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Planning your dream wedding in the South of France? Discover the 20 most exclusive luxury venues where fairy tales come to life, from historic Provence châteaux like Château d'Estoublon to glamorous French Riviera estates like Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. This comprehensive guide by 4-time TOP 100 World Luxury Wedding Planner Muriel Saldalamacchia features hand-selected venues with capacity details, unique highlights, and insider planning tips for your 2026 celebration.

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Top 20 Luxury Wedding Venues in South of France 2026

Planning your dream wedding in the South of France? Discover the 20 most exclusive luxury venues where fairy tales come to life, from historic Provence châteaux like Château d’Estoublon to glamorous French Riviera estates like Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. This comprehensive guide by 4-time TOP 100 World Luxury Wedding Planner Muriel Saldalamacchia features hand-selected venues with capacity details, unique highlights, and insider planning tips for your 2026 celebration.

July 27, 2025

Villa Baulieu wedding venue exterior facade with terracotta architecture in Provence

Travelogue

Villa Baulieu Wedding Venue: A Luxury Destination That Captures Hearts in Provence

In the midst of wedding season 2025, I was gifted something extraordinary at Villa Baulieu wedding venue – a pause, a breath, a homecoming I never expected. This exceptional wedding venue near Aix-en-Provence proved to be far more than a destination; it became a journey into memory, heritage, and the art of French hospitality.

July 4, 2025

Dubai wedding planner Muriel Saldalamacchia luxury destination venue setup

Luxury Weddings

Dubai Wedding Planner: Why Dubai is the Ultimate Luxury Wedding Destination for 2025 & 2026

After countless requests from couples seeking something truly extraordinary, I’ve expanded The International Wedding Planner services to include Dubai, establishing myself as a specialized Dubai wedding planner for 2025.

July 1, 2025

Luxury Weddings

Behind the Scenes: An Intimate Moment with Muriel Saldalamacchia. The Luxury Wedding Planner Interview

This luxury wedding planner interview Muriel Saldalamacchia reveals the secrets behind 17+ years of orchestrating extraordinary destination weddings across Southern France, Lake Como, and Dubai. As a three-time consecutive winner of the prestigious TOP 100 World Luxury Planners award, Muriel has created a reputation for transforming dreams into reality for international clientele with budgets ranging from €200,000 to €700,000+. We sat down with the mastermind behind The International Wedding Planner to uncover her philosophy and what makes her celebrations truly unforgettable.

June 29, 2025

Wedding tips

How much should a luxury wedding cake cost?

A wedding cake is not just a simple dessert. It closes the dinner, celebrates the couple, marks a highlight of the reception, often immortalized by your photographer and eagerly anticipated by your guests. It can be refined, spectacular, romantic, bold… or all of these at once. In other words: it has a real role to play in the aesthetics and rhythm of your day.

And like every exceptional element in a luxury wedding, it deserves attention, intention — and budget.

So, what’s the price of a luxury wedding cake? What criteria influence the cost? Why do some cakes reach several thousand euros? And how do you make it unique, delicious, and beautiful all at once?

June 28, 2025

Luxury Weddings

What to expect from the best wedding planners in Provence?

Firstly, if you are looking for an out-of-this-world experience for your big day in Provence, a wedding planner will certainly make all the difference. If you still don’t have a clue about how to find the best wedding planners in Provence, I can make it easier for you, with some very useful tips and tricks to find a great professional in the region. Check it out!

May 21, 2025

Modern luxury villa Rocabella in Le Pradet, featuring infinity pool merging with Mediterranean Sea views, perfect for intimate South of France weddings

Elopement

Unveiling the Most Enchanting Elopement Venues in South of France: An Insider’s Guide

When intimate spaces are transformed for two hearts in love, every detail whispers their unique story. That’s when magic comes alive. After 16 years of

May 17, 2025

Wedding tips

Luxury destination wedding : how much does the rehearsal dinner cost ?

The rehearsal dinner has evolved far beyond its traditional roots of an intimate gathering after a formal ceremony run-through, especially when it comes to destination weddings. In these extraordinary celebrations abroad, it transforms into an integral part of the welcome festivities—setting an elegant tone for an exceptional wedding weekend. With nearly all guests having traveled from afar, this first gathering creates that magical initial impression.

May 7, 2025

Elopement

Your Intimate Provence Elopement: Where Every Detail Whispers Your Story

Your Intimate Provence Elopement: Where Every Detail Whispers Your Story The morning mist lifts gently over ancient stone walls, revealing a landscape that will soon

May 1, 2025

Luxury Wedding planner Muriel Saldalamacchia

Luxury Weddings

Lake Como Wedding Venues: My Top 8 Preferred Ones

If You Are Looking For An Idyllic Place For Your Big Day That Combines Sumptuous Architecture With Luxurious Experiences, Then, The Lake Como Wedding Venues Are Perfect For You. In Case You Are Not Sure About The Best Place, I’ve Selected Some Of The Top-Notch Options For Lake Como Wedding Venues There. Check It Out!

April 23, 2025

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