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I always envisioned myself having a traditional and elegant wedding.

It's funny because I think that both France and Britain are known for their distinctive styles, and everyone says that France is so chic and elegant but I think, more than that, French women are renowned for dressing in what suits them.

Women take great care of themselves in France. It's a culture dedicated to making women beautiful and to manners.

When you live in Paris, and fashion is such a point of pride for the French, it's always around and you're very much exposed to it from an early age. It was always something I knew about and really liked.

One tradition I have with my friends is that when one of us gets married, we have a ton of fragrance oils and pretty bottles at the bachelorette party. Everyone puts a drop or two in a bottle for the bride and makes a wish, and the bride wears our creation on her wedding day.

Weddings are important because they celebrate life and possibility.

French culture is known for many great attributes, some of which probably have nothing to do with food, wine, and romance.

I know a lot of Americans in Paris who have married Frenchmen. They keep bringing up their experience, the clash of civilizations, the clash of personalities.

I love weddings: happy people coming together to celebrate in great clothes.

Great French design is often about unexpected touches.