Location: French Riviera • Provence • South of France
Few luxury wedding settings on the French Riviera capture the effortless beauty of the like Tiara Miramar Beach Hotel & Spa. For Alina and Pavel, a Russian couple living in London, the choice was deeply personal: Alina’s parents call the Riviera home, and they wanted a wedding that felt both romantic and rooted. The result was a three-day celebration filled with sunshine, sea views, and joy shared among family and friends. Set along the coast of Théoule-sur-Mer, 5-Star Seaside Hotel for weddings near Cannes offered the ideal backdrop 55 rooms overlooking the Mediterranean and the rare luxury of being fully privatized for the weekend. From the first toast to the final dip in the sea, every moment felt distinctly Riviera.
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From Planning in London to Celebration by the Sea
When Alina first connected with Rock My Love, her excitement was infectious. The couple had just three months to plan their wedding and eighty guests arriving from England and Russia. Through Skype calls, email threads, and shared Pinterest boards, the team coordinated every detail remotely. The Tiara Miramar became their coastal haven, offering both accommodation and the flexibility to host every part of the event in one place. The ceremony was held over the hotel’s pool, transformed into a platform that overlooked the open sea. Guests dined on a menu created by Fabrice Giraud, the hotel’s Head Chef, whose dishes showcased the best of southern French cuisine. The evening ended just before dawn, with guests and the couple diving into the sea fully dressed, laughter echoing over the waves.
Riviera Light, Fine Food, and Lasting Joy
The weekend began with an engagement shoot in Cap d’Ail near Nice on the French Riviera, where Alina and Pavel shared quiet time by the water before greeting guests at a welcome cocktail. The next day, the energy built as preparations unfolded in sunlit rooms, champagne in hand and music playing softly in the background. The ceremony began at five in the afternoon, with the Mediterranean glittering just beyond. After dinner, the beachside celebration turned into a lively dance party under the stars, captured beautifully by Caught the Light Photography, one of the talented wedding photographers on the French Riviera. With coordination led by Rock My Love, among the region’s most experienced planners, the event ran with ease and precision. The celebration closed with a relaxed Sunday brunch before Alina and Pavel set off for their honeymoon in Japan — a fitting finale to a Riviera weekend filled with heart and happiness.
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