Recommendations for weddings in the style of "Provence"

Loving hearts are sensitive to everything beautiful, which is why from year to year holding weddings in the style of "Provence" does not lose its relevance. Such an event involves a combination of simplicity and aristocracy.

The town of Provence, according to the description of those who have been there, is one of the most romantic in the world. At the very mention of the word, endless lavender fields, vineyards, the Alps and simple country-style furnishings appear before your eyes. Parallels are often drawn between Provence and Shabby Chic celebrations. In fact, these styles have clear visual differences. The first type of decoration manifests itself in exquisite, sophisticated details about everything in a wedding celebration. The second style is associated with antiquity, it is more strict in design.

A Provence style wedding requires a lot of attention to the basic conditions for organizing the celebration, so that the guests and the young couple really feel like they are part of the French province on this day.

One of the highlights of the event is the place of celebration. It is ideal if it is possible to hold the ceremony outdoors, against the backdrop of picturesque landscapes.

If weather conditions and other reasons do not allow for a wedding in nature, you can alternatively choose a spacious and bright restaurant. Small decor will allow you to arrange the banquet hall in accordance with the style of the wedding.

The main colors of a Provencal wedding are any shades of lavender: deep purple, pale blue, gray-pink, lilac, olive. Additionally, all shades of white and milky, terracotta, calm yellow can be used. All tones should be in a pastel palette. Bright colors will stand out from the canons of style.

The clothes of the bride and groom must be consistent with the general style of the event. This requirement applies to all wedding attributes, hairstyle, makeup, jewelry.

The outfit of a newlywed for a celebration in Provencal style involves the choice of a romantic fitted dress without flashy decorative elements. A lush version of a dress or an outfit with a train will not work. A long, floor-length outfit of a simple style, made of light fabrics that emphasize the tenderness and charm of the bride's figure, will look best. The outfit can be made of white or cream-colored fabric, complemented by lace elements.

Shoes with thin heels or high platform for a Provencal wedding are inappropriate. The best solution is simple shoes that look festive. The color of the shoes is determined by the preferences of the bride and groom, the color of the dress and other details of the wedding look.

The Provencal style does not accept traditional styling that involves high buns or tails. Preference is given to loose hair, beautifully styled in large curls, which will look perfect with a flowing outfit and barely noticeable makeup. You can make a low, careless bun or braid voluminous braids, decorated with satin ribbons in the color of the rest of the bride's accessories.

Real flowers (from the field) can be woven into the hairstyle, or a beautiful floral wreath can be worn over the bride's hairstyle. Real buds can be replaced with artificial ones (made of polymer clay, satin ribbons or foamiran). Naturally, all these decorative elements should be in pastel colors, in tune with other accessories.

Jewelry for the bride's ears or neck should not be too big and shiny. Against the background of a simple style of dress, they will look disharmonious. A good option would be to borrow jewelry from grandmothers or other relatives of a respectable age.

A bouquet in Provencal decoration also dictates certain conditions. It can only be harvested from field plants. Lavender will look gorgeous in the center of the composition (if possible, get it). The base of the bouquet can be made of cornflowers or daisies. These flowers will look very harmonious in your hair.

The shape of the bouquet, like the bride's dress, should be as simple as possible. No cascades, wands or baskets. It is best to pick up a neat bouquet (as if assembled with your own hands), decorated with a lilac silk ribbon.

The groom's outfit should also be in harmony with the general style of the wedding, so you should forget about chic tuxedos, formal suits and service jackets. The groom may not even wear a jacket. It is better to choose an outfit in light colors (this applies to trousers and a jacket, if the latter will still be used): milk, cream, ash. The shirt can be lavender, striped or checkered.

It is better to choose additional elements for the outfit of the future spouse in contrasting shades. This will add originality and charm to the wedding look. Accent details can be suspenders, a tie, a bow tie. The wedding boutonniere should be made in the same style and from the same plants as the wedding boutonniere's bouquet.

All guests who are invited to the wedding should be aware of the thematic focus of the event and prepare appropriate outfits and accessories for them. Girls can give preference to floor-length dresses in lilac or milky white shades.Jewelry used by girls should be combined not only with an individual dress, but also with the general theme of the celebration.

