Luxury weddings: how to organize this exceptional event?
What is a luxury wedding?
A luxury wedding is a high-end ceremony where every detail is carefully orchestrated to provide an exceptional experience for the bride and groom and their guests. It is distinguished by its refinement, exclusive services and sumptuous setting.
An exclusive and unforgettable experience
A wedding is always an unforgettable day, rain or shine, whether it takes place in Las Vegas in a quarter of an hour or over several days. For brides and grooms who can call on a substantial budget, the wedding can bring together the best of experience and large numbers of guests to create an unforgettable setting.
The key elements that define a prestige wedding
In Hollywood films, luxury weddings are staged in indoor or outdoor spaces, always vast and covered with flowers. It could be a princely wedding, filmed in a castle or luxury wedding hall, a yacht wedding or the rental of an enchanting seaside garden. And there's always a large number of guests!
A prestige wedding is therefore distinguished by the venue, often a luxury estate or villaand the decor, especially the floral arrangements. The many guests should also be impressed by the originality and variety of the dishes, which will often have been tested before the big day. Finally, the entertainment must go beyond the simple presence of a DJ and punctuate the day or evening with surprises, be it fireworks or dove throwing. Originality and flawless organization will be remembered by all, and are the hallmarks of a luxury wedding.
Why plan your luxury wedding with Homanie ?
Exclusive venues for an extraordinary wedding
In Provence, by the sea, in the vineyards, in the mountains, in the countryside or near Paris... Homanie gives you access tovillas for prestigiousevents from 20 to 400 guests in unique and exclusive locations. Used to hosting weddings on a regular basis, our event rental villas guarantee perfect logistics to ensure your guests enjoy one or more unforgettable days. For total success, Homanie can also help you select the most unusual experiences nearby, and help you find the private chef or caterer who will fulfill your desires, and even precede them with innovative ideas.
Rigorous selection of the best service providers
Homanie can suggest names of luxury weddings planners, and has a list of tried-and-tested chefs who are familiar with local or prestige products. Whether you need to rely on the maintenance service, or are looking to ensure the safety of the premises and/or property, we can advise you and work with you to find the best solutions.
Tailor-made support from start to finish
The Homanie teams are there to listen to you from the very first telephone or digital contact. They have a thorough knowledge of all the estates and their potential for accommodation or additional accommodation nearby. Estimates are drawn up together, and may include special requests for which we liaise with the owners, to avoid any tension right up to the end of the wedding or stay on site.
How do you choose the perfect venue for a luxury wedding?
Private villa, château or 5-star hotel: which setting to choose?
A wedding is the meeting of two families, several groups of friends and acquaintances who are going to get to know each other. For a luxury wedding, the venue has to be magnificent and prestigious, but the success of the big day depends very much on the geography of the location.
A château, designed from the outset to bring together a large number of guests and services, is ideal for ensuring the private aspect of the event, with little access to monitor. The same applies to a private villa, often surrounded by hedges or walls, but with a garden or park large enough to set up tents or multiply tables. Some luxury hotels may have the same assets, but it's also possible for the lounges to host several events at the same time, with a wedding and a seminar booked on the same day. A luxury wedding hall in Paris, on the other hand, offers the perfect intimacy and refined setting for an exclusive event. All participants will pass each other in the lobby before being directed to the right room.
The essential criteria for an exceptional venue
An exceptional venue for a prestige wedding is located in a magnificent location and region, offering views of the sea, mountains or lush green valleys. The venue must also be easily accessible, with one or more train stations nearby, an airport within easy reach, and a well-connected road network. Few weddings invite only locals, and foreigners need to be able to reach the address quickly, and find accommodation nearby without having to drive for hours in the middle of the night.
The chosen venue only hosts the wedding on the chosen day and date, and is not open to the public apart from the guests. While reception is a task for the bride and groom's families, a well-organized prestige wedding includes staff to ensure that guests are well looked after at all times of the day and night.
Why choose a private villa with Homanie ?
Homanie offers you large, confidential and exclusive residences for a memorable wedding. With large natural spaces and generous interiors, Maisons Homanie offer an exceptional setting, combining luxury, refinement, intimacy and conviviality to provide you with exceptional services.
On the Homanie website, you'll find examples of private villas and photos to inspire you for your wedding, decoration and meals.
Decoration and ambiance for a luxury wedding
High-end decor trends for a chic wedding
The bride's luxury gown, and possibly the bridesmaids' dresses, will set the tone for the wedding's high-end decorating style. In any case, it's in perfect harmony with the luxury wedding ring, a rare but not flashy stone, and the luxury wedding shoes, designed by a leading couturier. Whether you're planning a rustic yet elegant wedding, a bohemian chic wedding or a fashion wedding, the decorations can be adapted to underline the desired theme.
Some of the trendiest themes for a prestigious wedding include :
The royal wedding, held in a castle with gilded elements, large tablecloths and chandeliers
The exotic wedding brings back the magic of lagoons, tiare flowers, orchids and black and white pearls.
