A school friend of mine from the lovely lake district in the north of England, Sally Broom has recently launched a fantastic new website using the principles of social media to create a new generation of peer-to-peer travel agency. Tripbod allows travellers looking to organise a unique trip abroad to hook up with a Tripbod (referred [...]
Archive for October 28th, 2009
Deciding upon a schedule for your wedding
Posted in Deciding upon a Schedule, Getting Started, tagged wedding planning tips on October 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Traditional wedding schedules can vary depending on religious and cultural norms. I have drafted out a few different examples of wedding schedules that you could possibly choose to follow. All take into account overseas travel time and are over a weekend so that guests do not have to take too much time off work. Schedule [...]
Payment terms and conditions in France
Posted in Financial, Practical Information, tagged French financial info, French law info on October 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In France, a company can set their own payment terms and conditions. Usually, the first payment instalment is due upon the signature of the estimate or quote (estimate / quote = ‘devis’ in French). One example of a common payment schedule detailed in the company’s terms and conditions would be 40% upon signature of the [...]
Legalities surrounding getting married in France
Posted in Legal, Practical Information, tagged French law info on October 28, 2009 | 1 Comment »
The civil ceremony is the only legally recognised marriage ceremony in France and is uniquely permitted for heterosexual couples of 18 years old and over. The French civil ceremony is held at the town hall (Hotel de Ville / Mairie in French) nearest to either one of a couple’s principal home and is conducted by a [...]
Wedding insurance cover
Posted in Financial, Legal, Practical Information, tagged French financial info, French law info on October 28, 2009 | 1 Comment »
You may not have thought about it but making sure that you are covered for any wedding mishaps may be a very good idea. Wedding insurance policies vary depending on the provider but the majority cover the following: Cancellation or rescheduling of wedding Bride and groom attire including rings Wedding gifts Wedding transport & the [...]
Signing estimates in France
Posted in Financial, Legal, Practical Information, tagged French financial info, French law info on October 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In France, you will be asked by venues, suppliers and wedding planners to sign an estimate / quote or ‘devis’ in French to confirm any bookings. A service is only confirmed and thus legally binding when the ‘devis’ is signed by both the client and the company providing the service. The ‘devis’ should detail each [...]
VAT in France
Posted in Financial, Practical Information, tagged French law info on October 28, 2009 | 1 Comment »
In France, VAT (TVA in French) is chargeable at one of two different rates. The standard French VAT rate is 19.6% and the secondary VAT rate reserved for certain sectors such as transportation. Food sold in restaurants and by catering companies has recently been relegated from 19.6% to 5.5% to be in line with takeaway [...]
Choosing a wedding destination on the French Riviera
Posted in Choosing a Destination, Getting Started, tagged Antibes Juan-les-Pins, Beaulieu sur Mer, Cannes, Cap d’Ail, Cote d'Azur, French Riviera, Grasse, Mandelieu la Napoule, Monaco, Mougins, Saint Jea-Cap-Ferrat, Saint Paul de Vence, Vence on October 28, 2009 | 3 Comments »
The French Riviera and its surrounding area is filled with highly desirable wedding destinations. There really is something for everyone from glitz and glam seaside towns, to Provencal countryside getaways and romantic medieval villages. I have picked out a few of my favourite wedding destinations on the Cote d’Azur and in Provence that you may [...]
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