17 Fabulously Chic French Wedding Ideas

Heather Walrath
Aug 05, 2015

Wishing you could fly off to France for the destination wedding of your dreams? Don’t worry. Even if you can’t travel there in person, there are still plenty of chic and stylish ways to add French-inspired flair to your day. Here, we’re sharing 17 of our favorite French wedding ideas, each one evoking visions of a rustic affair at a Provencal chateau or a glamorous “I do” in the City of Lights. Mix and match different types of inspiration, and voila! Your dream day will come to life in stunning, spectacular style.

1. Elegant Invitation Suite: Artfully designed by Ceci New York, this blue and white invitation suite sets the perfect tone for an upscale celebration. (via Jose Villa)

2. Grand Palais Gown ($2,865): On your wedding day, it’s only right that you look and feel like the belle of the ball. In this lovely Carol Hannah creation — featuring a draped linen skirt and deconstructed tulle bodice — you’ll definitely be dressed to impress.

3. Feather Fascinator: Once you’ve discovered the dress of your dreams, it’s time to select the perfect hairstyle to complement your look. Here, dramatic updos and feather accents help create a uniquely regal vibe. (via Bethann Greenberg Photography)

4. Purple + Blue Bridal Bouquet: This lush bouquet, created for a chateau wedding in the French countryside, is just perfect for the romantic bride. We especially love the use of burlap and string in place of a traditional ribbon tie. (via Erich McVey)

5. Lavender Bridesmaid Bouquet: Pay homage to the famed Provencal lavender fields by recreating these pretty posies for your bridesmaids. Paired with dresses in a matching hue, they’ll look sweet, simple and stylish. (via Samm Blake)

6. Lavender Sprig Boutonniere: We’re huge fans of the non-traditional boutonniere, especially one as fashionable as this. It looks like this groom’s found the perfect addition to his seersucker suit. (via Lisa Kwan Images)

7. “Je T’aime” Sign: Whether you pose with it yourself or send it down the aisle with the flower girl or ring bearer, a charming sign like this makes for a fabulously fun photo op. (via Marissa Lambert)

8. Rustic Floral Backdrop: Remember the romantic bridal bouquet we featured up above? Keep the vibe going strong by displaying rustic flowers and wine barrels throughout the ceremony and reception spaces, or you could even turn these items into an unexpected ceremony backdrop. (via Alexandra Vonk)

9. Macaron Escort Cards: Taking a seat has never been sweeter. Help guests find their way by giving out macaron-filled boxes that can also double as favors. (via Rebekah Westover Photography)

10. Grand Ballroom Reception: Looking to channel the glitz and glamour of Paris? Host your reception inside a gilded ballroom that features long tables and plenty of sparkling chandeliers. (via One + Only Paris Photography)

11. Rustic Sweetheart Table: For rustic elegance at its finest, you simply can’t beat this candle-topped sweetheart table. And those gorgeous green chair garlands? We’re swooning. (via Jen Wojcik Photography)

12. Lavender Centerpiece: Small wooden crates and lavender-filled mason jars make for shabby-chic centerpieces. (via Pretty Days – Thierry Joubert)

13. Feather-Inspired Centerpiece: Take a classic floral centerpiece to new heights by adding feather plumes on top and also placing them around the base. Seen here in basic white, they help complement a classy and refined tablescape. (via Paris Mountain Photography)

14. Crepe Cake: Love the naked cake trend? Consider serving your own customized version of this tiered crepe creation. (via Lavender + Twine)

15. Macaron Tower Cake: If crepes aren’t colorful enough, a macaron tower cake makes for another innovative option. Go monochromatic or try an ombre-inspired design for added beauty. (via Valerie Tabor Smith)

16. Vintage Display Case: Skip the standard cake table and display your confections inside a vintage glass case. Or, if you don’t dig that idea, use the case to show off other special items, like family wedding pictures or photos of departed loved ones. (via Jen Wojcik Photography)

17. Mini Champagne Favors: You’ve danced, you’ve dined and now it’s time to send guests home with a little something for later. Mini champagne bottles and striped straws will help keep the fun alive even after they get home. (via Mademoiselle Fiona)

What’s your favorite French-inspired wedding idea? Share some chic inspiration below.

