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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]The wedding colors were lightly glowing with lavender, beige, blush,, and hints of sea foam—all intermingled with verdant sprouts.[/field]
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Reveling in the relaxed provincial farm vibes of the place, the design of the event carried an easeful yet expertly finessed grace. Surrounded by olive trees, lavender bushes, and and wild flowers, The Farm in Provence is bursting with natural beauty. Through her many talents, Amanda Virga—owner and lead planner of AMV Weddings—achieved the vision of a peaceful, open-air occasion swirling with early-summer sweetness and nurtured by every minute detail. Designed to feel as if all in attendance had been dropped amid a dreamy, provincial paradise while still maintaining an effortless and easy-going vibe, AMV Weddings nailed it.
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Strikingly elegant in its alluring simplicity, Alyssa’s gorgeous gown was created by luxury wedding dress designer Made With Love. Designed by Carla Jenkins, the Australian company describes itself as having “revolutionized the bridal world by creating beautiful and modern dresses for everyday, natural beauties” and being “known for our daring V necklines and plunging low backs as well as our luxurious French crepe dresses.” The top half of Alyssa’s sleeveless gown was graced with a white, floral lace pattern, with the lower half extending in a smooth, satin-like fall trailing a seemingly gossamer train. The dress both complimented her already radiant presence and showcased the “effortlessly chic,” unique skill of Made With Love.
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[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]Seamlessly harmonizing with the color theme, the differing—yet all sleeveless—bridesmaid’s dresses alternated between dusty mauve and sea foam green with the Matron of Honor in sparkling rose gold gown. All blended beautifully and held fresh bouquets inspired by the in season flowers of the region. The one bride’s man wore a neatly tailored beige suit and a blush dress shirt. The bride’s attendants exemplified the light and uplifted glee felt when summer has just begun.[/field]
[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]Similar to their counterparts, the attire of the groom’s attendants smartly matched in color, theme, and style. They wore well-tailored beige suits and light green dress shirts, along with peach-hued boutonnieres. The one groom’s woman wore a stunning, sleeveless blush dress and held a brightly arranged bouquet. The groom’s attendants also represented the joy of summer’s early rays and looked effortlessly cool in their mismatched sunglasses.[/field]
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Local caterer, Traiteur Ruth Williams, provided the incredible cuisine for the evening while her husband, Alan, was the bar manager and sommelier. It’s no secret that France is the country for foodies but Ruth really confirmed that during this wedding. Starting with butler passed canapés at the beginning of the evening; the food seemed never-ending. Starters included tomato and pesto tarts with burrata and fresh greens on the side. Entreé’s were a choice between Sea Bass and Steak with blistered tomatoes and the perfect sauce to compliment each drizzled on top. The highlight of the evening for many guests was the dessert charcuterie boards that were lovingly distributed on the farm tables which included traditional French pastries that were all, of course, incredible. One more surprise delight was a late-night charcuterie table filled with a variety of French breads, cheeses, meats, and spreads. Of course, Alan was there with wine recommendations to compliment the charcuterie table because there’s nothing like the perfect French wine to go with a meat and cheese table. Am I right?
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Florals by Flavia Dausoa-Dautel—of La Maison Dautel—abounded around the farmhouse, ceremony center, and reception area, with roses and other romantic buds exuding hues of pink, white, peach, and leafy green. Planted as table settings, centerpieces, surprise splashes of color, and ceremony bouquets, these blossoms aligned beautifully with the color theme and early-summer aura of the special day. The décor could not have blended better with the blooms: Largely arranged outdoors; warm lights were strung about, giving everyone a soft glow from above for dinner. A delicate white array of seats awaited all in attendance for the ceremony out in the olive tree grove. The reception spot was woven with long wooden farm tables and matching chairs. The farmhouse itself had a natural stone exterior, punctuated with sea foam shutters aptly uttering a similar shade as that of the artfully knotted napkins.
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[field title=”Wedding Cake”]Right after sunset, everyone lit sparklers and gathered around a glittering champagne tower (in lieu of cake-cutting). All manner of individually sized desserts appeared on tables during this time in the forms of fruit tarts, French macaroons, and chocolate delicacies. Lastly, a tall, four-tiered wedding cake arrived, lightly covered in an ivory icing and tastefully dappled with roses and blooms.[/field]
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The Farm in Provence—nestled in the south of France where the joyous event occurred—was full of vibrant charm that day. Not only is this a historic and charming property, but it’s a quiet escape from the busy hustle and bustle of Nice, France, located just an hour away. Prior to their wedding day, Al and Alyssa arranged a tour of the local perfumery factory, Fragonard. Grasse is known for its established and successful perfume industry. While it’s a small town in the French Riviera, it offers a lot of charm and sweeping views as it’s elevated on the hills North of Cannes. Swimming in Grasse’s summer glimmers, the enchanting locale felt especially lit up for the festivities on June 24, 2023.
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The end of June is when the lavender fields are blooming in the Provence region of France and we knew we could not miss this stunning photography opportunity. Two days before their nuptials, Al and Alyssa met their photographer, The Gawnes in a lavender field. This sounds so simple and beautiful, but let me tell you, it was filled with many, many Google map location shares, a couple of confused U-turns, and an epic adventure in the French countryside, all with a time constraint to get Al and Alyssa back to Grasse in time for dinner with newly arrived family…but once everyone found each other amidst the purple blooms and rolling green hills, they all knew it was worth it. The pre-wedding lavender field shoot was one for the books.
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The Welcome Dinner was hosted at a restaurant called Le Paddock located next to an equestrian center and stable. It serves to notch traditional French cuisine and views of the horses and practice arena. The decor is upscale and modern, complete with a glass wall of wine bottles and equine-inspired modern art.
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Photography: The Gawnes | Cinematography: The Gawnes | Event Planning: AMV Weddings | Floral Design: La Maison Dautel | Wedding Dress: Made With Love | Catering: Traiteur Ruth Williams | DJ: Wildfire DJs | Wedding Venue: The Farm in Provence | Beauty: Jm Ronquillo