Case study: Full privatization for Matilde and Tommy

Written by Carla | Published on December 26, 2025

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For a Wedding Planner, organizing a “mid-season” wedding on the French Riviera represents a stimulating challenge: you have to know how to capture the golden light of autumn while guaranteeing irreproachable thermal comfort for guests as soon as nightfall. Mathilde and Tommy's wedding, organized at La Rocabella with 80 guests all hosted on site, is a model of flow management, modularity and an “all-season” customer experience.

A Strategic Location Unit: 80 Guests in Total Privatization

The strength of La Rocabella lies in the accommodation capacity of the estate in front of the sea. Receiving 80 guests — all the guests — on the same site for four days drastically simplifies the logistics of the Wedding Planner. The absence of shuttles and the management of multiple car parks makes it possible to focus energy (and budget) on the quality of life moments.

Upon arrival on Thursday, the guests took possession of the various villas. This immediate immersion transforms the event into a timeless break, where the estate becomes a luxury private residence.

Thursday and Friday: Friendly and Sports Activities

To break the ice in an elegant and dynamic way, the Padel tennis court de la Rocabella played a central role. A particularly popular and extremely accessible sport, paddle tennis allowed spontaneous exchanges between guests who did not yet know each other. Its technical simplicity seduced even neophytes, creating an informal but upscale animation throughout the afternoons.

At the same time, the wellness area served as a permanent “rallying point”. La heated indoor pool, combined with sauna, offered absolute comfort, regardless of outside temperature variations. For an organizer, having such indoor infrastructures is a guarantee of customer satisfaction: even if the wind picks up, the relaxing experience remains intact and premium.

The Art of Breakfast in the Fall Sun

The climate in October 2025 was perfect. The lunches on Friday and Saturday were organized outside, taking advantage of the generous but mild sun. During this period, the Mediterranean light is more soothing and chromatically warmer, which enhances table photos and skin tones.

The cove remained a place for contemplation, morning walks and couple photos, while lunches took place on the high terraces, offering a bird's eye view of the waves without leaving the comfort of the main infrastructures.

Saturday: The Reception at “La Corniche”

For the gala dinner on Saturday evening, the choice fell on The Corniche. In mid-season, guest comfort is the top priority. While cocktails can be held outside, seated dining requires temperature control.

By setting up the dinner inside La Frégate, the Wedding Planner was able to create a cozy, intimate and sophisticated atmosphere, away from the humidity of the autumn nights. The decoration played on warm tones and games of candles, highlighting the elegant volumes of the building. The service has become more fluid thanks to the immediate proximity of the offices in La Corniche, allowing a precision of service worthy of the largest establishments.

The Party: Head to the Temple

After dinner, the transition to the dance party took place at The Temple. This place, a true signature of Rocabella, offers unique acoustics and an atmosphere for after-parties. Sound-insulated from sleeping areas, the Temple allows you to increase your sound power without constraint. This separation of spaces — a gala dinner in the elegance of La Corniche and an immersive celebration in the Temple — makes it possible to punctuate the evening and create a strong scenographic break.

Sunday: A Brunch on the Outdoor Patio

To end this four-day stay, the departure brunch was organized on the outdoor patio. Sheltered from the wind and bathed in the midday sun, this space allowed guests to enjoy the Mediterranean setting one last time in a relaxed atmosphere. The buffet format on the patio encourages free circulation and the last exchanges before departure, marking the end of a perfectly controlled global experience.

Professional Analysis

For a Wedding Planner, Matilde and Tommy's wedding shows that La Rocabella is not just a “summer wedding” location. It is a robust event platform for mid-season thanks to:

Thermal modularity: Fluid alternation between lunches in the sun and elegant indoor dinners.
The permanent “Back-up”: Indoor pool and sauna ensure well-being, regardless of the weather.
Sport as a social link: Padel as a modern and accessible tool for conviviality.
Flow management: The joint use of La Corniche, the Temple and the Patio allows you to never tire of the guest and to optimize every moment of the stay.

This format of 4 days in total privatization makes it possible to offer much more than a wedding: a real exceptional stay where every logistical detail is at the service of emotion.

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