White and Green Garden Vows at Maison Belzunce in the Basque Country

Published 13 November 2025

At a Glance

Manoir Nouvelle-Aquitaine Autumn (2025)

White and Green Garden Vows at Maison Belzunce in the Basque Country

Location: near BiarritzNouvelle-AquitaineSouth of France

Valentine and Adrian brought their closest family and friends to Maison Belzunce, an intimate wedding venue in the Basque Country for a relaxed late-summer weekend. Their journey started seven years prior in Madrid, and with Adrian’s roots in the Basque Country, this sunlit estate felt immediately right for the celebration. The couple, now based in London, chose a fresh white and green color palette that reflected the natural beauty of the region.

The Estate near Biarritz, a stunning Nouvelle-Aquitaine wedding venue, provided a peaceful setting for portraits as the warm afternoon light swept across the lawn and stone walls. The day focused entirely on meaning, laughter, and the easy rhythm of a long-awaited celebration. Every space, from the garden to the front terrace, offered its own unique vibe under the golden light of the late summer sun.

Garden Vows, Cocktails by the House, and a Cozy Dinner Inside

The flow and details of the day were expertly handled by planner Les Belles Histoires, a professional planning agency near Biarritz, allowing everything to unfold seamlessly. The design itself was fresh and clean. The color palette of white, cream, and green relied on natural textures like sheer fabrics and soft cotton, setting a relaxed mood. Transparent details in the stationery and table settings added a subtle, modern feel.

Valentine wore a sleek dress with a removable skirt, complemented by delicate pearl earrings and a veil dotted with tiny pearls. Her graceful look was a subtle nod to classic style. The civil ceremony took place in the garden, keeping everything personal and close as friends and family shared words and laughter before moving to the front of the house for cocktails.

Simple Green and White Styling with Local Touches

As the day turned cooler, guests moved to the front of the house for cocktails, enjoying stunning views and clinking glasses. Dinner was held indoors in a warm and intimate hall, creating the perfect space for easy conversation and shared laughter. Candlelight brought a soft glow to the tables, ensuring the intimate mood carried throughout the evening. The food service was thoughtfully managed, allowing guests time to enjoy every part of the experience.

The entire day was captured by Serafin Castillo, a trusted documentary photographer in the South of France, whose focus on quiet glances, shared laughter, and honest moments perfectly documented the meaning and relaxed atmosphere of the celebration. The entire evening flowed smoothly, giving the couple and their guests time to enjoy the culmination of their seven-year journey.

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Getting Ready

The Ceremony

The Bride & Groom

The Design & Details

Getting Ready

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Getting ready

Ceremony

Outdoor wedding ceremony on a hilltop lawn with bride and groom exchanging vows among white floral arrangements
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Outdoor ceremony with couple exchanging vows behind semicircular pink dahlia and white delphinium ground arrangement
Outdoor ceremony setup viewed through window showing curved chair rows on lawn with white floral aisle borders

Cocktail Hour

Cocktail hour catering table with white hydrangea and orchid arrangement alongside canape platters outdoors
Outdoor cocktail hour canape table with white hydrangea arrangement, bruschetta, and hillside view

Reception

White dahlia centerpiece with sage ribbon napkins and calligraphy table card beside crystal glassware on stone wall

Couple Portraits

Black-and-white close-up of groom's hands around bride's waist showing engagement ring and satin gown
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Couple kisses on chateau stone staircase with cathedral train cascading down steps and pink hydrangeas
Black and white photo of bride and groom kissing

Design and Details

Candlelit reception table with white dahlia runner, sage green ribbon menus, and hurricane candle holders
Place setting with ivory napkin tied in sage ribbon, calligraphy escort card, crystal glasses, and pillar candle

Flat Lays

Fratelli Rossetti black leather Oxford shoes with branded wooden shoe trees on printed page
Black and white flat lay of Saint Laurent white platform heels with wedding bands and pearl earrings
Sage-bordered stationery suite with gold and silver wedding bands and baroque pearl earrings on wood

First Look

Black and white photo of first look between bride and groom in a garden

Venue

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The Venue

The couple chose Maison Belzunce, a manoir in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

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