If you’re in love with all that is dreamy and romantic, then you must have a destination wedding in France! Here’s why France is your gateway to an exquisite union!
With its rich heritage, vast culture, and iconic landmarks, France is widely known for its appreciation towards everything that is art, love, and romance. This makes it one of the most sought-after destinations for weddings. Its timeless glamour, poetic landscapes and exquisite cuisine hold the answers to all your questions – why France? Be it a lavender-filled countryside scene or the historic shores of Normandy, France has something for everyone, to make your unique wedding vision come to life! With its enchanting gardens, vineyard backdrops, and ocean views, you are sure to experience a once-in-a-lifetime wedding!
So, what are you thinking? Let Wedding Affair be your guide to successfully organising your Indian destination wedding in France!
Thrilling Wedding Journey – From India to France!
With an average flight time of around 9 hours and 38 minutes, travelling to France from India can get extremely easy! There are multiple direct flights that you can catch, which can save you a great deal of time and energy, which you’ll otherwise have to spend due to the hassle of connecting flights. Several airlines like Air France, KLM Royal Dutch, Air India, Lufthansa, etc. offer you direct flights from multiple Indian metropolitan cities to France, though their fare can differ greatly.
A flight from Bengaluru to Paris can cost as low as ₹35,662, while flights to other French cities can range from ₹46,521 to ₹74,382. Moreover, flights are usually on the lower end during off-peak seasons, i.e., from October to February.
Pro Tip: Make a guest list and book all their tickets together in advance, at least a few months before the scheduled wedding. But, before that, finalise the destination city and venue that would be the perfect choice for your Indian wedding and can accommodate the grandeur of the Indian wedding functions and guests!
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Celebrate Your Wedding Lavishly – Venues That You Can Opt for!
France offers a lot of exquisite venues and locations that would be the perfect choice for holding a big fat Indian wedding! Whether you want to hold an intimate wedding with a few close family members or want to celebrate the joy of your union with your whole extended circle, it has something to offer to all!
Chȃteau De La Messardière
An oasis in the heart of Saint-Tropez, Chȃteau De La Messardière is known for its lush Ramatuelle vineyards, historical charm, modern elegance, and magnificent sea view. Only 3 kilometres away from the La Mole-Toulon Airport, they offer you a total of 86 rooms and suites. This makes it a perfect place to accommodate all your guests and provide them with the comfort of, and that too with private pools and gardens, sea-view hotel rooms, and elegant terraces.
To make it more memorable, they offer you everything that you might need to hold all your wedding functions, including big seminar spaces, stunning settings for intimate celebrations, elegant restaurants to cater to your every taste, etc. The Bay of Pampellone, their wedding venue, offers you a stunning backdrop to hold your ceremony, set within a beautiful 13-hectare estate of olive trees and umbrella pines. They also have private pools where you can hold your Haldi and Mehendi function and a seaside area, perfect for your Sangeet – DJ night. They also offer you a range of private spaces with a unique ambience that is tailor-made to your taste and aesthetic!
Chȃteau Les Carrasses
Situated in Languedoc, a 30-minute drive from Beziers-Cap d’Agde Airport, Chȃteau Les Carrasses offers a unique collection of luxurious self-catering residences, on-site restaurants, fine winery, and farms, making it a perfect spot for your grand wedding. They have 30 suites, flats and stylish houses, and flexible spaces for you to hold your parties and wedding functions, from 60m2 to 150m2, a perfect place to hold your intimate wedding. Offering accommodations to as many as 90 people, it is the perfect venue that can keep your guests entertained long after all the wedding fun adrenaline has worn down. Your stay at Chȃteau Les Carrasses is also accommodated with large panoramic terraces, barbecue areas, and parks and gardens where you can hold all your wedding functions like mehendi, sangeet, etc.
Tips to make your destination wedding planning easy!
- Gather the passport details and other necessary documents of all your guests in advance.
- Book your hotels and venue at least 18 months before your wedding to save yourself the trouble of last-minute hassle and overpriced costs.
- Hire a wedding planner from the area of your venue to ensure everything happens smoothly without any legal issues.
- Talk to the legal authorities of the city you are planning to get married in to ensure you have all the complete documents required.
- Visa applications for Indians take at least 3-5 working days. Make sure to arrange them in advance to avoid panic.
- Lastly, be in constant touch with the venue authorities and your wedding planner to ensure smooth and effective communication.
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