Location: French Riviera • Provence • South of France
Château Castellaras, a historic wedding chateau offering luxurious accommodation above the Cote d’Azur set the scene for E&K’s destination wedding a celebration rich in love, laughter, and Riviera sunshine. The couple, who travelled from the USA to marry in the South of France, chose this remarkable property for its history, sweeping views, and modern comfort. Designed in 1927 by French architect Jacques Couëlle, the château perfect for summer weddings blends medieval inspiration with artistic detail, offering stone terraces, shaded gardens, and a private chapel filled with light. With Rock My Love guiding every step, the day unfolded effortlessly, from morning preparations with champagne to a golden-hour dinner overlooking the coast.
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A Day of Celebration and Riviera Light
Surrounded by friends staying on-site, E&K began their day in the relaxed spirit of a French summer morning. Laughter filled the rooms as final touches were made and champagne was opened early a joyful prelude to the ceremony ahead. The couple exchanged vows in the château’s chapel, transformed with flowers, candlelight, and the sound of live violin and guitar. The ceremony felt intimate and deeply personal, marked by laughter, tears, and heartfelt words. Guests then stepped into the gardens for cocktails, where an electric violin and saxophone set the tone for the evening. The view stretched all the way to the sea the perfect backdrop for Riviera magic.
Dining Under the Stars and Dancing by the Sea
Dinner took place on the château’s stone terrace, the couple seated at a sweetheart table facing their guests as the sunset painted the sky in soft colour. The atmosphere felt both refined and relaxed a classic Riviera celebration led by good food, warm company, and the rhythm of live music. Later, the terrace became a dance floor where DJ Thomas Dusseune kept guests celebrating into the night. The celebration was captured by Adam Alex, one of the experienced wedding photographers on the French Riviera, whose cinematic eye reflected the beauty of the day in light-filled images. Behind the scenes, Rock My Love, among the cote d’Azur’ss most trusted planners, ensured every detail ran smoothly even solving a last-minute veil emergency just before the ceremony. The day closed in true French Riviera style: with love, music, and a sky full of stars.
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