THE STORY OF MAISON ÉLODIE VILLEMUS®
Since 2008, a distinctive vision of wedding excellence...Some companies begin with an idea. Others are born from a conviction. In 2008, Élodie Villemus founded her first wedding planning agency with a clear ambition: to redefine the wedding industry through a structured approach, exceptional standards and a distinctive vision of French excellence. Nearly two decades and more than 1,500 celebrations later, that ambition has grown into a French Maison dedicated to luxury wedding planning, event production and bespoke wedding design in France and internationally. An entrepreneurial journey, French expertise and a signature that continues to evolve.
A WORD FROM OUR FOUNDER
“When I entered the wedding industry in 2008, I was driven by one conviction: this profession deserved genuine recognition, a clear methodology and standards worthy of the responsibility entrusted to us. I never wanted simply to organise beautiful weddings. I wanted to establish a way of working, champion exceptional craftsmanship and bring together talented individuals who shared the same vision. Over the years, I have created, developed, mentored and sometimes challenged conventions, without ever compromising what matters most: human connection, precision, commitment and respect for the trust placed in us. Today, I look back on this journey with both pride and the same unwavering sense of purpose. Our Maison has grown, our teams have expanded, and our signature now accompanies families from around the world. Yet what inspires me remains unchanged: meeting people, understanding their stories and giving their celebrations the deeply personal dimension that makes all the difference. Because beyond remarkable venues, beautiful design and extraordinary productions, our profession will always be, above all, about trust.” - Élodie Villemus | Founder of Groupe Élodie Villemus®
A VISION THAT BECAME A SIGNATURE
THE FRENCH ART OF WEDDING CELEBRATIONS...Since its founding, Maison Élodie Villemus has cultivated a distinctive approach to luxury wedding planning and design. Our identity is built upon one principle: bringing together artistic creativity, operational excellence and a deeply personalised culture of service within a single Maison. Every celebration is considered in its entirety. A cohesive aesthetic vision, meticulous planning, carefully selected creative talents and constant attention to our couples and their families. From this philosophy emerged our signature: the French Art of Weddings. An approach to hospitality that brings together elegance, discretion, craftsmanship and creative freedom. Today, this vision is shared by our teams throughout France and internationally, united by the same commitment to excellence and consistency.
Key Milestone
Since 2008, every milestone has helped shape the identity and expertise of our Maison. From our earliest ambitions to the defining moments of our growth, discover the key chapters that have shaped our journey and made us who we are today.
EXPERTISE TRANSFORMED INTO A METHODOLOGY
Excellence is never a matter of chance. It is built, refined and passed on. Drawing upon years of experience, Élodie Villemus developed French Wedding Industry®, a proprietary methodology bringing together the disciplines of luxury wedding planning, event production, wedding design and coordination. An approach created to anticipate every requirement, master each stage and ensure complete consistency throughout a celebration, including its most discreet and complex aspects. Today, this expertise forms one of the foundations of our Maison. It guides our teams and reflects our commitment to sharing knowledge with the next generation of wedding professionals. A creative vision. A rigorous methodology. One distinctive signature.
ONE MAISON, DISTINCTIVE PERSONALITIES, A SHARED COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
EXCELLENCE IS, ABOVE ALL, A HUMAN JOURNEY...Over the years, Maison Élodie Villemus has grown around talented individuals, united by a shared culture of service and uncompromising standards. Wedding Planners, Wedding Designers and destination specialists work according to our methodology, combining meticulous attention to detail with a genuine commitment to every couple and their families. Different areas of expertise, one shared vision and a personal dedication to every stage of the journey. Because the strength of our Maison also lies in the people who bring it to life.
ELODIE VILLEMUS
CEO | Senior Wedding Planner
RICARDO NUNES
Senior Wedding Planner Provence | Corsica | Occitanie
NAOMI SEM
Senior Wedding Designer Occitanie | Provence | Paris
CASSIOPEE FRANCHETEAU
Senior Wedding Planner French Riviera | Bordeaux | Nouvelle Aquitaine
RICARDO NUNES
Senior Wedidng Planner | Switzerland | French Alps | Portugal
DéBORAH MINIERE
Senior Wedding Planner Paris