Wedding Blog

Hi everybody — we’re back from Paris! Mr. T and I had a great time, and I can’t wait to tell you all about it! But in the meantime, I came back with a terrible cold and can barely think straight, so pretty pictures seem a nice, slow way to start. Here are some Paris items, in honor of the WeddingBee brides who are using a Paris theme for their wedding or showers:

As always, you can click on the photo for a larger version. Images, from top to bottom and left to right:

1. Martha Stewart’s fabulous cake, made to look like boxes from high-end grocer Fauchon and sprinkled with macaroons. (For a traditional French wedding cake, try a croquembouche of caramel-coated puff pastry. You can find a recipe here.)

2. Eiffel Tower painted on whimsical cookie favors, from Invitastions.

3. Toile patterns are a nicely subtle way to set a French mood. These fabric envelopes are $2.99 each from Bliss Weddings.

4. Fleur de Lis patterns offer another subtle French touch. This wrapping paper is from Midori Ribbon, which also offers Eiffel Tower paper in red, as well as a harlequin motif, crowns, and even Napoleonic bees. (Midori Ribbon papers are $4 per sheet at Romantic Flowers.) Elegant brocade designs, like this paper from Elum Designs, are another option.

5. Paris invitations from Renaissance Writings, $8.98 each with the pictured components.

6. Classic Eiffel Tower for cake topper or decoration, $225 at French-themed VintageWeave. Glass versions are available here.

7. Macaroons are wildly popular these days. And nobody makes them like Laduree.

8. Ribbon with French sayings like “Merci” (thanks) and “Je t’aime” (I love you), $3 for 2 yards, and Eiffel Tower charms, 5 for $3.75. Both from Impress Rubber Stamps.

9. Amazing paper cut-out of the Paris skyline. Available for $45 from Etsy seller Nikolya.

10. Though lavender is technically from Provence, lavender favors evoke a French feel. These simple tied bouquets of dried lavender are $2.90 per bundle from Splendid Palate. Provence lavender is also available here.

11. This paper does double-duty: wrapping, and finding your way around Paris! Paris map paper, $3.50 per sheet at Broadway Paper.

12. A bright Eiffel Tower felt tote from Plum Party would be great for holding bridesmaid or shower-hostess gifts. (Unfortunately, they seem to be currently out of stock. But here’s a $15 tote from Etsy.) And you could fill it with items like elegant pastille candies, French home products, and the very funny language guide “Wicked French”.

13. These French-themed labels are just one sample of the vast array of paper goods on Etsy. This enormous set of 80 paper tags would take care of many placecards or welcome-bag tags. Or you can find other Paris-themed items here, here, here, and here.

Are you incorporating a Paris theme into any of your wedding-related events? What other items or fun suggestions have you come across?