I’ve been invited to a French wedding in the middle of august and I realised I know nothing about French wedding etiquette. My boyfriend who I’m going with have never been to a wedding before so he is of cero help, besides guys always get off easy so he doesn’t understand the fuzz. What should I wear? How does it work with presents etc, I never met the persons getting married and I don’t speak French so calling makes no sense. And I also worry about the fact that don’t speak a word of French still.
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is it a day or evening wedding?
Cheers,
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The wedding takes place in the day. The dinner is at night. So Im also thinking if its needed maybe to have diffrent clothes for the wedding and the dinner?
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The last French wedding I went to, all of the women were wearing hats. There can be formal in that sort of way. I didn%26#39;t wear a hat but it didn%26#39;t bother me. I wouldn%26#39;t worry about changing clothes either.
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Based on various comments over the years, including from an American woman who was about to marry a French man (and was talking about his family%26#39;s attitudes), I would say no loud/bright colors or prints, even during the day, if you don%26#39;t want to stand out from the rest.
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You would be fine with a chic summer dress.
Even if wedding party is wearing tuxedos, hats, etc. guests just have to look elegant.
Get some info from the people who invited you.
Re. presents, bride and groom should have une liste (be registered). And then you have all the exceptions...
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The BBC website is a great place to start with your language problem. Over the next 6 weeks you should try and learn a few basic words and phrases, it will be very much appreciated...
www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/quickfix/
:-)
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Ipenin104 and Berkeley Travelers
Thank you for your advice, maybe I stick with something in just one colour then to be on the safe side. I think I heard something about hats too. I think I will skip it, I would only wear it that ones anyway. Is there any other things I should be prepared for?
La photographe
I have some nice dresses but they are in cotton, do you think that will be to casual? Its hard with information, I don’t know the people and my boyfriend who is the one invited just says I make too big of a thing out of it. I will try to find out if they have a list. Anything else to think of?
Imisscornwall
Thanks for the site, its really good, I like the fact that you can listen to the sentences! I will try to learn some congratulations in French. What do you usually say? My biggest worry is to end up sitting next to someone who doesn’t speak any English or very little, I survive as long as I have food but I’m just afraid to bore the person next to me, but I guess that’s a risk I have to take, the people getting married knows I don’t know French so I hope they will think of this when placing me.
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The only thing I would know is to absolutely, never, in any case, wear white (concurrence to the bride whose %26quot;special day%26quot; it is) so I%26#39;ve always avoided not only white but also anything too clear.
Otherwise, concerning the %26quot;hat%26quot;s, from what know, except in very %26quot;posh%26quot; weddings, hats would be reserved for near family.
Have fun!
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Hi %26quot;njutning%26quot;.... for a minute there I thought you were going to marry your French boyfriend!!!
From the two weddings I went to in France I hope I can help you with questions..
Wear a solid color dress or suit with a nice hat (and gloves if possible). We wore the same outfits to the dinner but it was after the church ceremony. If you don%26#39;t know the couple at all a nice picture frame or table linen ( no table size) such as table runner , napkins, cloth bread basket etc. would be appropriate, or a pretty vase or something special from where you are living.
Just go and have fun! Wine is quite the party breaker... even those who speak no English will be understanding!
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There are plenty of differences between one wedding and another. I have been to very overdressed weddings (with hats) and to very simple parties in the countryside. I suppose you know the friends who invited you, their style of living and tastes, so you can either guess or simply ask them.
As far as presents are concerned, almost everybody has a wedding present list (to avoid weird presents that you must sell on e-bay after the wedding) : very often the present consist in a trip. Once again, ask your friends : do you have a present list (%26quot;liste de mariage%26quot; in French), I am pretty sure they do!
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