How to Find Wedding Vendors in France: A Guide for Destination Wedding Couples
- Laehui Studio
- Dec 14, 2025
- 4 min read
Photo by Dimitri Kuliuk
Planning a wedding from abroad is both exciting and daunting. France is the ideal destination wedding location in Europe as it is often easy to fly to, offers breathtaking venues, diverse landscapes depending on the regions, exceptional cuisine, and a romantic atmosphere unlike anywhere else. But how do you find reliable vendors when you do not speak the language or know the local market? Here are the most effective strategies for discovering the perfect team for your French celebration.
Websites Dedicated to English-Speaking Vendors
Several platforms have emerged specifically to connect international couples with vendors who work comfortably in English:
French Wedding Style is a beautifully curated online publication featuring real weddings, editorials, and a supplier directory. The vendors listed here are accustomed to working with English-speaking couples. Browsing their real wedding features can also give you inspiration and lead you to discover vendors whose work resonates with your vision.
French Wedding Suppliers offers another dedicated directory where you can search by category and region.
These platforms do the initial vetting for you, ensuring that vendors are experienced in communicating with international clients.
French Wedding Directories
Mariage.net is France's largest wedding directory, similar to The Knot or WeddingWire. While the site is primarily in French, it offers an extensive database of vendors across every region and category. You can use your browser's translation feature to navigate, and do not hesitate to reach out to vendors even if their profiles are in French, many speak english. When contacting vendors, a brief message in English explaining your plans and asking their english level will quickly reveal whether communication will be smooth.
The Power of Facebook Groups
Some of the most valuable resources for planning a French wedding are Facebook communities where couples share recommendations, ask questions, and exchange experiences.
Search for groups such as "Getting Married in France," "Weddings in France," or "Last Minute Weddings in France." These communities are filled with couples at various stages of planning, as well as vendors who participate in discussions. Use the search function within each group to find recommendations for specific services. If you cannot find what you need, make a post, members are often generous with their suggestions. Beware you might be spammed with vendors very fast. But isn't that kind of what we need anyway?
Working with a Local Wedding Planner
A wedding planner based in France can be your greatest asset. Even if you do not hire one for full planning services, many offer consultation packages or partial planning that include vendor recommendations tailored to your style and budget.
Beyond their direct suggestions, planners are also a research tool in themselves. Browse their Instagram accounts and look at the weddings they have coordinated. Vendors are typically tagged in these posts: photographers, florists, caterers, entertainment etc. . This gives you a curated list of professionals who have already proven themselves at events similar to yours.
Instagram as a Discovery Tool
Instagram also remains one effective ways to find vendors whose aesthetic matches your vision. Search hashtags such as #frenchwedding, #mariageenfrance, #destinationweddingfrance, or location-specific tags like #weddingbordeaux, #provencewedding, or even specifically what you're looking for such as #franceweddingphotographer or #franceweddingillustrator.
When you find a wedding you love, explore the tagged accounts. One beautiful image can lead you to an entire team of vendors. Save posts that inspire you, and patterns will emerge. You may notice certain vendors appearing repeatedly in the style of work you admire.
Google Search: Tips for Better Results A straightforward Google search can work, though results vary. Many excellent vendors, particularly smaller or more specialised ones, may not appear on the first page, or at all, if they have not invested heavily in search engine optimisation as it is often the case.
To improve your results, try searching in French. Key vocabulary includes:
Mariage = Wedding
Photographe mariage = Wedding photographer
Fleuriste mariage = Wedding florist
Illustrateur live mariage = Live wedding illustrator
Traiteur mariage = Wedding caterer
Combine these terms with the region you are interested in (Bordeaux, Provence, Pays Basque, etc.). You will often discover vendors who primarily serve the French market but are perfectly capable of working in English.
Venue Recommendations
Do not overlook your venue as a source of vendor suggestions. Château owners, estate managers, and venue coordinators work with wedding professionals regularly. Ask for their preferred vendor list when they have one, it is often an good starting point.
A Note on Communication
When reaching out to French vendors, a simple message in English is perfectly acceptable. Most professionals in the wedding industry, particularly those in popular destination regions, have experience working with international clients. A brief video call early in the process can quickly establish whether the working relationship will be smooth, and if they can communicate effectively in english.
Building Your Team
Finding vendors from abroad requires more research than planning a local wedding, but the effort is worthwhile. The combination of dedicated directories, social media discovery, community recommendations, and local expertise will lead you to professionals who can bring your French wedding vision to life.
Take your time, trust your instincts, and remember that the best vendors are often found through unexpected connections. Your perfect team is out there, waiting to help you create something beautiful.
