Parisian wedding Weekend Blends Art, History for Charles Porch and Robert Denning
PARIS - Charles Porch and Robert Denning celebrated their marriage with a multi-day wedding weekend steeped in Parisian art and history, hosting guests at iconic locations including the Musée Rodin, Hôtel de la Marine, and Château de Villette. The couple, who share childhood memories of Paris, chose the city as the ideal backdrop for their celebration.
“Charles is half French,” Robert Denning noted. “And both he and I have childhood memories of everywhere from the Musée D’Orsay to the Petit Palais. Paris was the perfect decision.”
Le Bristol hotel served as the central hub for the weekend,accommodating all guests. The couple intentionally fostered a sense of community,hoping for spontaneous connections.”We loved knowing that if anyone met in the lobby,or the hallways,it would be a meeting of friends who had not yet met,” Denning explained. He added that the hotel staff transformed Le Bristol into a “family home” for the weekend,surprising the couple with framed photos placed throughout the building.The festivities began with a welcome party in the hotel courtyard on Thursday night. Friday’s ceremony took place in the gardens of the Musée Rodin, followed by a reception and dinner at the Hôtel de la Marine. The weekend culminated in a black-tie celebration at Château de Villette.
Denning highlighted the diverse guest list, which included a former Secretary of State alongside family members experiencing international travel for the first time. “watching everyone get along so well over the course of the weekend brought me so much joy,” he said.For their wedding attire, Porch and Denning collaborated with stylist Jamie Mizrahi, opting for a coordinated but not matching aesthetic. They chose a cocktail dress code for the wedding day and black-tie for the final celebration.”Neither of us wanted to wear white for the official events,” Denning added, noting he wore white pants to the welcome party and encouraged guests to do the same, with some even re-wearing cherished wedding dresses.
The couple entrusted the logistical details to Riccardo Lanza of Lanza and Baucina and his team after securing the venues. “Jumping in to fill in a few details here and there,” Porch said.
