Plate
€115
Hotel Avg
€120
Best Month
June
Airport Dist.
60km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Colmar
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Colmar, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. An Alsatian fairy tale among canals and flowers. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9/10 in romanticism, Colmar offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Colmar has excellent leisure infrastructure (5/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Colmar
Main advantages
- Perfectly preserved pedestrian old town featuring unique half-timbered architecture.
- Intimate atmosphere with great magic and photographic value.
Points to keep in mind
- High influx of tourists on spring and summer weekends.
- Limited event room capacity for large weddings in the historic old town.
The style in Colmar
Dominant Style
Fairy Tale / Rustic Romantic
Local Tradition
Wedding stroll in a traditional wooden boat through the canals of the Petite Venise neighborhood
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Colmar
La Maison des Têtes
Historic 17th-century Renaissance palace with an exceptional gastronomic restaurant.
Hostellerie Le Maréchal
Boutique hotel situated on the canal in Petite Venise, featuring highly romantic period rooms.
Wistub Brenner Patio
Restaurant featuring a charming traditional Alsatian courtyard for intimate rustic-chic 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 Colmar
Precio medio: ~120€/noche
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Vuelos a Colmar
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Que hacer en Colmar
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 Colmar?
The average menu per guest is around 115€. An intimate wedding of 100 people ranges from 20,000€ to 38,000€.
What is the best time for a wedding in Colmar?
June offers mild temperatures, sunny days, and Alsatian flowers decorating all pedestrian facades.
What style of wedding is typical in Colmar?
Fairy Tale or Rustic wedding. The local tradition consists of taking wooden boat rides through the canals of the Petite Venise neighborhood.
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