Question: How old do you have to be to get married in France?

Conditions to get married in France: Minimum age of 18 years old. The future husband and wife must not have any close family relationship or ties with each other.

Can you get married at 16 in France?

In France, the legal age to get married is 18 years old and minors can only be married with the consent of their parents. A marriage in France must take place at the town hall (mairie) and must be conducted by the mayor or one of his/her representatives.

How can a foreigner get married in France?

Non-residents without a parent living in France must acquire a special dispensation before getting married in the country. In practice, authorities rarely allow it. Many couples prefer to have a civil wedding in their country of origin or residence, and hold a second ceremony in France.

Can an American get married in France?

A marriage performed in France is generally recognized in all states. U.S. diplomatic and consular officers do not have the legal authority to perform marriages. Marriages cannot be performed within the Embassy or within a U.S. Consular Office.

Can I stay in France if I get married?

Can I stay in France if I get married? Yes. If you can come to France under another visa, you will be able to change your status at your local Prefecture. There is also the possibility to come to France on a tourist visa to get married.

How much is it to get married in Paris?

While the average cost of a wedding in the United States is 26,000 USD and in the UK £27,000 excluding the honeymoon, elopements in Paris might cost from 10,000 to 20,000 USD including the ceremony, reception, hotel, meals and a honeymoon.

In France you can only get married by law in a city hall (“La mairie”) according to France marriage laws. But getting married in Paris for foreigners is very complicated!!! It involves tons of paperwork. So what most couples do: They have a quick civil ceremony back home (to make the marriage legally binding).

How expensive is it to get married at the Eiffel Tower?

The rental fee ranges from $300 to $500 for a reception and includes 3 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time. There is also a food and beverage minimum applied to all events. The fee for a ceremony ranges from $1,250 to $2,450.

How much does it cost to get married in Paris?

While the average cost of a wedding in the United States is 26,000 USD and in the UK £27,000 excluding the honeymoon, elopements in Paris might cost from 10,000 to 20,000 USD including the ceremony, reception, hotel, meals and a honeymoon.

Can I get married under the Eiffel Tower?

The Eiffel Tower (La Tour Eiffel in French) is located near the Seine River. You can see it perfectly from a lot of spots, including the Trocadero, which is located on the other side of the river. You can also have a Ceremony behind the Tower, near the Champ de Mars, where you can find beautiful green gardens.

Do people get married on the Eiffel Tower?

Indeed, the Ceremony is surely taking place in the wee hours of the morning, when the sun rises. That is the reason why most elopements ceremonies taking place at the Eiffel Tower are scheduled in the early morning, to provide the most intimate ceremony to you, the bride and groom!

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