Weddings that feel meaningful
— anywhere in the WORLD
Heirloom Event Company is a woman-owned wedding planning company internationally.
International Weddings
Planning abroad should still feel personal, connected, and deeply reflective of the people at the center of the celebration!
From the vineyards of South Africa to the lavender fields of Provence, we create destination wedding experiences that feel immersive, meaningful, and thoughtfully guided from beginning to end.
Our international team brings local insight, cultural awareness, and thoughtful logistical support to every celebration, allowing you to remain fully present throughout the experience rather than overwhelmed by the planning behind it.
These are the moments people carry with them long after the celebration ends — the handwritten vows, shared laughter, and quiet moments that make the experience feel unforgettable in all the right ways.
wedding showcase
Gina + Chris Maier | Mexico
How we MAKE it happen
VIRTUAL PLANNING
We believe in modern planning for modern celebrations.
Our fully virtual experience gives couples access to everything they need no matter where they are located. Through video meetings, shared planning tools, streamlined communication, and a centralized planning portal, couples remain connected, informed, and organized throughout the planning process without needing to constantly travel back and forth.
TRAVEL EXPERTISE
International weddings require more than logistics alone.
Our team brings firsthand experience across destinations around the world, allowing us to support couples and guests through the travel experience with greater clarity and ease. From accommodations and guest travel guidance to thoughtful logistical coordination, we help ensure the journey feels just as seamless as the celebration itself.
START THE JOURNEY
The right guidance changes how the entire experience feels.
Whether you’re envisioning a celebration by the sea, in the mountains, or somewhere entirely unexpected, we’re here to help create an experience that feels personal, intentional, and fully supported from beginning to end.
France
From vineyards in Bordeaux to châteaux in Provence, France offers wedding settings that feel timeless, immersive, and deeply romantic.
Whether you envision vows beneath olive trees, portraits in a rose garden, or dinner under the stars, France offers venues suited to celebrations both intimate and grand.
Intimate estate with understated charm and thoughtfully restored details
Peaceful mountaintop estate overlooking the French Riviera
MORBECQUE
LE WITHOF
Modern countryside estate blending clean design with classic French character
Historic château surrounded by romantic gardens and timeless architecture
LES COURMETTES
REMAUCOURT
Africa
Africa offers wedding settings that feel expansive, immersive, and deeply connected to the surrounding landscape.
From safari celebrations beneath acacia trees to coastal gatherings along the Indian Ocean, each setting offers a distinctly memorable experience shaped by its surroundings. The diversity of landscapes, architecture, and cultural influence creates opportunities for celebrations that feel truly one of a kind
Architectural chapel surrounded by serene mountain landscapes
MATETSI VICTORIA FALLS
BOSJES ESTATE
Private riverfront lodge experience near Victoria Falls
DOOLHOF WINE ESTATE
KISAWA SANCTUARY
Hidden valley wine estate with vineyard views and Cape Dutch architecture
Private island retreat designed around nature, privacy, and oceanfront experiences
BIRKENHEAD HOUSE
Seaside cliff-top elegance with crashing waves and barefoot luxury
Frequently Asked Questions
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Everything runs through our fully virtual planning experience, built specifically for couples who aren't local to their destination. Video meetings, shared planning tools, and a centralized planning portal keep you connected and informed throughout, so you're never stuck flying back and forth just to stay in the loop on decisions, timelines, or vendor conversations.
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Yes, and we know this is one of the pieces couples worry about most with a destination wedding. Guest accommodations and travel guidance are built into the planning from day one, not an afterthought.
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Whether you're envisioning a vineyard wedding in Bordeaux, a safari celebration beneath acacia trees in Africa, or something entirely your own, cultural awareness and local insight are part of how our international team approaches every celebration. We want the experience to feel immersive and true to the destination, not like it was planned from a distance without understanding what makes that place special
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Yes, we attend the international weddings in person
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Through consistent video meetings, streamlined messaging, and a centralized planning portal that keeps every timeline, vendor conversation, and decision organized in one place, so distance and time zones never mean losing clarity on where things stand.
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This is genuinely common with international planning, and it's exactly why our firsthand travel expertise matters. We've walked these destinations, whether it's a château in Provence or a coastal estate along the Indian Ocean, and can represent your vision on-site so you still plan with confidence, even without a site visit of your own.
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That's part of the full picture for us. Guest travel guidance, accommodations, and transportation coordination all fall under how we support the full guest experience, not just the couple's, so the people traveling to celebrate with you have a smooth, well-organized journey too.
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Through our centralized planning portal and structured, ongoing communication, everything from your vendor contacts to your timeline lives in one place, so even a wedding planned across time zones and continents still feels clear and manageable.