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A Week in Paris · Aug 21, 2026

The French Edit: Wedding Surprises

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Emily · A Week in Paris

Welcome to The French Edit, a broader angle on France filled with cultural idiosyncrasies, language quirks, unspoken rules, curated recommendations, helpful info and things that have caught my eye. A weekly treat for paid subscribers, quick enough to read before your coffee gets cold.

À jeudi prochain,

- Emily

P.S. Sorry this is a day late - I completely forgot to send (or write) it yesterday because my brain is on summer holiday time.

Having attended several French weddings (including my own) I’ve learnt they’re just similar enough to my anglo expectations to make the things that differ really stand out. Here’s what’s surprised me over the years (and as always the exception usually proves the rule):

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