiffel tower](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220015/20230810-08-07-DSC07449-528_a.jpg) ## Couple portrait in Luxembourg gardens and the Louvre The next stop on their Paris elopement was the stunning Luxembourg Gardens, renowned for its elegant fountains, vibrant blooms, and serene atmosphere. Here, the couple captured some gorgeous portraits, saving the charm of the moment. - ![Bride and groom hold hands in a shaded garden, with a stone fountain and soft afternoon light](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220106/20230810-09-01-DSC07720-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride and groom in white hold hands in a tree-lined garden, backlit by soft daylight and framed by stone urns](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220111/20230810-09-02-DSC07758-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride and groom dance in a sunlit garden, her gown’s bow trailing behind her](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220122/20230810-09-04-DSC07785-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride in clear heels with jeweled bows touches her hem on a gravel path in warm light](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220117/20230810-09-04-DSC07783-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride and groom embrace in a tree-lined garden before a stone fountain and wrought-iron railing](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220127/20230810-09-05-DSC07792-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride and groom dance in a sunlit Paris garden by a reflecting pool and ornate stone fountain](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220132/20230810-09-05-DSC07808-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride and groom dance in a garden before an ornate stone fountain and reflecting pool under soft daylight](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220137/20230810-09-05-DSC07811-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride and groom twirl on a tree-lined bridge in soft light, with a bow-backed gown and tuxedo](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220142/20230810-09-05-DSC07816-528_a.jpg) - ![A bride and groom embrace on a Paris street, their white wedding clothes softly blurred](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220147/20230810-09-06-DSC07855-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride and groom embrace by the Seine in soft light, her gown tied with a dramatic back bow](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220153/20230810-09-07-DSC07868-528_a.jpg) - ![A groom lifts his bride in a sunlit Paris garden, with stone steps and pink flowers behind them](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220159/20230810-09-09-DSC07910-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride and groom walk hand in hand through a Paris garden in soft light, smiling by a chateau façade](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220204/20230810-09-16-DSC07996-528_a.jpg) - ![A bride and groom pose beside a black convertible on a bright Paris street, sharing a bouquet](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220209/20230810-09-43-DSC08114-528_a.jpg) - ![A couple rides through a Paris street in a black convertible, arms raised in warm afternoon light](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220219/20230810-09-49-DSC08160-528_a.jpg) Afterward, the newlyweds headed to the iconic Louvre, where they continued their photoshoot amidst some of the most emblematic and picturesque corners of the city. - ![Bride and groom hold hands on a Paris street beside a classic car in warm daylight](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220224/20230810-10-13-DSC08195-528_a.jpg) - ![A black vintage convertible rests on a Paris street beside Haussmann buildings in soft daylight](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220229/20230810-10-13-DSC08215-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride and groom walk hand in hand on a Paris street in warm light, her bouquet and long train flowing](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220234/20230810-10-15-DSC08221-528_a.jpg) - ![A couple in wedding attire holds hands on a Paris street, with a long white train trailing behind in soft daylight](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220239/20230810-10-23-DSC08311-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride and groom pose on the steps of Pavillon Colbert beneath warm daylight and stone columns](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220249/20230810-10-26-DSC08349-528_a.jpg) - ![Couple in wedding attire share a tender forehead kiss beside a stone Paris street](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220254/20230810-10-28-DSC08412-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride and groom in wedding attire stand before the Louvre pyramid in soft