Destination wedding planning
Celebrating Love Across Cultures, One Emotion at a Time
A complete destination wedding service — tailored to your story
I believe that a wedding becomes unforgettable when it reflects the richness of your origins. I help you blend traditions with intention, respect, and creativity.
Every choice, detail, and moment is shaped to make you feel — connected, present, and moved.
You remain the heart of every decision whether you are living in the US, the UK or anywhere in the world. I stay in the background, orchestrating with precision and intuition, ensuring your day flows effortlessly.
Wedding planning
CRAFTING MEANINGFULL, ELEGANT AND TIMELESS MULTICULTURAL DESTINATION WEDDINGS – WITH CALM GUIDANCE, CULTURAL HARMONY AND HEARTFELT INTENTION IN THE LOIRE VALLEY AND BRITTANY
FULL PLANNING & COORDINATION
Starts from 5870€ for 80 guests, 2 days of planning and 1 day of coordination with 2 planners
Venue Scouting — Finding Your Perfect French Wedding Setting
Whether you dream of a timeless French château, an open-air celebration surrounded by nature, or an intimate estate nestled among the vineyards of the Loire Valley, I scout and shortlist venues that truly resonate with your personalities and the emotional atmosphere you want to create. Your venue becomes the stage for your story — the place where your cultures meet, where your families connect, and where every feeling you wish to experience can fully unfold. My role is to present spaces that align with your vision, your energy, and the unique harmony you want your wedding day to carry.
Curated Vendor Selection & Management
Your wedding deserves a team that understands not only logistics, but also emotion, culture, and nuance. With a trusted network of premium, culturally sensitive, and open-minded service providers, I ensure that every professional involved in your destination wedding aligns with your values and expectations. I handle all vendor-related elements — from selection to contract review — so you are supported with clarity and peace of mind. These partners are chosen not only for their excellence but for their ability to honor your story and contribute meaningfully to the emotional experience of your day.
Guidance during your tasting — a moment to shape your celebration
The tasting is often one of the most anticipated moments of the planning journey. It’s the moment when your wedding begins to take shape through flavors, textures, and atmosphere. Together, we refine every detail — from cocktail hour compositions to late-night snacks and table settings. Using our dedicated tools, we ensure that each choice feels relevant, intentional, and aligned with the experience you want to offer your guests. This is where your personal imprint becomes tangible.
Day-of Coordination — Expert, Discreet, and Reassuring Presence
On your wedding day, my team and I ensure every moment flows with elegance and ease.
From welcoming vendors to following the schedule and handling the unexpected, every detail is orchestrated through a meticulously crafted hour-by-hour itinerary.
Each moment — whether visible or carefully prepared behind the scenes — is coordinated so you can focus entirely on your emotions and your guests. This precise oversight guarantees perfect collaboration between all teams, creating a seamless destination wedding experience in France.
With an expert and discreet direction, your destination wedding in the Loire Valley or Brittany unfolds with serenity, lightness, and deep emotional resonance — allowing you to truly live the intensity of your celebration.
Planning Management — A Clear and Elegantly Guided Journey
From the very beginning of our collaboration, you receive a comprehensive planning roadmap that breaks down each phase of your destination wedding preparation — from our first meetings to your wedding day.
This roadmap provides a clear, reassuring, and structured view of every step along your journey.
Knowing exactly where you’re going makes the entire process more beautiful. You move forward serenely, guided with intention, never feeling lost or overwhelmed. Each step has its place, each decision comes at the right time, and together they form a fluid path toward your bespoke destination wedding in France.
Absolute clarity. Total confidence. Peace of mind from start to finish.
DESIGN & LOGISTIC
Artistic Direction & Design — designing a celebration that feels like you
Your wedding design is not just décor — it’s emotion made visible. My role as your artistic director is to create a wedding atmosphere that reflects your cultures, your emotions, and the story you want to tell. I shape a visual and sensory identity for your celebration — from the color palette and decor choices to the subtle details that give meaning to each moment. Every design decision is intentional, harmonious, and aligned with the emotional experience you want your guests to feel. Nothing is left to chance: I guide the creative process to ensure your destination wedding in France carries the depth, elegance, and quiet beauty that make it uniquely yours.
