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Wedding in France

Having your wedding in France is bound to add an extra touch of romance to your day.

If anyone asked me for my number one choice for a wedding destination abroad, the honours would have to go to France.

Rachel & Sam's Provence Chateau Wedding - Chateau du Bijou - Kerry Morgan Photography

Rachel & Sam’s Wedding at Chateau du Bijou

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Okay, there may be a slight bias here as it was the setting for my own wedding abroad. However that aside, I am certain if you have your wedding in France you will be guaranteed stunning scenery, fine wine and food, impeccable service, style, sophistication and an extra sprinkling of romance!

France is a truly wonderful destination for a wedding abroad and I know you and your guests will be captivated by its charms. In fact, if you choose to have your wedding in France one of the most challenging aspects is deciding which of the many beautiful locations and venues will set the scene for your big day.

Unfortunately, France has some of the most stringent residency requirements of all the European countries, as such, many couples who would have otherwise chosen to get married in France choose an alternative destination.

My advice is that you don’t have to let the residency requirements stand in the way of having your dream wedding in France. My husband and I certainly didn’t, we opted to have a “secret” civil ceremony in the United Kingdom prior to our wedding day and then had a highly personalised humanist wedding ceremony on the day of our wedding.

Tips & Advice for Getting Married in France

The following information has been designed to provide guidance on all aspects of planning a wedding in France.

Legal Requirements
The legal requirements and documentation required for your marriage to be legally binding are outlined here.

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Wedding Ceremony Options
The details of the different types of wedding ceremonies you can have in France are outlined here.

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Planning Tips & Advice
Invaluable information, hints, tips and advice from experts in the destination wedding field and couples who had their wedding abroad are outlined here.
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Costs & Budget Tips
What does it cost to get married abroad plus practical suggestions and advice about how to budget and save money when planning a destination wedding are outlined here.
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Location & Venue Reviews
Find out what different locations have to offer and read views on fabulous venues for your wedding in France.
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Wedding Inspiration
Couples who married abroad have kindly volunteered to share their stories, photographs and videos of their wedding day. I’m sure their beautiful destination weddings will provide you with inspiration and ideas for your own wedding in France.
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French Wedding Suppliers

The following links will take you to the Destination Wedding Directory where you will find a full listing of Wedding Suppliers who will help you plan your dream wedding in France

Destination Wedding Directory Wedding Planners // Hayden Phoenix Photography

Wedding Planners who operate in France are listed here. Each one offers a tailored and personalised service.

Wedding Planners in France

Destination Wedding Directory Venues // Hayden Phoenix Photography

Wedding Venues in France that can host your wedding abroad are listed here.

Wedding Venues in France

Destination Wedding Event Rentals // Hayden Phoenix Photography

Event Rentals in France that can supply everything you need for your wedding abroad in France are listed here.

Event Rentals in France

Destination Wedding Directory Photography // Hayden Phoenix Photography

Wedding Photographers who work in France are listed here. Find a unique Wedding Photographer that will capture your wedding day with originality and flair.

Wedding Photographers

Destination Wedding Directory Videography //Hayden Phoenix Photography

Wedding Videographers who work in France are listed here. Find a unique Wedding Videographer that will capture your wedding day with originality and flair.

Wedding Videographers

Destination Wedding Directory Wedding Catering // Hayden Phoenix Photography

Find a caterer for your wedding abroad in France here.

Wedding Caterers in France

Destination Wedding Directory Wedding Celebrants // Hayden Phoenix Photography

Celebrants who can conduct a wedding blessing in France are listed here.

Wedding Celebrants in France

Destination Wedding Directory Stationery // Hayden Phoenix Photography

Suppliers who can create unique stationery for your wedding abroad in France are listed here.

Wedding Stationery

Destination Wedding Directory Wedding Tour Operators // Hayden Phoenix Photography

Looking for impartial advice and ideas to help you choose the best wedding venue and holiday package? Listed here are companies who will help you get the best price from the best Tour Operators.

Tour Operator

Destination Wedding Directory Wedding Insurance // Hayden Phoenix Photography

Companies who offer insurance for your wedding abroad are listed here.

Wedding Insurance

Destination Wedding Directory Wedding Websites & Apps // Hayden Phoenix Photography

A personal wedding website is the perfect way to provide your guests with all the information they will need about your wedding.

Wedding Websites & Apps

Destination Wedding Directory Music & Entertainment // Hayden Phoenix Photography

Wedding DJ’s Bands & Musicians who work in France are listed here. Find a Wedding Band & Musicians to play at your wedding reception in Italy.

Wedding DJ’s, Bands & Musicians

Special thanks to Hayden Phoenix for the above images.

Top Tips from Couples who were Married in France

  • Make an effort to learn the language – it is very flattering to the people you will get involved with and it helps a lot. In France a wedding is a community project and it was really important for us to involve as many local people as possible.
  • Send out a list of potential properties to guests as soon as possible (go and view them if possible first) and get flight details from all your home airports.
  • Don’t expect things to work the same way as they do in your home country. Ask as many questions as many times as you need to in order to make sure you get the answers you need.
  • Don’t let the residency requirements discourage you from having your wedding in France. Consider alternative options such as a blessing or a humanist wedding ceremony before settling on a different location.

Real Experiences – Why did you choose France?

Real Experiences Getting Married in France // David Bacher Photography

Image courtesy of David Bacher Photography

We wanted our wedding to be different from a traditional UK wedding and we certainly succeeded in our aim. There were so many special little things that happened that made our day unique. Things we felt made our wedding better; weather, cost, venue, civil ceremony and being able to buy our own local wine!

Jane & Graham, United Kingdom

Sentimental reasons. We have a family home there and really wanted to hold a blessing there. I think it may have been easier to organise our wedding in the UK but I would have not have been as inspired to make it as brilliant.

Charlotte & Christian, United Kingdom

I used to live in France and my parents still do. The financial aspect (getting more for your money and of a better quality) also played a role, as did the location and flexibility of service.

Lydia & David, United Kingdom

We love the French countryside, wine, food and culture and wanted our wedding to be truly unique. Our wedding ceremony was conducted in the roof space of a 13th century Chateau, we would have never been able to do that at home! It also gave us the opportunity to spend more time with our guests and extend our celebrations over three days.

Natalie & Simon, United Kingdom

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