At a Glance

Spring (2020)

An Intimate Autumn Wedding at a Private Villa in Bordeaux

Alyssa and Ben, both wine lovers, chose a wedding venue in the heart of Bordeaux for their intimate destination wedding. The couple hosted close family and friends at a beautifully appointed private villa in the city, where gardens, wooden interiors, and soft light set a refined yet relaxed tone. Their ceremony unfolded beneath an olive tree in the villa’s courtyard, surrounded by petals, candles, and cream draping that pooled onto the ground. With planning and photography by Clémentine and Mark of Awardweddings, the day felt deeply personal and effortlessly warm - a perfect reflection of the South of France in autumn.

Wedding Inspiration

Vows Beneath an Olive Tree

The ceremony, led by Michelle of Ruffled by Grace, took place under a single olive tree - a simple and meaningful focal point within the villa’s garden. Alyssa and Ben exchanged vows written in collaboration with their celebrant, who helped weave together their different faith backgrounds in a way that felt authentic and lighthearted. The couple walked down an aisle sprinkled with petals, lined with flickering candles that continued the evening’s soft, romantic mood. Afterward, they slipped away for portraits in the cobbled streets of Bordeaux, finding a quiet pause amid the day’s emotion.

Candlelit Dinner and Autumn Warmth

Dinner was held inside the villa’s dining room, where a long table glowed with candles and floral garlands in rust, amber, and cream. Maison Dulou Traiteur served a refined French menu paired with regional wines, perfectly suiting the couple’s love of local flavour. Planner Clémentine from Awardweddings, one of the most trusted wedding planners in Bordeaux, designed a look that harmonised with the villa’s natural palette of wood and soft tones. Photographer Mark from Awardweddings, among the best wedding photographers in Bordeaux, captured each moment with warmth and candour - from the candlelit dinner to the impromptu couple portraits that closed the evening.