Planning a Destination Wedding in France

What This Guide Covers — and Who It's For

Planning a wedding in France is one of the most rewarding things you can do. It's also, at times, one of the most confusing. The legal system is different. The vendor market is fragmented. The etiquette around catering, timing, and guest logistics has its own logic.

This guide was written for English-speaking couples planning a destination wedding in France, whether you're considering a chateau in Provence, a domaine in the Loire Valley, or a bastide somewhere in between. Each chapter addresses a specific phase of planning with practical advice drawn from years of writing about French weddings.

You don't need to read it in order, but it works as a sequence. Start at Chapter 1 if you're at the beginning. Jump to wherever you are if you're already in the middle of planning.