France’s wedding industry is balancing tradition with fast-moving consumer choices, and the most recent figures from 2025 make that tension hard to ignore. With 2025 data pointing to big shifts in how couples book venues, plan ceremonies, and budget across regions, the pattern is clearly not one-size-fits-all. Let’s look at the key statistics so you can see where France’s wedding market is leaning next.
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Cost Analysis
1The average cost of a wedding in France in 2023 was €22,500.
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2Venue rental averaged €5,200 for French weddings in 2022.
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3Catering costs per wedding guest were €95 in France in 2023.
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4Bridal gown average price was €2,100 in 2022.
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5Wedding photographer fees averaged €2,800 for a full day in 2023.
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6Floral arrangements cost €1,450 on average per French wedding in 2022.
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7DJ or band entertainment averaged €1,900 in France in 2023.
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8Wedding cake prices ranged from €450 to €1,200, averaging €780 in 2022.
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9Makeup and hair styling cost €350 per bride in 2023.
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10Transportation (cars/limos) averaged €650 per wedding in 2022.
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11Wedding rings duo averaged €3,200 in France in 2023.
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12Invitations and stationery cost €280 on average in 2022.
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13Wedding planner fees were 15% of budget, averaging €3,400 in 2023.
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14Videography services averaged €2,200 in France in 2022.
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15Men's suits/formal wear cost €450 average in 2023.
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16Guest favors and gifts totaled €12 per person, €1,000 overall in 2022.
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17Decor and lighting rentals averaged €1,100 per event in 2023.
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18Bouquet toss and extras like fireworks cost €250 average in 2022.
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19Legal marriage fees were €150 on average in France in 2023.
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20Honeymoon average spend was €4,500 per couple in 2022.
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21Insurance for weddings averaged €120 per event in 2023.
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22Bridesmaid dresses cost €180 each on average in 2022.
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23Officiant fees for non-civil ceremonies averaged €400 in 2023.
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24Sound system and AV rentals €550 average in 2022.
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25Post-wedding brunch costs €45 per guest in France in 2023.
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26Custom invitations via digital platforms cost €5.50 each in 2022.
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27Engagement ring average price €4,200 in 2023.
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28Welcome bags for guests €15 each average in 2022.
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Cost Analysis Interpretation
With an average price tag of €22,500, a French wedding appears to be a meticulously choreographed and deliciously catered celebration where the cost of declaring "I do" is carefully itemized down to the last €5.50 digital invitation and €250 firework.
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Market Size and Revenue
1In 2023, the total market size of the French wedding industry reached €6.8 billion, driven by post-pandemic recovery and rising disposable incomes.
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2The wedding planning services segment accounted for 22% of the total French wedding market revenue in 2022, equating to €1.45 billion.
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3France's wedding industry saw a 5.2% year-over-year revenue growth in 2023, reaching €6.95 billion overall.
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4Catering and banquet services contributed €2.1 billion to the French wedding industry in 2022, or 32% of total expenditures.
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5The floral and decoration sector in French weddings generated €450 million in 2023, up 7% from the previous year.
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6Photography and videography services for weddings in France totaled €380 million in revenue in 2022.
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7Wedding dress and attire market in France was valued at €620 million in 2023, with bridal gowns alone at €410 million.
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8Jewelry sales for weddings contributed €1.2 billion to the French market in 2022.
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9Transportation services for French weddings generated €250 million in 2023.
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10Entertainment and music services in the French wedding industry reached €180 million in revenue in 2022.
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11Stationery and invitation printing for weddings in France totaled €90 million in 2023.
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12Honeymoon travel bookings linked to French weddings generated €950 million in 2022.
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13Wedding cake and confectionery market in France hit €150 million in 2023.
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14Beauty and makeup services for French weddings earned €320 million in 2022.
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15Rental equipment for weddings (furniture, tents) reached €210 million in France in 2023.
