Destination wedding Provence & South of France By Mademoiselle C
Organizing a wedding in the South of France can be an exceptional experience: enchanting landscapes, sunny weather, renowned gastronomy, and a warm atmosphere. Here's a step-by-step guide to convince you to choose the South of France as your wedding destination!
> Define the vision and budget for the wedding venue :
Budget for venue with accommodation: on average, plan on a budget of between €15,000 and €30,000 (rates often vary depending on the facilities on site and the number of rooms available to guests).
Wedding style: chic and chateau, nature and character, bohemian and seaside, rustic and Provencal farmhouse ... !
Number of guests: The number of guests is very important in determining the type of venue to select. Some bastides in Provence are not suitable for weddings of over 120 people.
> Choose the specific region, the South of France is vast... Here are some popular areas :
- Côte d'Azur: beaches, luxury, glamour, prestigious villas, sea views...
- Provence: lavender, olive trees, bastides, farmhouses, castles ...
- Corsica : paradise beaches, bohemia, nature, travel, seaside vacations...
- Languedoc-Roussillon (Occitanie): vineyards, authenticity, castles ...
- Drôme: nature, typical stone villages, charming homes, olive groves, lavender ...
> Find the place of your dreams in Provence, Cote d'Azur and Corsica. Get married in the South of France.
Book at least one year in advance for popular venues.
Some examples of typical venues in the South of France:
- Mas provençal Alpilles: Mas de la Rose https://www.mas-rose.com/fr/mas-en-provence.
- Luxury hotel Luberon and St Tropez: https: //airelles.com/fr.
- Luberon wine estate: Château de Sannes https://www.chateaudesannes.fr/.
- Demeures de caractères Drôme: Domaines de Patras https://lesdomainesdepatras.fr/
- Chateau in Provence: Chateau du Martinay https://www.chateaumartinay.com/, Chateau d'Estoublon https://www.estoublon.com/.
- Seaside estate in Corsica: Domaine de Lagnonu https://www.lagnonu.fr/.
> Wedding suppliers to book quickly
- Venue and wedding planner
- Catering (often linked to the venue)
- Photographer/Videographer
- DJ or live band
- Florist
- Officiant (if secular ceremony)
- Hair & make-up
- Transport & accommodation for guests
> Benefits for wedding guests in the South of France.
- Discover a region that will keep them coming back for future vacations!
- Enjoy a full weekend under the sun: welcome party on Friday, brunch (Pool Party) on Sunday, swimming, wine tasting, local visits...
- Leave with a taste of Provence and local products : olive oil, rosé wine, Marseille soap, lavender sachet...)
> What's the ideal season in the South of France.
- May to October: "You can come"!
- May-June : Ideal! In Spring, gardens are in full bloom and the days are long...
- July-August: Fine weather is guaranteed! However, beware of tourist peaks in certain areas and the intense heat ....
- September-October: The sun is mild, and guests are delighted to extend their summer by coming south for a few days!
Wedding planner Provence Céline & Marjorie - By Mademoiselle C -:https://www.bymademoisellec.com/contact/
