Amâ Mariage

Amâ Mariage is a wedding planning business based in Gruyère, in the canton of Fribourg, and serves couples throughout French-speaking Switzerland. The founder and planner, Elodie, built the practice around the principle of creating weddings that reflect each couple's personality while handling the organizational stress that wedding preparation often brings. She grew up in the Gruyère and named the business Amâ, which, she writes, means "to love" in Fribourg patois, as a nod to her roots.

Elodie trained as a wedding planner at NOC Event in Sion and later pursued additional training in wedding design through the same school. The business offers packages named on the contact form: "Conseils" (advice), "Harmonie" (partial organization), "Quiétude" (day-of coordination) and "Bonheur" (complete organization). The home page gives the names and these short labels but does not describe what each package contains, so a couple should ask for the details of the one that interests them. Elodie writes that her aim is to create the couple's ideal event with them, one that resembles them, and that she will be there to support them, listen, answer their questions and turn their dreams into reality.

The practice emphasizes finding the right vendors and ensuring they align with each couple's vision and budget. Elodie describes working regularly with trusted suppliers she has built relationships with and proposes multiple options across each vendor category so couples can choose the final team. She also commits to accommodating special requests if a couple has a specific supplier in mind. A key part of the service is consistent communication throughout the planning process to ensure the couple and planner remain aligned on details and direction.

The home page gives her reasons for hiring a wedding planner. The first is time savings. Wedding organization requires extensive time investment, vendor research, and coordination, and using a planner frees couples from this workload. The second is stress reduction. Rather than suppliers and guests turning to the couple on the day to sort out hitches, a planner handles those issues in the background so the couple can be fully present with their guests. The third is quality assurance. A planner can connect couples with vetted suppliers whose work she knows, something that is difficult when a couple is searching independently.

The FAQ answers the question of region directly. Elodie specializes in her home region of the Gruyère and the canton of Fribourg, but writes that she travels throughout Switzerland with pleasure, and that destination weddings are also possible on request. The page header describes her as based in the Gruyère and active across French-speaking Switzerland.

Couples reach out through a contact form on the website, which asks for name, first name, email, phone number, wedding date, the venue if known, the package wanted and a message. The form opens with an invitation to couples who already have a date, a place or just an idea to describe their project. The site also gives a phone number, +41 77 408 89 52, and the email address contact@ama-mariage.ch. In the FAQ, Elodie says she attaches great importance to meeting the couple and getting to know them so she understands their world, and that she keeps in regular contact with the couple during the preparations to report progress and make sure they stay on the same page. The site does not say whether a first meeting is free.

Testimonials on the website give a sense of the service experience. The first, signed C&D and dated June 2026, comes from a couple who were looking for help because both of them had busy schedules, which is a situation many couples planning from another country or city will recognize. They add that she went well beyond the scope of her services, with a commitment that touched them. One couple note that Elodie was highly responsive when they first found her through Instagram, and that she earned their trust immediately in their first meeting. They describe her as attentive to their wishes and budget while also being realistic and offering solid advice. When she located their venue for them, they report it matched their ideal perfectly and was one they would not have found independently. When unexpected issues arose, the testimonials say she reacted quickly and reassured them, and that the overall planning never felt stressful because they had complete confidence in her. On the wedding day itself and the week before, she organized everything "à la perfection" (to perfection), they report, allowing them to enjoy 100% of the day and the couple recommend her without reservation.

A second couple, N&A, open with "Si vous cherchez une petite fée pour votre mariage, vous êtes tombés sur le bon profil !" (if you are looking for a little fairy for your wedding, you have found the right profile). They describe the organization and collaboration as full of kindness, note that she is new to the profession, and say she was a reassuring presence throughout the preparations.

The site does not publish a price list or package rates, and it does not describe deposits or payment terms. Couples are invited to describe their project and receive an answer.

The site does not specify whether Elodie works in English or other languages. Her site is published in French, and her client testimonials are in French. An international couple or English-speaking expat would need to contact Elodie directly to confirm whether she can communicate and plan in English. This is an important question to ask in an initial inquiry if you are not fluent in French.

Amâ Mariage suits couples who want personalized planning tailored to their identity and who value an organized, stress-free preparation process. It is well suited to couples marrying in the Gruyère and the canton of Fribourg, and the FAQ says she travels throughout Switzerland and takes destination weddings on request. The business is also well placed for couples who are comfortable with a newer planner who brings recent training and enthusiasm, who want flexibility in package choice, and who appreciate a planner who takes time to understand their unique vision. For English-speaking couples or those uncomfortable relying solely on French communication, confirming language capabilities in advance is essential before booking.