http://www.parisianevents.com/parisianparty tales of an american wedding planner in paris Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:28:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Spring is supposedly just around the corner, but judging by the big freeze in Paris (not to mention the incredible snow storm that dropped on the South of France this week),  it still seems a long way off.  But rather than moan and groan about the arctic chill that's spread ... http://www.parisianevents.com/parisianparty/chic-bridal-looks-for-a-paris-winter-wedding/ [caption id="attachment_3295" align="aligncenter" width="250" caption="france magazine, may 2010"][/caption] If you like France you'll love FRANCE Magazine, the monthly English-language mag dedicated to la vie française. What's with the plug, you say?  Because it really is a fun, informative, easy read AND the May issue has a brief interview with yours truly ... http://www.parisianevents.com/parisianparty/parisian-events-in-france-magazine/ If you've been reading this blog for any time now, you know that I can get a little bent out of shape over the general state of wedding favors in France.  In general, they've always seemed a bit, well, cheesy compared to the favors coming out of the States or ... http://www.parisianevents.com/parisianparty/paris-french-theme-wedding-favors/ I don't want to jinx anything, but Spring does seem to be in the air here in Paris.  For those of you lucky enough to be planning a celebration in France this year, you'll find that most venues will start releasing their Spring and Summer reception menus within the next ... http://www.parisianevents.com/parisianparty/choosing-foie-gras-for-your-french-wedding-menu/ Have you seen this awesome Parisian "Save the Date" wedding video yet?  How fun, right? I've watched it again and again. Sooo beautiful. Sigh.... [vimeo 8588960] http://www.parisianevents.com/parisianparty/a-beautiful-save-the-date-wedding-video-from-paris/