A White Garden Wedding at Villa Ephrussi on the Cote d'Azur

Perched above the Mediterranean between Nice and Monaco, Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild a magnificent palace surrounded by nine themed gardens. offered Diana and Jonathan an unforgettable setting for their celebration. With its soft pink façade, elegant loggias, and panoramic sea views, the villa created a world suspended between art and nature. Known as one of the French Riviera’s most admired wedding venues, it set the stage for a wedding both refined and personal. In the Florentine Garden, vows unfolded beneath a floral arch surrounded by manicured hedges and glimpses of the sea. The palette of white and blush mirrored the villa’s serenity, allowing its gardens to frame the ceremony in quiet grandeur.

From Garden Vows to a Night Under the Stars

As guests gathered beneath the warm evening light, the atmosphere carried a sense of intimacy and ease. The gardens, alive with roses, peonies, and hydrangeas, blended effortlessly with this wedding villa overlooking the Bay of Villefranche and the Bay of Beaulie. The reception moved fluidly from elegant dinner to exuberant celebration, each moment designed to feel unforced yet intentional. Champagne glasses caught the last of the light, music rose from the terrace, and laughter carried across the lawns. What began with poise and ceremony soon transformed into a vibrant, joy-filled night that captured the couple’s shared spirit romantic, modern, and alive with energy.

The Creative Team Behind Diana and Jonathan’s Riviera Wedding

The celebration came together through the expertise of Monte-Carlo Weddings, one of the South of France’s leading wedding planners, whose calm precision allowed the couple to immerse themselves fully in the day. Every floral detail by Wayne Riley Flowers echoed the villa’s natural grace, while Tatyana Chaiko, one of the French Riviera’s most admired wedding photographers, captured each exchange with sensitivity and style. From the heartfelt ceremony by My Cérémonie to the artistry of MG Image and the elegant creation by Made in Cake, each contributor helped shape a celebration that reflected not just a location, but a feeling a day suspended between sea, light, and love.

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