Pastel Bridal Portrait Inspiration from Paris

This inspiration shoot was actually inspired by simplicity – instead of trying to coordinate a big production with many vendors, I decided to grab a (very photogenic) friend, borrow a beautiful dress and use my tiny old-world Parisian apartment as a backdrop (after I cleared out every bit of furniture from the room).  I put my wedding gifts to good use, with Waterford crystal glasses and Moet champagne to give this shoot a celebratory touch. The morning of the photo shoot I went to a flower stall down the street at Place des Ternes and bought roses and eucalyptus for my mantlepiece and bouquet. The finishing touch was my custom-made engagement ring made by my good friend Eduardo, in his Paris studio.