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Muriel Saldalamacchia

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.

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Muriel Saldalamacchia

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?

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Luxury Weddings
Muriel Saldalamacchia

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!

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Muriel Saldalamacchia

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.

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Luxury Wedding planner Muriel Saldalamacchia
Luxury Weddings
Muriel Saldalamacchia

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!

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Elopement
Muriel Saldalamacchia

2025 Lavender Field Elopements in Provence: Ultimate Planning Guide

When intimate spaces are transformed for two hearts in love, every detail whispers their unique story. Imagine exchanging vows amid endless rows of fragrant purple blooms, where the golden Provençal sun paints the landscape in romantic hues. A luxury lavender field elopement in Provence isn’t just a ceremony – it’s an artfully curated experience that combines natural beauty with sophisticated elegance.

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