Paris is not a city, it's a world

Almost a year to the day that I left Paris, I was lucky enough to return for a week for Danielle and Julian's wedding!

Once I landed, we hit the ground running! Danielle's friends, sisters and I set off to explore the city. Saturday we took the city tour bus and saw the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Musée de l'Armée and Napoleon's tomb. Sunday we went to some of my favorite places, Notre Dame and Jardin du Luxembourg.

Danielle and I at Jardin du Luxembourg

Sunday afternoon we had lunch at Paul's on the Champs-Elysée and then toured the Arche de Triomphe, where we enjoyed Ladurée macarons and the amazing views of Paris. The top of the Arch de Triomphe showcases the amazing urban planning of the city as well as the beautiful views of the many monuments including Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and La Défense!

View from the Arche de Triomphe with a Laderee Macaron

I was lucky enough to be able to work at Les Miroirs from Monday to Wednesday and see my old colleagues. Monday night I had dinner with my colleagues and it was great to catch up. Tuesday night, I met Danielle and her friend at Champ de Mars for a picnic with Eiffel Tower views.

Wednesday night was Danielle's Bachelorette, which was 1920's themed. We took photos at Palais Royal near the Louvre and then had dinner and drinks after. It was so fun to dress up and have a night out!

Bachelorette photo shoot

Thursday was Danielle's bridal shower at a cute little cafe and that night we had the rehearsal dinner with a delicious meal of wine, cheese and charcuterie!

Friday was the big day! Danielle looked absolutely stunning. The ceremony, both in French and English was beautiful and held in a church in Nogent-Sur-Marne. After, the reception was at the Maison de L'Amérique Latine in the 4eme arrondissement. The gardens were beautiful and the entire reception was so much fun. We ended the night out at a club, returning home when the sun came up.

Congratulations Danielle and Julian!

Saturday was meant for relaxing and we spent the day at Bois de Vincennes, the perfect end to an amazing, whirlwind of a week!

À bientôt Paris!