Plate
€260
Hotel Avg
€320
Best Month
June
Airport Dist.
25km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Paris
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Paris, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. The world capital of romance and haute couture. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 10/10 in romanticism, Paris offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Paris has excellent leisure infrastructure (9/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Paris
Main advantages
- The most iconic and symbolic destination in the world for wedding photography.
- World-class wedding suppliers and access to legendary fashion houses.
Points to keep in mind
- Extremely high banquet and accommodation prices and fees.
- Very heavy traffic and strict regulations for photo shoots in public areas.
The style in Paris
Dominant Style
Haute Couture / Urban Luxury
Local Tradition
Toast with reserve brut Champagne and night photos with the illuminated Eiffel Tower
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Paris
Ritz Paris Hotel
The epitome of classic French luxury in the prestigious Place Vendôme.
Rodin Museum (Musée Rodin)
Spectacular 18th-century mansion surrounded by gardens with iconic sculptures of the artist.
Shangri-La Paris
Former residence of Prince Roland Bonaparte featuring some of the best views of the Eiffel Tower.
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 Paris
Precio medio: ~320€/noche
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Vuelos a Paris
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Que hacer en Paris
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 Paris?
The average menu per guest is around 260€. High-end weddings for 100 people in the French capital usually cost between 55,000€ and 120,000€.
What is the best time for a wedding in Paris?
June is the preferred month due to pleasant temperatures and late golden light along the banks of the Seine.
What style of wedding is typical in Paris?
The star style is Haute Couture / Urban Luxury. It is typical to perform photoshoots on the Seine bridges and toast with reserve champagne.
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