25 Super Chic French-Inspired Wedding Details

The French get a lot of things right: braids, manicures, fries, toast, and kissing, to name a few. Apart from knowing how to look good, eat good, and love good, they’re also known for their “cool-girl” aesthetic that’s every bit chic, effortless, and stylish. So it’s easy to see why one may want to steal a few ideas from the country that’s so well acquainted with style and love for their wedding day inspiration.

And we’re right there with you. You’re not the only one dreaming of château receptions, manicured garden ceremonies, and the lavender fields of Provence for your big day. There’s just something about France’s natural beauty and European history that makes for a magical wedding day concoction.

Infuse its opulent, royal roots with throne-like sweetheart chairs, blue and white stripes, or gilded candelabras and flatware, or take a more bucolic approach by incorporating sprigs of lavender into bouquets, centerpieces, and even cocktails. A watercolor palette to evoke the Impressionist era is another pretty choice, and don’t forget to use the French language where you can, like RSVP cards or table numbers. And of course, a setting with rolling lawns, château-like stonework, or wrought-iron pergolas doesn’t hurt either.

But what’s a wedding without food and drink? The French do both much better than many—incorporate a cheese station into cocktail hour, let a macaron tower steal the spotlight at the dessert bar, position baguettes on top of each place setting, or replace your wedding cake with a crepe masterpiece. And don’t forget to let the wine flow and champagne pop.

If those aren’t enough ideas for your trés chic wedding, we’ve got a few more for you below. Because who doesn’t dream of getting married in the city of love? Even if you can’t make it to France for your wedding, you can always make it come to you.