Before Hollywood ever existed, Paris was the city of art, of progressive thinkers, of rooooomance. Well, not much has changed, and Paris still seems to exude that certain je ne sais quoi that draws in creatives and lovers, alike. Perhaps there’s something in the air which encourages nostalgia and pushes one to perform bold acts of love…

Encouraged by the idea of a grand romantic gesture, Samuel set out on his mission. At sunrise, he pushed an antique piano through the streets of Paris. The goal? Surprise his fiancée, Maya, by singing his vows during their ceremony later that morning. Their photographer, Priscila Valentina Photography, was there to capture all the magic and shares: As Sam pushed the piano up to the Eiffel Tower, the Parisians stopped with questionable eyes, but full smiles, something was kindling, a familiar spirit of romance was in pursuit.

What are you waiting for? The streets of Paris are calling!

Transporting the Piano…on Foot

Can you imagine peeking out your window to find him pushing a piano up the hill?

Samuel shares: I felt like my heart was going to pound straight through my chest, and when she saw the piano laying in front of the Eiffel Tower she was totally shocked!

The Sweetest Surprise

Enter in the adorable Maya! How darling is her antique-looking lace dress from Saldana Vintage?

Her reaction is PRICELESS!!

Like something out of a painting…

Their Vows

What a location!!

The Newlyweds

If ever there was time to pop the bubbly!

Priscila shares: After the exchange of vows, Maya + Samuel had something truly magical happen. We were packing up to head to our next location when all of a sudden, light snow began falling and I shouted to them: “Come back!!” The idea hit me of putting them on top of the piano to capture a “lost in Paris” moment on film. 

Doesn’t this look like something out of an old film? How sweet is this?!

The two wandered around the city together and walked across many of Paris’ iconic bridges.

Along for the Ride

Are you LOVING his Father Sons suit? We dig how the light blue pops in all the different settings.

Plus, his floral bow tie is so dashing! Want to find a tie to add a funky flair to the groom’s ensemble? Take a peek at our GWS x The Tie Bar collection!

Considering getting married in Paris? We’ve got a destination wedding guide to help you figure out all the details!

Around the City

And, bien sûr, they had to stop at a darling flower shop!

We certainly think these are the prettiest posies to top off a perfect day.

Want to see more couples who eloped in Paris? Check out Love in the City of Lights: A Dreamy Elopement on the Seine in Paris with a Vintage Getaway Car + Modern Elopement in Paris.

Félicitations! And thank you for sharing alllllll the romance with us!

photography: Priscila Valentina Photography // wedding dress: Saldana Vintage // groom attire: Father Sons