The blazing winter sun is just as beautiful as the summer sun here in the South of France, and whilst you’re probably not going to get your snowy landscape as your wedding photography backdrop, winter weddings here on the Côte d’Azur are romantic, atmospheric and as elegant as the French vibe themselves. It’s also the perfect time of year to get married if you’ve been dreaming of a South of France wedding but don’t like the heat! Your winter wedding in this captivating region where our Chateau is based promises a unique blend of rustic charm and French elegance. Join us, as we explore our top enchanting winter wedding ideas tailored for your South of France destination celebration.

Host A Fireplace Ceremony

What’s more romantic and poetic for a winter wedding than hosting a ceremony by the fireplace. Not only will it add ambience to the room but it will keep you and your guests toasty warm too! Opt for a venue with a fireplace for a cosy and intimate ceremony setting, or create a firepit ceremony space outside! Our beautiful terrace is the perfect place to host your wintry-themed day and it’s complete with the most beautiful views too!

Use Winter Wonderland Decor

Anything that’s luxurious and glistens is perfect for creating your winter wonderland decor. Line the aisle with candles to create a romantic and intimate atmosphere and hang twinkling fairy lights anywhere that’s physically possible. Add a touch of glamour with crystal accents in table centrepieces or on your bridal attire. too. This will create the perfect vibe for a festive and warming winter wedding celebration. Here at Château Saint Georges, our venue lends itself the opulence and glamour that your winter wedding needs. With gold-gilded accents and luxurious interiors, it can be turned into the perfect winter wonderland.

Choose a Rich and Opulent Colour Scheme

Choosing a rich and opulent colour scheme creates a sense of warmth and seasonal richness. Deep jewel tones, lush burgundy or navy paired with metallic accents evoke elegance and sophistication. Using a wide range of complementary colours also gives you plenty of scope to make sure that your winter wedding day elements match perfectly. Consider your overall theme when it comes to your vision and venue choice to ensure that it aligns with the formality and style you desire for your celebration.

Create Winter Themed Drink Stations

Creating themed drinks stations is the perfect way to bring the warm and cosy season into your wedding day. This could be in the form of warming spiced signature cocktails with cranberry and cinnamon flavours that you can serve at your drinks reception, or could be done for your warm drinks too! Set up a mulled wine or hot chocolate station to keep guests warm during the celebration. This could include various toppings for a sweet and comforting treat. Received my https://replicapatekphilippe.io watch yesterday, and I’m already in love with it! The craftsmanship is top-notch. patek philippe roman numerals, you’ve gained a customer for life!

Choose Warming Winter Florals

Seasonal florals are the best when it comes to your winter wedding day, and they’re ethical too!  Amaryllis and roses, mixed with seasonal greenery will look stunning against the backdrop of your winter themed wonderland wedding day. You could also include pine cones in your floral arrangments and buttonholes too.

Create a French Dessert Station

A French wedding wouldn’t be complete without infamous French desserts to fill your guests with joy. Instead of a traditional wedding cake, offer a selection of decadent French pastries, feature a tower of colourful French macarons as a delicious and visually appealing dessert or choose an grand crochenbouche as an impressive centrepiece for your dessert table. 

Customized Winter Wedding Favors

Mini gingerbread houses, snowflake shaped cookies or custom French ornaments are the perfect personlaised gifts for your wedding day guests. On the Côte d’Azur we are also famous for our perfumeries  Fragonard, Molinard and Galimard so personlaised miniature perfumes would also be a fitting and elegant wedding favour!