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16Officiant and legal services contributed €75 million to the French wedding industry in 2022.
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17Gift registry and present market tied to weddings was €420 million in 2023.
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18Wedding insurance premiums in France totaled €55 million in 2022.
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19Digital wedding platforms and apps generated €120 million in France in 2023.
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20Second-hand wedding attire resale market reached €80 million in 2022.
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21Corporate wedding sponsorships contributed €35 million in 2023.
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22Import of wedding goods into France valued at €1.1 billion in 2022.
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23Export of French wedding services abroad was €280 million in 2023.
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24Tax revenues from French wedding industry reached €1.4 billion in 2022.
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25Employment in French wedding industry stood at 85,000 direct jobs in 2023.
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26Indirect jobs supported by weddings numbered 120,000 in France in 2022.
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27Average revenue per wedding venue in France was €450,000 in 2023.
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28Online wedding marketplaces took 15% commission averaging €2,500 per event in 2022.
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29Luxury wedding segment (over €100k) represented 8% of market value at €550 million in 2023.
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30Budget wedding segment (under €10k) held 25% share worth €1.7 billion in 2022.
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Market Size and Revenue Interpretation
Even with inflation, the French have proven that saying 'I do' is still the most effective way to say 'I spend', as a €6.95 billion industry blossoms from billions spent on everything from gowns to getaways.
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Trends and Future Projections
168% of sustainable trends adopted in French weddings in 2023.
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2Personalized vows included in 74% of ceremonies in 2022.
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3Destination weddings within France rose 12% to 35,000 in 2023.
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4Vegan/vegetarian menus in 52% of weddings in 2022.
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5Live streaming for remote guests in 41% of events in 2023.
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6Eco-friendly decorations used by 61% of couples in 2022.
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7Gender-neutral weddings up 22% since 2020, 15% in 2023.
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8Micro-weddings (under 50 guests) at 28% of total in 2022.
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9Tech integrations like apps for RSVPs in 67% in 2023.
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10Outdoor weddings increased to 48% in 2022 from 35% pre-2020.
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11Cultural fusion weddings (mixed heritage) at 19% in 2023.
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12Rental attire over purchase: 32% of brides in 2022.
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13Wellness pre-wedding events (yoga/spa) in 25% in 2023.
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14Market projected to grow 4.8% annually to €8.2 billion by 2028.
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15AI wedding planners expected in 20% of luxury events by 2025.
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16Carbon-neutral weddings targeted by 35% of venues by 2025.
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17NFT digital invitations piloted in 5% high-end weddings 2023.
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18Post-pandemic, intimate gatherings projected to stay at 30% through 2027.
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19Experiential elements (photo booths, drones) in 79% in 2022.
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20Inclusive ceremonies for all abilities up 18% in 2023.
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21Second-hand luxury decor market to double by 2026.
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2255% prefer sustainable jewelry by 2025 projections.
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23Virtual reality venue tours adopted by 45% suppliers in 2023.
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24Food trucks at receptions in 27% of casual weddings 2022.
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25Adventure honeymoons (hiking/ski) up 14% in 2023.
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26Pet-inclusive weddings reached 33% participation in 2022.
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27Industry recovery to pre-2020 levels projected by end-2024.
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Trends and Future Projections Interpretation
The modern French couple is so busy personally curating their sustainable, tech-forward, and inclusive celebration—complete with vegan menus, livestreams, and possibly their dog—that they might just need that AI wedding planner to find a quiet moment to actually say their personalized vows.
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Venue and Supplier Statistics
1France has over 12,000 wedding venues registered in 2023.
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2Châteaux and castles represent 35% of popular French wedding venues in 2022.
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3Paris hosted 15% of all premium wedding venues in 2023.
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44,200 professional wedding planners operate in France as of 2022.
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5There are 8,500 catering companies specializing in weddings in France in 2023.
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6Floral suppliers number 2,800 nationwide, with 40% in Provence in 2022.
