Australian Dream Wedding at Chateau de Robernier

Anna and Andy chose Chateau de Robernier in South of France for their summer 2024 wedding. Full gallery + vendor details. Photos by Loulou Memphis.

By Elena Moretti | Published 31 July 2024

Chateau

Chateau de Robernier

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Var

Up to 0 guests

From €0 4.5 (187)

At a Glance

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

Chateau

Chateau de Robernier

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Var

Up to 0 guests

From €0 4.5 (187)

Fairytale Wedding at Chateau de Robernier in Provence

From Australia to the South of France, Anna and Andy gathered twenty guests at Château de Robernier for a day centered on connection. Set among vineyards and woodland, Chateau de Robernier in Provence with formal gardens, grand façades and sheltered courtyards, well suited to ceremonies and open-air dining. This 16th-century château near Saint-Tropez’s paths guided movement from getting ready to the garden vows, while clipped hedges and pale stone framed the couple’s quiet moments. Personalized details appeared at every turn, and the château’s calm setting kept focus on family, conversation and unhurried pacing as the afternoon air cooled across gravel and lawn.

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Getting Ready

Bride in white satin dress with pearl detailing adjusting an anklet while seated in a Louis XVI armchair in a chateau room

Black and white close-up of bride from behind showing low ponytail with barrel waves and pearl earrings

Black-and-white photo of bride and bridesmaid laughing while pouring champagne outside chateau facade

Bride in white slip dress pouring champagne into coupe glass held by friend in satin robe

The ceremony unfolded in the gardens where foliage bordered the aisle and low arrangements kept lines clear for guests. A refined palette ran through stationery, linens and glassware, supporting the spaces rather than competing with them. Portraits with the couple’s dog added warmth without disrupting flow, then cocktails drew everyone to the terrace. Dinner followed in a courtyard close to the main house, where taper candles lifted the tablescapes and floral work added natural movement. Chateau de Robernier is truly a fairytale castle wedding venue remained present in every frame, from stone steps to arched windows, as music drifted lightly and service moved at a relaxed pace.

Ceremony

Elevated view ceremony setup ghost chairs blue delphinium and white hydrangea aisle florals before formal parterre garden

Couple at altar with white and blue hydrangea aisle arrangements and dozen guests in formal garden

The narrative of the day was shaped by destination wedding Photographer Loulou Memphis, who favored candid exchanges, layered backgrounds and available light to record the atmosphere honestly. Behind the smooth transitions, destination wedding Planner Du Jour Events set timing, protected the ceremony layout and kept the route between garden, terrace and courtyard short for the intimate group. With twenty guests, speeches felt immediate, laughter carried easily and the couple’s personal touches read clearly at the table. The result affirmed what this venue does well: short walking distances, defined zones, and a setting that supports closeness while still delivering scale and a sense of place.

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Cocktail Hour

Champagne tower of coupe glasses garnished with edible flowers being filled from two magnum bottles

White cocktail food display with hydrangea arrangement, blue cheese, olives, and grapefruit at chateau facade

An outdoor cocktail hour or grazing table display set against the weathered stone facade of what appears to be a French château or manor house with pale blue shuttered windows. The round table is covered in a white linen and styled with an assortment of foods presented on silver platters and crystal pedestal stands, including whole cheeses, green olives, halved pink grapefruits, green beans, pears, a dip with olive oil, and garlic bulbs on a tiered silver stand. Floral arrangements in an all-white palette feature white hydrangeas, white anthurium, white calla lilies, and small white blooms, accented by clusters of green hydrangea. The overall styling is classic French with a natural, produce-forward aesthetic mixing silver serveware with crystal cake stands on a white linen cloth. Wide shot taken from a slightly elevated angle.

An overhead aerial shot captures five men in black tuxedos with black bow ties socializing during what appears to be a cocktail hour or pre-ceremony gathering inside a grand French château or palace-style venue. The men are holding champagne coupes and glasses, engaged in conversation in a loose cluster. The interior features a dramatic black and white marble geometric floor with diamond and square patterns, white paneled walls with gold gilt moldings, a glimpse of an ornate red and gold ceiling fresco, and a mint green upholstered gilt-framed settee visible in the upper right corner. A crystal candelabra with white taper candles and an ornate gold-legged side table are partially visible in the lower right. The classic black-tie dress code and formal interior decor reflect a high-end, formal wedding aesthetic. Potential venue feature image.

