Multicultural Indian-Slovenian Destination Wedding in Paris

Josephine and Andrej met at the University of Northern Iowa, in the summer of 2007 while Andrej was pursuing his Bachelor’s degree, and Josephine was pursing her Master’s. The couple started as casual friends and stayed online friends through the years. After losing contact, the couple resumed contact sometime in 2013 and their friendship & love developed from there.

Josephine’s culture does not have the tradition of engagements, and neither does Andrej’s culture, which is probably Andrej never proposed!! He didn’t even have a plan. One day, while the couple was at Josephine’s home in India, they just randomly decided to get engaged. They bought a ring from the local goldsmith’s store and had a small, non-official ceremony with Josephine’s parents, a few relatives, and the pastor of Josephine’s church to bless the occasion.

For their official ceremony, Josephine planned the destination wedding in Paris with the help of Andrej. The couple wanted to make sure their wedding was deeply personal and intimate, attended by immediate family and lifelong friends.

Get inspired and check out this beautiful Paris destination wedding below, as beautifully captured by Paris Photographer Pierre.

Event Date: July 23, 2016
Venue: Hotel Bedford
Photographer: Paris Photographer Pierre
Fashion Designer: Hydrangeas Lover
Favors and Gifts: Baby Essentials by Mel
Calligrapher: Hip Hip Hooray
Veils and headpieces: Bridals by Teri
Jewelry: Crystal Avenues
Ring Designer: Kay Jewelers
Tuxedo and Mens Attire: Hugo Boss
Dress Designer: Madeline Gardner
Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Floral Designer: Flowers (La Boutique des Saint-Pères)
Cake Designer: Hotel Bedford
Ceremony Location: Église de la Sainte-Trinité