40 Charming Provence Destination Wedding Ideas

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Provence is a beautiful and enchanting place, and many of us dream to spend a holiday here. If you want a destination wedding and can’t choose a location, we strongly recommend you to choose Provence! Beautiful chateaux, lavender aromas, mild climate and French chic will make your big day very special. Let’s see how to pull off a Provence wedding.

What To Wear

Choose a stunning wedding dress with a French chic touch: it can be either very simple or incredibly refined, it all depends on the style of your wedding. For a formal event I’d advise a sweetheart neckline mermaid wedding dress with straps or without, with beading. If you want something modern and simple, opt for a flowing dress with a plunging neckline in ivory or blush color, which is ideal for such a beautiful and delicate location.

a plunging neckline wedding gown with a glitter sash

a plunging neckline wedding gown with a glitter sash

flowy white wedding dress with a V-neckline

flowy white wedding dress with a V-neckline

lace cap sleeve wedding dress with a plunging sheer neckline

lace cap sleeve wedding dress with a plunging sheer neckline

simple and flowy blush dress with a plunging neckline for the bride, a grey suit for the groom

simple and flowy blush dress with a plunging neckline for the bride, a grey suit for the groom

sophisticated lace backless mermaid dress

sophisticated lace backless mermaid dress

sweetheart strap mermaid wedding dress

sweetheart strap mermaid wedding dress

plunging neckline with beads, lace and a train

plunging neckline with beads, lace and a train

illusion neckline lace wedding dress with a train

illusion neckline lace wedding dress with a train

beautiful lace back wedding dress with sleeves

beautiful lace back wedding dress with sleeves

Table Décor

Choose lights shades or pastels; grey, lilac, pink, blush, blue or ivory are amazing for Provence-inspired décor. Keep it simple even for a formal event: French chic means nothing excessive. Use potted greenery, lavender and herbs to make a table runner, or prefer greenery and flower table runners. Choose airy and flowy textiles, add candles and vintage cutlery, and voila, your ideal table setting is ready.

a greenery table runner echoes with a lush greenery arch over the table

a greenery table runner echoes with a lush greenery arch over the table

elegant place setting with grey plates and a greenery table runner

elegant place setting with grey plates and a greenery table runner

Tables and Lanterns at French Wedding Reception | Photo by CHRIS+LYNN Photographers

Tables and Lanterns at French Wedding Reception | Photo by CHRIS+LYNN Photographers

grey tablecloth with a floral and greenery table runner

grey tablecloth with a floral and greenery table runner

herb centerpieces and purple flowers as a living table runner

herb centerpieces and purple flowers as a living table runner

lavender, candles and large penoies that line the table

lavender, candles and large penoies that line the table

organic table decor with greenery and white flowers

organic table decor with greenery and white flowers

rustic tablescape with lots of lavender

rustic tablescape with lots of lavender

simple table decor with potted greenery and candles

simple table decor with potted greenery and candles

uncovered wooden farm table with a centerpiece of lavender garland, a silk table runner, tall taper candles and place settings of white china

uncovered wooden farm table with a centerpiece of lavender garland, a silk table runner, tall taper candles and place settings of white china

Lavender

Provence is a home of lavender, lavender is its symbol and soul, so use it widely at your wedding to bring a delicate Provence spirit. Go to the lavender fields for your ceremony or to take pictures; lavender looks perfect in one flower bouquets or together with wheat for a rustic touch, lavender is amazing for creating centerpieces of any kind – from rustic to the most refined ones. Lavender boutonnieres, soaps, bath salts, oil, table runners, food and drinks – rock this flower everywhere you want and fill your wedding with this adorable fragrance!

lavender in a jar and a vitnage key for a simple and cute centerpiece

lavender in a jar and a vitnage key for a simple and cute centerpiece

lavender bouquet with purple ribbon

lavender bouquet with purple ribbon

lavender and thistle boutonnieres

lavender and thistle boutonnieres

creative way to display the wedding bands, in a box filled with lavender

creative way to display the wedding bands, in a box filled with lavender

flowers for a backdrop or aisle decor

flowers for a backdrop or aisle decor

lavender soap favors in a vintage suitcase

lavender soap favors in a vintage suitcase

lavender stationary

lavender stationary

rustic centerpiece of a crate and lavender in jars

rustic centerpiece of a crate and lavender in jars

wheat and lavender wedding bouquet

wheat and lavender wedding bouquet

silver buckets of lavender and burlap for rustic wedding ceremony

silver buckets of lavender and burlap for rustic wedding ceremony

Food And Drinks

France is famous for unique and delicious tastes, it’s a home of many trends and culinary masterpieces that are known all over the world, so pay special attention to the food and drinks. As for the wedding cake, you may choose a naked, semi naked, croquembouche wedding cake topped with lavender. A cheese or a macaron tower is rather typical for France, and your guests will be amazed. Serve lavender lemonade and give delicious baguettes as wedding favors!

a cheese tower with rosemary and lavender instead of a traditional cake

a cheese tower with rosemary and lavender instead of a traditional cake

crepe wedding cake

crepe wedding cake

croquembouche wedding cake

croquembouche wedding cake

semi naked wedding cake and lavender macarons

semi naked wedding cake and lavender macarons

naked wedding cake with rosemary and lavender

naked wedding cake with rosemary and lavender

mini lavender cake

mini lavender cake

white cake with leafy decor

white cake with leafy decor

lavender lemonade presentation on silver trays with strong color lavender in drinks

lavender lemonade presentation on silver trays with strong color lavender in drinks

lavender lemonade with vodka

lavender lemonade with vodka

semi naked wedding cake with lavender and wheat

semi naked wedding cake with lavender and wheat