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A Three-Day Coastal Celebration at Tiara Miramar Beach Hotel, French Riviera

Alina and Pavel's three-day Riviera wedding at Tiara Miramar featured poolside vows, French cuisine, and a dawn sea swim with 80 guests.

By Elena Moretti | Published 2 March 2015
A Three-Day Coastal Celebration at Tiara Miramar Beach Hotel, French Riviera

Alina and Pavel, a Russian couple living in London, celebrated their marriage at Tiara Miramar Beach Hotel and Spa on the French Riviera. Planned in three months by Rock My Love and captured by Caught the Light Photography, their three-day coastal celebration brought eighty guests together for sea views, fine dining, and a dawn swim in the Mediterranean.

Photography
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Venue
Tiara Miramar Beach Hotel
Region
French Riviera, France
Couple
Alina & Pavel

Ceremony

The couple is exchanging rings during an outdoor wedding ceremony, with the groom in a navy suit and black bow tie placing a ring on the bride's finger while she smiles downward. The bride wears a lace cap-sleeve gown with a veil. An officiant in a navy suit stands behind them, smiling. The backdrop is a large circular floral arch decorated with lush greenery, pink roses, and blue hydrangeas. The shot is a medium portrait framing the couple and officiant from approximately the waist up.
The bride and groom share their first kiss during an outdoor ceremony on a terrace or elevated platform, with water visible in the background. They stand beneath a circular floral arch densely covered in greenery, blue hydrangeas, and pink roses. The bride wears a blush lace fitted gown with a long cathedral veil, while the groom is dressed in a dark navy suit. An officiant or guest in a navy suit stands to the left applauding, and a bridesmaid in a cobalt blue dress is partially visible to the right. The decor palette combines navy, blush, and periwinkle blue in a classic coastal style. Medium-distance portrait shot.
Two side-by-side images capturing the processional moment of an outdoor wedding ceremony on a coastal terrace. On the left, the bride walks arm-in-arm with an older man, likely her father, both facing the camera; she wears a lace gown with a blush/ivory tone and carries a bouquet of mixed purple and white blooms, while he wears a dark suit with a light blue tie. On the right, the same pair is photographed from behind as they approach the groom and officiant, with the bride's cathedral-length veil and lace train trailing behind her; a circular floral arch decorated with pink, white, and blue flowers frames the altar area in the background. Seated guests in dark and navy attire are visible on either side of the aisle. The setting is an open-air terrace with a rocky cliff backdrop and water visible in the distance, suggesting a Mediterranean coastal venue. Both images are medium-wide ceremony shots with natural daylight.
A bridal party portrait taken outdoors at a coastal venue, showing a bride flanked by six bridesmaids posing in front of a circular floral arch. The bride wears a fitted lace gown with a sweetheart neckline and a cathedral veil, holding a bouquet of pink and white blooms. The six bridesmaids wear matching cobalt blue knee-length wrap-style dresses with nude heeled sandals, each carrying bouquets of pink and white flowers including what appear to be hydrangeas and roses. The circular arch behind the group is decorated with lush greenery, blue hydrangeas, and pink roses. The setting appears to be a waterfront terrace or ceremony platform with the sea and hillside visible in the background. The image is a wide group portrait shot with a soft, film-like quality.

The ceremony was held over the hotel's pool, transformed into a platform overlooking the open Mediterranean. Alina and Pavel exchanged vows at five in the afternoon as sunlight caught the water beyond. Eighty guests from England and Russia stood close on the terrace, the sea breeze carrying each word across a setting that felt both grand and deeply intimate.

Reception

Close-up detail shots of wedding reception table centerpieces styled in a nautical theme. The tables are dressed with navy blue and white wide-stripe linens, and the centerpieces feature light blue and periwinkle hydrangeas arranged in mercury glass vases. Tall silver mercury glass candlesticks hold glass hurricane candle holders with white pillar candles, and small glass votive holders are scattered across the table. Soft bokeh lights are visible in the background of the left image, and a guest is partially visible in the background of the right image. The overall decor palette is navy, silver, and powder blue with accents of blush pink florals.
Black-and-white image of a couple's first dance taking place outdoors at night on a polished dance floor, surrounded by approximately 30-40 guests watching from the perimeter. The bride wears a fitted lace mermaid-style gown and the groom is in a dark suit. String bistro lights are strung between metal truss structures overhead, providing the primary ambient lighting along with small floor-level uplights marking the dance floor edge. The rocky natural backdrop and palm trees suggest a clifftop or coastal venue setting. The wide shot captures the full scene with guests in formal attire, some holding drinks, arranged in a semicircle around the dancing couple.
An aerial wide shot of an outdoor wedding reception taking place at night on a waterfront terrace or pier, with a lit harbor and town visible in the background across the water. The reception area is strung with warm festoon/bistro lights suspended on a truss structure, illuminating a large gathering of guests seated at round tables. A projection screen is visible at one end of the space, and the overall decor palette appears warm and golden from the lighting. In the foreground, a swimming pool with blue lighting and garden seating area are visible on a lower terrace level. The setting appears to be a private coastal villa or waterfront venue, with the event area positioned directly beside the water's edge. Potential venue feature image.
A bridal party portrait featuring five bridesmaids standing together outdoors on a white surface, likely a terrace or platform. All five women wear matching cobalt blue knee-length wrap-style dresses with cap sleeves and nude strappy heels. Each bridesmaid holds a small bouquet featuring pink roses, dusty blue flowers, and soft white blooms with silver-green foliage. The women wear their hair down or in soft half-up styles, and several have braided accents. The composition is a medium-wide portrait shot taken at golden hour with warm backlighting, with a softly blurred outdoor backdrop visible behind the group.

