It comes as no surprise that Provence is a well-loved wedding destination in the South of France, known for its lovely sunny weather, picturesque landscape, delicious food and wine (most notably Provencal Rosé). This region creates the atmosphere of celebration from the start.
A short 10 miles journey from Marseille takes you to the alluring Provencal venue ,La Bastide de Toursainte which Jingjing and Alexandre chose to celebrate their wedding day together with their dearest ones. This venue is exactly what you’d imagine when thinking of the classic Provence wedding location.
On the wedding morning, Jingjing and bridesmaids got ready in the gorgeous bridal suite, sipping champagne as the slow wedding day started to unfold. Later enjoying the couple shoot in the alley of the majestic plane-trees the couple had their ride on their get-away car.
PROVENCE WEDDING CEREMONY IN PASTEL COLORS
The ceremony hold place in the gorgeous tiny garden of Bastide de Toursainte with the arch placed near the French fountain wall framed with the seasonal flowers. Fr the flower-filled outdoor wedding ceremony space seasonal flower arrangements were used that were stunning in its simplicity. A dreamy Provence color palette of ivory, tender lavender and apricot created delicate and sophisticated floral design to enhance the bastide’s beauty.
After tying the knot the couple and the guests walked down to the enchanting fountain park afterwards for a champagne reception enjoying the jazz music and beautiful sunset.
WEDDING DINNER AT LA BASTIDE DE TOURSAINTE
The florals of the reception transformed the Bastide de Toursainte into a sumptuous botanical garden, the masterpiece of this day. The wedding reception table was set in front of the terrace of bastide, adorned with a white table linen that paired beautifully with the soft flowers and natural wooden chairs.
The dinner was served in front of the breathtaking terrace with the magnificent flower arch behind the newlyweds. Candle lights added an incredible atmosphere and intimacy to the entire wedding dinner. It looked a dream to dine directly under the stars and in the warm light of the glowing bastide.
Olya Kobruseva is a Fine Art Wedding photographer in France and Europe. She documents engagements and weddings in Europe on film format and published internationally.
ELEGANCE AND TIMELESS OF FILM WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
The entire wedding was captured on film camera that gave Olya the opportunity to communicate with the couple in the most relaxed way and get the stunning colors of the wedding photographs that feel delicate and timeless.
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