The white and gold wedding, with a glittering, contemporary look for all accessories
The fairytale wedding, with the bride's arrival in a horse-drawn carriage, omnipresent floral decorations and candles to set the mood.
The chic oriental wedding, where the villa is transformed into a palace from the Thousand and One Nights, with openwork lanterns and huge sofas lined with Persian carpets.
Flowers, lighting and tableware: details that make all the difference
For a luxury wedding, it would be surprising to limit the palette to red roses, candles and white plates. The watchwords are luxury, beauty and surprise! Flowers can be roses, but never synthetic ones, or just to accompany trompe-l'œil. The chosen varieties of luxury wedding flower bouquets are presented in large quantities, either in original soliflores, up high, or as table runners. The more overflowing the decorations, the more discreet the tablecloths and crockery, though this doesn't prevent you from opting for washed linen and luxury disposable crockery...for safety reasons, the lighting now uses LEDs, which are increasingly modular in form and color.
Working with a luxury wedding planner
For a successful luxury wedding, a luxury wedding planner is always a good idea. He or she will be up to date with the latest trends, to ensure that the wedding is truly unique, and will have an incomparable address book for finding new culinary talents, the most innovative ideas and dream entertainment. Above all, he'll be used to dealing with large numbers of guests who are used to being pampered, and to dealing with the unexpected.
Exceptional gastronomy for a refined wedding
A menu signed by a Michelin-starred chef: incomparable added value
While a young chef may impress with his or her ideas and certain dishes, a luxury wedding requires not only talent, but consistency. Michelin-starred chefs provide this assurance, from the security of supply to the unfailing quality of the dishes, right down to the availability of the finest vintages. Weddings that call on the services of a Michelin-starred chef can save themselves a great deal of uncertainty, while adding a great name to the event.
Champagne, exceptional wines and signature cocktails
The most festive drink of all was invented in France: champagne, light and fresh, the sound of which at the opening embodies celebration. Yet some guests prefer non-alcoholic drinks, leading top chefs to concoct menus accompanied by iced teas or original syrups. With the finest champagnes and wines, and in harmony with the dishes, these new beverages are sure to be a hit at the wedding, especially as the drinks menu will also be innovative and varied at cocktail time.
Unique culinary experiences: live cooking, private tastings
Forget the duck breast with gratin dauphinois often served at weddings for a real culinary experience at a luxury wedding. Local producers can come along to organize private tastings and showcase their expertise, starting up relaxed conversations. It's also becoming increasingly common, especially for aperitifs, to be able to observe food being cooked or cut, so you can enjoy both hot and fresh.
Entertainment and unique experiences for a prestigious wedding
Live orchestra, renowned DJ and exclusive shows
A luxury wedding is an experience for the senses, for color, taste, sight... and for the whole body, when it's possible to attend a performance by a famous DJ, a hard-to-meet singer or a renowned band. Let your wishes lead you to the most fabulous experience - many desires can be fulfilled!
Fireworks and light shows: making the evening special
Versailles and Vaux-le-Vicomte set the example in the 17th century, and since then, the spectacle of fireworks has marked every major celebration, especially as French know-how remains unrivalled. A more digital version, however, dazzles the guests of 21st-century luxury weddings: a ballet of drones, quieter but just as spectacular.
Immersive guest activities: workshops, tastings, excursions
Since many guests come from afar, they stay for more than one evening, and often meet up again to continue the event the next day. Entertainment is therefore organized for both the evening and the following day. Of course, the swimming pool is magnificent and often heated, and the grounds are ideal for walks. For a luxury wedding, the program will be more inspiring: with wellness or artistic workshops, tastings of local products - olive oil in Provence, for example, excursions to exhibitions or monuments with private guides, trips in vintage cars or on boats, and so on.
Luxury weddings: essential premium services
Classic cars, helicopters and yachts for exceptional transport
The arrival of the bride and groom and/or their parents by horse-drawn carriage, Riva or helicopter, as well as their departure, mark an exceptional day. Other guests can also take advantage of these memorable transports, whether to shorten the access time to the private villa with a luxury car rental, or simply to add a touch of romance to a prestigious wedding. The Homanie team can organize these marvelous one-off rentals!
concierge service service dedicated to brides, grooms and guests
A guest who is a stranger to the area where the wedding is taking place may feel a little lost... Offer a concierge service service that will take care of all the details, from door-to-door transportation reservations to a choice of complementary accommodation, to a tour of the surrounding area. Book a Michelin-starred restaurant in the area? Of course, for which date and how many guests ?
Photo and video shoots worthy of a magazine
It was an enchanting wedding, and now it's time to share the memories. A luxury wedding has it all, from professional photos to drone video. It's not just the bride and groom who pose, but all the guests who receive professional-quality photos and videos, archiving eternal memories.