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Archive for October, 2009

You may not have thought about it but making sure that you are covered for any wedding mishaps may be a very good idea. Wedding insurance policies vary depending on the provider but the majority cover the following: Cancellation or rescheduling of wedding Bride and groom attire including rings Wedding gifts Wedding transport & the [...]

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In France, you will be asked by venues, suppliers and wedding planners to sign an estimate / quote or ‘devis’ in French to confirm any bookings. A service is only confirmed and thus legally binding when the ‘devis’ is signed by both the client and the company providing the service.  The ‘devis’ should detail each [...]

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In France, VAT (TVA in French) is chargeable at one of two different rates. The standard French VAT rate is 19.6% and the secondary VAT rate reserved for certain sectors such as transportation.  Food sold in restaurants and by catering companies has recently been relegated from 19.6% to 5.5% to be in line with takeaway [...]

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The French Riviera and its surrounding area is filled with highly desirable wedding destinations. There really is something for everyone from glitz and glam seaside towns, to Provencal countryside getaways and romantic medieval villages. I have picked out a few of my favourite wedding destinations on the Cote d’Azur and in Provence that you may [...]

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Choosing a wedding planner that is right for you is absolutely crucial to the success of your special day. You will be connecting with your wedding planner on both a professional and a personal level so you need to feel 100% comfortable with the person you choose to work with. If you know other people [...]

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Sabine Panizzi Flowers: Sabine and Cedric, the owners of Panizzi flowers are truly delightful people. A pleasure to work with on every occasion, Sabine and her team are amazing floral artists and come up with highly creative floral displays that complement perfectly any venue and any type of wedding for a range of budgets. In addition [...]

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There are a multitude of hairdressers and beauticians in the South of France area, literally one on every street it seems like. Depending on where you are going to be getting married, you might prefer to go to a salon near to your hotel or wedding venue to have your hair and makeup done. A [...]

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There are a whole host of companies on the French Riviera offering decoration and themeing services. I have picked out the best of the bunch below, all of whom own and rent out their own materials which they stock in enormous showrooms and warehouses. Beware that certain so-called decoration suppliers actually rent material from the [...]

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This five star luxury establishment is for me, the wedding venue on the Cote d’Azur ‘par excellence’. The Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc is exclusive yet has a relaxed vibe, is luxurious yet homely and friendly without being intrusive. The exclusive nature of the venue comes from both the high price tag and the fact that the [...]

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Located at only 20 minutes from Nice airport towards Monaco in the hills above Villefranche sur Mer, the Domaine du Mont Leuze is a truly spectacular wedding venue boasting one of the most impressive views on the French Riviera. The Domaine du Mont Leuze is owned by the now Mayor of Eze, a well to [...]

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