A WEDDING AT THE VILLA EPHRUSSI DE ROTHSCHILD

Imagine you are a photographer, agape and wide-eyed, at a giant candy-floss venue, with the sun high in the sky, the guys in tuxedos, the bridesmaids and bride, two sets of parents, brimming with pride, music and laughter and breath-taking views, it felt like a dream but it actually came true…

I had wanted to photograph a wedding at the beautiful Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild on the French Riviera since I first laid eyes on it six years ago. Finally, my dreams were realised in the shape of the beautiful J&S who not only dazzled all day long but are two of the most discreet and sincere people you are likely to meet. Photographing a wedding at the Rothschild villa with Lavender & Rose and my personal Dream Team will forever be a highlight. Thank you to everyone below for making J&S’s wedding day one of my most memorable yet!

All Star Suppliers: Wedding Venue: Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild // Bridal preparation Hotel: Grand Hotel Du Cap Ferrat // Hair: Gerard Coiffeur Cannes // Make-up: Sophie Kilian  // Bride’s dress: // Bridesmaid’s dresses: Ghost // Wedding Planning & Styling: Lavender & Rose // Photography: Caught the Light // Sublime Second Shooter: Georgia Gold // Phenomenal Floral Design: Wayne Riley Flowers // Stationery by Louise Richardson // Wedding Celebrant: Anne Naylor // Ceremony & Cocktail Hour Serenades by Superb Songbird: Lizzy Parks //  Catering: Les Jardins des Chefs // Wedding Favours: La Duree //4-Piece Band: The One & Only Phly Boyz // DJ Extraordinaire: Thomas Dusseune

Huge thanks to Style Me Pretty Destination for their pretty feature, which you can see here.

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4 Comments

  1. ummm wowzers… candy floss venue of dreams! please tell me this place tastes as good as it looks? Stunning wedding and so perfectly captured by you!

  4. What an incredible venue! Beautiful pictures and perfectly edited. They compliment the wedding completely. Just gorgeous :)

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