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A Provencal Celebration at Le Galinier de Lourmarin, Provence

Georgia and Florent's Provencal celebration at Le Galinier de Lourmarin with pastel florals, a vintage Citroen 2CV, and golden garden light among lavender fields.

By Elena Moretti | Published 31 October 2018

Georgia and Florent, who live in Sydney, gathered friends and family at Le Galinier de Lourmarin for a destination celebration surrounded by lavender and olive trees in Provence. Pastel florals by Potins de Fleurs and a vintage Citroen 2CV set the tone for a day that balanced Provencal charm with effortless warmth.

Photography
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Venue
Le Galinier de Lourmarin
Region
Provence, France
Couple
Georgia & Florent

Getting Ready

A getting-ready scene showing a bride having her makeup applied by a makeup artist. The bride is seated, wearing a white robe, with her hair styled in loose curls and secured with small decorative pins. The makeup artist, dressed in a sleeveless white top with short silver-grey hair, is applying eye makeup using a fine brush. The image is a close-up portrait shot with a dark, moody background and soft natural lighting falling on the bride's face.
Four men are laughing together during what appears to be a getting-ready moment, photographed indoors in a room with exposed stone walls and a vaulted ceiling typical of a French farmhouse or chateau. The groom, seen from behind, is wearing a navy suit, while the three groomsmen are dressed in white dress shirts — one of whom is wearing a blush pink bow tie. A warm-toned table lamp is visible in the background along with a window. The shot is a candid mid-range portrait capturing a relaxed, jovial atmosphere among the group.
A bride is getting ready, seated in a white ornate French Louis XVI-style armchair as she fastens her shoes. She is wearing a fitted, ivory sequined or beaded gown and is looking down at her feet. The room features a heavily carved white Baroque-style bed frame, a small bedside lamp, warm plaster walls, and natural light streaming through a tall window with sheer curtains. A colorful patchwork rug in pastel tones of pink, purple, blue, and green lies beneath her on terracotta tile flooring. The overall styling is romantic and vintage-inspired. Medium portrait shot taken from a slight distance.
A getting-ready detail shot showing an ivory, heavily beaded and lace-embroidered sleeveless wedding gown hanging on a wooden hanger against a set of large, dark wood panelled doors. The fitted, V-neck dress features intricate floral beading across the bodice and skirt, with a long sheer tulle veil or train draping to the floor on both sides. A pair of white strappy block-heel sandals is placed on the terracotta tile floor directly beneath the gown. The warm, dim interior lighting creates a dark, moody atmosphere that contrasts with the brightness of the dress. The composition is a wide vertical portrait shot centered on the dress.

Georgia prepared in the villa's sunlit rooms, seated in a white Louis XVI armchair as she fastened her shoes. Her Karen Willis Holmes gown moved with natural ease, paired with Roman and French jewellery and Tony Bianco shoes. Bridesmaids in dusty pink silk mirrored the soft tones of the Provencal landscape.


Ceremony

An outdoor wedding ceremony setup photographed before guests arrive, showing rows of white wooden folding chairs arranged on a lawn with a central aisle. Small floral arrangements in pink and deep burgundy tones are attached to the aisle-facing chairs as pew markers. The setting appears to be a garden or park with mature trees in the background. Wide shot with a slightly soft, film-like quality to the image.
A close-up portrait of a bride and groom being showered with white flower petals, likely immediately after an outdoor ceremony. The groom wears a navy suit jacket with a white shirt and a small white floral boutonniere, while the bride wears a sleeveless dress and has wavy blonde hair. Both are laughing, with the bride's expression particularly joyful as petals land on and around them. The background is blurred green foliage, and the image has a warm, natural light quality.
An outdoor wedding ceremony taking place in a formal garden setting, with approximately 20–30 guests gathered around what appears to be a ceremony area among sculpted hedges and tall cypress trees. The shot is taken from behind a long rectangular reflecting pool or ornamental pond in the foreground, with lily pads visible on the water surface and the ceremony scene mirrored in the reflection. The figures are largely silhouetted against bright afternoon backlighting, making individual details difficult to distinguish, though a bride in a white dress is faintly visible among the group. Wide-angle shot capturing the full garden landscape and water feature.

