An All-White Floral Dream at Chateau de Sannes

Published 10 October 2024

At a Glance

Chateau Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Autumn (2024)

An All-White Floral Dream at Chateau de Sannes

Location: 30 minutes from Aix-en-Provence, Provence, South of France

Thirty minutes from Aix-en-Provence, this wedding estate situated on 70 hectares of private land rose among vineyards and cypress trees, its seventeenth-century stone and geometric gardens creating a serene rhythm for Marie and her partner’s celebration. The jewel of the Luberon, a historic Provençal property with defined zones for ceremony, portraits, and dinner, allowed the day to unfold at an unhurried pace. White peonies and roses established a calm palette, softened by a passing breeze that carried fragrance through the gardens. Bridesmaids in satin pink and groomsmen in blue-grey added gentle contrast to the monochrome scheme, while gravel paths and shaded courtyards directed guests naturally through a setting designed for stillness and light.

Poolside Cocktails, Dinner by the Bergerie, and Provençal Light

The celebration moved seamlessly between settings without losing continuity. Guests transitioned from vows to poolside cocktails, where glass reflected the late sun and citrus scents filled the air. Dinner near the bergerie continued the white aesthetic with pale linen, slender candles, and tableware chosen for clarity and proportion. Floral designs remained architectural, leaving texture to the stone, water, and vines that defined Château de Sannes. The house façade anchored portraits between courses, while service paths stayed discreet and movement intuitive. Every view from clipped hedges to vineyard rows reinforced the estate’s geometry and balance, keeping Provence’s landscape present at every turn.

Two Looks, Fine Imagery, and Expert Coordination by CC Weddings and Events

For the ceremony, Marie wore a custom Emma Beaumont gown with an overskirt that floated along the aisle, later revealing a sleek silhouette designed for movement through the evening. CC Weddings and Events, among the top luxury wedding planners in Provence, coordinated each transition between garden, pool, and bergerie, aligning the timeline with the day’s softest light. The celebration was photographed by Alban Pichon, one of France’s most stylish wedding photographers, who captured both close floral texture and expansive frames of cypress, sky, and limestone. The result was personal and precise: clear zones, short walks, and design choices that honored the estate while reflecting the couple’s calm, contemporary sensibility.

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Getting Ready

The Ceremony

The Bride and Groom

The Bridal Party

The Reception

The Decor & Design

Getting Ready

Bride in embellished ivory ball gown with five bridesmaids in champagne dresses in classical library setting
Bride in ivory beaded A-line gown surrounded by bridesmaids in pale pink in rustic preparation room with pink poufs
Four bridesmaids in blush cowl-neck dresses laughing together while holding white hydrangea bouquets indoors
Black-and-white close-up of groom adjusting necktie during getting-ready preparations

Ceremony

Couple walking down the aisle after the ceremony
Outdoor garden wedding ceremony at a French chateau
Bride and groom kissing under white hydrangea and rose arch with petals falling around them
Outdoor garden ceremony beneath mature trees with bride and groom at a white-framed altar and seated guests

Reception

Guests raising glasses for toast at outdoor banquet table with string lights, ivy-covered walls, approximately 30-40 people
Wedding reception table setting at a French chateau
Bride and groom laughing at a long reception table with white hydrangea centerpieces in an outdoor garden setting
About thirty guests raising glasses in a toast at a long outdoor banquet table under string lights in a tree canopy.

Couple Portraits

Couple sharing an intimate moment in a lavender field
Bride in white lace mermaid gown and groom in slate blue suit on stone path with climbing white roses and ivy
Bride and groom under square rose arch with white petals falling in manicured garden
Bride in ivory ball gown and groom in cream suit walk formal Italian garden with cypress trees, viewed from behind

Bridal Portraits

Laughing bride in beaded white dress framed by ivy walls and white flowering vines in a garden archway
Bride in ivory lace ballgown standing between stone urns on a formal garden terrace with cypress trees
Bride raising bouquet on stone terrace flanked by stone urns with pink baby's breath at Chateau de Sannes

Design and Details

Wedding welcome sign with white frame in a garden courtyard
Outdoor seating chart display with cream cards clipped to wire strands between wooden poles, cypress trees behind
Long reception table with white hydrangea and rose centrepiece and cross-back chairs
Outdoor reception table with white linen, glass vases of white flowers, and cross-back chairs under string lights and trees

Bridal Party

Bride and three bridesmaids in ivory slip dresses on cypress-lined garden path carrying white peony bouquets
Black and white bridal party portrait with bride and four bridesmaids in ivory satin dresses
Bride in ivory lace gown flanked by five bridesmaids in blush pink satin dresses
Bride with her bridesmaids at a French chateau

Venue

Symmetrical formal garden allee with Italian cypress trees, manicured hedges and central reflecting pool

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The Venue

The couple chose Château de Sannes, a chateau in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

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