Verified editorial guide · Paris · Updated 3 October 2026
A Paris wedding is not one look. It can be a private dinner in a palace salon, a garden celebration or a ballroom built for hundreds. This guide turns the dream into a practical shortlist—with capacities, questions and planning decisions that matter before you pay a deposit.
Which Paris wedding venue suits you?
| Venue | Style | Published indicative capacity | Best for |
| Ritz Paris | Classic palace and private garden | up to 250 wedding guests | an iconic Place Vendôme celebration |
| Shangri-La Paris | Historic palace, Eiffel views | up to 280 banquet / 500 combined reception | large destination weddings |
| Hôtel de Crillon | Intimate Place de la Concorde elegance | 40–60 in selected salons | private fine dining |
| Four Seasons George V | Ballrooms and integrated hotel service | varies by room and layout | five-star hospitality |
| The Peninsula Paris | Contemporary heritage | quoted by room and layout | celebration plus guest stay |
| InterContinental Paris Le Grand | Monumental Salon Opéra | up to 600 cocktail | large theatrical receptions |
| Pavillon Dauphine | Standalone pavilion and garden | up to 350 seated in Salon Dauphine | privacy and outdoor space |
Remember: a stage, dance floor, table plan and security reduce capacity. Ask for a layout and written proposal before paying.
1. Ritz Paris — when the address becomes part of the story
Seven private rooms and the Grand Jardin allow couples to move from cocktails to dinner and dancing. The official wedding page lists celebrations up to 250 guests, with a dedicated team supporting room selection, menus, flowers and suppliers.
2. Shangri-La Paris — bring the Eiffel Tower into the frame
The Grand Salon holds about 180 for a reception or 110 for a banquet. Combined historical salons reach roughly 500 reception or 280 banquet. Ask which exact space secures the Eiffel view; being near the landmark is not the same as seeing it from every room.
Official video: a wedding inside a Paris palace
3. Hôtel de Crillon — luxury at an intimate scale
Salon Marie-Antoinette and Salon des Batailles hold about 40 guests; Salon des Aigles about 60. This is compelling for a refined family dinner where privacy matters more than scale.
Official Hôtel de Crillon weddings. Confirm terrace access, music limits and wet-weather arrangements.
4. Four Seasons George V — service as the invisible décor
Ornate rooms, naturally lit salons and coordination across accommodation, cuisine, flowers and event service reduce friction for international guests.
Four Seasons George V wedding venues. Ask for multiple room layouts based on the same guest count.
5. The Peninsula Paris — celebration and stay under one roof
The hotel pairs Parisian heritage with contemporary interiors, planning teams, chefs and multiple rooms. Confirm food-and-beverage minimums, room commitments and outside-supplier rules.
6. InterContinental Paris Le Grand — for a theatrical reception
The 450-square-metre Salon Opéra lists up to 600 cocktail guests, around 490 seated without a stage, or 350 with stage and dance floor. Request the realistic wedding capacity for your technical setup.
7. Pavillon Dauphine — a private green setting
Beside the Bois de Boulogne, the venue offers about 900 modular square metres and a 3,000-square-metre garden. Salon Dauphine lists 350 seated / 450 cocktail; Salon Maillot 220 / 300. Ask about the rain plan, garden closing time and late-night transport.
What does a Paris wedding cost?
Luxury venues normally quote individually. Compare the final cost per guest—not the room hire alone. The written proposal should separate food-and-beverage minimums, VAT and service, security, production, furniture, flowers, cake, preparation rooms, overtime and cleaning.
Ten questions before the deposit
- Real capacity with stage, dance floor and DJ?
- Is the venue exclusive?
- What is the rain plan?
- When must music stop?
- Is in-house catering mandatory, and are halal, kosher or plant-based menus available?
- Are outside suppliers allowed and charged?
- Step-free access and senior comfort?
- Driver drop-off, parking and post-midnight departures?
- Cancellation, postponement and insurance terms?
- Does the price include VAT and service?
Symbolic ceremony or legal marriage?
A hotel ceremony is usually symbolic or private. A legal French civil marriage takes place at the mairie under residency and documentation rules. Check with the relevant town hall or a qualified adviser before treating a venue booking as a legal plan.
A calm planning timeline
| When | Decisions |
| 12–18 months | budget, estimate, venue, date |
| 9–12 months | photo, planner, music, rooms, transport |
| 4–6 months | menu, flowers, layout, attire |
| 1 month | final count, seating, weather and emergency plans |
| Final week | written confirmation of drivers, suppliers and timings |
From airport to reception: OUISTARS connects the day
OUISTARS can arrange Paris airport welcomes, chauffeured cars, wedding Rolls-Royce service, red carpet arrival, assistance for families and seniors, and transfers between hotels and venues across Paris and France. Vehicle, driver and schedule remain subject to written availability. Request a wedding transport plan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month for a Paris wedding?
May, June and September are popular. Winter can make interiors and evening light especially dramatic. Choose for the strength of the backup plan, not a weather promise.
Can venues provide halal dining?
Some can, directly or through approved arrangements. Confirm sourcing, preparation and separation requirements in writing.
Do I need a wedding planner?
Not always, but it is highly useful for international guests and multiple suppliers. Clarify who runs the wedding day.
Official sources
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Fact-checked 3 October 2026. Capacities, prices and availability vary by date and layout; the venue’s written quote is final.
