trivia contest results are in

Pencils down, ladies! The two winners to first post the correct answers to the parisian party Trivia Contest are…. Nativa and Sophie. I’ll send you both emails to get your mailing addresses so

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that you can receive your Black and Bling Party Girl ornament before Christmas. A big “Merci” to everyone who participated or just popped in with words of encouragement- it really means a lot to me. And now, for your viewing pleasure, here are all 8 answers to the trivia questions:

1) One of the main requirements requested by City Hall for a couple who wants to get married in France is that at least one of the couple must legally reside in the district in which they plan to marry for a minimum of 40 days.

2) The traditional French wedding favor is a small packet of dragées- candy-coated almonds. In ancient times, guests were each given 5 dragées, symbolizing Health, Wealth, Happiness, Longevity, and Fertility.

3) Michelle and Victor played tribute to their all-time favorite movies this year- they were engaged in Vienna where the film “Before Sunrise” took place, and hosted their vintage wedding in Paris, the setting of “Before Sunset”.

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4) One of my favorite spots that I like to suggest to grooms-to-be who are planning to propose in Paris is the Canal St Marten, the romantic, tree-lined waterway in the 10th arrondissement which was built by Napoleon III.

5) The gorgeous setting of Allison and Laurent’s Chateau wedding was the Chateau du Val in St Germain en Laye, where Louis XIV would spend his weekends hunting and frolicking with his mistresses.

6) Chantal Thomass is the saucy pink and black lingerie boutique on the Rue St Honoré where you could pick up a pair of satin handcuffs to add to your Parisian bridal trousseau.

7) If you are trying to figure out what to wear to a wedding in France, try looking at different French online shops and magazines, where you’ll find wedding guest outfits grouped under the term “tenues d’inviteés“.

8 ) A nice, “off the beaten path” locale for an elopement ceremony in Paris is the Buttes-Chaumont in the 19th arrondissement. A great alternative for couples who want a garden setting and panoramic views of Paris.