Getting married in France this summer. Just been to see the Mairie this morning and we have the date and time we want (phew) BUT having spoken to the lady at the Mairie, the ceremony seems very cold and impersonal. I'm not religious so we're not having a church ceremony - just the civil one. But from what I've understood, it's basically a list of who we are, who our witnesses are, and who our parents are. Followed by asking us if we want to get married. The end. 15 minutes she says.
I've asked if there is anyway to get some English into the ceremony for my family who don't speak French. Answer : no.
I've asked to have the text written out so I can translate it before the day. Answer : no.
Has anyone else gotten married in France? Did you manage to personalise the civil ceremony at all? Did you say any vows?
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FluffyDonkey · 15/03/2010 15:27
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