Champagne and Chocolate at Moulin de Mougins, French Riviera

Manon and Louis's engagement at Moulin de Mougins on the French Riviera featured a Champagne and Chocolate theme with florals by Deco and Harmonie, captured…

By Elena Moretti | Published 24 June 2016

Champagne and Chocolate at Moulin de Mougins, French Riviera

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Manon and Louis celebrated their engagement at the historic Moulin de Mougins on the French Riviera, with a session as stylish as it was heartfelt. Planned by Rock My Love and captured by Sophie Boulet, the day reflected the couple's playful spirit and refined taste, with a Champagne and Chocolate theme inspired by Louis's Champagne roots and Manon's sweet tooth.

Photography

Sophie Boulet

Venue

Moulin de Mougins

Region

French Riviera, France

Couple

Manon & Louis

Getting Ready

A couple toasts with champagne flutes at an intimate outdoor dinner table set for two during the evening. The groom wears a tan/beige suit with an open-collar white shirt, and the bride wears a blush or light pink sleeveless dress with her hair styled up and adorned with a decorative hair piece. The table is dressed with white linens, layered place settings with ribbon-tied napkins, pillar candles, a low floral centerpiece featuring white blooms, and a bottle of Champagne in the center. Warm Edison-style pendant bulbs hang overhead, and small dessert bites are visible on the table. The setting is an outdoor terrace or garden at night, with stone walls and garden lighting visible in the background, creating a dark, moody atmosphere. Medium portrait shot capturing both figures from approximately waist height.

A getting-ready scene showing a bride seated while a hairstylist works on her loose, softly curled updo. The bride, wearing a white robe or shirt, has blue eyes and is smiling directly at the camera. The hairstylist, visible in the background, wears a grey flat cap and a white shirt. The setting appears to be a bright, softly lit indoor room with neutral-toned curtains. The shot is a close-up portrait with a shallow depth of field, keeping focus on the bride's face and hair.

A couple shares an intimate outdoor dinner setting at dusk, with the groom in a light gray suit opening a bottle of wine and the bride seated at a white-linen table wearing a pale gray sleeveless dress with a floral hair accessory. The styled table features a centerpiece of pillar candles in glass holders, small floral arrangements with blush and coral blooms, and neatly folded white napkins on white plates with dark ribbon ties. Overhead Edison bulb pendant lights provide warm ambient lighting alongside the candlelight, creating a moody evening atmosphere. The scene appears to be a styled editorial or intimate reception setup in an outdoor garden or terrace setting, captured as a medium-wide portrait shot.

Manon prepared in a sunlit room at the Moulin, where her Nue 19.04 gown and delicate accessories came together with quiet sophistication. The bridal styling balanced glamour with authenticity, each detail chosen to complement the Provencal setting. Sophie Boulet captured the calm anticipation of the morning with warmth and precision.

Couple Portraits

A couple portrait taken outdoors in a rural setting, with the man standing behind the woman and leaning in close to her. The man wears a light taupe/beige suit, and the woman wears a knee-length blush pink dress with a flutter neckline detail and strappy gold heeled sandals, accessorized with a gold bracelet. A vintage white compact car, resembling a Fiat 500, is visible in the soft-focus background among trees and low vegetation. The shot is a full-length portrait with a shallow depth of field, giving the background a blurred, painterly quality.

A styled wedding shoot collage featuring six images with a cohesive blush, ivory, and gold palette set outdoors in a garden or countryside setting. Top left is a close-up detail shot of a small blush ranunculus and ivory floral arrangement in a gold compote vase. Top right shows a couple — the woman in a short blush dress and the man in a light grey suit — embracing beside a vintage pale blue Fiat 500 car in a leafy outdoor setting. Middle left is a close-up detail shot of scattered seashells and crystal or glass objects on a dark reflective surface. Middle center shows a chilled bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne in an ice bucket on a small white table with blush florals and a 'love' sign. Middle right is a detail shot of a dessert table with chocolate-topped cupcakes, candles, and blush floral arrangements in gold vessels. Bottom left shows an outdoor tablescape at dusk with a white linen table set with white plates, gold taper candles, small white florals, and hanging Edison bulb and crystal chandelier lighting above. Bottom right is a portrait of the same couple embracing in a garden with the vintage Fiat 500 visible in the background, shot in soft natural light.

A couple shares a joyful, animated moment outdoors in a garden setting at dusk or evening, both laughing and gesturing expressively toward each other. The woman wears a blush-pink short dress with a dark draped scarf or wrap, with her hair loosely styled up, while the man wears a light beige suit with an open-collar white shirt. Several lit candles are visible in the foreground at low level, providing warm candlelight against the cool blue ambient lighting of the evening. The shot is a medium portrait framed at mid-distance, with a stone wall and sculpted garden feature visible in the background.

A couple poses together outdoors in a full-length portrait shot, standing in a meadow with their golden retriever seated in front of them. The woman wears a sleeveless blush/cream knee-length dress and the man wears a light tan suit with a light blue shirt and no tie. The couple is smiling and embracing, with scattered red poppy flowers visible at ground level in the foreground. The setting is a natural outdoor location with tall reeds and green vegetation in the background.

