Vinrouge Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Hi There,My wife and I got married in France last year, and although there is a fair amount of paperwork involved it wasnt too bad. The biggest issue will be that your friend would need to be resident in France to actually get married here. I think you will find that fairly inflexible too.However, there is an option. Some very good friends of ours married in the Loire valley 3 years ago, basically what they did was to have the legal civil ceremony in the UK, then came over to France and had a blessing in the Chateau's chapel with an expat C of E minister and then had a great reception at the Chateau.The only Chateau in the area that we know has a chapel for a blessing, would be Chateau Montbrun near Cussac. Stunning setting and Ok if you are looking to invite less than 60 people. Local caterers are fantastic and I would gladly recommend the company we used from Limoges.Hope that helps.T & L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 [quote user="TWINKLE"]If you need a band for the reception......[;-)][/quote]Have pm'd you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinrouge Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Hi There, My wife and I got married in France last year (Haute Vienne, Limousin) Just PM me if you want any advice as it is a little daunting but do-able (sic).The other posters are correct, you have to get married in your local Mairie and thereafter can have a blessing elsewhere. I know Chateau Montbrun near Chalus has a lovely chapel for wedding blessings and we used Chateau de Brie which doesnt have the chapel but has a fantastic reception room.Hope thats some help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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