Friday, June 8, 2012

À bientôt, Paris!

Bonjour and thank you to our dear friend Anita at Castles Crowns and Cottages for inviting us to her Paris Link Party!


Jess and my mom adore Paris, but I was especially excited for this post because in just a few short months I will be leaving on a very special trip...Can you guess where? ( ;


My fiance and I have decided there could be no place more romantic for our honeymoon than Paris.


We've already started dreaming about how we'll spend our days...


Exploring the city by metro,










browsing the endless galleries of the Louvre,




climbing the steps of the Eiffel Tower for a breathtaking view of the City of Lights,




attending an opera at the Palais Garnier or a cabaret at the world famous Moulin Rouge,











or just strolling hand in hand through the enchanting French gardens. 


We look forward to taking in the awesome grandness


and the exquisite detail



of this magnificent city


as we celebrate our new life together. We hope you'll bid us a bon voyage and check back for all the fun photos we'll have to share! 


"Love is the greatest refreshment in life."
~ Pablo Picasso ~

Now on with the Paris Link Party! The girls at Red Rose Alley look forward to meeting YOU in Paris. 
  

À tout à l'heure!

~ Nel, Jess, & Sheri ~ 

55 comments:

Anne said...

Oh wow... I want to go right now!! Gorgeous photos:)
~Anne

Lavender and Linen said...

You're going to love it! It was almost a year ago that we were there.

Anonymous said...

I've been to Paris but only for a long weekend and wasn't able to visit all the breathtaking sites of The City Of Lights. What I can tell you is this...it's beautiful and someday I hope to go back and spend some quality time visiting the Louvre and other beautiful sites.

I hope you enjoy your trip!

LILA MOONLIGHT said...

I enjoyed this Paris tour very much, with the music and all : ) You will have such a romantic honeymoon in the city of lights. I need a Paris visit very soon too : ) Have a lovely weekend : )

Michele said...

Bonjour ~~~ Oh how divine ~~ Paris ~ I have not been there yet so this Paris Party with Anita is oh so much a treat to me ~~

I have enjoyed your post on Paris and wish you well on your very soon trip to Paris~

Au Revoir ~
Michele
Pearl 13.1

Heidi said...

Paris is the most beautiful city I have ever been too. Great choice for your honeymoon...Wishing you ladies a great weekend!

oldthings said...

Dear Fiends
It's great for choosing Paris for honeymoon! If you want take a look at vickiarcher.com to get even a taste of Paris. I'm delighted for you!
Olympia

Angelsdoor * Penny said...

Bonjour
Your beautiful images and music make me want to leave right now!
Lucky you to be able to visit Paris. I have never been, but if I could there is one place I would have to see... The Louvre... ahhhh
Off to see more of Paris with friends.
Bisous!
Penny

E. said...

Lovely post! There's no better place for a couple to visit! The beauty of Paris is breathtaking! And eating becomes a whole new experience! You can have dinner at the cheapest bistrot and the food will still be heavenly!
You're going to have the greatest of times!
Have a good weekend!

valerietilsten59.blogspot.com said...

Tres Jolie,
What an absolutely romantic beautiful post that you have given us today.
I am nearly in tears. Its made me feel young again..that there is romance everywhere.
Dear Nel, not long now and you will be
enjoying the marvels of "great Paris"
Thats what stuff is made of .. "A kiss to build a dream on".let your imagination flow... will be keeping up with events.
wishing you three gal's a happy loving weekend.
hugs from Val.

Dawne said...

Bonjour, Nel et toutes!
Now this is just what I needed to read!! I am sooo glad you will go to Paris on your honeymoon! What a wonderful trip and memory that will make. Can I come along? haha! JK. We will be waiting for those magical photos!
Joining you from Anita's Paris Party!
Amitiés, mes belles,
dawne

Hearts Turned said...

Oh, how lovely! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding--and what a perfect choice for your honeymoon!

Julie

The French Hutch said...

Hi Nel and girls, OMG your photos are amazing and I can hardly look at these pics and listen to your music without going into a tizzy to get back to my favorite travel destination! Paris is a magical place. Thanks for sharing these amazing snaps………..
I'm so happy to have bumped into your while we were in Paris………

~Emily
The French Hutch

It's me said...

It is great to met you here in Paris ....enjoy your stay...what a great party !!!! love Ria...xxx

Kaipiroska said...

It's great to see these photos, os a place that I've already been and loved it :)

Woolytales Miniatures said...

