France and EU: over stayed my Visa, chance or re entry?

[sarah8]

My fiance and I are hoping to have our wedding in France. We are both American citizens and will be legally married in the US before leaving for France and the wedding.
The only catch is that I overstayed my visa in France for 6 months in 2007. What are the chances that I can re enter? Will the fact that I am married to an American persuade them to allow me re entry?
Importantly, are there any visas or waivers i can apply for in order to assure my re entry?
As this is my wedding and we have already sent deposits to our vendors, I am heartbroken that we may be denied entry. We would really appreciate any ideas and information you may have.
Thank you!

 

[Johnkent]

My fiance and I are hoping to have our wedding in France. We are both American citizens and will be legally married in the US before leaving for France and the wedding.
The only catch is that I overstayed my visa in France for 6 months in 2007. What are the chances that I can re enter? Will the fact that I am married to an American persuade them to allow me re entry?
Importantly, are there any visas or waivers i can apply for in order to assure my re entry?
As this is my wedding and we have already sent deposits to our vendors, I am heartbroken that we may be denied entry. We would really appreciate any ideas and information you may have.
Thank you!

The fact that u overstayed ur previous stay is a reason to refuse entry into france regardless of ur marriage to an American( u re american anyways).

 

[cafeconleche]

I don't know how the EU deals with overstaying, but being married to an American does NOT give you special privileges. Being married to an EU citizen MAY, but I'm not sure about that.