The outdoor ceremony took place in the formal garden beside a pond, where roughly 25 guests gathered on white chairs among tall hedges and ancient trees. Pastel flowers by Potins de Fleurs framed the setting in lavender, rose, and eucalyptus tones. Georgia and Florent exchanged vows in the golden afternoon light.


Reception

A wide shot of a long rectangular reception dining table set under an open-sided white marquee tent, photographed from one end looking down its length. The table is covered in a white linen cloth and set with crystal wine glasses, water carafes, silver cutlery, white napkins tied with sprigs of greenery, individual bread rolls, and small floral centerpieces featuring white and blush blooms with soft purple accents. Wine bottles and candle holders are spaced along the table. Brown wicker-seated wooden chairs line one side. The styling is relaxed and rustic, with a garden setting visible through the open tent sides in the background.
A sparkler send-off exit scene photographed outdoors at night, with the bride and groom sharing a kiss at the center of a corridor formed by approximately 20 guests holding lit sparklers on either side. The bride wears a fitted, beaded or sequined ivory gown and the groom is in a dark suit. Guests are dressed in a mix of casual-to-semi-formal attire, including a dusty mauve dress visible on the left side. In the background, a large white sailcloth or stretch tent is warmly lit, serving as the reception marquee. The sparklers provide the primary light source, creating a warm golden glow against the dark night sky. Wide-shot composition captures the full length of the sparkler tunnel and surrounding guests.
A couple shares a close romantic moment outdoors at night, likely during an evening reception. The bride wears a sleeveless dress with what appears to be a beaded or lace bodice, and the groom is in a dark navy suit, with his back to the camera. The setting is an outdoor courtyard or terrace against a warm stone building, strung with globe fairy lights on overhead cables that create a warm amber glow across the scene. The image is a close portrait with moody, low-light exposure, the couple lit primarily by the warm string lighting against a dark night sky.

A long rectangular table was set beneath an open-sided white marquee, dressed in linen with soft floral runners. Speeches and toasts were shared over a meal that reflected the estate's Provencal character. The couple danced late into the evening as guests lingered at the table under the stretched canopy.


Design and Details

Wide exterior shot of a French country estate or mas, viewed through stone entrance pillars topped with classical busts. A vintage pale blue Citroën 2CV or similar retro vehicle is parked on the gravel driveway leading up to the main ochre-yellow stone building. The property features low stone outbuildings covered in climbing ivy on either side of the entrance, with cypress trees and a large shade tree visible in the courtyard. No people are visible in the frame; the shot appears to document the venue and its vintage wedding car styling detail. Potential venue feature image.
A pale mint-green vintage Citroën 2CV is parked on a gravel driveway, decorated with a floral arrangement of greenery and blooms on its hood, serving as a wedding car. The setting is an outdoor estate entrance with a stone pillar gateway, dry-stone walls, and lavender plants lining the driveway. No people are visible in the frame. The composition is a straight-on wide shot, giving the scene a classic French countryside aesthetic. Potential venue feature image.
A vintage pale mint-green Citroën 2CV is parked on a gravel driveway facing the camera, decorated with a floral arrangement of greenery on the hood. The outdoor setting features a stone wall entrance gate flanked by tall hedges and lavender plantings along the driveway edges. No people are visible; this is a detail/wide shot focused on the wedding car as a decorative element. The overall styling leans rustic-Provençal, consistent with a French countryside property. Potential venue feature image.

A pale mint-green vintage Citroen 2CV was parked on the gravel driveway, decorated with a floral arrangement that tied it to the wedding palette. Potins de Fleurs wove pastel blooms and eucalyptus through every space, from the ceremony arch to the table runners, connecting the celebration to the garden's natural colours.


