From civil ceremonies at the mairie to the famous vin d'honneur and car honking, French weddings blend legal formalities with long-standing traditions.
Emma Albright - emma.albright@thelocal.com
Updated: Thu 30 Jul 2026 17:22 CET
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Here's everything you need to know about a French wedding. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP)
From civil ceremonies at the mairie to the famous vin d'honneur and car honking, French weddings blend legal formalities with long-standing traditions.
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