Wedding Ceremonies

As a wedding organizer or Wedding Planner, I attach great importance to wedding ceremonies. They are an opportunity to formalize your union and to celebrate your love in front of everyone; both society and your loved ones.

There are several types of ceremonies that I will describe in more detail. You will choose the one(s) that suit you based on your beliefs, desires, personality, and personal history. Each holds strong symbolic significance and will require your involvement.

Just like planning your wedding, a ceremony needs to be anticipated and prepared for.

The civil ceremony is essential.

This is the only ceremony with legal validity. In France, a visit to the Town Hall is mandatory to make your marriage official. You can choose the town hall of your residence, your parents' residence, or the location of a secondary home.

You should contact the town hall to obtain an administrative file and reserve a date.

Each spouse can choose 1 or 2 witnesses.

The ceremony is quick (approximately 15 minutes) and often not very personalized.

My advice is to make this moment a little more festive with music at the entrance and/or exit of the town hall. You can also plan for a toss of biodegradable confetti, flower petals, or lavender (rice is now prohibited), or offer small bottles of soap bubbles or ribbons to wave.

You are now officially married! You can stop there and go straight to the celebration! Or you can complement it with a religious ceremony or a secular ceremony.

The religious ceremony

Depending on your beliefs, you will contact a place of worship.

This step should be completed as early as possible to ensure the availability of your desired venue.

Generally, preparation sessions are offered, either in groups or individually.

A financial contribution in the form of a donation (€150-300) will be suggested.

To personalize this moment, feel free to decorate the venue with flowers and choose music that is meaningful to you for the important parts. And of course, remember to plan a magnificent exit for the newlyweds!

The secular ceremony

THE most popular wedding ceremony in recent years!

It generally takes place outdoors, at the reception venue, and is highly personalized. It's an opportunity to celebrate your love, your story, and your union.

Your loved ones are invited to participate by reading texts or poems, or by singing songs. Originality and emotion are highly anticipated.

A secular ceremony officiant is necessary to orchestrate this moment. This can be a close friend or family member, or a professional. This ceremony requires several months of preparation and significant involvement from everyone to achieve a truly personalized and meaningful result.

A ritual is proposed. It should be chosen based on your personality or have a symbolic meaning that resonates with you.

Even though this ceremony is intended to be free-spirited, it requires thorough preparation beforehand. That's why I always recommend enlisting a professional. They will guide you through its structure, encourage you to reflect on the meaning of your union, and provide an external perspective to perfectly orchestrate a wedding ceremony that truly reflects you and how you envision it.

My role as a Wedding Planner, organizing weddings and therefore ceremonies!

I appreciate the diversity of each wedding ceremony, finding them all moving, and I respect your choices without judgment. My role is to guide you through the necessary steps, direct you to essential service providers (officiant, florist, musicians, etc.) to create a memorable wedding ceremony! I am aware of the required timelines and anticipate the wedding organization to ensure a smooth flow of the day. I coordinate the setup and decoration. I am present during the ceremonies, discreetly orchestrating the details and logistics.