Guest logistics: a seamless and elevated experience for your loved ones
Your guests travel from far away to be part of your story. They deserve to experience the beauty of the Loire Valley with comfort and ease. I provide a curated list of accommodations near your venue, ensuring every guest finds a place that fits their needs. On the wedding day, transportation from their lodging to the venue is thoughtfully handled, allowing them to fully enjoy the celebration without worry. This is how we create a warm, fluid, and memorable guest experience — from arrival to the last dance.
Personalized Planning for Your Trips to France
You will likely visit France only once or twice before the wedding, which makes each moment on-site incredibly valuable. I design a smooth, efficient schedule for your vendor meetings so you can make the most of your time — with no dead moments, no unnecessary travel, and no guesswork. Every appointment brings you one step closer to your wedding vision.
Day-Before Attendance & On-site Preparations
I am there the day before your wedding to oversee the first deliveries, installations, and the overall staging of your celebration. This calm yet decisive presence ensures that everything unfolds exactly as planned. You arrive on your wedding day knowing that the space already holds the atmosphere you dreamed of — ready to welcome your story, your cultures, and the emotions you wish to share.
A PREMIUM SUPPORT
A tailored approach to your destination wedding project
During our complimentary four-step consultation, I take the time to truly understand who you are — your story, your cultures, your vision as a couple, and the emotions you want your wedding in France to evoke. These early conversations are essential: they reveal your priorities, your values, and the atmosphere you dream of creating. After a few dedicated meetings, I craft a bespoke project book shaped entirely from your words, your intentions, and the way you wish your guests to feel. This becomes the foundation of your tailor-made destination wedding experience.
Service excellence for multicultural and international couples
From the very first contact, I commit to an elevated and seamless level of support. Every couple receives a response to their initial inquiry within four hours — because feeling heard, seen, and cared for from the start matters. This premium service standard reflects my philosophy: a destination wedding in France should be guided with intention, calm direction, and unwavering presence.
Support over 12 to 16 months — a structured and reassuring journey
Planning a meaningful destination wedding takes time and intention. Over the course of 12 to 16 months, we meet for a one-hour individual follow-up session each month to review progress, refine decisions, and ensure everything remains aligned with your vision. Additional meetings can be arranged whenever needed — because your cultural harmony, your emotions, and your peace of mind guide the pace.
Thoughtful and intentional budget guidance
We begin by shaping a provisional and transparent financial framework — a grounded starting point that helps you identify your true priorities. With this intentional overview, each decision becomes clearer and more confident. You stay fully informed and in control as we track every expense with precision, ensuring that your investment reflects what matters most to you, your values, and the emotional impact you want your day to carry.
Privileged access to your planner
Our private WhatsApp group creates a direct and spontaneous line of communication, just for the three of us. It’s the place for quick updates, ideas, inspirations, and all the small details that matter — a warm and constant connection throughout your planning journey.
24/7 access to connected planning tools
You benefit from a personalized digital workspace designed exclusively for your wedding. Available anytime, anywhere in the world, it gathers all documents, timelines, and updates so you always feel informed, supported, and aligned — even from a distance.
Clear, reassuring processes at every stage
From the first call to the onboarding phase and each step afterward, I guide you through a structured, transparent process. Why? Because clarity brings peace. When you know where you’re going and how we’ll get there, the journey becomes fluid, calm, and enjoyable — even for a complex multicultural destination wedding.
Transparency and kindness at the heart of our collaboration
Trust is the foundation of every meaningful partnership. I commit to sharing all information with clarity, honesty, and respect.
I honor your personal identities and your cultural heritages. Kindness isn’t an approach here — it’s a philosophy I apply with my clients but with my partners as well.
Les étapes
Getting married in France
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Nath & Max
Mariel also was with us throughout the three days of our wedding (Friday – Sunday). My husband and I had so much fun at our wedding because Mariel was there the whole time, taking care of everything and putting in the hard work to make sure everything went smoothly. Our guests absolutely loved her as everyone knew she was approachable, fun, and had the answers to all questions. Mariel was patient and good-humored in dealing with our families and guests questions, which took so much stress off my husband and me.
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