South of France Wedding at Chateau de Grimaldi

In the heart of Provence, surrounded by olive groves and sun-warmed gardens, Château de Grimaldi a mansion built within the ruins of a 16th-century château became the setting for Priscilla and Jonathan’s destination wedding weekend. The historic wedding chateau near Aix-en-Provence, set within five hectares of lawns, orchards, and fountains, captured the essence of southern France a place where time slows, and every view feels cinematic. Guests arrived to sweeping stone terraces and the soft hum of cicadas as the weekend began with cocktails beneath the ruins of the old palace. From that first evening, the atmosphere felt intimate and unhurried, reflecting the couple’s love for gathering, design, and the natural rhythm of Provence.

A Ceremony in the Chapel and Dinner Beneath the Stars

The weekend unfolded like a love letter to Provence. Friday welcomed guests with a relaxed dinner beneath the palace ruins long tables set under string lights, wine flowing, and conversation blending with the warm evening air. On Saturday, the ceremony took place in Château de Grimaldi’s chapel, built in 1655, its stone walls holding centuries of stories. As vows were exchanged, soft light streamed through arched windows, illuminating flowers in natural tones. Dinner followed in front of the main house, where guests dined al fresco beneath a canopy of light before the dancing began and lasted late into the night.

Provençal Light, Effortless Design, and the Creative Team Behind the Day

The wedding’s flow and aesthetic came together under Lucie Till Weddings, one of Provence’s most trusted destination planners, whose expertise ensured a weekend that felt both seamless and full of heart. Jonathan, the groom, personally oversaw design details, collaborating with Jonathan Vessiere on the floral and decorative styling a mix of rustic texture, modern polish, and Provençal authenticity. The story was captured by Ian Holmes, one of the most experienced wedding photographers in Provence, whose lens caught not just the grandeur of Château de Grimaldi, but its quiet moments the laughter over brunch, the golden glow of late afternoon, and the calm of a Sunday morning by the pool, where pizza and conversation closed a perfect wedding weekend in the South of France.