First of all, congratulations on your engagement.
This is the beginning of something important.

If you are dreaming of an elegant and unforgettable destination wedding in Provence, clarity is your best ally.
Distance adds magic.
But it also requires structure.

At Château La Beaumetane, we welcome couples from all over the world.
The same questions always come up.
The same doubts too.

This checklist is here to guide you.
Calmly.
Step by step.

Clarify your foundations first

Before booking anything, take time to align.
With yourselves.
With your vision.

Start with the essentials.

Choose your wedding date.
And your preferred season.
Spring. Summer. Early autumn.

Define the atmosphere you want.
An intimate celebration.
Or a larger gathering.

Decide on the type of ceremony.
Civil.
Religious.
Symbolic.

Stone ritual.
Sand ceremony.
Ribbons.
Words.

Set your budget.
And your level of involvement.

With a wedding planner.
Or managing it yourselves.

These decisions shape everything else.
Once they are clear, planning becomes smoother.

Book the château and your key suppliers

Your venue comes first.
Always.

Château La Beaumetane offers full privatisation.
And more than 20 bedrooms on site.
Plus a dedicated bridal suite.

This changes the experience.
For you.
And for your guests.

Then come your core suppliers.

Photographer.
Caterer.
DJ or live music.
Florist.
Celebrant.

Choose professionals who understand destination weddings.
And who know how to work together.

The château offers flexible spaces.
Indoors.
Outdoors.

Ceremony.
Cocktail.
Dinner.

Everything flows in one place.
No transfers.
No stress.

Build your guest list thoughtfully

Your guest list sets the tone.

Start with your inner circle.
Close family.
Closest friends.

Then widen if it feels right.
Extended family.
Colleagues.

Think about children.
And the intergenerational balance.

A destination wedding often means fewer guests.
But deeper connections.

Quality over quantity.
Always.

Follow a realistic planning timeline

Good timing creates calm.

Here is a clear structure.

1 to 2 years before.
Choose your date.
Define your budget.
Send save-the-dates.
Visit venues if possible.

7 to 12 months before.
Confirm bookings.
Choose your witnesses.
Start dress and suit searches.

3 to 6 months before.
Order your rings.
Finalise the menu.
Build a detailed schedule.

1 to 4 weeks before.
Confirm guest numbers.
Finalise decorations.
Do hair and makeup trials.
Plan rehearsals.

Nothing rushed.
Nothing forgotten.

Enjoy your wedding day fully

This is what all the planning is for.

Ceremonies often take place in the gardens.
Or under the glasshouse.

Cocktail receptions flow naturally.
In the courtyard.
Or the park.

Dinner unfolds under illuminated plane trees.
Soft light.
Warm evenings.
Provence at its best.

Everything happens on site.
At your rhythm.

Support beyond the venue

Planning from abroad can feel overwhelming.
You are not alone.

At Château La Beaumetane, couples have access to a private “Married Area”.
E-books.
Mood boards.
Expert advice.

Tools to help you decide.
And to stay confident.

One vision. One place. One experience.

A destination wedding should feel exciting.
Not stressful.

With the right structure.
The right venue.
And clear choices.

Your wedding in Provence becomes what it should be.
Elegant.
Fluid.
Unforgettable.

And fully yours.