Oprah Winfrey's January Book Club Pick Is The Hopeful Self-Improvement Book You've Been Waiting For

Oprah Winfrey's book club is known for having exquisite reading picks, and the book she's chosen for the first month of 2025 is no different. The first week of January has already been challenging to say the least, ushering in loss and despair for some of us. While it's not a total fix, self-improvementbooks can help us get more in tune with ourselves during times like this — and Oprah Winfrey's January book club pick, A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle, is perfect for that.

We think it's an excellent choice since more of us are looking for ways to tap into our inner humanity so we can see a little more patience and empathy.

Here's all the details about Oprah Winfrey's book club pick for January, A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose.

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In collaboration with Starbucks, Oprah Winfrey shared her January pick, A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose on The Oprah Podcast January 7. She and Eckhart Tolle shared a conversation about the concepts in his book while onstage at the Starbucks Reserve Empire State Building. A live audience was in attendance and shared a few laughs as the renowned host and author talked about how we can transform our lives.

You can watch the full podcast episode here!

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A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle

Eckhart Tolle is expounding on his teachings in The Power of Now to help us finally stop making "ego-based" decisions. He feels it's time for us to live a life that's not governed by flighty definitions of happiness while also sharing ways we don't have to experience as much as mental or emotional pain.

In a world that feels more divided than ever over every little thing, we think it's a great read for those who are anxious to see a change. As this book proves, the work starts within ourselves.

Looking for more to read? Add Jenna Bush Hager's January book club pick to your TBR list next!

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10 Best Drew Barrymore Movies, Ranked From Iconic To Absolutely Awful

Now widely regarded as one of Hollywood’s most optimistic and compassionate figures due to her recent career shift as a talk show host, Drew Barrymore is also a veteran actress who’s made her mark behind the camera. Above all else, she’s truly iconic, at just 49 years young, she’s achieved more than most do in a lifetime.

From being catapulted to global fame at the age of 4 to becoming one of the most recognizable movie stars in the world, Barrymore has had a career that’s nothing short of extraordinary. It’s safe to say Barrymore has solidified her spot in Hollywood and continues to be an influential figure. Now for the fun part — with a lengthy resume chalk full of incredible films, you may be wondering where to start.

So, to make it easier, here’s a list of the Drew Barrymore movies everyone should see in their lifetime.

1. E.T.

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This remains one of Barrymore’s most iconic roles, and at 6 years old no less. Stephen Spielberg’s E.T. continues to be regarded as one of the greatest films ever made since its release in 1982, and comes in with a 7.9 out of 10 on IMDb and a whopping 99 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s no wonder why as the film beautifully portrays two children befriending an alien and keeping his existence a secret to protect him. If you want to cry, this is a must-see. If you don’t, well, you still have to watch this, just have the tissues ready. Not to mention, 6-year-old Drew Barrymore is so cute in this.

2. ​Ever After

20th Century Fox

A retelling of the fairytale Cinderella with Drew Barrymore? Say less. There have been a handful of Cinderella adaptations, to say the least, but this may be one of the best, and Barrymore is to thank for that. Her effervescent innocence shines through in this role and she offers a wit and independence that was not seen in preceding versions – Barrymore’s Cinderella is resourceful and isn’t the archetypal damsel in distress, which is why this is a refreshing must-watch. Plus, its 7.1 out of 10 score on IMDb and 91 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.

3. Scream

Dimension Films/Paramount

Yes, I know Barrymore is only in Scream for all of 10 minutes, but in my humble opinion, it may be the best 10 minutes of the film. Her incredible performance and blood-curdling scream open the film, and thrust you into the most prolific horror film franchise of our time. So yeah, I think this deserves a spot on the list. And even though it's rated 7.4 out of 10 on IMDb and 77 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, it's arguably one of Barrymore's most iconic moments ever.

4. Donnie Darko

Newmarket Films

This thought-provoking, and might I add haunting, film has still been top of mind for me since my first watch. While Barrymore’s screen time is certainly limited in Donnie Darko, there’s no questioning the impact her role and character offered the film. Her character, high-school teacher Karen Pomeroy, is a relatable anchor in a film that is otherwise unsettling. And that, friends, should be enough reasoning to get you to watch this movie. Plus its 8 out of 10 on IMDb and 87 percent Rotten Tomatoes score.

5. Whip It

Searchlight Pictures

It’s only fitting Whip It follows a performance like Ever After – two very different settings, yet two very similar roles for Barrymore in that she plays a strong, independent woman in both. Even more so, Barrymore not only starred and directed this film, she co-wrote the screenplay as well. What can’t she do?! I love this movie (about a roller derby league) so much that it ~magically~ appears on my TV screen every year. It comes in with a 6.9 out of 10 IMDb rating and a 86 percent RT rating.