Sophie Boulet captured Manon and Louis along the Moulin's flowering paths, bamboo hedges, and golden light-dappled garden corners. Their playful chemistry came through in every frame, from spontaneous laughter to tender moments framed by mature olive trees. The portraits balanced the architectural charm of the 18th-century mill with the natural ease of the couple.

Reception

A couple shares a joyful, laughing moment outdoors at dusk in what appears to be a garden or courtyard setting, with a stone wall and decorative stone monument visible in the background. The woman wears a light silver-grey slip-style dress and a delicate necklace, while the man wears a light beige suit. Tall taper candles in glass holders are visible in the foreground, casting warm light against the blue evening atmosphere. The shot is a mid-range portrait capturing a candid, informal moment, likely during a proposal or intimate celebration.

An outdoor reception tablescape set for two in a garden setting at dusk. The rectangular table is dressed in a white linen tablecloth and set with white plates, silver flatware, and white cloth napkins with copper-toned napkin rings. The centerpiece features a cluster of gold taper candles, glass pillar candle holders, floating candles, and small votive candles alongside low arrangements of white and blush flowers with greenery. Overhead, a hanging installation of Edison-style exposed filament bulbs mixed with crystal pendants provides warm ambient lighting. The overall decor palette is white, gold, and copper with a modern-romantic styling. Wide shot, slightly elevated angle.

The celebration continued with champagne and chocolate tastings set among the Moulin's garden terraces, where guests gathered beneath mature trees and trailing wisteria. Tables dressed with Deco and Harmonie's floral arrangements created an atmosphere of relaxed Riviera elegance. The afternoon built from styled vignettes to genuine celebration as the couple and their guests toasted the engagement.

Design and Details

Wedding reception table with gold candle holders, blush roses, and white place settings on stone terrace

A close-up detail shot of a small floral arrangement displayed in a vintage brass footed vase or goblet. The arrangement includes blush pink ranunculus, cream roses, white peonies, and soft green foliage, styled in a compact rounded shape. The color palette is blush, cream, and white with gold accents from the vessel. The background is a softly blurred neutral stone or concrete surface, keeping full focus on the floral composition.

An outdoor intimate table setup positioned beneath a large olive tree in a garden courtyard, styled as a romantic proposal or sweetheart table setting. The white linen-covered table is decorated with low arrangements of blush pink and ivory flowers including what appear to be ranunculus and roses, gold candlestick holders with tall gold taper candles, pillar candles on glass and brass risers, amber tealight holders, and a small dark gift box with ribbon. A gold script 'Will You Marry Me' sign and a gold 'Love' sign are visible among the table decor. Hanging from the tree branches above are a cluster of vintage-style exposed Edison bulbs with brass fittings, providing warm amber lighting. The overall palette is white, blush pink, and gold with a modern romantic styling. Wide shot taken from slightly above table level with the garden terrace and stone steps visible in the background.

Ghislaine of Deco and Harmonie created floral arrangements in soft blush and cream tones, accented with olive branches and romantic textures. Les Petites Decoupes added engraved wooden details, small tokens of love inscribed with the couple's words. The design blended natural Provencal charm with playful, personal touches throughout.

Flat Lays

Close-up detail shot of a croquembouche-style tower dessert displayed on a gold cake board at a wedding reception table. The tower is constructed from dark chocolate-dipped profiteroles and gold and cream-colored meringue kisses, decorated with coral, ivory, and blush mini roses and small flower buds tucked throughout. The dessert sits on a white linen tablecloth with a subtle woven border pattern, and the background shows blurred place settings with silver flatware, white plates, and floral centerpieces featuring peach and blush roses with greenery.

Close-up detail shot of a dessert display at a wedding reception, featuring a white plate arranged with an assortment of French macarons in blush pink, gold, and chocolate tones, mini cupcakes with white and dark chocolate frosting, and a chocolate heart decoration inscribed with 'I do' in gold lettering. The table is dressed in a white linen with delicate embroidered border detailing, and styled with blush pink and ivory rose arrangements in a silver mercury glass vase and a gold pedestal vase, accompanied by a tall glass floating candle holder with a lit candle and a gold taper candle in the background. The color palette combines blush, ivory, gold, and chocolate tones in a romantic classic style.

Close-up detail shot of a bride's updo hairstyle, photographed from behind. The hair is styled in a loosely braided and twisted updo with soft, wavy tendrils, accessorized with a single decorative feather hairpin in a muted gold or silver tone. The styling is consistent with a boho or bohemian wedding aesthetic. The subject is wearing a white garment visible at the bottom edge of the frame.

A blush pink bridesmaid or bride's short dress hangs on a white hanger from a wisteria-covered branch outdoors. The knee-length dress features a V-neckline, ruffle front detail, and a gathered cinch at the center bodice in a fluid, lightweight fabric. In the background, a pale peach rendered building with grey-blue shuttered windows is softly out of focus, with clusters of purple wisteria blooms framing the composition. This is a detail/close-up portrait-style shot styled as a getting-ready or flat-lay alternative image.

Stationery details and bridal accessories were styled alongside chocolate truffles, champagne flutes, and blush floral accents. Engraved wooden tokens by Les Petites Decoupes carried the couple's words in miniature, while calligraphed cards in soft tones completed the visual story. Each flat lay composition reflected the Champagne and Chocolate theme.