Planning

Ceremony

A Paris wedding is very romantic, but finding the right location can be a challenge. In this article, we will give you some ideas on places and venues to have your dream wedding in Paris, including city hall locations.

If you are planning your wedding or elopement in France and in Paris, there are many things to take into account such as choosing the venue for your ceremony, the photographer, the videographer, and what about the flowers? Not only must you choose the wedding dress but you also need to think about how to get there and where to stay for your guests.

If you choose the city hall of Paris for your civil ceremony (mairie de Paris) or any other location for your religious ceremony, you need to book it well in advance as there are not many available dates each year. The booking takes place 2 years prior to your desired date. The list of all dates is published every year by the end of October on the City Hall website. Then you need to organize a meeting with an official person from City Hall who will do a pre-wedding interview and prepare all documents that need to be sent back to him/her in due time.

Bachelorette & Bachelor party

These parties are a ritual organized by friends of the future bride or groom and dating from ancient times. Initially, this celebration was reserved for men and intended to be a last night of freedom before marriage, and often ended in drunkenness and debauchery as soon as women were present during this evening.

The bachelorette party typically involves a night out with the girls. Bachelorette parties have gotten a bad rap over the years, as they’ve come to be associated with drunken debauchery and the objectification of women. But it’s important to remember that this party is meant to celebrate the bride-to-be, and that it should reflect her personality and interests. Some brides might want a wild night out on the town while others may prefer a more intimate gathering with their closest girlfriends.

Bachelor parties are more family-friendly events that celebrate friendship, love and sharing between friends who are preparing to leave their single life behind. They are generally rowdier than bachelorette parties and can involve strippers or other adult entertainment (although not always). Bachelor parties are now often held in destinations like Las Vegas or Atlantic City for that reason. The groom can choose whether he wants his bachelor party to be a wild affair or something more subdued.

It’s a rare opportunity for the bride and the groom to be to live one last moment in freedom. It’s also a golden opportunity for friends and family to organize a party worthy of the name.

If you are in charge of organizing this special evening, here are some tips to help you organize it in style.

The organization of a successful party must be prepared well in advance to avoid any unpleasant surprises. A few months before the big day, make sure that everything goes well by following these tips:

  1. Set a date with everyone involved at least 3 months in advance.
  2. Choose an activity that everyone can do together and that suits everyone’s tastes and desires (spa, clubbing, karaoke …).
  3. Choose your costumes according to the theme that you have chosen (if you want).
  4. Book your restaurant or room if necessary (at least one month in advance).

Reception

A wedding in Paris is your opportunity to create a unique and personal event for you and your guests. You need to decide if you want to get married in an intimate ceremony with only a few friends, or perhaps you would like to organize a large wedding reception in one of Paris most prestigious venues.

Weddings in Paris are definitely the ultimate dream for many. It’s not surprising, as Paris is one of the most romantic cities on earth, with its beautiful architecture and atmosphere.

Your guests will remember it as an event of a lifetime.

A wedding reception is a party usually held after the ceremony, as hospitality for those who have attended the wedding.

Hosts provide food and drink, although a wedding cake is popular. Entertaining guests after a wedding is traditional in most societies and can last anywhere from half an hour to many hours or even days.

In some cultures, separate wedding celebrations are held for the brides and grooms families; in others, the two families celebrate together. The bride’s family typically pays for the wedding reception (including food and drinks) while the groom’s family pays for the rehearsal dinner (but not always).

But since the reception is a party, it must be thought of like one. What is the best way to make a party work? The answer is simple: by following these three steps:

  1. Choose your location well: The choice of location for your wedding is a fundamental part of the marriage celebration. Here are some ideas that may help you choose the most suitable location for the type of marriage you want to celebrate.

The country locations are perfect for those who want to give their guests the experience of an amazing day and therefore, in addition to organizing the ceremony, they want to organize a reception with dinner and overnight stay on site.

The city locations, however, are ideal for those who have chosen to celebrate their wedding in the city or who do not want to make their guests go out of town.

Wedding venues are indispensable locations if you want your wedding to be exclusive. These are historic homes and villas where you can organize your wedding without having to worry about anything else. They are ready-to-use locations with all amenities, including tables and chairs, ready-made environments and perfectly finished interiors.

If the ideal location for you is a place that welcomes you and your guests with open arms, then you should definitely look at hotels and resorts that offer space dedicated to marriages. These structures usually have suites available for newlyweds as well as special rates for guests on the occasion of weddings.

  1. Prepare the right menu: You can choose from four set menus: meat, fish, vegetarian or vegan.
  2. Organize the music.

The first step is to meet with your wedding planner if you have one, who will discuss all the details of your wedding in Paris with you. Be prepared to be asked questions such as where you would like to get married, where you would like to have the reception, how many guests you will have, what kind of food and drink you want, etc.

The next step is to arrange your marriage license. To get married in Paris is a dream for many, but if you have decided to do so, you should be aware of the legal and practical aspects of getting married in France.

Generally speaking, a wedding reception is organized in the same way as most parties and celebrations. It usually begins with guests arriving and being seated, followed by speeches (or perhaps toasts), dinner and dancing.

After dinner there may be more formal speeches, or perhaps an interlude of entertainment provided by musicians or a magician before dancing restarts. The dancing may be followed by cutting the wedding cake. If there is to be no dancing, the order of events can be altered but this will generally still involve speeches, meal and more formal event (often in that order).