To choose the place of his marriage, it is better to think about it twice: some regions are up to 20% more expensive than the national average.
To get married is much more than an event or a party: it is an intimate and powerful choice that crosses ages. Couples have always gathered to formalize their link, surrounded by relatives, with or without large ceremonies. Whether we believe in eternal love or commitment in everyday life, marriage remains a benchmark, a symbol of stability in a changing world. No matter the time, he embodies this human need to say: “We are serious.” But this symbolism has a price.
And did you know that this price is much higher in certain regions of France than others? The price of reception places, caterers, photographers and other providers can quickly increase, especially in areas where demand is strong. Therefore, for those who dream of getting married in these popular regions, it often becomes necessary to review their budget upwards, even if they had initially planned a lower envelope.
In its new “Nuptial 2025” report, the Mariage.net website has collected various information on wedding trends in France by questioning nearly 5,500 Internet users. They notably observed that three French regions particularly attract bride and groom, to the point that it is in these territories that they spend the most money today to celebrate their marriage. The first is Île-de-France, where the average budget amounts to 23,922 euros, “or 20 % more than the national average”, According to experts. The second is Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, with an average budget of 22,091 euros, almost 10 % more than the average. Finally, the center-Val de Loire has a wedding budget of 20,615 euros, or 3.5 % above the national average.
Regarding the average budget that couples devote to their union, it is estimated in France at 19,921 euros. This amount remains close to that observed in 2023, thus showing stability in expenses related to the organization of a marriage, despite the evolution of prices in other sectors. Furthermore, according to the Wedding.net report, most of the bride and groom finance their ceremony with their personal money, while 12 % use a bank loan.