How wonderful! *grin*
my husband and I just had our 2nd honeymoon in Paris , this past march and i can not imagine any other city in the world better for that then Paris.... you will never forget! wishing you a lovely time!!smiles~

Anonymous said...

Love, love, and more love!!! What a perfect choice for a honeymoon. Sounds dreamy...and that means more Parisian touring in the days ahead. Yay!!

Love the pictures and the Picasso quote.
Off to visit more of Anita's travel companions.
MUAH!!
Marcia

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

BONJOUR LES FILLES!!!

MERCI MES AMIES for such a lovely tribute and enthusiasm for this lovely city. AND YOU, THE BRIDE!! What a perfect honeymoon my dear. When Ruben and I were there now 10 years ago, we did EVERYTHING you are mentioning here. Just today Ruben was telling me with a fond tone in his voice that we must go back. You literally find another facet of yourself there. Maybe because there is so much STIMULATION that makes you wonder. Either way, enjoy your new lives together and THANK YOU ALL for your love and kindnesses to me!

GROSSES BISES À VOUS TOUS! Anita

Unknown said...

We have been married 41 years and this post makes me want to get married all over again...only this time in Paris!
Congratulations to you and all the fun memories you will make together.

I am now a follower and I would like to invite you to visit my blog and be entered in my blog giveaway...

XOXO
Dessa Rae

Tulla and Catie said...

This will be exactly the right place for your honeymoon trip! Have much fun and I am looking forward to your photos!
Yours Barbara

catkin tales said...

paris is indeed the perfect place to honeymoon and i wish you much joy on your coming nuptials xxx
i will be sure to check back for those photos!:)
thank you for sharing such a lovely post xx

Patty Patterson said...

Beautiful! You really are a gifted photographer. I love the red windmill building amongst the drab colors of the city and I love that rose on the stepping stones. It should be on the front cover of a mystery romance novel!

Denise said...

Oh My goodness!How wonderful!You really get to go there on your honeymoon,how enchanting,congratulations.I know you will have a fantastic time.Denise

"Create Beauty" said...

What lifelong memories you will have of your honeymoon in that romantic city!!!!

~ Violet

hi-d said...

Oh WOW! Sounds like a wonderful place to honeymoon! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and I will be sure to follow you to share in your celebration! Lovely post! I am so enjoying Anita's Party!

Heidi (hi-d @ hi-d's place)

Sylvia said...

Congratulations! There is no better place for a honeymoon than Paris. I hope you read Vicki Archer' s post about the best places to kiss in Paris ....and oh, you might have a picnic at Champ de Mars at the foot of the Eiffel Tower :)

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Nel, Jess and Sheri,

Lovely post and I enjoyed seeing all your fabulous photos. How wonderful that you will be honeymooning in the most romantic city in the world.
Congratulations and best wishes for your upcoming wedding.

Hugs
Carolyn

Champagne Macarons said...

Perfect choice for a honeymoon! It's my favourite city!!
My husband took me for my birthday and I can't wait to go back.
I'm thrilled to meet new bloggers witht he same passion for Paris via Anita's Parisian soiree.
Wishing you a most lovely weekend!
xoxo, B

Karena said...

Hello ladies thank you for such an exciting account of our journey together in Paris with Anita!! The images are superb!

Anita's Parisian Party
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

Deana Sidney said...

I got engaged in Paris... it was a magical weekend that I will never forget... and a magical beginning to a life together... best to you on your trip to the city of lights!
Nice to meet your blog through anita!

Vær våken said...

Ooooh, honeymoon in Paris - how perfect! Why in the world didn't I? Have a wonderful trip and good luck with the wedding!

Unknown said...

Congratulations to you Nel. What a fabulous place to spend a honeymoon! And to Jess and Sheri, I'm sure she will bring you each some great fragrance or other special gift from the city of lights! Thanks for checking me out, and now I have three new friends!

Jacqueline said...

So nice to meet you too! What a beautiful post. Your images are all so enchanting. I have to admit that this party has been a little hard for me - it just makes me ache to go back, but now I have so many ideas of things to do - Lost Past Remembered said she gets to Paris, goes out and gets goodies and starts her trip with a picnic on the hotel bed! Does that sound fun?

I just love your red rose at the end of the post. Tres romantique!

Jacqueline said...

Somehow I missed that you are spending your honeymoon there! Wow, I am so jealous. We went last year for our 32nd anniversary and I said I wanted to go back for every anniversary - you will love it even more starting your life together there. Congratulations!

