Plate
€280
Hotel Avg
€350
Best Month
June
Airport Dist.
35km
Estimated Budget
Complete guide for your wedding in Versailles
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in Versailles, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Royal splendor, symmetrical gardens, and palatial romanticism. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9.5/10 in romanticism, Versailles offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, Versailles has excellent leisure infrastructure (7.8/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in Versailles
Main advantages
- Unparalleled royal settings and historic châteaux recognized worldwide.
- Close proximity to Paris to facilitate guest lodging and leisure.
- Haute couture catering services of international renown.
Points to keep in mind
- Extremely high wedding budget, suitable only for generous budgets.
- Strict historic preservation regulations limiting decorations and fireworks.
The style in Versailles
Dominant Style
Palatial Classic
Local Tradition
Newlyweds arriving in a horse-drawn carriage in the style of the French court
Weather month by month
Top Venues in Versailles
Airelles Château de Versailles Le Grand Contrôle
The only hotel inside the palace grounds, offering royal banquets and private night tours.
Waldorf Astoria Versailles - Trianon Palace
Luxury hotel adjacent to Versailles park with a Guerlain spa and expansive gardens.
Château de Voisins
Spectacular 17th-century château surrounded by a classic landscape park just a few kilometers away.
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 Versailles
Precio medio: ~350€/noche
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Vuelos a Versailles
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Que hacer en Versailles
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 a wedding in Versailles cost?
The average plate price is 280€. A high-standing gala wedding for 100 guests ranges from 75,000€ to 130,000€.
Can you hold the wedding in the Palace of Versailles itself?
The public palace does not allow conventional private weddings, but exceptional gala banquets can be held with ministerial authorization and significant donations.
What is the best wedding season?
June offers very long days, magical sunsets, and gardens in full bloom, despite a medium rain risk.
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