"french" themed ceremony

France's national flower is the fluer-de-lis : it means "the flower of life"

Hi- we are having a french themed wedding ( we got engaged in paris... so we want to incorporate that into our wedding!) I was looking for something to do in the ceremony and i found this: In France, during the reception the couple often uses a toasting cup called a “Coupe de Marriage.” (In fact, the origin of giving a toast began in France when a small piece of toast was dropped into the couple’s wine to ensure a healthy life. Hence the reference to lifting your glass in a “toast.”) Instead of lighting a unity candle, you might consider sipping from a Coupe de Marriage once the ceremony is complete, thereby signifying your new status as a couple. 

we are going to do this in our ceremony! We are getting a silver cup.. and getting in monogramed with an M... and hope one day we can pass it on! (starting a new tradition is always fun!) 

I am having lots of RED RED rose petals, and i think that we are going to do two columns (in stead of an arch) with the tall eiffel tower vases with roses in them. 

Soon2bemrsm: Our colors are red,black, and white! I want a vintage feel... ur boards are perfect! 

here are some pics of what i was talking about... hope this helps.. or what u were thinking of!! 

I'm surprised no one said lavender. It's all over the coutryside!

also - you dont have to be "overtly french" in bringing in that theme - it could be overkill kwim??

i'd pick colors that you like and incorporate french touches so it's not french-wedding overload and so it's a bit of your personality in there as well...

kinda like baby nurseries - you dont want winnie the pooh everything - b/c it's too much and it looses its cuteness... unless that's what you want - then go all out...

http://www.magnetstreet.com/store/page/market/517/mloc/ib_french-country.html

Here is a little inspiration for you:

http://sugarpluminvitations.blogspot.com/2008/06/eupopean-fairy-tales.html

my favorite travel pictures

French Influences and some ideas for a

Vintage Parisian Affair

Warm wishes in planning- Becky