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76,200 wedding photographers certified in France in 2023.
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8Bridal gown boutiques total 1,950 across France in 2022.
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9DJ and band suppliers reach 5,400 for weddings in 2023.
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10Bakery patisseries specializing in wedding cakes: 3,100 in 2022.
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11Beauty salons with wedding packages: 7,500 in France 2023.
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12Luxury car rental firms for weddings: 1,200 nationwide in 2022.
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13Jewelry stores offering wedding sets: 2,400 in 2023.
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14Stationery printers for weddings: 950 specialized firms in 2022.
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15Videographers: 3,800 active in French wedding market 2023.
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16Furniture rental companies: 1,600 for events including weddings in 2022.
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17Officiants (non-religious): 450 registered in 2023.
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18Digital platforms listing suppliers: 25 major ones in France 2022.
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19Provence has 1,800 venues, 15% of national total in 2023.
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20Eco-friendly venues grew to 900 in France by 2022.
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21Beachfront wedding locations: 450 along French coasts in 2023.
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22Vineyard wedding sites: 620 in wine regions 2022.
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23Hotel ballrooms for weddings: 3,200 available in 2023.
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24Manor houses and estates: 2,100 for weddings in France 2022.
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25Supplier satisfaction rate: 92% for top 1,000 vendors in 2023.
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26Average supplier contracts per wedding: 12.4 in 2022.
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27Online-rated suppliers: 85% of total with 4.5+ stars in 2023.
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Venue and Supplier Statistics Interpretation
For a country famously skeptical of marriage, France has built a remarkably robust industrial complex to ensure that if you do decide to tie the knot, you’ll need to coordinate an army of over twelve specialized vendors just to get to “oui.”
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Wedding Demographics
1In 2022, France recorded 228,000 marriages, a 4.1% increase from 2021.
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2Average age of brides in France was 33.2 years in 2023, up from 32.8 in 2020.
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355% of French weddings in 2022 were civil ceremonies only.
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4Regional distribution: Île-de-France hosted 22% of all French weddings in 2023.
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542% of couples marrying in France in 2022 were cohabiting beforehand for over 5 years.
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6Second marriages accounted for 18% of total weddings in France in 2023.
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765% of French brides in 2022 had a higher education degree.
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8Average guest count per French wedding was 85 in 2023.
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928% of weddings in France in 2022 involved international guests.
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10Urban areas saw 62% of French weddings in 2023, rural 38%.
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1137% of couples in 2022 were in the 30-34 age bracket for brides.
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12Same-sex marriages comprised 3.2% of total in France in 2023.
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1372% of French weddings in 2022 included children from previous relationships.
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14Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region had 12.5% wedding share in 2023.
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1551% of grooms in France averaged 35.1 years old in 2022.
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16Inter-regional marriages made up 45% of total in 2023.
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1719% of weddings were destination weddings for non-residents in 2022.
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18Catholic religious weddings dropped to 14% in France in 2023.
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19Muslim weddings represented 8% of religious ceremonies in 2022.
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2076% of French couples met online or through apps before marrying in 2023.
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21Average engagement length was 18 months in France in 2022.
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2224% of weddings in 2023 were elopements or micro-weddings under 20 guests.
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23Brittany region hosted 7.8% of national weddings in 2022.
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2441% of brides were employed full-time at marriage in 2023.
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25Occitanie saw a 6% rise in weddings to 26,000 in 2022.
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2633% of couples had pets included in wedding photos in 2023.
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27Nouvelle-Aquitaine accounted for 9.2% of French weddings in 2022.
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2815% of marriages involved a bride over 40 years old in 2023.
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Wedding Demographics Interpretation
While Paris may be for lovers, the modern French wedding is a decidedly practical affair, with couples cohabiting for years, often ditching both church and large guest lists, yet still insisting their well-educated, fur-children-included, and internationally-attended civil ceremony in Provence be perfectly Instagrammable.
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