Flat Lays

Close-up detail shot of an outdoor wedding reception table set in a garden setting. The centerpiece is a compact square vase arrangement featuring blush pink, coral, lavender, and purple roses alongside ivory peonies, purple lisianthus, veronica spikes, and eucalyptus foliage. The white linen table is styled with scattered eucalyptus branches, clear glassware, gold cutlery, folded white napkins, and individual bread rolls placed directly on the table. The overall decor palette is soft pastel with a romantic garden style.
A six-image collage from a French outdoor wedding with a rustic-romantic style. Top left shows a detail flat lay of bridal accessories including white heeled sandals, a small clutch, and a loose bouquet of mauve and blush blooms with trailing ribbon on a windowsill. Top center features the bride and groom walking through a confetti send-off surrounded by approximately 15 guests outdoors on a gravel path; the bride wears a heavily embellished lace gown and carries a wild, garden-style bouquet, while the groom wears a navy suit. Center left shows the bride with four bridesmaids wearing terracotta-pink draped midi dresses walking along a gravel driveway in front of what appears to be a French country estate, with cypress trees and a stone pillar in the background. Center right is a close-up detail of a silver champagne bucket with a bottle on ice beside a small wooden keepsake box engraved with 'Happily Ever After.' Bottom left shows the bride seated in a white ornate chair adjusting her sandal while getting ready in a light-filled interior room. Bottom right is a close-up flat lay of two white folded wedding programs or menus tied with twine and decorated with sprigs of olive branch and lavender, with small luggage-tag style name cards reading 'Monsieur.'
A close-up flat lay of a wedding reception table place setting shot from above in bright natural light. The white linen tablecloth holds a printed wedding dinner menu card reading 'Georgia & Florent,' tied with a thin ribbon and decorated with a small sprig of olive branch and a luggage-style tag. The setting includes polished silver cutlery — a fork on the left, a knife on the right, and additional cutlery and crystal wine glasses visible in the upper portion of the frame. A bread roll on a small plate is partially visible in the upper left corner. The overall styling is minimal and classic, with a greenery accent in keeping with a natural, understated aesthetic.
A detail shot of a sage green vintage Citroën 2CV decorated as a wedding car, photographed outdoors in front of a stone building. The hood of the car is adorned with a loose floral arrangement featuring deep burgundy and pink blooms with trailing greenery, while a garland of white flowers — appearing to be white delphinium or similar tubular blooms — drapes across the front grille and bumper. The styling is rustic and romantic, consistent with a French countryside or Provençal wedding aesthetic. The image is a close-up, slightly warm-toned shot emphasizing the floral decorations and the car's curves.

A six-image collage documented the morning details, from a flat lay of bridal accessories and Tony Bianco shoes to the dusty pink bridesmaids' dresses hanging in the villa. The invitation suite, jewellery, and perfume bottle were arranged in warm morning light, capturing the preparation's relaxed elegance.


More from the Day

A couple shares a kiss during an outdoor portrait session in a wild grass field at golden hour, with the setting sun positioned directly behind them creating a strong backlit silhouette effect and visible lens flare. The warm orange and amber tones of the sunset illuminate the dried grasses in the foreground and rolling hills in the background. The bride wears a long flowing dress with a veil, and her hair falls in loose waves over her shoulder; the groom is in a dark suit. The composition is a medium-wide portrait shot with the couple centered against the bright sun, giving the image a warm, high-contrast, backlit aesthetic suited to a boho or natural outdoor wedding style.
Wide aerial-style shot of an outdoor wedding reception taking place beneath a large white stretch tent, positioned alongside a rectangular pool in a rural hillside setting. A crowd of approximately 30–50 guests mingles under the tent at what appears to be a cocktail hour or reception, with the image taken during golden hour as the sun flares low on the horizon. The surrounding landscape features open fields and rolling mountains in the background. Potential venue feature image.
A bride and five bridesmaids stand together in a gravel courtyard, laughing and interacting with one another in a candid group portrait. The bride wears a lace, fitted ivory gown with a flowing train, while all five bridesmaids wear matching terracotta-rose wrap-style midi dresses with thin straps and nude heeled sandals. Each bridesmaid holds a small bouquet of white flowers, while the bride holds a larger white bouquet that appears to include white dahlias or peonies with minimal greenery. The outdoor setting features a hedge backdrop, festoon string lights strung overhead, and a rustic wooden A-frame structure to the left, suggesting a boho-rustic styling theme. The shot is a medium-wide portrait taken at eye level.
A couple shares a quiet moment together in an outdoor wooded setting, standing face to face among tall trees on a grassy lawn. The bride wears a white floor-length gown and holds a bouquet, while the groom is dressed in a dark suit. A vintage pale green/grey classic car is parked in the background, adding a retro styling element to the scene. The image is a wide shot with strong backlighting that creates silhouette-like contrast between the dark tree trunks and the bright, overexposed sky beyond.
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