Dinner unfolded on the beachside terrace as Head Chef Fabrice Giraud served a menu showcasing the best of southern French cuisine. The celebration quickly turned into a lively dance party under the stars, music and laughter building late into the night. Just before dawn, Alina and Pavel and their guests dove into the sea fully dressed, the sound of joy echoing over the waves.

Flat Lays

Wide shot of an outdoor wedding reception setup on a coastal terrace positioned directly at the water's edge, with dramatic red rock formations and the sea visible in the background. The reception space features round and rectangular tables dressed in white linens, paired with natural wood folding chairs, arranged across a smooth stone terrace. String lights are strung between metal truss poles across the space, and a few staff members in white shirts are visible attending to the tables. The overall decor palette is clean and minimal — white, natural wood, and black accents — giving the setup a modern, understated feel. Potential venue feature image.
A two-image composite showing getting-ready details. On the left, a close-up of bridesmaid bouquets arranged in glass mason jars tied with navy blue ribbon, featuring blush pink garden roses, pale blue delphinium, dusty miller, and small purple accent flowers, with small tags labeled 'bridesmaid' attached; multiple bouquets are visible in a row on a dark wooden surface. On the right, a portrait of the bride seated on a cream upholstered chair in an indoor room, wearing a short white lace dress and fastening strappy gold heeled sandals; her dark hair is styled in an updo and she wears drop earrings, with purple accent pillows and framed artwork visible on the wall behind her.
Close-up detail shot of a decorative wedding directional sign post positioned outdoors at a beachside venue during dusk. The dark-stained wooden sign features a framed panel at the top reading 'Alina & Pavel' with a small sailboat illustration, and two arrow-shaped directional boards below reading 'We Say I Do' and 'Cocktail Party,' also decorated with sailboat motifs and striped details. The styling follows a nautical theme with dark wood and cream lettering. In the soft-focus background, warm string lights and what appears to be a set reception area are visible, with a sandy beach and water beyond a glass barrier.
Close-up detail shot of a wedding reception place setting styled with a nautical theme. The table is dressed with a navy blue and white wide-stripe runner over a white tablecloth, and each place setting features a woven rattan charger plate topped with a cream linen napkin and a printed menu card with a blue border, personalized with the couple's names. Silver cutlery and clear wine glasses are arranged around the charger, and a small glass jar favor with an orange-yellow contents and a tag is placed to the left. In the background, blurred floral centerpieces with pink blooms and greenery, along with glass water bottles, are visible along the length of the table.

Detail shots captured the refined coastal styling: crisp white linens, glass accents, and soft floral arrangements that complemented the Mediterranean palette. Stationery pieces and favour displays rested on sun-warmed surfaces, each element reflecting the relaxed luxury of the Riviera setting. Close-ups of champagne flutes and table decor revealed the seamless blend of elegance and ease.

More from the Day

Close-up detail shot of a bridal bouquet resting on a light stone or marble ledge against a pale wall. The bouquet features coral-pink garden roses as the focal blooms, paired with pale blue hydrangeas, violet-blue cornflowers, dusty miller foliage with its silvery-grey lobed leaves, small white wax flower clusters, and touches of deep purple anemone. The stems are wrapped in wide ivory satin ribbon tied in a loose bow. The overall palette is soft and muted — coral, periwinkle, pale blue, and silvery-green — suggesting a romantic, garden-style floral design. The image is shot with a shallow depth of field and slightly soft focus, consistent with a film photography aesthetic.
A bridal portrait taken outdoors, showing the bride standing beside a lush floral arch draped in green ivy and decorated with powder blue hydrangeas and pink garden roses. The bride wears an ivory lace gown with lace cap sleeves and a flowing veil, and has her dark hair swept up; she wears a bold red lip. She holds a mixed bouquet featuring pink garden roses, blue globe thistles, white blooms, lavender, and silver-toned foliage. The color palette of the florals combines powder blue, hot pink, white, and purple tones. The shot is a medium portrait with a softly blurred outdoor background.
A getting-ready scene captured as a reflection in a sunburst-style oval mirror with a wooden spoke frame, mounted on a vibrant magenta-purple wall. The reflection shows a bride in a fitted lace gown with cap sleeves having her dress fastened by a helper dressed in a cobalt blue strapless dress. Two framed artworks are visible on the white wall behind the pair in the reflection. The composition uses the mirror as a creative framing device, with the mirror itself in sharp focus while the surrounding room is intentionally blurred, creating a portrait-style detail shot.
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