{"id":840042,"date":"2025-07-05T01:00:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T06:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=840042"},"modified":"2025-07-02T15:06:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T20:06:11","slug":"16-guests-south-of-france-simple-elegant-dinner-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/16-guests-south-of-france-simple-elegant-dinner-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Guests in the South of France: A Simple & Elegant Dinner Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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What happens when you combine the warmth of a close-knit gathering with the breathtaking beauty of Provence? For Karli and Kurt, it meant hosting a South of France wedding that felt more like a vacation with their <\/span>favorite people<\/span><\/a> than a traditional event. With just 16 guests and a private villa near Toulon as their backdrop, they planned a <\/span>week-long<\/span><\/a> celebration that was intimate, stylish, and deeply personal.<\/span><\/p>\n

From the start, the couple <\/span>envisioned<\/span><\/a> something simple yet elegant—an atmosphere that felt relaxed but refined, and most of all, true to who they are. With the help of their planner and Junebug vendor<\/span> Wonder Events<\/span><\/a>, they brought that dream to life through thoughtful details, timeless design, and a <\/span>vendor team<\/span><\/a> selected with care.<\/span><\/p>\n

What We Love About This South of France Wedding:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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A courtyard <\/span>ceremony<\/span><\/a> where guests took turns <\/span>“blessing”<\/span><\/a> the couple’s rings<\/span><\/li>\n
A thoughtfully styled dinner where every detail—from the <\/span>flowers<\/span><\/a> to the <\/span>tableware<\/span><\/a>—reflected the couple’s refined yet relaxed vision.<\/span><\/li>\n
Personal touches like parasols for shade and a c<\/span>roquembouche tower<\/span> for dessert<\/span><\/li>\n
The couple’s decision to celebrate slowly, surrounded by loved ones over an entire vacation week<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Featured Vendors:<\/em><\/h2>\nNoella Wonder Events<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Designing a Relaxed Yet Elegant Destination Celebration<\/span><\/h2>\n
Karli and Kurt kicked off their South of France wedding plans by securing a private villa just outside Toulon. A space that felt comfortable and private, yet still elevated enough to host such a meaningful event. “They wanted something that felt like home,” their planner shared. “The <\/span>location<\/span><\/a> gave them space to be present with their guests and enjoy every moment.”<\/span><\/p>\n
With guidance from <\/span>Wonder Events<\/span><\/a>, the couple worked closely with a curated group of local vendors for florals, catering, beauty, and more. The planning process was designed to be <\/span>stress-free<\/span><\/a>, with their <\/span>planner<\/span><\/a> offering support from start to finish: “They simply chose the <\/span>vendors<\/span><\/a> they felt most connected to, both personally and financially.”<\/span><\/p>\n
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Creating Ceremony Moments That Felt Meaningful and Personal<\/span><\/h2>\n
One of the most touching moments of the day was the ceremony, held in the villa courtyard near a central stone fountain. With the sun casting soft light on the cobblestones, Karli and Kurt stood hand-in-hand as one of their <\/span>best friends officiated<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
In a beautiful nod to togetherness, their wedding bands were passed from guest to guest, each person silently blessing the rings before they were exchanged. It was a simple act, but one that gave their intimate guest count even deeper meaning.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Putting Dinner at the Heart of the Celebration<\/span><\/h2>\n
While every part of their South of France wedding felt intentional, the couple’s top priority was the reception. Set outdoors against the villa’s warm-toned facade, the long <\/span>wooden table<\/span><\/a> was styled with soft linens, taper candles, and artful clusters of seasonal flowers in pastel hues. Each <\/span>place setting<\/span><\/a> was layered with care—from knotted napkins and hand-painted plates to green glass goblets that added a subtle pop of color.<\/span><\/p>\n
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