✦ In this postEvery question your guests will ask before your French destination wedding, answered in both English and French. Ready to copy-paste into your wedding website.
A wedding website is a really helpful way to answer your guests’ questions and let them know what to expect, especially for destination weddings. And an FAQ section is a key part of that. I’ll be honest: you’ll still get a few of these questions from the handful of people who forget to check the site, but it really does cut them down. Below are the questions worth including, each asked in both languages, with an answer ready to adapt for your special day.
THE ESSENTIALS
What is the dress code? · Quel est le code vestimentaire ?
EnglishFormal attire is requested. Suits, tuxes, gowns, and cocktail dresses are all welcome. When in doubt, dress to celebrate!
FrenchLa tenue est habillée (costume et robe de soirée ou robe de cocktail). En cas de doute, habillez-vous pour faire la fête !
Can I bring a plus-one? · Puis-je venir accompagné(e) ?
If yes:
EnglishWe’ve reserved a seat for each guest named on your invitation.
FrenchUne place est réservée pour chaque personne mentionnée sur votre carton d’invitation.
If no:
EnglishWe’re unable to accommodate plus-ones or additional guests, thank you so much for understanding.
FrenchNous ne sommes pas en mesure d’accueillir des personnes supplémentaires, merci de votre compréhension.
Are kids welcome? · Les enfants sont-ils les bienvenus ?
EnglishWe love your children, but we regretfully can’t accommodate everyone’s little ones. If we’re unable to invite yours, we hope you’ll see it as a chance to let your hair down and enjoy the party with us!
FrenchNous adorons vos enfants, mais nous ne pouvons malheureusement pas tous les inviter. Si nous ne sommes pas en mesure d’inviter les vôtres, nous espérons que vous y verrez une occasion de vous détendre et de profiter de la fête avec nous !
When is the RSVP deadline? · Quelle est la date limite pour répondre ?
EnglishKindly RSVP on our wedding website by [date].
FrenchMerci de confirmer votre présence sur notre site web avant le [date].
Where are the ceremony and reception taking place? · Où se déroulent la cérémonie et la réception ?
EnglishBoth will be held at [Venue]. You’ll find the full address and a map on our Travel page.
FrenchLa cérémonie et la réception auront lieu à [lieu]. Vous trouverez l’adresse complète et un plan sur l’onglet Voyage.
TRAVEL & LOGISTICS
Where should I stay? Is there a hotel block? · Où puis-je loger ? Avez-vous réservé des chambres d’hôtel?
EnglishYes! We’ve reserved a block of rooms at [Hotel] and [Hotel] at a special rate. See the Accommodations page to book.
FrenchOui ! Nous avons réservé un bloc de chambres à [hôtel] et [hôtel] à un tarif préférentiel. Rendez-vous sur notre page Hébergement pour réserver.
Is transportation or a shuttle provided? · Un transport ou une navette est-il prévu ?
EnglishA complimentary shuttle will run between the hotel and the venue. Times will be posted closer to the date.
FrenchDes navettes gratuites seront mises à disposition entre l’hôtel et le lieu de réception. Les horaires seront communiqués prochainement.
Is there parking at the venue? · Y a-t-il un parking sur place ?
EnglishYes, free parking is available at the venue.
FrenchOui, un parking gratuit est disponible sur place.
What’s the nearest airport? · Quel est l’aéroport le plus proche ?
EnglishThe nearest airport is [Airport], about [X] minutes from the venue.
FrenchL’aéroport le plus proche est [aéroport], à environ [X] minutes du lieu de réception.
What will the weather be like? · Quel temps fera-t-il ?
English[Location] in [month] is usually warm during the day and cooler in the evening, a wrap or light jacket is a good idea.
FrenchÀ [lieu] en [mois], les journées sont généralement douces et les soirées plus fraîches, pensez à prévoir une veste légère.
Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors? · La cérémonie et la réception auront lieu en intérieur ou en extérieur ?
EnglishBoth will be mostly outdoors (weather permitting), so comfortable shoes are a good choice.
FrenchLes deux se dérouleront principalement en extérieur (si la météo le permet), pensez donc à des chaussures confortables.
OTHER
Do you have a registry? · Avez-vous une liste de mariage ?
EnglishYour presence at our wedding is the greatest gift. For those who’d like to contribute, we’ve set up a honeymoon fund on our Gifts page.
FrenchVotre présence à notre mariage est le plus beau des cadeaux. Pour ceux qui le souhaitent, une cagnotte pour notre voyage de noces est disponible sur l’onglet Cadeaux.
Unplugged ceremony · Une cérémonie sans téléphone
EnglishPlease note our ceremony will be unplugged. We’d love for our guests to be fully present with us during this moment and we promise to share all the photos after the wedding.
FrenchNous avons choisi une cérémonie sans téléphone ni appareil photo. Nous souhaitons que nos invités vivent pleinement ce moment avec nous, et nous partagerons toutes les photos après le mariage.
Who do I contact with questions? · Qui contacter en cas de question ?
EnglishFeel free to reach out to [name] at [phone/email]. We’re happy to help!
FrenchN’hésitez pas à contacter [nom] à [phone/email]. Nous sommes là pour vous aider !
Final Thoughts
Creating a wedding website and FAQ page might feel like one more thing on an already long planning list, but for destination weddings it genuinely makes a difference. It answers the practical questions your guests need before they even think to ask, and gives everyone, French-speaking and English-speaking alike, the same clear, helpful information.
If you’re looking for more guidance on what to communicate to your guests before the big day, read our full guide on what to include in a welcome guide for destination weddings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I include in a French-English wedding website FAQ?
The most important questions to answer on your French-English wedding website are dress code, plus-ones, children, RSVP deadline, venue details, accommodation, transportation, parking, nearest airport, weather, and a point of contact for questions. For destination weddings especially, the more detail you provide upfront the fewer individual questions you’ll have to answer by text and email in the weeks before the wedding.
Should my wedding website FAQ be in both French and English?
Yes, absolutely. If you’re hosting a French-English wedding, your website FAQ should reflect that. Having each question and answer in both languages means every guest, regardless of which language they’re most comfortable in, can find the information they need without having to ask. It’s one of the simplest and most thoughtful things you can do for your bilingual guests.
How do you say RSVP deadline in French?
The natural French equivalent is “date limite pour répondre” or simply “merci de confirmer votre présence avant le [date].” Since RSVP is already a French abbreviation (Répondez S’il Vous Plaît), both your French and English guests will understand it instinctively without any translation needed.
What is the best way to set up a French-English wedding website?
Most wedding website platforms like Zola, Joy, and The Knot allow you to customize your content freely, so you can add bilingual text by simply writing each section in both languages, one after the other. For your FAQ page specifically, list each question in both languages as the heading and provide the answer in both languages below it. Keep the formatting clean and consistent throughout so guests can scan it easily.
How do you tell guests about an unplugged ceremony in French?
A natural and warm way to phrase it is: “Nous avons choisi une cérémonie sans téléphone ni appareil photo. Nous souhaitons que nos invités vivent pleinement ce moment avec nous, et nous partagerons toutes les photos après le mariage.” You can include this as a dedicated section on your French-English wedding website FAQ page so guests know in advance rather than hearing it for the first time at the ceremony.
