Couples who send us a brief for France state a median budget of about EUR 21,500 and a median of 35 guests (10 briefs, January to October 2026). That is our own data, and a single wedding can cost less or more. A legal wedding requires one of you, or a parent of one of you, to have lived for at least a month in the commune where you marry by the day the banns are published, so most foreign couples choose a symbolic ceremony. The best season runs from May to September, and the lavender in Provence blooms in July. Couples choose between Provence, the châteaux of the Loire Valley and the French Riviera.
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What you need to know before planning your wedding in France
Legal Wedding
In France, one of you, or a parent of one of you, must have lived in the commune for at least one month when the banns are published. The banns are then posted for 10 days. Most choose a symbolic ceremony.
Verify with the official source: Service-Public.fr: Mariage en France (checked )
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June-September in Provence, lavender blooms in July.
Regions
Provence for rustic charm, Loire for châteaux, Paris for city weddings, Côte d'Azur for glamour.
Food Culture
French gastronomy is an experience - expect 4-5 course dinners.
Popular regions in France
Each region has its own character and charm
Provence
Lavender fields, olive groves and charming villages. Provence is the essence of French rural romance.
Loire Valley
Fairy-tale castles and vineyards along the Loire River. Royal elegance and history.
French Riviera
Glamorous Riviera with azure blue sea and luxury villas. Saint-Tropez, Nice and Cannes.
Beach Wedding in France
Rivieraens glamour ved Nice og Saint-Tropez. Korsikas vilde strande blandt Europas smukkeste.
Popular beaches: Nice, Saint-Tropez, Palombaggia (Corsica)
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