Paris, vineyards or the sea : where to get married in France?
An intimate dinner overlooking Paris. A château weekend with your closest people. A celebration surrounded by vineyards or facing the Mediterranean. Deciding where to get married in France means choosing both a setting and a way to spend time together. The destination influences your guests’ journey, accommodation and experience beyond the wedding day. These six […]
How to decide if an intimate wedding in France is right for you
An intimate wedding in France may suit you if you imagine long conversations over dinner and time with a close circle of family and friends. It can make room for a shared stay and details chosen for the people attending. The decision also involves compromises. You may need to shorten your guest list, reconsider a […]
10 key steps for planning a destination wedding in Paris
Planning a destination wedding in Paris from abroad involves a venue, contracts, guests and French customs. The process becomes clearer when decisions follow the right sequence. Start with the experience you want to create. Then align your guest list, budget, planner, date and venue. This guide brings those decisions together in one practical roadmap. 1. […]
How to choose the right wedding venue in Paris
Paris offers an extraordinary variety of settings for a wedding. You can celebrate in a private mansion, a historic hotel, a château near the city or a rooftop overlooking the Eiffel Tower. However, online searches often mix reception venues with public gardens, town halls, churches and photography locations. These places do not offer the same […]
7 French wedding guest etiquette rules every American guest should know
Receiving an invitation to a wedding in France is exciting, especially if it is your first French celebration. It can also raise very practical questions. What should you wear? Is black acceptable? How much should you give? Do you need to bring a physical gift? And should you expect the day to feel different from […]
Legal marriage in France for Americans : 7 things to know
Can Americans legally get married in France? Yes, but only if they meet the conditions imposed by French law. American nationality is not an obstacle. The main issue is whether the couple has a legally recognized connection to the French commune where the marriage would take place. For two Americans who live in the United […]
Why hire a French wedding planner for your destination wedding?
You are sitting at home, perhaps thousands of miles from France, looking at wedding venues on a screen. One château looks perfect. Then another. You find a photographer whose work you love, a florist on Instagram and a videographer who seems surprisingly affordable. Everything looks simple. Until you start comparing contracts, prices, availability, services and […]
How to choose the right wedding bouquet for your style
The bouquet is in your hands for some of the most photographed moments of your wedding day. You will carry it down the aisle, hold it during your ceremony and pose with it throughout the day. It is also one of the most personal floral choices you will make. For an international couple getting married […]
How to plan a winter wedding in France : 10 things to know
A winter wedding in France can feel intimate, elegant and wonderfully atmospheric. Paris dressed in winter lights, dinner by candlelight in a château, a celebration in the French Alps or a long weekend surrounded by your closest guests can offer a completely different experience from a summer wedding. But planning one from abroad requires more […]
10 things to do 15 days before your wedding
1. Confirm your wedding timeline Two weeks before your wedding, the big decisions should already be made. This is no longer the moment to rethink your venue, change your entire decoration concept or compare ten new photographers. Now, your focus shifts from planning to coordination. Take your final wedding timeline and check every important moment […]
