At 3,600 feet, it is the stillness that strikes first in Megève in winter. Above the village, a plateau faces Mont Blanc. A string trio plays there while the couple exchange their vows. A horse-drawn sleigh brought them up through the forest. In the evening, a starred chef signs the dinner at a venue privatised for the night, the celebration carries on.
Fervenza composes every detail of this winter wedding: private chalet, menu built with you, format open from two to fifteen guests. The precision stays the same.
Vows exchanged on a plateau above Megève, string trio, Alps as backdrop
Private chalet fully yours, fire lit, starred dinner at a privatised venue
Local starred chef, menu composed with Alpine produce and your preferences
Your celebration
Day 1 | Get married facing Mont Blanc
Past the forest, the sleigh reaches the plateau above Megève where the string trio is already playing in the snow. After the vows, a privatised venue hosts the starred dinner and the celebration.
- Arrival at a private chalet in Megève, welcome by the Fervenza team
- Getting ready, glam team in suite
- Horse-drawn sleigh or carriage to the ceremony site
- Ceremony on a snow-covered plateau above Megève
- String trio accompanying the vows
- Mulled wine and hot chocolate served on site after the vows
- Couple photo session in the snow
- Snowmobile arrival option for a more dramatic entrance
- Fire pit and brasero for guests between the ceremony and dinner
- Optional: heated transparent dome to shelter the ceremony
- Gastronomic dinner signed by a local starred chef, venue privatised for the occasion
- Private celebration on site after dinner, DJ set tailored to the couple's taste
Day 2 | Brunch by the fire and make Megève yours
What does one do the day after a mountain wedding? Brunch by the fire, Megève slopes, fondue at altitude, fat biking on snow, génépi tasting: the choice is wide, the couple composes.
- Gourmet brunch by the fire
- Optional: couple massage at the chalet
- Skiing on the slopes
- Snowshoe hike with a local guide
- Shopping in Megève village
- Spa, Nordic bath, panoramic sauna
- Fondue lunch at a mountain-top restaurant
- Optional: scenic helicopter flight over Mont Blanc
- Fat biking on snow
- Savoie wine and génépi tasting
- Or simply rest at the chalet
What Fervenza orchestrates
- Private chalet in Megève, fully privatised for the couple and their closest
- Gastronomic dinner signed by a local starred chef, menu composed with you
- String trio for the ceremony in the snow
- Horse-drawn sleigh or carriage to the ceremony site
- Complete stationery, save-the-dates to thank-you cards, menus and place cards coordinated with the alpine scenography
- Private guest platform, RSVPs, dietary requirements, chalet allocation, transfer logistics
- Bilingual FR · EN team, present from arrival to departure
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Frequently asked questions
Why choose winter for an elopement?
Winter in the Alps offers something no other season can: complete stillness. The snow absorbs sound, the light is low and precise, the landscape is reduced to essentials. For a couple who wants to say their vows without distraction, there is no better setting. The cold is managed by Fervenza: heated blankets, warm drinks on site, and the ceremony lasts twenty minutes. The evening continues at a privatised venue with a starred dinner and a celebration.
How cold is it during the ceremony?
Between minus five and plus five degrees Celsius, depending on the month and the altitude. The ceremony takes place in the late afternoon, when the light is most beautiful and the temperature most stable. Fervenza provides cashmere throws, hand warmers, and hot drinks. The string trio plays with fingerless gloves. The ceremony itself lasts twenty minutes. Guests, if any, are equipped the same way.
Can we bring a few guests?
Yes, up to fifteen. The collection works for two people alone, or for a couple with their closest family and friends. The chalet accommodates the group, the ceremony site holds everyone, and the dinner adapts. Beyond fifteen, the format changes and we recommend a different collection.
What about photography in winter conditions?
Winter light in the Alps is the most photogenic light in France. Low sun, snow reflection, long shadows, no harsh midday glare. Fervenza works with photographers who specialise in mountain conditions and know how to handle cold gear. The ceremony in the late afternoon is specifically timed for the best light. The resulting images are unlike anything a summer wedding produces.
Where exactly does the ceremony take place?
On a plateau above Megève, accessible by horse-drawn sleigh or carriage depending on your preference. The precise location is chosen by the Fervenza team during a site visit in the weeks before, depending on snow conditions, wind exposure, and the angle of the late-afternoon sun. The site is prepared the morning of the ceremony: an arch of branches, a ground cloth, and seating if guests are present.
What is the indicative budget?
Alpine elopements in Megève start around €85,000 for two over two days: private chalet, ceremony on the plateau with string trio, starred dinner at a privatised venue, bilingual team from arrival to departure. Each project is composed to measure. The winter format is concentrated: fewer days, fewer moving parts, the same Fervenza precision.
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