Every summer, Charente-Maritime welcomes families from across Europe. If you are travelling to Charente-Maritime with children, parents or grandparents, a family photo session can become one of the most lasting souvenirs from your French holiday.

By the end of this article, you’ll understand how wedding photography works in France; how to choose the right destination wedding photographer for your personality; how much coverage you really need, and what to expect on the day.

When I chat with couples about catering, the same worry often comes up: “We want Champagne, but it’s expensive.” In France, a good everyday Champagne is not as costly as in the UK, Ireland or North America, but you still don’t have to use it for every glass. That’s where Crémant becomes your best friend for wedding reception drinks.

The Cognac region is a charming place for a French wedding. It offers countryside views, vineyards and characterful villages. Couples from the area, but also many Parisians, choose Cognac region for summer celebrations and family reunions. It feels relaxed yet elegant.

Hiring a wedding photographer in France is a key decision for your destination wedding. They are French wedding industry insiders, who know culture, the best English-speaking vendors in the region, timings and plan your photos around them. This means fewer questions on the day and more time for you to enjoy your wedding.

Planning a wedding in France means thinking about a thousand little details, and one of the most important is your wedding dress. You’ve spent months searching, booked fittings between work calls, maybe even flown to another city to find “the one”. Now comes the scary part: getting that wedding dress to France in perfect condition. Your dream dress survived months of searching. Here's how to make sure it survives the flight too.