Imagine being invited to a wedding at the enchanted Domaine la Castelette… where you are part of an extraordinary, beautifully orchestrated experience designed to showcase the incredible talent of local wedding professionals.
I love weddings, the planning, the joy, the atmosphere, the flow of love, the celebration… even this pretend one- what a wedding it was!
A dear university friend of our daughter, who works alongside her family’s domaine here in Provence, brought together an amazing collection of local artisans and wedding professionals to create the most spectacular staged wedding for their website to showcase the possibilities at their fingertips.
Every single detail was thoughtfully planned and beautifully executed, with all the vendors coming from the surrounding area. From the designers creating the wedding dresses and ties, to the hair and makeup artists, the florist, caterers, bartenders, invitations, wine and drinks, musicians, wedding planner, table settings, designers, and all those wonderful finishing touches — even the cufflinks! — everyone contributed their talent and creativity.
My husband and I were invited to play the part of the bride’s parents, with instructions to arrive dressed as though we were attending a real wedding. And so the fun began by acting the part. Without bringing gifts.
I even had my makeup done by the talented beauty team before being swept into the day’s festivities.
There was a beautifully choreographed entrance, an outdoor wedding ceremony complete with a celebrant, the most gorgeous floral arrangements, and, of course, a stunning (acting) bride in her wedding dress. We had a blast acting.
Then came the cocktail reception, music, dancing, fabulous food (!) beautifully dressed tables, delicious drinks, and a spectacular wedding cake. It really was the whole wedding experience, from beginning to end.
A full day of celebration, laughter, creativity, and incredible attention to detail. The photographer captured over 1,000 photographs the staged wedding looked so very real, and felt real.
It was such a joy to see so many talented local businesses come together, each showcasing their craftsmanship and passion in such a creative way.
And the best part? This beautiful domaine and its surroundings are available to rent for weddings and special celebrations. What an extraordinary setting to create your own unforgettable day in the heart of Provence.
Dancing with those shoes on gravel was nothing compared to that dress that seem to be airborne at every turn.
P.s. I will act in any staged wedding I had a blast playing the mother of the bride xxx
Lieu de réception : Domaine la Castelette | Photographe : Jeanne Pascal Photographe | Vidéaste : Skyfocal Productions | Wedding planner : Raja Agency | Robe de mariée et tenues des demoiselles d’honneur : Le Carré de la Mariée | Tenues des invitées : Aethia en Provence | Accessoires des demoiselles d’honneur et des invitées : Maison Rottier | Coiffure : Cabri Hair | Maquillage : Le Bar à Paillettes | Costume du marié : Gaudissard Cérémonie | Costumes des témoins : Devred Pertuis | Nœuds papillon : Nelola Créations | Fleuriste : Pétales de Rose | Lustres : Phos Events | Arts de la table : Vert Amande Location | Alliances : Bijouterie Roques | Groupe de musique : Solstice Live | Papeterie et signalétique : Atelier Papa Ampère | Cadeaux invités : À l’Ombre de l’Olivier | Faire-part : Pauline Papeterie | Traiteur : Stevens Kitchen Provence | Choux : Le Café Chou | Champagne : Maison Rafalyne | Bar à cocktails : Mr Mojito
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