Location: 1 hour from Marseille, Provence, South of France
Carolyn and Jake’s wedding at Mas de Chabran, a luxury chateau perfect for destination weddings in Provence where the Provençal countryside stretches across olive groves and vineyards. The 18th-century estate, framed by old stone walls and hidden gardens, felt both rustic and refined. From the moment they arrived, the couple knew this was their place a haven that felt private yet open to the beauty around it. The beautiful wedding chateau, just outside Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, offered a setting that blended heritage with comfort, its quiet corners and gentle breeze perfectly framing the emotion of their day.
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Floral Grace and a Bride in Monique Lhuillier
Carolyn wore a Monique Lhuillier gown that floated as she moved, its soft fabric catching the Provence light throughout the afternoon. The ceremony, held beside Mas de Chabran’s historic fountain, was a study in understated beauty. Florist Sebastien Le Fleuriste created arrangements that seemed to grow naturally from the gardens themselves white blooms and soft greenery flowing around the stone setting. Photographer Maxime Bernardin, an experienced wedding photographer in Provence captured every detail with sensitivity, from Carolyn’s quiet smile to the way sunlight shifted through the olive branches, creating a sequence of moments that felt both spontaneous and serene.
A Long Table Feast Beneath the Provençal Stars
With only twelve guests, the celebration at Mas de Chabran felt deeply personal. Dinner took place at one long table set beneath strings of soft light, where friends and family shared stories and plates of Provençal cuisine. Laughter mixed with the scent of lavender and the hum of evening cicadas, turning the night into something quietly unforgettable. There were no grand gestures, only moments of genuine connection the kind Provence seems to inspire so naturally. By the end of the evening, Carolyn and Jake’s wedding had become exactly what they dreamed of: intimate, beautiful, and effortlessly full of heart.
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The Venue
Getting Ready
The First Look
The Ceremony
The Bride and Groom
The Reception
