This Provence editorial is overflowing with inspiration! The color palette was inspired by sunrise in the lavender fields using garden roses, peonies, foxglove, and sweet peas in tones of lavender, pale pink, apricot, and lemon. Florals were composed of locally grown summer blooms, perfectly arranged by Adeline of Jaune Pivoine. The dinner table has that fabulous feeling of a leisurely French meal in the garden, with a long candlelit table under a big shady tree. Oui Mon Coeur designed the day with authentic French vintage linens, tableware, and candleholders, while keeping the overall effect of elevated elegance. The day was conceptualized and artfully captured by Veronique Chesnel who through her imagery tells the story of a strong-minded woman, confident in her beauty and in her femininity. Take a look through all the lovely little details in the full gallery.
From Veronique Chesnel… As a mixed-race film photographer, and as a woman, it was really important for me, first, to show Beauty through diversity and feminist femininity. Then, I usually find most of my inspiration in arts, nature, and fashion. That’s why, when I first imagined this inspiration shoot, I wanted to put into it everything I am and everything that is important for me.
Le Domaine de Gressac is a charmingly typical Provence farm, surrounded by lavender fields and olive groves. On the domaine they breed Spanish horses and cultivate their own organic vineyards. I fell deeply in love with their old stone facades, their mighty horses, and their adorable hens.
It was such a dream to work with Alexia Bigaud Morin who enhanced our Amazone’s natural black beauty and brought this effortlessly sophisticated beauty. All the design was created by my friend Ajna, wedding planner and designer of Oui Mon Coeur. This summer day finally ended with the most perfect sunset couple portraits with a stunning view over the Cèze valley.
Photography: Véronique Chesnel | Design: Oui, Mon Coeur | Event Planning: Oui, Mon Coeur | Floral Design: Jaune Pivoine | Wedding Dress: Daalarna Couture | Reception Venue: Domaine de Gressac Michelet | Rings: Zeina Alliances | Beauty: Alexia Bigaud-Morin | Cheese Cake: Les fromages qu'on aime | Earings: Jonida Ripani | Model: Wahed | Modele: Noemy François | Musicians: Olga and Sylvain Carboni | Rentals: Coco Touch Déco | Rentals: Louise et Juliette | Wedding Planning Assistant: Peaches and Cream