The carefree bride in Provence - Domaine des Grillons

Provence is probably one of the most beautiful and one of my favorite regions. I love how being a wedding photographer in France helps me discover little gems. Not only in terms of location but also in terms of persons. I've met Morgane of  Big Day Events and  Violette Tannenbaum few months ago as we worked together for the Love Etc. wedding fair. We clicked instantaneously. I love how Morgane is able to turn a vision into reality, how she is able to reflect elegance and simplicity, raw and authenticity into her styling. And I'm in love with Violette's dresses, soft, delicate, modern and romantic at the same time. After we met, we knew we wanted to work together on some projects. When Morgane told me about this gorgeous location at Domaine des grillons, I couldn't believe how beautiful it was. Surrounded by fields of poppies, olive trees, woods, and hills, it was the perfect place for this bridal inspiration. Actually Provence might just be the perfect place for a wedding in France to my opinion...

When I saw the poppy fields, it reminded me of Monet's painting : Coquelicots. 

We wanted to create something romantic but quite wild at the same time as the location entices you to do. An elegant bride but carefree at the same time, you know. Here is how we turned our vision into reality. Would love to hear your thoughts about it folks !

Styling and flower arrangement : Big Day Events | Lace robe and dress : Violette Tannenbaum | Make up : Diamond Heart Make Up | Hair : Agnès Caneri | Silk ribbons and table runner : Orchidée de Soie | Calligraphy : Nice Plume | Chain Ring : Myrtille Beck

Location : Domaine des grillons | Film Lab : Carmencita Film Lab |

The Barefoot Bride

Do you want to get married barefeet ? Do it ! Just do it ! :) It's your wedding and you're allowed to do whatever you feel like. But do it only because this is you, because it is how you feel the most comfortable and beautiful. Don't do it because it is trendy or because you've seen it so many times on Pinterest, Instagram, etc. As Oscar Wilde said it so well :

"Be yourself, everyone else is already taken"

And I believe that this applies for every part of our life, not only on a wedding day. How many times have I tried to live a life to fit into what people's had in mind for me... By doing so, we only deem our own light, not allowing our true self to shine. And like I always say, life is short, so we better live it to the fullest and do things that matter to us. And it's never too late to start living the life your dream of and become the person you want to be. It took me 32 years to start carving my own path and start doing things that matter to me. I love this quote : 

“There is no duty we so much underrate as the duty of being happy. By being happy we sow anonymous benefits upon the world.”

- R.L Stephenson

So start today, be yourself and fulfill your life purpose of being happy, not only will it serve you but also everyone around you!  And "always remember that where you are is the result of who you were, but where you go depends entirely on who you choose to be, from this moment on". (H. Elrod)

Now enough of talking, let's take a barefoot walk together in the woods :

Shot at Domaine de Patras, Light workshop

Dress by Jenny Packham | Styled by Made in you | Flowers by Laetitia C.Fleurs D'Atelier | Calligraphy by Nice Plume Calligraphies | Make up by Charles Gillman Cosmetics | Hair by Ciara Coiffure | Film lab : Richard photo lab

A romantic wedding in French Provence

I consider myself lucky to be a wedding photographer in France because this country has so much to offer for the eyes, every countryside is a feast for my heart and eyes. I must say that I have a soft spot for weddings in Provence. Provence always amazes me with its gorgeous light and pretty pastel color palette.

This styled wedding for Light workshop was no exception. When you add an incredible team of creatives to this gorgeous background, it can only be amazing.

The bride is wearing a bespoke dress created by the ever-so talented Rime Arodaky. And the set up was created by the magic wedding planner duo Jennifer and Kerry at Lavender and Rose. They really did magic on that day as it was so so windy, eveything was blown away by the wind, but they still managed to create this gorgeous outdoor ceremony setting with the help of Laëtitia, florist (one of the best I know) who created an amazing cascading bouquet with Eucalyptus and Lunaria and the decoration of the stairs.

As for the location, I completely fell head over heels for this place: 

Domaines de Patras. A little paradise nestled between olive trees and lavender fields, surrounded with horses and donkeys; it's a place where you feel at peace. Kéty and Eric, husband and wife and owners of this gorgeous Domaines will make you feel at home and believe me, you'd never want to leave! If you're planning on getting married in Provence and looking for the perfect place, look no further, this is the place where you want to be. 

Shot on film | Mamiya 645 | Developped and Scanned by Richard Photo Lab

Overall design and execution: Lavender and Rose Weddings |  Fashion styling and bespoke dress : Rime Arodaky | Groom’s suit : Faubourg Saint Sulpice | Floral design : Laetitia C | Hair styling : Ciara Coiffure |  Makeup : Charles Cosmetics Paris | Stationery : Ever After Press |  Jewelry : Cecile Pic |Calligraphy: Hello Suzylee | Bride’s shoes: Artefacts | Videography: Pascal Dele Filmaker | Venue: Les Domaines De Patras