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Margaret and Vincent’s Fall Cemetery Wedding in Georgia by Krisandra Evans Photography
Today I am taking you to Georgia for this gorgeous autumn wedding that took place...
23
Sep
2026
By Boho
When you picture a wedding in the South of France, your mind might immediately wander to glamorous hotels on the Côte d’Azur, Champagne towers and black tie dinners overlooking the Mediterranean. And yes, the South of France does all of that incredibly well.
But there is another side to weddings here that we absolutely love.
Think bare feet on warm terracotta, dinner at one long table beneath the trees, olive branches moving in the evening breeze and glasses of local rosé appearing just as the sun begins to disappear behind the hills. Less formality, more long summer evenings. Less worrying about tradition, more creating a celebration that actually feels like you.
For couples dreaming of something relaxed, beautiful and a little bit wild around the edges, the South of France is rather hard to beat.
A big thank you to Sébastien Boudot, Elizabeth Ruby, for the gorgeous images from Le Galinier, Chateau Lacoste & La Coquillade featured throughout this post.
A Free Spirited Guide to Getting Married in the South of France
Photography: Sebastien Boudot
Find Your Little Corner of the South
One of the best things about planning a wedding here is just how different the landscape can feel within a relatively small area.
In Provence, the villages of the Luberon are surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and beautiful old stone properties. Places around Gordes, Ménerbes and Bonnieux have that wonderfully
sun-faded palette that seems made for an outdoor wedding. Think pale stone, dusty greens, old wooden shutters and tables spilling out into the garden.
Photography: Sebastien Boudot
Closer to Aix-en-Provence, the landscape is dotted with bastides and traditional Provençal mas, many with courtyards, fountains and gardens where almost the entire wedding day can unfold outdoors.
Head into the Luberon and the scenery becomes softer and more rural, with vineyards, olive groves and picturesque Provençal villages along the way. Estates such as Le Galinier, near Lourmarin, offer that wonderful feeling of escaping for a few days, with beautiful gardens, character-filled spaces and plenty of room to gather all your favourite people in one place.
And then there are the hills just behind the Côte d’Azur. You can be surprisingly close to Cannes, Nice or the Mediterranean while feeling completely removed from the polished Riviera atmosphere.
That contrast is part of the magic.
Let the Setting Do the Styling
The loveliest bohemian weddings in the South of France often don’t need very much added to them.
If your dinner is already taking place beneath olive trees or in the courtyard of an old farmhouse, you can allow the surroundings to do a lot of the work.
We love using what is naturally available locally. Flowers can take inspiration from Provençal markets, with loose arrangements of garden roses, herbs, wild-looking foliage and seasonal flowers rather than anything too structured. Linen tablecloths, handmade ceramics and baskets of fruit can look beautiful without making the tables feel overly styled.
Photography: Sebastien Boudot
22
Sep
2026
By Boho
Best Places to Buy Wedding Bands in 2026
Five retailers made this list, all checked on September 1, 2026. Treat the numbers below as a snapshot, since band pricing moves with metal costs.
Photo by One Carat Store
1. Rare Carat: Best Overall Best Wedding Band Retailer
Diamond-accented or plain metal, every band gets the same treatment before it leaves Rare Carat’s facility. Trained staff check the laser inscription against the grading report under 60x to 110x magnification, then run UV fluorescence testing as a second pass on anything with a stone set into it.
Two things push it past the rest of the field here. First, the above-mentioned in-house check. Second, the sheer range: 2,300-plus setting styles across 7 metal choices, close to 16,100 combinations pulled from the same 2 million-plus certified diamond catalog, enough variety to match almost any engagement ring already picked out.
Pros:
- 7 metal options, spanning eternity, comfort-fit, and diamond-set styles
- HD imagery and 360-degree video on the actual stone or band, not a stock rendering
- Gemologist access at no cost, over 100 of them, none working commission
- 30-day returns and one free resize in the first year on standard bands (Eternity bands lose their resizing window after the first 30 days)
- Lifetime manufacturer’s warranty included
- Shipping runs free and insured, no order minimum
Cons: International orders outside the US and Canada aren’t an option yet.
Photo by Birgit Meyke
2. Brilliant Earth
Couples who want to try bands on side by side can do that at one of Brilliant Earth’s physical locations, or handle it over video for those who’d rather skip the trip.
