IMMERSIVE YOURSELF IN THE WORLD OF SAUVEUR.

When planning a wedding, couples often begin by looking for inspiration online – Pinterest and similar platforms are full of ideas, and trends inevitably play a role.  At Sauveur, however, we try to avoid trends. They tie couples to formats and aesthetics that may not be truly them and encourage copy-and-paste weddings. Undoubtedly, they’re everywhere […]

For many, it’s the first time you are communicating details and visuals about your wedding so it’s a big moment. These are Sauveur’s tips for a smooth save the date and invitation process. The Approach The goal with invitations and save the dates is to ensure your guests have the information they need, when they […]

Summer is a major hosting season, with parties, BBQs and summer drinks all on the cards. Founder of Sauveur, Matthew Shaw, shares his summer party hosting tips, from seating plans and candlelight to keeping guests cool and the evening relaxed. Thoughtful hosting is at the heart of Sauveur’s approach to private celebrations. Remember, a stressed […]

When guests walk into a private event, they see a finished picture: lighting, a striking room reveal, flawless service and entertainment. What they don’t see are the hundreds of decisions that brought it all together, or the care taken to look after the people behind it. Event logistics and crew welfare begin long before the […]

I always encourage couples not to fall into the traps of ‘wedmin’. It should not take over your life and it’s so important to enjoy the planning process. For most couples, their wedding will be one of the biggest projects they’ve taken on in their lives to date. There is undoubtedly a vast amount of […]

“I often find it difficult to explain my job to friends.” After a weekend onsite at an event and a friend asks, “How was your weekend?” I’m never quite sure where to begin.  When you are spending long, late hours working in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment so closely with your colleagues, it often becomes so all-consuming […]

Winter can be a truly magical time of year to host a wedding, but it brings its own considerations. Winter wedding planning means thinking carefully about the venue, the light and how your guests experience the day. Personally, I’m a huge fan of winter weddings. There’s a lot of fun to be had with styling, […]

Finding the right venue is crucial as it will set the tone for so many elements of the planning. I love going to discover new places and was delighted to be invited to explore Château Saint-Martin & Spa in Vence, near Nice, in September. For couples considering a luxury wedding on the French Riviera, there […]

Every event needs a home and sourcing the perfect venue is often the beginning of our planning journey. Venues come in all shapes and sizes to suit a number of purposes but we sometimes find ourselves working in venues that were not designed for event purposes. Working in unique and unusual venues presents its challenges […]

Music festivals are a global phenomenon celebrated around the world. They are more than concerts; they are huge melting pots of creative expression, freedom and belonging. There are hundreds of thousands of tickets sold in the UK every year, and every year they are growing in popularity – it is no wonder tickets are getting […]

There are so many wonderful options across Europe, and further afield, for luxury destination weddings. When going international there are often more things to think about, particularly when asking guests to travel and planning celebrations over several days. I have answered a few commonly asked questions about destination wedding planning, from choosing a venue to […]

At the end of June 2024, we put together a music festival-style event in the Agafay Desert. It was a jam-packed weekend full of incredible moments including a wonderful welcome dinner in the Palmeraie and a large-scale music festival-style event in the Agafay Desert. With over 300 guests attending, multiple hotels and event venues not […]