Destination Weddings

France

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At a glance

Marrying in France

France covers every mood, from Provence farmhouses and Loire chu00e2teaux to Riviera villas. Food and wine are the main event here, so couples tend to plan the menu before the dress.

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Best timeMay to Jun, Sep

Warm without August crowds

Flight time2 hours

Direct to Nice in around 2 hours, or Eurostar to Paris

VisaNo visa

Up to 90 days in any 180, EES biometric checks apply

Legal weddingMarry at home first

Legal only if one of you lives there or has a month's residence, so most couples marry at home first

Top tipRegister office first

Do the legal part at your UK register office the week before, then celebrate freely at the French venue

Checked against official UK government and embassy guidance. Rules can change, so confirm paperwork with the registry before you book.

Explore France by area

French Riviera4 venues · Historic, WaterExplore the area →Paris & surrounds2 venues · Grand, HistoricExplore the area →South West France2 venues · Historic, VineyardExplore the area →

10 venues in France

Hand-picked from 324 venues in 31 countries and 59 areas

When to book

Your France wedding, month by month

Marrying abroad runs to a longer clock than at home. The best venues book a year or more ahead, and the legal paperwork has its own timings. Here is the order that works.

  1. 12 to 18 months
  2. 12 months
  3. 9 months
  4. 6 months
    • Book photographer, florist and music
    • Plan a menu tasting or site visit
    • Arrange travel insurance
  5. 3 months
    • Start the legal paperwork, sooner if your route asks
    • Confirm final guest numbers
    • Plan the welcome and farewell events
  6. 1 month
    • Final payments and timings
    • Pack documents in your hand luggage
    • Hand the day over to your planner