Pros:
- Both in-store and virtual appointment options exist
- Matching-set styles pair naturally with their engagement ring line
- Sourcing practices are documented, not just claimed
Cons:
- Anything with a diamond set into it runs 15% to 25% above what similar pieces cost elsewhere
- Plain metal bands make up a smaller slice of the catalog than the diamond-accented ones
- Band-specific return terms are harder to find than the policy written for rings
photo by In Love and Adventure – Elopement Photography – full wedding here
22
Sep
2026
By Boho
I am taking you to the woodlands of Canada today for the quaint and handmade wedding of Mabel and Dylan, who were married on 19th July 2025 at The Chelsea Pub in Quebec. Hailey Oldfield Photography tells us a bit more about the day; ‘Mabel, a theatre director and opera singer, and Dylan, an economist who works with the prime minister in the Parilament of Canada, made a formidable pair. How they were in real life was warm, giggling and filled with joy, celebrating each other and surrounded by their family at their intimate wedding in Quebec. Mabel’s love for creation was evident in the handmade details – a bouquet picked by the women of her family, neck ribbons made by the best man, and guest favours as linocut prints. They were married in the loft of a rustic restaurant, did their couple photos at the nearby forest and ice cream parlour, and danced their first dance to the tune of Harvest Moon.’
21
Sep
2026
By Boho
Every year, countless romantics flock to Paris with a velvet box hidden in their pocket, dreaming of the perfect moment. At the heart of this dream is a singular, powerful image: a heartfelt, emotionally charged eiffel tower proposal. The scene is almost mythical—the iconic landmark sparkling in the background, a partner overwhelmed with joy, and a “yes” that echoes through the most romantic city in the world. But behind this cinematic fantasy lies a complex reality that few anticipate. The choice of location, often overlooked in the whirlwind of excitement, is the single most critical factor determining whether the moment becomes a cherished memory or a logistical headache.
The truth is, the most famous public locations are a double-edged sword. While they offer undeniable grandeur, they also come with a host of challenges that can derail the intimacy of such a personal moment. From navigating unforeseen crowds to battling the elements, a spontaneous proposal in a public square can quickly lose its magic. This guide dissects the realities of proposing in Paris, weighing the spectacle of public venues against the serene exclusivity of private ones. It’s a crucial decision, one that proposal planning studios like Vika Krol help couples navigate daily. Understanding this trade-off is the first step toward crafting an experience that isn’t just beautiful, but genuinely and authentically yours.
Eiffel Tower Proposal Realities: Public Spots vs. Private Views
Photo by lo lindo
| Decision Factor | Public Locations (e.g., Champ de Mars) | Private Venues (e.g., Rooftop Terrace) |
| Atmosphere & Intimacy | Grandiose and open, but shared with crowds, vendors, and other couples. Zero privacy. | Exclusive and intimate. The moment belongs entirely to the couple. Complete privacy. |
| Logistical Control | Almost none. Subject to weather, public events, security patrols, and tourist behavior. | Total control over timing, lighting, music, and decor. A curated, stress-free environment. |
| Scenography & Decor | Ideal for large-scale elements: fireworks, giant marquee letters, and large musical ensembles. | Perfect for refined, elegant decor. Some restrictions on size, open flames, or musician types. |
| Guest List Size | Virtually limitless. The best option for proposals involving dozens of family members and friends. | Often limited to a small, intimate group (typically under 10 guests) for comfort and exclusivity. |
| Photography & Videography | Photographers must navigate crowds, resulting in unpredictable backgrounds and potential interruptions. | A controlled environment ensures perfect, unobstructed shots with curated lighting and guaranteed privacy. |
| Best For | The couple seeking a grand, public spectacle with large-scale productions and many guests. | The couple prioritizing emotional intimacy, privacy, and flawless execution. |
Photo by Qaisar Mehmood
18
Sep
2026
By Boho
Search for Italy wedding destinations and you’ll get the same answers you got five years ago. Lake Como. Tuscany. The Amalfi Coast. Scroll any wedding feed and it’s the same handful of terraces, the same cypress avenues, the same villa staircase photographed from the same angle by a different couple.
Italy is 1,200 kilometres long, with two mountain ranges and eight thousand kilometres of coastline. The idea that it offers three wedding destinations is a marketing accident, not a fact.
We spoke to Maximilian Figel, who handles communication and coordination at Kiss Me Italy, about where couples are actually going now, what it costs, and which places only work under conditions nobody mentions in advance.
The Italy Wedding Destinations Nobody Talks About
photo by Claudio Fasci – full wedding here
Has demand really shifted, or does it just look that way?
“It’s shifted, and you can hear it in how the first conversation goes.”
“Five years ago a couple would open with ‘we want Lake Como’, before they’d looked at a single property. Now they arrive having already seen forty versions of a Como wedding on their phones, and increasingly the first thing they say is that they want somewhere that won’t look like everybody else’s.”
“That’s a real change. It used to be about the name of the place. Now it’s about whether the photographs will be recognisably theirs. Harder brief, more interesting one.”
photo by Liam Collard – full wedding here
