Hi, if i'm going over old ground then i'm sorry, but i have tried searching the forums and cant quite find an answer specific to my circumstance.

My partner and I (both british) have decided to get married in Paris next august (07).
Now i discover that France have the longest residency rules ever, and that one of us would need to be in the country for 40 days before we could be married there.

We are pretty adamant that we want to be married there, and if need be would take the registry option route here, then have a blessing in Paris.
That however is a last resort and i'm wondering is there any way around the residency?

Another little piece of information is that her father lives in Poitier (west central france), and has done for a number of years. Is there any way that the residency could be tied in to him???? Yes i am clutching at straws!!!

Not overly concered about it having to be a church wedding however it would be preferable though.

People are getting married in Paris all the time..........just unfortunately i dont know anyone who has to ask them how they did it!!!

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Also, can anyone reccomend a company to go through?

I know, i dont want a lot!