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Vibrant French Riviera Wedding in Bold Hues

The couple exchanged vows in a vibrant French Riviera wedding at a historic palace.
Photo: Thanos Asfis + Anna Roussos – Ratta Studio

Perched high above the Mediterranean, the couple exchanges vows at the breathtaking Villa et Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild on the French Riviera. The historic pink palace, nestled between Nice and Monaco and surrounded by nine lush gardens, evokes the romance of an Italian palazzo with sweeping coastal views. Known as one of the most beautiful palaces along the Riviera, it set the tone for a wedding day drenched in color.

Bright, bold hues painted every moment. Bridesmaids embraced the spirit of the South of France in a mix of vibrant dresses, creating a joyful spectrum of color against the villa’s soft blush facade. In the venue’s enchanting French Garden, framed by cascading waterfalls and serene ponds, the couple exchanged vows surrounded by lush florals in vivid pink, crisp white, and fresh green.

The bride made her grand entrance in a classic Oscar de la Renta gown, its timeless silhouette a refined contrast to the day’s exuberant palette. As guests transitioned to the reception, the colorful design story unfolded in full. Long, family-style tables were layered with striking arrangements in bold shades of yellow and orange, accented with moss balls and thoughtful touches of green and pink that brought texture and dimension to the setting.

Following the dinner, the couple gathered loved ones for a Champagne toast beside their towering five-tier white wedding cake, a moment equal parts celebratory and elegant. As the evening deepened, glittering fireworks illuminated the Riviera sky, reflecting over the Mediterranean in a dazzling finale.

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A pond and waterfall is at the front of historic pink palace on the French Riviera.

The groom and his groomsmen walk down the step of Villa et Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild.

The bride stands next to her mother and sister in front of a canopy of greenery.

The bridesmaids wear vibrant dresses next to the bride.

The father of the bride walks the bride down the aisle to their French Garden wedding.

The bride and groom hold hands at the alter at their vibrant French Riviera wedding.

The couple share a kiss on the alter of their outdoor wedding.

The couple embrace each other at their vibrant French Riviera wedding.

Family style tables are decorated in yellow and orange flowers.

Yellow and orange flowers decorate the reception tables with moss balls.

An outdoor wedding reception on the French Riviera.

An outdoor reception of a vibrant French Riviera wedding overlooking the Mediterranean.

The bride and groom smile at their outdoor wedding reception.

The bride and groom hold hands on the dance floor of their vibrant French Riviera wedding.

The groom picks up the bride on the dance floor.

The bride and groom hold hands as they walk off the dance floor.

The bride and groom sip Champagne next to their five-tier white wedding cake.

Fireworks light up the sky over a vibrant French Riviera wedding at a historic palace.

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“Vibrant French Riviera Wedding in Bold Hues”

Contributors – Photo: Thanos Asfis + Anna Roussos – Ratta Studio / Villa et Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild / Sumptuous Events Paris / Jean Charles Vaneck / Oscar de la Renta / Senia / Victoria Ralph Hair / Makeup by Helen Rose / D&X Events / A Fine Press / Studio80 Cinematography

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