Mimi said...

BON JOUR!!!
No where better for a Romantic HOENYMOON...TAKE A LOCk to lock in your LOVE in paris...attach it to the Art des ...Bridge...google it!!!!Love this idea!!!!Wish my hubby had come with me for my first trip to Paris...went in April with 5 girl friends!!!WOW is all I can say!!!
HUgs and love to you 2
jamie--mimi

Anonymous said...

Oh these pictures are beautiful! They take me right to Paris! There is no better place to celibrate your Honeymoon,...I am sure it will be so romantic!

Love,
Esther

DolceDreams said...

Bon vacance!How terribly exciting, I wish you a most romantic honeymoon! Anita's party has been so much fun, getting out to meet so many fabulous new friends ~
a bientot,
Nathalie

Victoria Sayer said...

G'day Sheri.
I have to say...your Paris post gave me itchy feet and a unsettled heart. This may sound strange, but it was 'in a good way!'
I had actually happily resigned myself to the thought that we (my Knight and I) would never actually
venture to the other side of the globe and visit Paris. Yes it was always going to just be a dream of mine. But while reading your Paris post...I found myself saying out loud, "We really must do this one day..." ;-)
I know your honeymoon WILL be UNFORGETABLE!!!!!! Wishing you EVERY MOST WONDERFUL moment in Paris!

~Vicki

Kirsten Steen said...

Thank you for visiting! And love your photos too. Really like the rose photos as well. How exciting to be planning your honeymoon in Paris. So much to do. Give yourself plenty of time! So very nice to meet you three and hope to see you again soon!
Ciao, Kirsten

somewhere on the avenue said...

Thanks for your sweet words on my blog! You will love Paris, I hope the sun shines for you xxx

Anonymous said...

amazing photos!

magie said...

Have a lovely Honeymoon in Paris, very romantic indeed. I haven't ever been myself, but it looks like a great place to go visit..so many sights. I look forward to seeing the photo's of your holiday :)
Have fun!
Magie x

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

My dear friend,

Oh how your comment has blessed my heart. THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES over for participating, taking the time to prepare, for your recent purchase and most of all your kind friendship. I hope that your up and coming bridal event will be SPECTACULAR MY DEARS!!! Once again Sheri, your love and beautiful words are very much appreciated and have made my experience just sensational! HAVE A SUPER DAY! Anita

Anne said...

How wonderful that you will be on your way to the City of Lights (and love) soon-- hope you post all about it when you return! Bon voyage!

Sandy said...

Thank you for the beautiful tour! I've never been to Paris but boy how I love everything French. One day I hope to be able to visit. For now I'll have to count on you to take me there with your beautiful photos! Love all the photos but the last one with the rose on the path, would that be your garden? It's lovely.

Yasmine El-Masry said...

Thanks for your tour it was really amazing and all the photos are amazing!!!! i am going to Paris in September...but just for two days only and another 4 days in London ...i hope you can help me find the best and most amazing places to visit since i won't be able to visit all these awesome sites:D
P.S. your blog is really Gorgeous i am a big fan of reading all your daily life adventures and your tours keep us amazed as usual:)

Miky said...

Parigi è un città bellissima, ci sono stata nel 2009 e ci ho lasciato il cuore.
Le foto sono stupende.
Un abbraccio.
Miky

Anca said...

Paris is such a beautiful and romanic city, I don't think there could be a better place for your honeymoon, have an amazing time sweetie.

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Virginia said...

Such a nice pics!
you have such a nice blog!!
like to follow each other? we could stay in contact!!
i already do it in GFC!
kisses sweetie!
self-dressed.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

thank you...
thank you for
your french imagery...
happy, happy paris
moments.

Mary said...

That was a lovely travel to Paris, with classic music..merci, Mary

Unknown said...

Hi, I tried following again...I guess the first time it didn't work.
Love the music...
XOXO
Dessa Rae

Kerri said...

So sad our blog party is coming to an end. It was so much fun meeting new blogger friends. I love all your pictures! I will be posting about my Paris daydreamin' adventures :)

Have yourself a blessed week!

xoxo
Kerri

Christine said...

Beautiful! Would love to go there..maybe one day soon. Mean while is=f you get there first I want lots of pictures. =O)

Christine said...

Beautiful! Would love to go there..maybe one day soon. Mean while is=f you get there first I want lots of pictures. =O)