Plate
€155
Hotel Avg
€160
Best Month
June
Airport Dist.
110km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Reims
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Reims, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. The cradle of champagne and imperial celebrations. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 8/10 in romanticism, Reims offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Reims has excellent leisure infrastructure (8/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Reims
Main advantages
- Direct access to the world's most exclusive champagne brands for pairing.
- Spectacular Reims Cathedral, coronation site of French kings.
Points to keep in mind
- High catering prices linked to premium champagne pairings.
- Long land distance from airports requiring organization of French TGV/high-speed rail transport.
The style in Reims
Dominant Style
Champagne / Classic Luxury
Local Tradition
Wedding reception inside the historic Roman chalk quarries (Crayères) of the major Champagne Houses
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Reims
Domaine Les Crayères
Five-star palace hotel situated in a seven-hectare park in the heart of Reims with a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Palais du Tau
Former archiepiscopal palace adjacent to the cathedral, ideal for solemn and imperial receptions.
Veuve Clicquot Private Cellars
Exclusive winery featuring Roman underground galleries declared a UNESCO heritage site available for gala 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 Reims
Precio medio: ~160€/noche
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Vuelos a Reims
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Que hacer en Reims
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 Reims?
The average menu per guest is around 155€ (excluding exclusive champagne bottles). The average budget for a wedding of 100 people ranges from 32,000€ to 68,000€.
What is the best time for a wedding in Reims?
June offers pleasant mild temperatures and green vineyards in full growth before the autumn harvest.
What style of wedding is typical in Reims?
Champagne or Classic Luxury style. The most prestigious tradition is to hold solemn receptions inside the Roman chalk quarries (Crayères) of the Champagne Houses.
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