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Are you considering planning a gay wedding in France? Your wedding day is such an exciting time, especially when you’re planning a destination wedding! France can be a great place for gay couples to get married because of the wide acceptance and celebration of LGBTQ+ couples. We’re excited to share a couple’s recent wedding we […]

Talk about the myth that planning a French wedding is as easy as just planning a normal wedding and the travel components. It’s also about communicating differently with vendors, working with different timelines, and setting different expectations for what is standard with French wedding planning etiquette. What to expect when it comes to French wedding […]

Tristan and Meredith’s wedding at Château le Petit Verdus was something out of a magazine – every detail was truly perfect and spoke to their tastes. Timeless elements combined with a fun party feel made this wedding an example for why couples opt to get married in France.  Meredith and Tristan are from Texas and […]

Check out our rebrand for our French wedding planning business! The Story Behind Our Rebrand We are so excited to announce our rebrand from Pure Expression Events to Pétillante Weddings! Pétillante Weddings is still your go-to wedding planner in France – we specialize in planning beautiful chateau weddings in France.  We started our rebrand in […]

‘Tis the season to get engaged!! Exciting right? Marriage proposals are exciting; especially when you get that “feeling” that your significant other is going to pop the question.  Sometimes you see it coming, sometimes you don’t.  But if you’ve been together for a while, it’s not uncommon to be on the look-out for signs that your guy […]

Dreaming of an intimate photo session with your soon-to-be in France? Excited at the idea of creating gorgeous pre-wedding photos to share on your wedding website?  What better way to give your guests a glimpse of what’s in store for them at your French wedding than with an engagement photo shoot in France.  I always […]

Choosing your wedding venue will undoubtedly be one of the biggest wedding planning decisions you’ll make.  The venue you pick will set the tone for the wedding.  It will determine the location and type of tailored French experience you wish to offer guests and it will stand out in your guests memories for years to come.   You’ll need […]

The “B” word.  Every wedding couple’s nightmare.  You’ve heard the horror stories… Couples spending 2,3,4 times more than they initially budgeted…..   Seems inevitable right? Well it’s not. In this article, we are going to go over simple strategies to ensure that you actually stick to your wedding budget while getting everything you deserve!       As […]

Dreaming of having your wedding ceremony in a church in France?  High ceilings, dramatic threshold, long aisle, pipe organ – If so, you’re in luck! France offers an amazing selection of historic churches for your church wedding.  However, while the process can be relatively simple, it’s important to understand the framework and general rules about organizing a […]

I’ll bet you already know the answer to this question. Don’t you? My answer: Go with your gut. There are no rules that determine exactly who should be on the guest list for your destination wedding.  Some invite co-workers, others don’t.  Some allow kids and others do not.  Some invite a “plus-one”, others don’t.  It all depends on […]