A Luxury Summer Wedding at Domaine du Mont Leuze on the French Riviera

Photography: Helena Ahonen

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Location: Villefranche-sur-Mer • Cote d’Azur • South of France

Domaine du Mont Leuze, a private Riviera estate for luxury weddings offers one of the most breathtaking panoramas on the Côte d’Azur. For Samantha and Julien, it was the perfect setting to welcome family and friends from around the world to a celebration that blended international flair with timeless French elegance. The couple’s vision came to life through the creative direction of Gustavo Averbuj, who designed a day that felt refined, light-filled, and deeply personal. The Location with sweeping sea views, lush gardens, and the golden Riviera light, this wedding unfolded like a love letter to the South of France.

Wedding Inspiration

From Eze to Villefranche: Ceremony and Style

The celebration began in the medieval village of Èze, where Samantha and Julien exchanged vows in the historic Church of Eze, surrounded by the scent of eucalyptus and the sound of classical music echoing off the stone walls. The couple’s theme of transparency shaped every detail from glass accents to open floral design ensuring that the view of the Riviera remained ever-present. Samantha wore a light Lee Grebenau gown from Spina Bride in New York, paired with a dramatic Daphne Newman veil for the ceremony and Ranjana Khan earrings for the evening. The look combined modern luxury with Riviera ease, perfectly suited to a July wedding under the French sun.

Music, Light, and a Riviera Night to Remember

Dinner and dancing took place at Domaine du Mont Leuze, where guests gathered against the backdrop of the Mediterranean at dusk. Manola Moreno and Gustavo Averbuj styled the reception with understated elegance, eucalyptus branches carrying the couple’s fresh, organic scent theme through the space. The celebration came alive under the creative energy of High Standard DJs, based in Cannes, who crafted a set blending salsa, merengue, and samba an international soundtrack that kept the dance floor full until morning. Helena Ahonen, one of the sought-after wedding photographers on the French Riviera, captured the day alongside videographer Raphaël Louis, whose cinematic footage mirrored the joy and sophistication of the event. With its sweeping views and heartfelt atmosphere, this Domaine du Mont Leuze wedding defined the essence of Riviera romance glamour, connection, and endless celebration under the stars.