daylight](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220304/20230810-10-35-DSC08501-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride and groom hold hands while walking on a Paris street in soft black-and-white light](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220259/20230810-10-33-DSC08495-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride wearing pnina Tornai dress with a statement bow](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220309/20230810-10-39-DSC08526-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride wearing pnina Tornai dress with a statement bow for her elopement in Paris](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220315/20230810-10-39-DSC08547-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride and groom walk hand in hand through a vaulted Paris arcade in soft golden light](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220321/20230810-10-40-DSC08560-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride wearing pnina Tornai dress with a statement bow at the Louvre museum](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220331/20230810-10-45-DSC08604-528_a.jpg) - ![wedding couple at the Louvre museum ](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220336/20230810-10-47-DSC08650-2-528_a.jpg) - ![Bride in a flowing gown turns in a sunlit Paris colonnade with a long train](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220346/20230810-10-51-DSC08722-528_a.jpg) - ![Couple embraces in a grand stone arcade, soft daylight tracing the arched ceiling and her bow gown](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220341/20230810-10-49-DSC08692-528_a.jpg) - ![Paris elopement couple walking at the Louvre museum](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/02/09220356/20230810-10-54-DSC08755-528_a.jpg) ## Couple Stories - [![](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2026/10/15133119/victoria-tyler-paris-elopement-20260424112844-DSC09336-721_a.jpg)](https://elopement.paris/paris-elopement-inspiration/paris-elopement-with-family-eiffel-tower/) ### [Victoria & Tyler: A Paris Elopement with Family at the Eiffel Tower](https://elopement.paris/paris-elopement-inspiration/paris-elopement-with-family-eiffel-tower/) [October 15, 2026An intimate celebration with two loved ones by their side, full of elegance, spontaneous joy and no shortage of reasons to raise another glass (again!).Read their story](https://elopement.paris/paris-elopement-inspiration/paris-elopement-with-family-eiffel-tower/) - [![](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2026/10/08001752/aphrodite-michael-paris-elopement-20260406091746-DSC09338-721_a.jpg)](https://elopement.paris/paris-elopement-inspiration/cherry-blossom-elopement-paris-eiffel-tower-aphrodite-michael/) ### [A Cherry Blossom Elopement Witnessed by the Eiffel Tower](https://elopement.paris/paris-elopement-inspiration/cherry-blossom-elopement-paris-eiffel-tower-aphrodite-michael/) [October 8, 2026Aphrodite and Michael wanted to be married with a view of the Eiffel Tower and cherry blossoms. In early April the trees were in full bloom: vows under the pink blossoms, after a first look at the Louvre, then a vintage convertible through Paris.Read their story](https://elopement.paris/paris-elopement-inspiration/cherry-blossom-elopement-paris-eiffel-tower-aphrodite-michael/) - [![](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2026/10/07234143/nancy-jason-paris-elopement-20260430093930-DSC01063-721_a.jpg)](https://elopement.paris/paris-elopement-inspiration/sunrise-elopement-louvre-paris-nancy-jason/) ### [Nancy & Jason: Anniversary Vows at Sunrise in Front of the Louvre](https://elopement.paris/paris-elopement-inspiration/sunrise-elopement-louvre-paris-nancy-jason/) [October 8, 2026A year after marrying in secret, Nancy and Jason came to Paris to exchange their vows on their first anniversary: a sunrise first look in front of the Louvre, champagne in the Tuileries, bubble tea, dumplings and croissants.Read their story](https://elopement.paris/paris-elopement-inspiration/sunrise-elopement-louvre-paris-nancy-jason/) - [![Bride and groom toast on a flowered rooftop terrace with the Eiffel Tower in soft evening light](https://cdn.elopement.paris/assets/2025/09/03154421/20250704201932-DSC05724-834_a.jpg)](https://elopement.paris/paris-elopement-inspiration/wedding-terrace-eiffel-tower-paris-marignan-hotel/) ### [A Rooftop Wedding on The Terrace of Hotel Marignan Paris with Eiffel tower](https://elopement.paris/paris-elopement-inspiration/wedding-terrace-eiffel-tower-paris-marignan-hotel/) [January 4, 2026Teresa & Chris celebrated their Paris wedding at the stunning Hotel Marignan Champs-Élysées. From a heartfelt first look at the Louvre to an intimate ceremony on the terrace overlooking the Eiffel Tower, their day was filled with romance, family, and thoughtful details.Read their story](https://elopement.paris/paris-elopement-inspiration/wedding-terrace-eiffel-tower-paris-marignan-hotel/)