While the average cost of a wedding in the United States is 26,000 USD excluding the honeymoon, elopements in Paris might cost as low as 10,000 to 20,000 USD including the ceremony, reception, hotel, meals and a honeymoon.

The guests' attire at French weddings is "classic," says Mylène. "Women wear dresses and men wear suits. Sometimes the to-be-weds ask for a specific dress code—either a level of formality, like black-tie or white-tie, or a specific color or theme." Women may opt to wear a hat or fascinator. Should I bring a gift?

Same rule about avoiding white applies in France, though women will wear black and red which is sometimes seen as inappropriate in America. In typical French fashion, your hair and makeup shouldn't be overly done either