wedding journal

Wedding inspiration, planning advice and real celebrations in Provence.

The 10 Most Expensive Mistakes International Couples Make When Planning a Wedding in France

South of France Wedding Planning

The 10 Most Expensive Mistakes International Couples Make When Planning a Wedding in France Some of the most expensive destination wedding mistakes in France do not feel like mistakes when you make them. Booking the château you have fallen in love with. Choosing a photographer before anyone else can secure the date. Telling guests to […]

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How Much Does a 100-Guest Luxury Wedding in the South of France Really Cost?

South of France Wedding Budget

Planning a Luxury Wedding in the South of France Can Look Deceptively Simple From the Outside You find a beautiful Provençal estate, invite 100 of your closest friends and family, organise an elegant dinner beneath the olive trees, bring in flowers, music and Champagne, and enjoy an unforgettable weekend in France. From the outside, it […]

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Château, Private Villa or Luxury Hotel: Which Is Right for Your South of France Wedding?

South of France Wedding Venues

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A South of France wedding venue comparison usually begins with three very different possibilities: a historic château, a private villa or a luxury hotel. All three can create an extraordinary destination wedding. But they do not create the same experience. A château may give you complete immersion, historic architecture and the feeling that the entire […]

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South of France Wedding Guest Experience: How to Make Every Moment Exceptional

Getting Married in France

A memorable South of France wedding guest experience begins long before your guests sit down for the ceremony. For an international destination wedding, your friends and family may be travelling hundreds or thousands of kilometres to celebrate with you. They are booking flights, arranging accommodation, taking time away from work and often turning the wedding […]

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Planning a Wedding in the South of France: 12 Things Couples Underestimate

South of France Wedding Planning

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When planning a wedding in the South of France, it is easy to fall in love with what you can see first. A stone château surrounded by olive trees. A Mediterranean villa above the sea. A long candlelit dinner beneath the stars. A weekend in Provence shared with everyone you love. Those images are part […]

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The Complete South of France Wedding Planning Timeline: From 18 Months to the Wedding Day

South of France Wedding Planning

A clear South of France wedding planning timeline makes it much easier to organise your destination celebration without feeling like everything needs to happen at once. There is something wonderfully exciting about deciding to marry in the South of France. Suddenly, the possibilities begin to take shape: a private Provençal estate surrounded by olive trees, […]

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What Does a Luxury Wedding Planner in the South of France Actually Do?

South of France Wedding Planning

Why Hire a Luxury Wedding Planner in the South of France? When couples first imagine their wedding in the South of France, they often begin with the setting. A private château surrounded by vineyards. A candlelit dinner beneath olive trees. An elegant villa overlooking the Mediterranean. A weekend filled with French food, beautiful scenery and […]

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How to choose the perfect wedding venue in the South of France

South of France Wedding Venues

Choosing your wedding venue is one of the most exciting decisions you will make during the planning process, especially if you want to choose a wedding venue in the South of France. It is also one of the most important. The venue influences almost every part of a destination wedding, including the atmosphere, guest experience, […]

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The best time of year to get married in Provence and the French Riviera

Getting Married in France

Couples ask us this question before almost anything else, and for good reason. In Provence and along the Riviera, the calendar decides more of your wedding than any other single choice you’ll make. It decides the color of the light in your photographs, how comfortable your guests are standing through a ceremony, whether the lavender […]

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How to plan a wedding in France when you live abroad

South of France Wedding Planning

Planning a wedding in France while living in another country can feel both exciting and overwhelming. You may be imagining a private château surrounded by vineyards, a candlelit dinner beneath olive trees or an elegant villa overlooking the Mediterranean. At the same time, you may be wondering how to choose a venue you have never […]

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