Male guests are advised to choose simple trousers and a shirt in light shades for the wedding. Ideal if the couple invited to the wedding will wear outfits in the same color scheme. If desired, men can complement their look with butterflies or suspenders.

A Provencal-style celebration includes a menu featuring French cuisine. It can be various cheeses, snails, aromatic soups with Provencal herbs, ratatouille and many others.

Wedding dessert, according to the canons, is baked from milk and honey. The external design of the cake involves the use of white cream and lilac mastic. Ideal if you can decorate the cake with real lavender.

To recreate the atmosphere of "Provence", all furniture accessories should be wicker, decorated with numerous soft pillows and blankets. Stairways or railings on the summer terrace may include wrought iron elements. Curious things should be placed here and there. It is very important that there are plant decorations in the room. In floral decoration, the general rule of the Provencal style must be observed: pastel shades, lack of pomp and chic.

Themed wedding invitations are easy to make with your own hands. Plain paper artificially aged with tea or coffee is suitable as a base. Additionally, you will need a thin rope and a few meadow flowers or lavender sprigs.

The banquet hall must be equipped with antique fittings, linen tablecloths, field bouquets, vintage elements. If the event is held outdoors, you can create an arch of fresh flowers. In the room, under the flower arch, it is allowed to decorate the window openings.

The glasses of those present can be decorated with flowers, and drinks in bottles can be decorated with decoupage with the landscapes of Provence.

Newlyweds can prepare small gifts for those present, the so-called bonbonnieres. As ingredients, you can use lavender-scented soap, herbal sachets, a miniature cone with honey, pastries in an elegant wrapper.

Wedding transport for a wedding in Provence style is not a limousine, but a chaise pulled by a horse. Those who are not ready for such an unusual turn are advised to rent a retro car. The color of the car should be pastel. You can decorate the iron horse with fresh flowers and ribbons.

If the wedding is held outside the city, you should choose a stone manor or a wooden house as a place for a banquet. An excellent option would be to rent a medieval castle or an open-air museum. If you can't find the last two options for wedding venues, you can limit yourself to a portable tent.

If the wedding is taking place in the city, you can rent a rustic restaurant with a spacious summer terrace. The main thing is that the furnishings are as simple as possible, but at the same time comfortable. Wicker furniture, an abundance of greenery and flowers are welcome.

For a wedding celebration in the "Provence" style, it is important to choose the right background music as well. The best solution will be folklore compositions, works in the classical style, instrumental numbers.

French Provence is famous for its interesting wedding traditions, which you can include in your own wedding scenario. For example, the idea of ​​buying a bride is unusual. The groom does not have to go through many trials before seeing his beloved.The ransom is carried out on the eve of the wedding itself in the form of a festive dinner. All relatives of the future wife are invited to dinner. During the event, the groom gives the chosen one the keys to his house. She, in turn, hangs them on her belt, confirming her status as the mistress of the home. The guests then shower the young family with sprigs of lavender, sweets and money.

An unusual idea would be to invite cartoonists to a wedding. Their drawings will cheer up everyone present.

You can organize a celebration in the Provencal style on your own, having studied in detail the features of the direction, habits and lifestyle of the population of Provence. A wedding coordinator will help simplify the process of preparing for the wedding, on whose shoulders all the preparation will take into account your wishes.

Natural materials are used to decorate the hall: linen, chintz (tablecloths are sewn from them), burlap (used to decorate bottles). It is unacceptable to use velvet or silk. No gilding or silver decoration, only pastel shades. The dishes on the table should be made of ceramics, not expensive porcelain.

Floral arrangements with lavender or meadow plants, fruit baskets, pots with live plants, stands and candlesticks with forging elements can be used as a decoration for the banquet hall.

You can make very popular flower arches with your own hands, you just need to choose a solid metal structure, suitable plants: wildflowers, lavender, greenery, willow, and accessories, for example, satin ribbons in pastel colors.

You can create a bright photo zone with the help of various interesting things: old bottles, teapots, vases, lace, fabrics with the effect of faded material, wooden or forged furniture (plastic and artificial leather cannot be used), vintage watches, bird cages, suitcases, caskets, bicycles ...

For information on how to decorate a Provence style wedding, see the next video.