6. ​Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind

Miramax

If anyone ever needed proof that Barrymore has range — I don’t know who would, but that’s beside the point — I’d show them George Clooney’s directorial debut Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind. Barrymore plays a supporting role that seemingly morphs into one of her most memorable as she plays the typical supporting woman alongside Sam Rockwell’s game show host & undercover assassin. Because what man can simply exist without a woman behind him? The movie has a 7 out of 10 IMDb rating and a 79 percent Rotten Tomatoes score.

7. ​The Wedding Singer

New Line Cinema

I didn’t mean to intentionally put two Adam Sandler movies on this list, but here we are. What can I say? The Barrymore and Sandler duo cannot be stopped! It’s another early 2000s film (that decade has the best rom-coms, and I won’t debate this fact), where Barrymore and Sandler slowly fall in love…despite the fact she’s engaged to someone else. What’s not to love? The movie has a 6.9 on IMDb and 72 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.

8. ​Never Been Kissed

20th Century Pictures

If She’s All That and Mean Girls had a movie child together, (with maybe a hint of step-parenting from 21 Jump Street) it would be Never Been Kissed. This movie (which as a 6 out of 10 on IMDb and only 55 percent on RT) is quintessential early 20's Barrymore entering her rom-com phase, and for that, I’m forever thankful. Barrymore stars as an undercover journalist who breaks into the most popular clique at school…and then falls for her English teacher.

9. ​Charlie's Angels

Columbia Pictures

I remember my first time watching Charlie’s Angels – it’s one of those films everyone’s dad calls a classic – and after watching it, I thought ‘dang, rightfully so.’ Beneath all of the visible hairspray, sexy innuendos, and revealing outfits, this film is really about strong female relationships and camaraderie. If anything, it’s a fun time filled with action and drama, and, I hate to admit it, it’s a classic (despite the fact it has a 5.6 out of 10 IMDb rating and a 68 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Don't even get me started on the 45 percent audience score!).

10. 50 First Dates

Columbia Pictures

It’s no secret that Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler have insane screen chemistry, and this movie proves it. 50 First Dates is a witty romance that Barrymore shines in. She portrays a woman who has amnesia after an accident, meaning she basically relives the same day over and over. Her portrayal is truly unforgettable and she commands the screen — sorry Adam. The movie scored a 6.8 out of 10 on IMDb but somehow only got a 45 percent on Rotten Tomatoes!

What's your favorite Drew Barrymore movie? Did we leave anything off the list? Let us know in the comments and read up on A Definitive Ranking Of Emma Stone's Best Movies for more!

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"XO, Kitty" Season 2 Welcomes You Back Into The Covey Family

To All The Boys will always be a comfort movie, and when Netflix announced we were getting a spinoff about our favorite little sister Kitty Song Covey (who's now a teenage matchmaker), I was over the moon! Well, fans of XO, Kitty are in for a treat because season 2 drops on January 16 — and it's one of our most-anticipated January TV shows. Not only are we reuniting with one of our favorite Coveys, but another cast member from the movie cast is making an appearance too!

Here's everything we know about XO, Kitty season 2.

Who's joining the cast this season?

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XO, Kitty season 2 stars Anna Cathcart, Audrey Huynh, Sasha Bhasin, Joshua Lee, Minyeong Choi, Gia Kim, Sang Heon Lee, Anthony Keyvan, Peter Thurnwald, and Regan Aliyah.

And the best news of all is that Noah Centineo is returning as Peter Kavinsky!! This was not on my 2025 bingo card and I'm THRILLED.

What is XO Kitty season 2 about?

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Kitty's back for her second semester at KISS, and she's hoping to scale things way back. What can we say? She's in her casual dating era! That is, until a letter from her mom's past sends her on a whole new journey. "There are so many new people now,” Anna Cathcart told Tudum. “To see her world expand is a huge, huge difference and will be a really fun thing to follow.”

It sounds like XO Kitty season 2 will be a continuation of that coming of age!

Where can I watch XO, Kitty season 2?

Netflix

XO, Kitty season 2 hits Netflix January 16, 2025.

What are you excited to see in XO, Kitty season 2? Let us know in the comments and follow us on Facebook for even more pop culture news! Don't forget to check out this year's January Movies too.

This post has been updated.

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