Chic Wedding at Chateau la Tour Vaucros

Published 30 July 2024

At a Glance

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

Chic Wedding at Chateau la Tour Vaucros near Avignon

Set just outside Avignon, Jessie and Tim’s wedding at Château la Tour Vaucros gathered 120 guests for a weekend that balanced design, atmosphere, and ease. The couple, London-based entrepreneurs with a shared appreciation for thoughtful details, chose the Provençal estate for its privacy and architectural depth. The château’s courtyards and gardens created a fluid setting for each part of the day, where trimmed hedges framed arrivals and warm light brushed across pale stone. Guests followed a natural rhythm from terrace cocktails to the garden ceremony, surrounded by the scents of citrus and herbs that defined this tranquil pocket of the South of France.

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Ceremony Calm and Courtyard Dining Flow

The ceremony took place in the garden, framed by greenery and restrained floral arrangements that kept the focus on the vows and the view. A classic palette ran throughout the styling, from linen textures to glassware, offering quiet contrast to the château’s stone façade. After cocktails on the terrace, dinner unfolded beneath the open sky in the courtyard. Tapered candles and soft textiles shaped the tablescape, while local wine and regional dishes encouraged lingering conversation. As temperatures cooled, the scene softened into a glow of light and laughter, perfectly suited to the understated rhythm of Château la Tour Vaucros.

Teamwork, Timing, and Image-Led Storytelling in Provence

The celebration came together through the coordination of Weddings in Provence, one of the South of France’s leading wedding planners, who ensured every transition between garden, terrace, and courtyard felt seamless. Photographer Rohman Wedding Story, among the top wedding photographers in Provence, documented each moment with a focus on natural light and architectural context. Together, they created a visual story that reflected Jessie and Tim’s priorities balance, comfort, and authentic design. Every detail, from flower movement to table pacing, supported a sense of calm order. Château la Tour Vaucros proved ideal for hosting a larger guest list, offering defined spaces and effortless flow across the property.

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The Bride and Groom

The Bridal Party

The Celebration

Getting Ready

The Reception

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Getting Ready

Makeup artist applying nude-pink lipstick to blonde bride in white satin robe with side light
Groom in black tuxedo with bow tie and cream rose boutonniere standing with hands in pockets before green hedge
A flat lay-style getting-ready detail shot taken from above, showing seven bridesmaids' gift sets arranged in a row on a wooden floor in front of a window. Each set includes a bouquet of white roses and white peonies in a glass vase tied with a white satin ribbon, a pearl beaded cuff bracelet, a personalised name card, and a Jo Malone fragrance box in white and black packaging. The Jo Malone boxes are placed on rose gold gift bags. The bouquets are composed entirely of white and ivory roses and peonies, maintaining a consistent all-white floral palette across all seven arrangements. The pearl bracelets are stacked cuff-style with layered rows of white pearls. Patterned curtains with tassel tiebacks are visible on either side of the frame, suggesting an interior room setting. The overall gift aesthetic follows a classic, all-white and pearl colour palette.

Ceremony

Bride and groom walk up the aisle as guests toss white petals after outdoor garden ceremony
Dip kiss with petal toss under white rose arch with ghost chairs and scattered petals on grass
Black and white dip kiss with petal toss past ghost chairs, bride in floral applique ballgown and veil
Couple's first kiss before white rose and hydrangea column arrangements with petals scattered on grass

Cocktail Hour

Bride in floral applique ballgown pours champagne into coupe tower as groom watches at Provencal venue

Reception

Barn reception with fairy-lit vaulted beams ghost chairs cream rose centerpieces and sepia wall panels
A wedding reception room set up for a seated dinner, photographed from a wide-angle perspective showing the full layout of the space. The indoor venue features a vaulted ceiling with white-painted wooden beams and warm wood paneling, draped with dense fairy lights that run the length of the room. Tables are arranged in long rectangular rows covered with white linen tablecloths, set with clear glassware, light blue charger plates, and white dinner plates with a dark botanical print motif. Low centerpieces of cream and ivory roses are placed at intervals along each table. All seating consists of clear acrylic ghost chairs. At the far end of the room, a head table is positioned in front of a large triptych artwork depicting classical urns in muted sepia tones, flanked by arched floor-to-ceiling windows on both sides that let in natural daylight. The overall decor palette is white, cream, and clear with pale blue accents, giving the space a clean, modern-classic aesthetic. Potential venue feature image.
A wide shot of an indoor wedding reception room set up for a seated dinner. The venue features an exposed vaulted ceiling with warm honey-toned wooden planks and white-painted structural beams, draped with warm white fairy lights that cascade downward. Three long rectangular dining tables are dressed in white linen tablecloths and set with glassware, white plates, and white napkins. Clear acrylic ghost chairs line both sides of each table. Centerpieces consist of low arrangements of white roses and white blooms in glass vessels, with single-stem white roses in bud vases spaced along the tables. The back wall displays three large antique-style sepia-toned painted panels depicting classical stone urns, contributing to a classic, refined decor palette of white and neutral tones. The overall styling is classic and understated with a white-on-white floral and linen scheme. Potential venue feature image.

Couple Portraits

Bride and groom walking hand-in-hand along hedge-lined gravel path viewed from behind in formal garden
Black and white close-up of couple smiling in field with floral applique gown and embellished headband
Bride in sheer long-sleeve gown with floral appliques and crystal headband embracing groom in black tuxedo
Bride in floral applique tulle gown kissing groom in black tuxedo by vineyard

Bridal Portraits

A solo portrait of the groom standing outdoors in front of a dense hedge backdrop, with gravel visible at ground level. He is wearing a black tuxedo with satin lapels, a white dress shirt, a black bow tie, and a white rose boutonniere with small green leaves. His hands are in his pockets and he is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. A watch is visible on his left wrist. The shot is a full-length portrait with a classic, formal styling aesthetic.

Bridal Party

Black and white rear view of bride and seven bridesmaids walking along a formal garden path with hedges
Black and white portrait of groom and seven groomsmen in tuxedos walking on tree-lined path
Bride and six bridesmaids in sage dresses with white rose bouquets before wooden rose pergola
Bride in white floral ballgown from behind with seven bridesmaids in champagne satin gowns raising bouquets

More Images

This is a black-and-white couple portrait taken outdoors in a countryside setting, likely among vineyard rows or tall wild vegetation. The bride and groom are holding hands and facing each other; the groom, in a dark tuxedo with bow tie, looks down at their joined hands while the bride looks toward him with a slight smile. The bride wears a full ballgown with sheer long sleeves and heavily appliquéd three-dimensional floral detailing across the bodice and skirt, along with a delicate tiara and drop earrings, with long wavy hair. The image is rendered in high-contrast black and white, with the deep tones of the groom's suit contrasting sharply against the bright whites of the bride's gown and the light-toned vegetation behind them. The composition is a mid-wide portrait shot with the landscape extending into the background.

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The Venue

The couple chose Château La Tour Vaucros, a chateau in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

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