25 Super Chic French-Inspired Wedding Details

If there’s one food the French know well, it’s cheese. Serve a scrumptious spread for the first course come reception time.

Skip the confetti or rose petal toss—a lavender toss is just what a French wedding ordered.

Now here’s an original idea—turn wine labels into invitations so you can gift guests with a bottle of wine. Vintage stamps, a wax seal, and tulle give the package a French feel.

Nothing beats the scent of a French patisserie. Bring it to the reception by using baguettes as name card holders.

What’s a French-inspired wedding without France’s most well-known sweet? Make your macarons loud and proud with a flashy hot pink tower.

A lush centerpiece of pastel blooms mimics the watercolor whimsy of Impressionist paintings—think Monet’s The Water Lily Pond.

Nothing says French romance like gilded candleholders. Pair them with pale blue tapered candles to complete the look.

Set the tone for your French-inspired nuptials by incorporating the language into your RSVP cards.

Package favors with wildflowers, greens, twine, and a gilded wax seal for some French springtime charm.

No, this gorgeous setting isn’t in France—can you believe it’s in Austin, Texas? The bride and groom embodied the French garden setting of Le San Michele with an altarpiece of flowering branches and foliage and whimsical blue chairs, all set to the backdrop of a fountain and expansive green.

This lavish tablescape is fit for a queen and king. Regal chairs, tapered candles, cut glassware, and moody burgundy hues combine textures for a magical feast.

Use shades of lavender and French blue accented with white and eucalyptus green to create a beautiful bouquet that mirrors France’s natural colors.

Displaying table names or numbers in French will really transport guests to the country. This couple let their outdoor château setting inspire their table names, labeling each one after a different tree.

While a château isn’t always easy to come by for a wedding venue, there really is no better setting to epitomize French magic. This château terrace is accented with eucalyptus and olive branches native to the south of France to complete its rustic feel.

Rustic wildflower centerpieces in mismatched bottles and jars look like they were plucked straight from the hills of France.

A crepe-style cake brings French fare to the table, while accents of lavender give a nod to Provencal.

Turn your ceremony space into a French garden with antique urns and a romantic archway of greenery and red blooms.

Take some inspiration from the Ponte des Arts, aka the love lock bridge for your escort card display by hanging keys from a wrought-iron gate.

Vintage china, gold-plated silverware, and blue lace combine for a place setting rich in French opulence.

Blue and white striped chairs have a Marie Antoinette vibe. This couple arranged these regal chairs in the first two rows for reservation seating, followed by farm chairs in the back.

Place sprigs of lavender in cocktails for a dash of Provence magic.

Channel some French old world romance with a guest book station that consists of postcards, a quill pen, and ink.

Floating paper parasols above an al fresco reception is trés chic, especially when set against a villa backdrop of stone walls and blue shutters.

A pergola or gazebo made of wrought iron and marble pillars is a safe bet for some French feels. Accent it with foraged wildflowers and winding vines to bring it to life.

Farm chairs adorned with a luscious swag of greenery and baby’s breath evoke the bucolic charms of France’s countryside.