Winter Wedding in Paris on a Seine Riverboat

Bride and groom kissing by the Seine facing the Eiffel Tower in winter

A Wedding on a Riverboat in the Heart of Paris

I am delighted to share Maryline and François’s beautiful winter wedding in Paris, on the Seine, a day I had the joy of living alongside them.

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It was a bitterly cold day, but the sky was clear, even though the rain had barely stopped for several weeks.

Bride's chignon being adjusted while getting ready in Paris

Portrait of the bride in a white stole and drop earrings

White vintage Traction car decorated with flowers parked on a Paris street

Bride in a blue jacket laughing heartily with her guests

Bride seated during the ceremony with her bouquet, in black and white

Bride and groom smiling, holding a bouquet of purple flowers

Maryline and François got ready at the Hôtel Mercure in Boulogne-Billancourt. It was a morning full of emotion, especially when their two children came to join them.

Bride and groom glimpsed through the vintage car window, in black and white

Riverboat moored on the Seine under a sunny winter sky

Bride in a tulle-skirted gown on the boat deck with a purple bouquet

Bride and groom at the bow of the boat cruising on the Seine

Then they set off for their civil wedding in a beautiful vintage car.

Groom holding a little girl in a purple dress aboard the boat

Groom and a guest posing with glasses of champagne on board

The Eiffel Tower at sunset seen from the Seine

Bride and groom embracing on deck at the foot of the Eiffel Tower

Maryline and François said "I do" at their town hall in Sèvres.

Bottle of red wine on a wedding table under pink light

Bride and groom gazing at each other during the evening on the boat

Bride dancing with outstretched arms in the boat's hall, in black and white

Bride and groom back to back holding up Moi and Lui signs during a game

The Rest of the Day, with a View of the Eiffel Tower

Finally, they headed for a magnificent riverboat to enjoy the rest of their day and their evening on the Seine. Happily, the stop at the Eiffel Tower could still go ahead, despite the historic flood that was already on its way.

Groom seated and laughing during the evening games, in black and white

Bride and groom seen through the croquembouche during dessert

Groom in a bow tie on the dance floor under red lights

Would you like to see more real weddings? You will find my other wedding stories in my wedding journal, including another winter wedding, at La Grange de Nicolas near Bordeaux.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did Maryline and François get ready and get married?

They got ready at the Hôtel Mercure in Boulogne-Billancourt, then had their civil wedding at the town hall in Sèvres.

Can you celebrate on a riverboat in Paris in winter?

Yes: Maryline and François spent their day and their evening on a riverboat on the Seine, on a bitterly cold day with a clear sky.

Were you able to take photos at the Eiffel Tower?

Yes, the stop at the Eiffel Tower went ahead despite the historic flooding of the Seine that was on its way.

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