Paris: Eiffel Tower Vow Renewal & Professional Photo Shoot

Say It Again in Front of the Eiffel Tower, With a Photographer There to Prove It

You arrive near the Eiffel Tower, spend an hour being photographed in the Trocadéro Gardens and along the riverside paths, then renew your vows in front of the tower with a celebrant. A professional photographer captures it all (the ceremony, the quiet moments between, the light changing), and you leave with 160 digital images to sort through later. You choose the time when you book.

Step-by-step itinerary

Vow renewal and photo shoot near Eiffel Tower

• Meet for photo shoot
• Photo shoot near Eiffel Tower
• Renew vows with celebrant
• Visit Pont d' Iena
• Walk Promenade d' Australie
• See Bri Hakeim bridge
• Stroll Allée des Cygnes
• Visit Port Debilly
• Walk Avenue de Camoens
• Explore Trocadero Gardens

The experience

So you're standing near Pont d'Iéna, the tower rising behind you, and the photographer is already framing the light. You've got an hour before the ceremony starts, that's the rhythm of this thing, and it's spent just the two of you, moving between the Trocadéro Gardens and the quieter spots along the Promenade d'Australie where the crowds thin out. The light shifts as you move. Nobody's rushing. A professional who knows Paris and knows how to shoot couples is watching for the moment that doesn't feel posed, and by the time you've walked from Allée des Cygnes toward Bri Hakeim bridge, you've stopped thinking about the camera.

Then the celebrant arrives, and the vow renewal ceremony happens right there: no chapel, no formal setup, just the two of you and the Eiffel Tower doing what it does. The whole thing takes maybe twenty minutes. Afterward you'll get around 160 digital images, which is enough that you're not choosing between three options. You're actually choosing which version of the moment you want to keep. The photographer has been with you the whole time, so the shots include the ceremony itself, not just the before.

You pick the time when you book, which matters because the light in Paris changes fast and you probably have a sense of when you want to be there. Morning golden hour is different from late afternoon, and the Bois de Boulogne area (where most of this happens) fills and empties depending on the season. Come ready for the photos and the ceremony. There's no hair or makeup help on the day, so that's on you. Service animals are welcome, and if you've got small kids, they can sit on a lap during the ceremony. Public transport gets you close, so you don't need a car.

What’s included

Your experience includes a one-hour professional photo shoot in the Bois de Boulogne area and around the Eiffel Tower, a vow renewal ceremony with a celebrant, approximately 160 digital photographs, and a professional photographer guide throughout. Service animals are welcome, and public transportation options are available nearby.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 20:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by APELO

Is this one for you?Right for couples who want to mark the moment without the logistics of a full wedding: the photographer and celebrant handle the ceremony, you just show up and be together, and you walk away with images instead of planning a day.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Greek.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the whole experience?

About two hours total: one hour of photography before the ceremony, then the ceremony itself, which takes roughly twenty minutes.

When do I choose the time for my ceremony?

During booking. You select your preferred time, which affects the light and the crowds in the area.

Do I get the photos right away?

You receive around 160 digital images, but timing for delivery depends on the photographer's schedule after your session.

Is the Eiffel Tower entrance fee included?

No. The ceremony and photos happen in the public areas around the tower (Trocadéro Gardens, the riverside paths), not inside the tower itself.

Can I bring children or family to watch?

The package is designed for the couple. Check with the provider about whether additional guests can observe from nearby.

What if the weather is bad?

Confirm the provider's weather policy when booking. Rain affects outdoor photography, so clarify rescheduling options in advance.

Do I need to bring anything?

Come ready for photos and the ceremony: hair and makeup are your responsibility. Wear what you'd like to be photographed in.

Is this only for married couples renewing vows?

The package is designed for vow renewal ceremonies. Contact the provider if you're interested in a different type of ceremony.