Reception

Black and white photo of couple pouring champagne tower, groom in dinner jacket, bride in beaded gown

Plated white asparagus starter on blue and white toile tablecloth with silver champagne bucket

Fairy-lit courtyard dinner with blue toile tablecloths and white bistro chairs at Provencal bastide

Guests raising champagne glasses at toile-dressed table with white roses sage hydrangeas and fairy lights

Couple Portraits

Bride in ivory ballgown with cathedral veil and groom in black tuxedo embracing on chateau gravel courtyard

Bride in lace gown with cathedral train and groom in black tuxedo posing before honey-stone chateau

Bride and groom kissing on chateau lawn, bride in cathedral-length veil and groom in black tuxedo, shot from behind

Black and white couple kissing on gravel with beaded ballgown train and globe lights in trees

Bridal Portraits

Bride in ivory A-line gown with cathedral veil and white bouquet on French estate lawn

Black and white bride in tulle ballgown with cathedral train beside arched window in chateau

Bride in white satin V-neck gown framed by tall French doors with checkered marble floor and gilt mirror behind

Bride tossing cathedral veil upward beside stone balustrade with string lights in garden in B&W

Design and Details

Hands serving tomato and watermelon salad on blue and white toile de Jouy tablecloth with patterned china

Toile de Jouy table with blue hydrangeas white roses silver candlesticks wrought-iron rattan chairs under fairy light canopy

Close-up of oval diamond engagement ring catching light on bride's hand over beaded gown

A close-up detail shot of an outdoor ceremony floral installation placed on a gravel terrace. The arrangement features tall white delphiniums and white stock as the vertical elements, accented with green hydrangeas and green viburnum, with a ground-level cluster of white hydrangeas, blue hydrangeas, white ranunculus, white anthurium, and additional blue hydrangea blooms trailing outward. The color palette is white, soft blue, and green. In the background, a stone balustrade with a large classical carved urn planter is visible, characteristic of a French château or formal garden setting. No people are present. The composition is a medium close-up shot focused on the floral structure with the venue's architectural details softly out of focus behind it.

Flat Lays

Bridal flat lay on antique armchair with white peony bouquet, blush pink heels, and tulle veil

Rose gold drop earrings with pink gemstones and pearl drops on silver tray with grapefruit half and wheat stems

Linen vow book with blue embroidery, dusty blue velvet ring box with oval diamond, and white peony bouquet

Close-up detail shot of a wedding stationery suite resting on a marble surface. The set includes two pieces tied together with a periwinkle blue satin ribbon bow: a ceremony booklet or order of service featuring hand-lettered calligraphy reading 'Anna & Andi' in navy blue ink with a white floral and green foliage border design, layered over a card printed with a watercolor illustration of a large ochre-toned manor or château surrounded by trees. The stationery palette combines navy blue script, soft blue ribbon, white blooms, and illustrated greenery, suggesting a classic yet painterly wedding aesthetic.

First Look

Bride in tulle gown with orchid bouquet appearing in chateau doorway as father stands with back to camera

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A detail shot of a styled wedding reception table set outdoors, photographed at an angle to show the full length of the setting. The table is covered in a blue-and-white toile de Jouy patterned tablecloth, topped with blue-and-white patterned charger plates stacked with matching dinner plates, white linen napkins, silver cutlery, and multiple clear crystal wine and champagne glasses per place setting. The centerpieces consist of low, lush arrangements featuring ivory peonies, white hydrangeas, green hydrangeas, white sweet peas, pale blue delphiniums, and white anthurium leaves, with a taller calla lily arrangement visible further along the table. Gold chiavari chairs are positioned along both sides of the table. The overall decor palette is blue, white, and soft green, in a classic French-inspired style.

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The Venue

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

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Chateau

Chateau de Robernier

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · Var

A truly unique fairytale 16th-century castle in Provence, set among vineyards and centuries-old olive groves, offering exclusive privatisation for weddings of up to 300 guests with 26 sleeping on-site.

Up to 0 guests

From €0 4.5 (187)