Meet Amelie Despinoy
Your wedding planner
Creating authentic, joyful celebrations in the South of France since 2015.
From Reunion Island to Provence: A Wedding Planner's Journey
I'm Amélie Despinoy, a premium destination wedding planner based in Provence, France. Originally from Reunion Island—a small French island in the Indian Ocean—I've been creating beautiful, authentic wedding celebrations in the South of France since 2015.
If you're looking for someone to take care of every detail for your destination wedding in France, you've found her! My approach combines meticulous planning with creative design and a personal touch that makes the entire experience joyful and stress-free.
What makes working with me different? I don't just coordinate vendors and timelines—though I do that expertly. I get to know you, understand what matters most, and design a celebration that feels authentically yours. Every detail, from the first impression your guests receive to the last dance of the evening, is thoughtfully considered and beautifully executed.
Together, we'll explore every aspect of your wedding vision, ensuring your celebration is as unique as your love story. I'll be your trusted guide throughout the planning journey, bringing warmth, creative vision, and expert precision to every decision.
Let's make your destination wedding in France unforgettable!
Elise Morgan
CHAMPAGNE!
BECAUSE NO GREAT STORY STARTS WITH SOMEONE EATING A SALAD.
Elise Morgan
This pretty much sums up my philosophy: life should be celebrated with joy, authenticity, and the people you love most. Your wedding day is one of the greatest stories you'll ever tell—it deserves to be extraordinary.
Bastide de Gordes luxury wedding venue with Luberon valley views
Stephan & Nakita
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How I bring your wedding vision to life
Being a wedding planner isn't just a job for me—it's my passion. I'm here to transform your wedding dreams into reality while handling all the complex logistics, design details, and vendor coordination that can feel overwhelming when planning from abroad.
Here's what you can expect when working with me:
You'll have my complete attention and expertise throughout your engagement. I listen carefully to your vision, offer creative ideas, anticipate challenges before they arise, and ensure every element of your wedding feels cohesive and beautiful.
I handle the "boring bits"—contracts, timelines, vendor management, budget tracking—so you can focus on the exciting parts of planning and truly enjoy your engagement. On your wedding day, you'll feel like a guest at your own celebration rather than a coordinator, free to be completely present with your loved ones.
I offer full-service wedding planning and specialize in destination weddings for couples who want to experience all the charm, culture, and cuisine France has to offer. Based in the South of France, I bring events to life across the region—from intimate château celebrations to elegant estate weddings in Provence and French Rivieria.
If you're the kind of couple who values:
Authentic experiences over traditions
Gathering loved ones from around the world for an unforgettable celebration
The charm, culture, and cuisine of the South of France
Thoughtful design and beautiful details
Creating memories that will last a lifetime
...then we're going to work beautifully together.
My couples are adventurous spirits planning destination weddings in Provence—often from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, or elsewhere around the world. You appreciate the finer things in life, but you also want your wedding to feel warm, personal, and genuinely joyful.
Elise Morgan
Stephan & Nakita
Beyond planning weddings, I'm also a wedding planning instructor at EFCDE, an event management school in Montpellier, France. Teaching the next generation of wedding planners keeps me inspired and constantly refining my approach to creating exceptional celebrations.
I hold degrees in art, philosophy, and literature—studies that fuel my creative vision and appreciation for storytelling through design.
FUN FACTS
Getting to know Amélie
She's obsessed with
Chocolate & pastries (there's no better research than tasting every patisserie in France)
She started this business
At age 23, following her passion for bringing joy to people's most important celebrations
She also has a degree in
Art, philosophy, and literature
Where does she come from?
Reunion Island, a French island in the Indian Ocean known for its stunning natural beauty and multicultural heritage
She's more
A cat person (though she loves all animals)
Nothing makes her happier than
Sharing a wonderful meal and a great bottle of champagne or wine with friends and family—the heart of French culture!
If she had an unlimited budget
She would be traveling constantly, experiencing different cultures and gathering inspiration
The travel that left its mark on her
Japan, where she spent two amazing months immersed in a culture that values beauty, precision, and meaningful rituals
She likes playing
Video games and board games (yes, even wedding planners need downtime!)
Why I choose to create weddings in the South of France
After growing up on Reunion Island and traveling extensively, I chose to make Provence my home and the setting for my wedding planning business. The South of France offers everything couples dream of for a destination wedding:
Breathtaking natural beauty from lavender fields to medieval hilltop villages to vineyard vistas
World-renowned cuisine and wine that make every meal a celebration
Rich cultural heritage and authentic French charm
Exceptional wedding venues from historic châteaux to elegant private estates
Gorgeous weather especially from spring through fall
Welcoming local artisans and vendors who take pride in creating beautiful celebrations
As a Provence-based wedding planner with nearly a decade of experience in the region, I have deep relationships with the finest local vendors and intimate knowledge of venues across the South of France. This local expertise is invaluable when planning a destination wedding from abroad.
Elise Morgan
Let's create your dream wedding in France
Ready to start planning your destination wedding in the South of France? I'd love to hear about your vision and discuss how we can bring it to life.