Small wedding in Paris - help me

[ruzzi]

Just got engaged and getting married in Paris in mid-September (travelling from Australia.

Looking at a small daytime ceremony (will already be civilly married) with about 10 or so guests, take some photos around the city in the afternoon then somewhere nice for dinner.

I've looked at wedding planners who do elopements packages but they look a bit underwhelming and generic.

I was wondering if anyone had any well travelled sf'ers have recs for the following:

1. A venue in Paris for a small ceremony

Ideally, something like a small rooftop garden etc with a view of the city or perhaps a hotel room with a nice patio? The planners have some nice venues but are charging 4k+ euro which I find a bit much for something that will take no longer than 20 minutes. Something that has a bit of shelter from the elements would be even better!

2. Good Parisian wedding photographer

Happy to pay a decent amount for this provided they take great shots!

3. Good Parisian restaurant with a private or secluded dining area.

Ideally something quintessntially Parisian with good food and atmosphere?

The wedding planner quoted us a private dinner with $390 Euro... really? I dunno I'm from Australia

4. Accommodation

Best place to stay with 10 or so guests? We'll be staying for approx 7-8 nights so maybe an apartment rather than hotel? Last time we stayed in a hotel in the 6th and that's probably our fave district.

Budget wise I guess I'm looking to spend less than 2500 euro on each of the above.

4 months to plan a wedding on the other side of the world. This should be fun. I don't even know what I'm wearing

Helppppppppp!

 

[ErnestoG.]

you should do it all at a kebab stand. dinner should be pretty cheap.

 

[holymadness]

I have no recommendations for any of that but you are being taken for a serious ride, especially for the food. I would ditch the wedding planner ASAP.

 

[jobro]

Why not get married in Australia then honeymoon in France?

 

[ruzzi]

just something we've always planned to do!

wedding planner ditched!

 

[Joffrey]

This is something you two should do yourselves. You would do yourselves a big favor taking a small barebones trip up there to scout locations. And then plan everything on your own especially since it's a very small wedding. Will probably cost the same as a planner.

 

[annhay21x]

First of all Congrats for your engagement. I recommend "Marais" for your wedding plans best place in Paris with all budget facilities. Best of luck for your wedding.