Plate
€160
Hotel Avg
€180
Best Month
September
Airport Dist.
15km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Bordeaux
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Bordeaux, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Grand châteaux and world-renowned vineyards. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9/10 in romanticism, Bordeaux offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Bordeaux has excellent leisure infrastructure (7/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Bordeaux
Main advantages
- Unmatched offer of fairytale châteaux surrounded by centuries-old vineyards.
- Exceptional signature gastronomy paired with world-class wines.
Points to keep in mind
- Renting the most prestigious châteaux often requires bookings 18 months in advance.
- Atlantic climate can present sporadic rains in summer.
The style in Bordeaux
Dominant Style
Romantic Château / Vineyard
Local Tradition
Menu paired with Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé wines and toasts around oak barrels
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Bordeaux
Château Pape Clément
One of the oldest Grand Cru vineyards in the region featuring a neo-gothic castle and spectacular gardens.
Les Sources de Caudalie
Luxury Relais & Châteaux hotel situated in the middle of Château Smith Haut Lafitte vineyards featuring a spa.
Château de La Ligne
Beautiful castle surrounded by vineyards and formal gardens ideal for Anglo-French weddings.
Wedding traditions in France
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Le vin d'honneur
Post-ceremony cocktail open to a wider circle than the banquet (neighbours, colleagues, extended family). A must in a French wedding.
Mandatory civil marriage
In France the civil marriage at the Mairie is mandatory before any religious ceremony. No priest will officiate without the mayor's certificate.
La pièce montée
Croquembouche: tower of caramel-glazed profiteroles. The quintessential French wedding cake.
The day-after brunch
Day-after brunch with the closest guests to extend the celebration. Almost always included for château weddings.
Legal requirements to marry in France
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
Mairie (town hall)
Minimum notice
10 days
Witnesses per spouse
2
Key steps
- File the dossier de mariage at the chosen Mairie.
- Prove 40 days of residence in the municipality of one spouse.
- Publication des bans for 10 days at the Mairie.
- Civil ceremony before the mayor or deputy; 2 witnesses per spouse (max 4).
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in France- Certificat de coutume from your home consulate.
- Birth certificate translated by a sworn translator.
- Passport and, where required, certificate of marital capacity.
How to get there from France
Main airports
Rail
TGV / SNCF
Common departure points
Paris · Lyon · Marseille · Bordeaux · Nice
Typical vendors in France
What French couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en Bordeaux
Precio medio: ~180€/noche
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Vuelos a Bordeaux
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Que hacer en Bordeaux
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to get married in Bordeaux?
The average menu per guest is around 160€. For exclusive weddings of 100 people in châteaux, the average cost ranges from 32,000€ to 64,000€.
What is the best time for a wedding in Bordeaux?
September is the star month. The climate is mild, rains are scarce, and it matches the start of the harvest.
What style of wedding is typical in Bordeaux?
The Romantic Château style dominates. The local tradition consists of pairing the menu with Grand Cru local wines and making toasts around oak barrels.
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