Choosing a wedding venue
• Outdoors
The ideal option is to organize an outdoor wedding. You can organize an outdoor ceremony in a country house or estate with a terrace and a cozy courtyard. Also, an open area of a park or garden is perfect for a celebration, where it is worth providing awnings or tents in case of bad weather.
To create a special atmosphere at an outdoor ceremony and banquet, you can use different ideas. For example, an arch for newlyweds can be decorated with wild grapes and fresh flowers. And the path of the bride and groom leading to the arch for registering the marriage can be decorated with lavender and various wildflowers.
• In a restaurant of a suitable style
A good option for a wedding banquet is a restaurant or cafe decorated in the appropriate style. A suitable interior may have unplastered walls, light wooden surfaces with a touch of antiquity, and antiques.
The warm season is more suitable for a wedding in Provence style. After all, the presence of beautiful nature and an abundance of flowers are very important for organizing such a celebration.
Bride's dress
The main decoration of a wedding is always the bride. In order for the image to match the chosen style, you need to think through everything to the smallest detail in advance. A bride in Provence style is natural and romantic. A wedding dress should under no circumstances be fluffy. Preference should be given to models with a straight silhouette made of light, flowing fabrics. Most often, materials such as silk, satin, chiffon, and cotton are used for sewing. The decoration of the dress can be minimal or with elements of embroidery and lace.
For a wedding in Provence style, the dress can be either traditionally white or any other delicate shades, such as lavender, light lilac, milky, pale blue, etc.
A lace vintage outfit would work very well.
Wedding car
For the Provence style, a horse-drawn carriage is ideal as transport. If you are not a supporter of such exotic solutions, you can order a regular car and decorate it. Wreaths of wildflowers and lavender are suitable as decorations; they can be attached to door handles, mirrors, the hood and trunk using satin ribbons in soft colors.
Wedding hairstyle
It is better to give up complex hairstyles, giving preference to loose curls, beautiful weaves, and careless styling. Makeup should be romantic, gentle, without bright or provocative accents.
You can decorate your hair with fresh flowers, a wreath or a thin, flowing veil. All jewelry must be made in the same color scheme as other accessories.
Photo session in a flowering meadow
A wonderful background for a photo shoot can be the bright emerald greenery of a garden, a flowering meadow, an abundance of colors in a wedding tent, or the surface of a small lake. Photos against the background of village houses and ancient estates turn out to be lively and bright. Props for original photography may include a checkered blanket, wicker furniture, an openwork umbrella, a basket of flowers, a lace shawl, and a wreath of wildflowers.
The bride's bouquet
One of the essential attributes of a bride is a wedding bouquet. For a wedding in Provence style, the bouquet has its own characteristics. First of all, it should consist of wildflowers. Ideally, the bouquet will include lavender, because it is considered a symbol of Provence. Also, when making a bouquet in Provence style, you can use ears of wheat and other dried flowers.
Flowers can be complemented with plenty of greenery.
The shades of the bouquet are very delicate, in pastel colors. Bright colors should be avoided. The free, as simple form of the bouquet makes it look like it was just picked, with twigs or spikelets escaping.
The stem of the bouquet can be tied with twine or ribbon.
Decoration of the banquet hall
The interior of a wedding in Provence style should not be pompous or extravagant. A cozy room should have a lot of light, so large windows or well-thought-out good lighting are welcome.
• Furniture and textiles
It is better to prefer furniture made of wood, wicker, forged, slightly aged, and covered with light paint. For decoration, it is advisable to use natural fabrics, for example, linen, chintz, cotton. Lace tablecloths and napkins, ribbons, and fabrics with floral patterns will perfectly complement the interior.
• Floristry
In the hall you can arrange bouquets of simple, exquisite flowers in delicate and discreet shades. Glass, ceramic, clay pots, teapots, jars and bottles are suitable as vases. You can also use olive, lavender, grape bunches, and bunches of fresh or dried herbs as decorative elements.
• Decorative elements
In the banquet hall you can place various decorative elements: wicker baskets, porcelain figurines, antique boxes, bird cages, candlesticks, old suitcases, antique dishes, wooden wine boxes.
• Invitations and souvenirs for guests
Invitations and place cards can be designed in a vintage style. They can be supplemented with a sprig of dried lavender and tied with a satin ribbon. In the invitations, you can warn your guests about the style of the upcoming celebration and ask them to prepare appropriate outfits.
Souvenirs given to guests after the celebration will remind them of the special style of your wedding. Original candles, sachets with lavender scent, boxes of French sweets, and small jars of honey are suitable as a memorable gift.
Wedding decoration in Provence style
To create a romantic and sophisticated atmosphere, you will need to stock up on a large quantity of the following elements:
- Lavender. It is impossible to imagine Provence without this fragrant plant. It can be used to decorate tables and a wedding arch, as well as the hairstyle of the bride and her bridesmaids. Lavender should also be used when creating the bride's bouquet and the groom's boutonniere.
- French wines and cheeses.
- Cozy wicker furniture.
- Forged items, lace tablecloths and lovely accessories made of wood and porcelain.
The color scheme should be calm, without bright contrasting details. The main colors should be olive, beige, milky, sand, lavender. Interspersed with terracotta and blue are allowed in small quantities.
Wedding menu
For a wedding in Provence style, the menu of famous French cuisine is perfect. Red, rose, white French wines, various gourmet dishes with cream cheeses, Provençal spices, olives, truffles, grape snails, baked vegetables, garlic mayonnaise, aromatic freshly baked baguette, etc. will help support the overall style of the celebration. fruits, berries, honey, delicious pasta cookies. The wedding cake will correspond to the Provençal style if you use lilac icing or lavender sprigs to decorate it.
