5 Top Tips for your Wedding in the South of France

The South of France is now firmly on the list of locations for that perfect destination wedding and the team at Cote d'Azur Villas have a hand-picked selection of villas that are perfect for your very special day. But the prospect of organising your wedding in a foreign language and many miles away from your home can be daunting. Here are our Top 5 Tips for that perfect wedding in the South of France

1. Book Your Villa Early - The most popular of venues book 12 months in advance.

Les Pirettes - the Perfect Wedding Villa

2. Choose Your Caterer Carefully - Look carefully at references and experience and make very sure that they can work with your ideas and your budget

Photo courtesty of the team at Adams & Adams Innovative Catering & Event Management

3. Date - July & August are very hot....think May and towards the end of September for the most beautiful blue skies and ambient temperatures

Bastide de Castelleras - Valbonne

4. Rain - Yes, we have that in the South of France, make a contingency plan for bad weather and our betting is that you won't have to use it

Stretch Tents - Great for shade or that odd shower of rain

5. Wedding Planner - If you are not a list queen or have any kind of event planning experience then our very best tip is to work with a locally based wedding planner - use their contacts, their expertise and simply sit back and enjoy the day.

Congratulations! Here's to your perfect wedding day in the South of France

The Former Home of Edith Piaf Les Parettes

The wonderful former home of the 'Little Sparrow' Edith Piaf is now available for weddings and events here in the South of France. Les Parettes is the ideal wedding venue.

This exceptional stone bastide enjoys luxurious interiors and sweeping lawns, ideal for the perfect wedding day. Say your vows under the dappled shade of the majestic pine trees, celebrate with a glass of champage by the side of the azur pool and enjoy a delicious wedding breakfast on the lush green lawn.

For a more intimate celebration the Garden Room will seat up to 50 guests for a dinner, ideal for those cooler spring and autumn months.

Event Management in the South of France - Adams & Adams

Event Management is a skill all of its own. Organisation, contacts, flexibility and more are all the hallmarks of a great event management company. At Cote d'Azur Villas we are delighted to partner with Adams & Adams, who pride themselves on offering innovative solutions and delicious catering for all event organisers here on the Cote d'Azur.

Adams & Adams, founded in 2003 have worked with many blue chip companies who visit the region for some of the many glittering annual events held in the region each year. Cannes Film Festival and of course Cannes Lions are two of the most important in the 'Cannes Calendar' and Adams & Adams bring their own special touch to each and every corporate event.

Weddings and private parties are also two areas at which Adams & Adams excel and they can offer a range of services from a complete wedding co-ordination service to crafting a stunning birthday cake.

Cote d'Azur Villas offer a stunning range of villas for the many events held here on the Cote d'Azur and are delighted to be working with Adams & Adams to create wonderful events.

South of France Weddings

The South of France is a popular location for 'Destination Weddings' and with some of the most amazing scenery to be found anywhere in Europe then it's no surprise that many couples choose this beautiful region to celebrate their weddings each year.

The coast and the beach are of course an amazing backdrop to any wedding celebration and the reception afterwards. Choose a ceremony on the sand or with the azure waters of the Mediterranean in the background. Cannes, the Cap d'Antibes and St Tropez all offer exceptional villas and venues on the water front.

Villa Alexandra in Cannes

And if you prefer the Provencal hills and mountains with panoramic views on into the French Alps then villas in the hills above Cannes, St Paul de Vence or over into the Luberon and Provence will fit the bill perfectly.

Le Castelet in the hills above Cannes

Chateau St Georges, a taste of opulence

The team at Cote d'Azur Villas can also put couples in touch with wedding planners, caterers, DJ's, Florists, in fact everything that you need to ensure that your wedding is perfect in every detail.