Recommendations for the design of weddings in the style of "Provence"

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

Provence, according to the description of those who have been there, is one of the most romantic in the world. At the mere mention of this word, boundless fields sown with lavender, vineyards, Alps and simple rustic-style furnishings appear before your eyes. Often draw parallels between celebrations organized in the style of "Provence" and "Shebby Chic." In fact, these stylistic directions have obvious visual differences. The first type of decoration is manifested in exquisite, sophisticated details regarding everything at a wedding celebration. The second style is associated with antiquity, it is more strict in design.

A wedding in the Provence style requires a lot of attention to the main conditions for organizing the celebration, so that the guests and the young couple really feel that day as part of the French province.

One of the fundamental moments of the event is the place of celebration. Ideally, if it is possible to hold the ceremony in the open air, against the backdrop of beautiful landscapes.

If weather conditions and other reasons do not allow you to have a wedding in nature, you can choose a spacious and bright restaurant as an alternative. A small decor will allow you to design a banquet hall according to the style of the wedding.

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

Clothing of the bride and groom must be consistent with the overall style of the event. This requirement applies to all wedding attributes, hair, makeup, jewelry.

The newlywed's outfit for a celebration in Provencal style involves the choice of a romantic fitted dress without flashy decorative elements. A lush version of the dress or outfit with a train will not work. The long dress in the floor of a simple style, sewn from 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 fabric, complemented by lace elements.

Shoes with a thin heel or a high platform for an olive 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 image.

Provencal style does not accept traditional styling, involving high bunches or tails. Preference is given to loose hair, beautifully designed in large curls that will look perfect with flowing outfit and barely noticeable makeup. You can make a low sloppy bunch or braid volumetric 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. These 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 tone with other accessories.

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

A bouquet in Provencal design also dictates certain conditions. It can only be collected from field plants. Lavender will look gorgeous in the center of the composition (if possible get it). The basis of the bouquet can be composed of cornflowers or daisies. These flowers will look very harmonious in the hairstyle.

The shape of the bouquet, like the dress of the bride, 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 suits. The groom may not even wear a jacket. It is better to choose an outfit of light colors (this applies to trousers and a jacket, if the latter will still be used): milk, cream, ash. The shirt can be in lavender tones, striped or checked.

Additional elements for the outfit of the future spouse are better to choose in contrasting shades. This will give the wedding image originality and charm. 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 marriage bouquet.

All guests who are invited to the wedding should be aware of the thematic focus of the event and prepare the appropriate outfits and accessories for them. Girls may prefer dresses in the floor of 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 cut trousers and a light shade shirt for the wedding. Ideally, if the couple invited to the wedding will wear dresses in one color scheme. If desired, men can complement their image with butterflies or suspenders.

A triumph in Provencal style implies a menu with French cuisine. It can be various cheeses, snails, fragrant 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. Ideally, if the cake can be decorated with real lavender.

To recreate the atmosphere of Provence, all furniture accessories should be woven, decorated with numerous soft pillows and rugs. Stairs or railings on the summer terrace may include forged elements. Here and there curious things should be arranged. It is very important that decorations from plants are present in the hall. In floral decoration, you must follow the general rule of the Provencal style: pastel shades, lack of pomposity and chic.

Wedding invitations that meet the thematic focus are easy to do with your own hands. As a base, plain paper artificially aged with tea or coffee is suitable. Additionally, you need a thin rope and several meadow flowers or twigs of lavender.

The banquet hall must be equipped with antique furniture, 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, window openings are allowed to decorate.

Glasses of those present can be decorated with flowers, while bottled drinks can be decorated with decoupage with Provence landscapes.

Newlyweds can prepare small presentations, the so-called bonbonnieres, for those present. As their components, you can use soap with the scent of lavender, sachets with herbs, a miniature cone with honey, pastries in an elegant wrapper.

Wedding transport for a wedding in the Provence style is not a limousine, but a horse-drawn cart. 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 an 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. A great option would be to rent a medieval castle or open-air museum. If the last two options for wedding venues cannot be found, you can limit yourself to a portable tent.

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

For a wedding celebration in the style of "Provence" it is important to correctly choose the musical background. The best solution would be folklore compositions, works in the classical style, instrumental numbers.

French Provence is famous for interesting wedding traditions, which can be included in the script of your own wedding. 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 gala dinner. All relatives of the future spouse are invited to dinner. During the event, the groom gives the beloved the keys to his house. She, in turn, hangs them on the belt, confirming her status as the mistress of the home. Then the guests showered the young family with sprigs of lavender, sweets and money.

An unusual idea would be an invitation to the wedding of cartoonists. 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 people of Provence. To simplify the process of preparing for the wedding, the wedding coordinator will help, on whose shoulders all preparation will fall, taking into account your wishes.

For the design of the hall, natural materials are used: linen, chintz (tablecloths are sewn from them), burlap (used to decorate bottles). Do not use velvet or silk. No gilding or silver in the design, only pastel shades. The dishes on the table should be made of ceramic, not expensive porcelain.

As a decor for a banquet hall, floral arrangements with lavender or meadow plants, fruit baskets, a cache-pot with living plants, coasters and candlesticks with forging elements can be used.

You can make very popular flower arches with your own hands, you just need to choose a solid metal structure, suitable plants: wildflowers, lavender, greens, 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, birdcages, suitcases, caskets, bicycles .

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