Properly selected music will help maintain the atmosphere of Provence. At a wedding, light, unobtrusive French melodies, songs by Edith Piaf, Mireille Mathieu, Joe Dassin, Patricia Kaas, Lara Fabian, and other famous performers can be heard.
Wedding decoration
Exquisite simplicity - this is how this style is characterized, and a wedding celebration should be decorated in this spirit. The distinctive features of Provence will help create an atmosphere of French country.
The color scheme can be varied, but preference should be given to light shades and pastel tones. Bright colors will spoil the overall picture and disrupt the associative connection.
Suitable color palette:
• boiling white, cream, beige;
• light lilac, muted lavender, lilac;
• pale yellow, terracotta;
• delicate shades of blue, pink and olive.
To prevent French country music from turning into a country fair, you should approach the choice of decor responsibly. It must be present in large quantities. First of all, these are flowers, there should be a lot of them. Decorate the tables with flowers, lace tablecloths and napkins, candlesticks and figurines, decorative candles and other pleasant little things.
Flowers do not have to be placed only in vases. The Provence style is characterized by placing flowers in containers that seem to come to hand by chance: bottles, jugs, boxes. You shouldn’t focus on lavender alone; any other flowers will do.
Using an antique chest of drawers, you can set up a candy bar, which will be a great place for a photo shoot and socializing between guests.
A large round birdcage located in a photo zone will look original. There you can also place a couple of retro suitcases painted white, wicker baskets with flower arrangements and place photo frames with the love story of the newlyweds.
A wedding in Provence style is romantic and gentle, light, but at the same time sophisticated and elegant. Such a holiday will be remembered for a long time by the newlyweds and their guests. A huge selection of decor and accessories will allow you to decorate your celebration in an original way and in accordance with your personal wishes. And you will want to look at the photographs placed in a vintage album again and again.
Images of the bride and groom
• Romance and grace of the bride
The main thing in the image of the bride is to emphasize grace, romance, and naturalness. Lush outfits, dresses with corsets and trains are not suitable for celebrations in Provence style. It is better to give preference to dresses of a simple silhouette cut with discreet decor, for example, made of lace. The fabric for the dress can be light, delicate, translucent. The outfit can be traditionally white, complemented with lilac accessories, or any delicate shades. The grace of the bride will be emphasized by a light veil, lace gloves, a shawl, and a guipure umbrella. As for footwear, both light sandals and elegant shoes with small heels are perfect.
The emphasis in the bride's image should be on jewelry. You can use antique-style hairpins, beads, pearls, brooches, and pendants. Don't make your hairstyle too complicated. Carelessly styled loose hair, braids with flowers and ribbons, and large curls will help match the overall simplicity. Makeup should also be done as natural as possible.
The bride's bouquet will look harmonious and elegant if it is made from wildflowers, herbs, and dried flowers. Also suitable for creating compositions are lavender, violets, pansies, anemones, and hydrangeas.
The bridesmaids' dresses should be harmoniously combined with the dress and the overall look of the bride. If the bride wears a white outfit, then plain models in delicate shades, dresses and sundresses with floral prints are suitable for girls.
• Elegant look for the groom
The groom's outfit should be simple and comfortable. Instead of a too formal three-piece suit, tuxedo, or tailcoat, it is better to choose a simple suit made from natural fabrics in calm, muted colors. A tie can replace a lilac or purple scarf. You can complement the look with suspenders, a belt, or a hat. For the groom's boutonniere, you should use the same plants as for the wedding bouquet. A few sprigs of lavender tied with a satin ribbon will also look simple and elegant as a boutonniere.
Thanks to our tips, a wedding in Provence style will become an unforgettable celebration. After all, a skillful combination of delicate tones, romance, and simplicity allows you to create a special atmosphere, a feeling of freshness, warmth and tenderness.
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Groom image
When choosing an outfit for the groom, it is better to forget about the classic black color. Light shades of gray and brown, muted blue, and beige colors are suitable. A three-piece suit with a vest will look very harmonious. And bright accessories in the form of a bow tie, tie or boutonniere will give the look a festive look.
Particular attention should be paid to the boutonniere - it should echo the bride’s bouquet, harmoniously complementing each other.
Menu Features
It is not difficult to guess that a celebration with a French twist cannot be complete without the traditional dishes of this country. Tasting famous French cheeses can even be part of the scenario. In the menu you can include:
- baked snails in white sauce;
- a lot of raw and baked vegetables, ratatouille;
- poultry in wine;
- aromatic meat stewed with Provençal herbs;
- onion soup with croutons;
- garlic mayonnaise and Dijon mustard;
- salads with walnuts;
- cupcakes, macaroons;
- pies with apple and berry filling;
- crispy baguette.
Of course, there should be French wines (white and red) on the festive table. The French love dry wine, they prefer white with fish, red with fruits, desserts and noble beef. For gourmets who don’t like wine, sweet liqueurs, brandy and whiskey are suitable.
Drinks for children and non-drinkers include homemade lemonades, fruit drinks, and freshly squeezed juices.
It is better to entrust the making of a wedding cake to a real French chef. Such a person understands the intricacies of his cuisine and will be able to create a real sweet masterpiece.
Bridesmaids
Don’t forget about the bride’s “support group”! You can sew elegant floor-length dresses for your friends. It is better to choose gentle colors, not too bright. The optimal colors for bridesmaid dresses are light pink, beige, blue, and pastel green. For a wedding in Provence style, dresses in lilac or lavender tones are ideal. Romantic images of bridesmaids can be complemented with small bouquets to match the dresses.
