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Fuchsia Anthurium and Parisian Grandeur at Alfred Sommier Hotel

Heloise and Mael's pink celebration at Hotel Alfred Sommier in Paris, with fuchsia anthurium, Cartier details, and dragon-fruit cake. 52 photos by Brice Lau.

By Elena Moretti | Published 7 August 2025

Heloise and Mael celebrated at Hotel Alfred Sommier, a luxury boutique wedding venue in the heart of Paris, where gilded salons and crystal chandeliers framed a day built on bold pink tones and refined French design. Planner Amarande Events, a leading Parisian wedding planning studio guided the creative direction, blending fuchsia anthurium, dragon-fruit cake, and Cartier details into a celebration that felt elegant and contemporary among the best wedding venues in Ile-de-France.

Photography
Brice Lau
Venue
Alfred Sommier Hotel, Paris
Region
Île-de-France, France
Couple
Héloïse & Maël

Getting Ready

Ivory strapless wedding gown with sheer lace overskirt hanging on ornate paneled doors in a French interior
Black and white portrait of groom adjusting suit jacket in chateau room with panelled doors
Close-up of bride having lip makeup applied with brush, sleek ponytail and crystal drop earrings
Black and white close-up of makeup artist applying powder to bride wearing crystal chandelier earring

Heloise chose an off-the-shoulder gown by Jean-Daniel Brami paired with Jimmy Choo heels and Cartier jewelry. Nina styled hair and makeup in one of the hotel's gilded salons, where morning light caught the crystal chandeliers overhead. The fitted bodice and clean neckline set a refined tone against the ornate Haussmann interiors.


Bridal Portraits

Bride in off-the-shoulder white ball gown standing in ornate stone chateau doorway with arched transom
Bride holding pearl-embellished tulle veil above her head backlit by window in chateau room in B&W
Bride in puff-sleeve ballgown standing in arched chateau doorway with carved stone mascaron above in B&W
Bride in pearl-scattered veil and ballgown with crystal earrings by window in panelled hotel suite

Heloise stood framed by the tall white-panelled doorway of Hotel Alfred Sommier, her gown's off-the-shoulder silhouette sharp against the stone facade. Brice Lau captured her alone in the entrance courtyard, where shadows cut across pale walls and wrought-iron balconies added vertical rhythm to each frame.


Couple Portraits

Groom in sage green suit embracing bride in off-shoulder white gown with puff sleeves in urban setting
Couple posing with brass luggage trolley outside Parisian hotel bride in ball gown groom in green suit
Couple kissing in courtyard with groom in forest green suit and floral print backdrop panels
Groom in green suit kissing bride's neck as she holds dusky pink hellebore and orchid bouquet at bar

Brice Lau photographed Heloise and Mael along the Haussmann streetscape outside the hotel, then on its cobbled forecourt with a brass luggage trolley as a playful prop. The images balanced candid laughter with composed stillness, using the city's architecture as a graphic backdrop. A brief first-look moment on the staircase preceded the portraits.


Reception

Bride and groom kissing while holding pink cocktails in gilded French chateau reception room
Reception table with burgundy plates, hot pink anthurium centerpieces, pomegranate accents, and lit taper candles
Bride holding coupe glass dessert with berry coulis and dragon fruit tied with crimson velvet ribbon
Couple dancing through panelled reception room bride in white fringed mini dress groom in forest green suit with burgundy ...

Long tables draped in white linen filled the panelled salon, where tall pink anthurium stems rose toward the chandeliers. Scattered pomegranates and textured stationery by Naya London added depth to each place setting. Maison Maylee's square-form cake dressed with dragon fruit, grapes, and petals stood as a sculptural centrepiece. Elln Come Comestible served cocktails while Reflets handled the floral and rental coordination throughout the evening.


Design and Details

White wedding cake with tropical fruit and pink anthurium flowers on draped table in gilded French interior
Close-up of wine glasses from above showing love script label on base with pink-tinted rose wine
Reception table with pink anthurium centerpiece, pomegranates, floral menu cards, and crystal glasses in chateau interior
Cascading magenta amaranthus and blush cymbidium orchid arrangement in gold vase with boiserie paneling

The palette moved from soft blush to vivid fuchsia across every surface. Arts Distributor built arrangements that layered roses with anthurium and seasonal textures, carrying colour from ceremony through to dinner. Clear glassware and polished tabletop elements by Reflets reflected candlelight against the gilded mirrors, while the stationery suite echoed pink tones in watercolour washes.


Flat Lays

Pearl bracelet and crystal earrings styled on pomegranates beside red Cartier box
Flat lay of coral envelope, pink invitation suite, white satin heel, pearl strand, and coral peony on marble
Flat lay of
Coral pink envelope with vintage stamps, floral place cards, pearl necklace, and peony on marble

Cartier rings and invitation suites fanned across pale fabric, with the perfume bottle and Jimmy Choo heels completing the flat lay. Naya London's stationery featured hand-painted details that mirrored the blush-to-fuchsia palette of the wider design.


More from the Day

Bride in puff-sleeve gown covers groom's eyes from behind on stone terrace during first look in B&W
Aesthetic
GlamorousModern
Guest Count
-
Budget Range
€50k - €70k
Bride's Dress
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