Fiesta del Amore at Maison Belzunce
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Fiesta del Amore at Maison Belzunce
Fiesta Del Amore: a flamboyant and couture vision of weddings at Maison Belzunce
At the heart of Pays Basque, the Belzunce House reveals itself as the perfect setting for an editorial that is as bold as it is captivating. Conceived by Margot Ribaud, founder of Salty Kisses and the concept MADEFiesta Del Amore shakes up the codes of traditional weddings to offer a sensory, immersive and decidedly couture experience.
Driven by an intense red, between Italian inspirations and Spanish energy, this universe celebrates love in all its power: passionate, vibrant, embodied. Plays of textures, theatrical scenography, masterful details… each element composes a strong aesthetic, where elegance meets audacity without ever compromising it.
More than just a photoshoot, this editorial is a true creative statement: an invitation to dare, to assert one's vision, and to imagine a wedding as a living, emotional and unforgettable work of art.
The location of this wedding inspiration in the Basque Country
The aim of this edition was to create strong and distinctive content for wedding vendors. Therefore, I needed a venue that was visually striking, intimate, and meaningful.
I had the pleasure of collaborating with Pauline, the owner of Maison Belzunce, whom I've known for several years. She only opens the venue on very rare occasions outside of weddings, and even less frequently for photo shoots, as the house simply doesn't require them. The fact that she trusted me is a privilege, directly linked to the reputation I've built in this field and my approach to my work.
The Belzunce house is one of the jewels of the Basque Country. A house full of character, with timeless elegance, both iconic and profoundly authentic.
It's a house imbued with a soul. A historic place, tastefully renovated, yet readily adaptable. What makes it ideal for me is this combination of a strong identity and great adaptability. Each room tells a story. Every corner offers a new perspective. It ticked all the boxes I was looking for: aesthetics, light, architectural structure, and above all, emotion.
The shooting team
The peculiarity of MADEThe key point is that this isn't a photoshoot organized around a pre-defined team, but rather an immersive content creation concept dedicated to wedding vendors. Professionals participate voluntarily, funding their own involvement to create powerful, editorial, and consistent images. It's a true strategic investment in their visibility.
For each edition, only ten places are available, ensuring an intimate, high-quality, and inspiring experience. This format creates a valuable balance between established providers and those just starting out, but all sharing the same ambition to create distinctive content.
In addition, I personally select certain talents to complete the team if needed, always based on the quality of their work, our artistic rapport or a real passion for their world.
Wedding planner organization, coordination & artistic direction
@made.bybs @baisers.s
ATTENDEES
Location @maisonbelzunce
Photographer @garancexplore_wedding
Wedding planner assistants on the day @only.day.events @maisonmjwedding @tina_julesetmoi
Wedding day assistants and designers @gigi_eventdesigner
Wedding dress @ana_des_cabanasses
Groom's suits @latelier5_bordeaux
Florists @fleursettentationswedding @aesthete_floraldesign
MUA @anoukmakeup @ainaramakeupartist
Hair @racinesbycamilled
Signs @disco.margaritaaa
Food @parenthesetraiteur
Pastry @automne.patisserie
Dishes @auzebre
Location @sead__events
Couple @marine__srt & @tonymigliardi
The artistic direction
For this edition, I wanted to be daring. To think outside the box and offer an immersive experience.
Strong, sensual, and unforgettable scenography.
The theme? Fiesta del Amore.
A vibrant red monochrome, inspired by Baroque Italy, the Dolce & Gabbana universe, and everything else.
What red embodies: passion, power, total love, mixed with a fiesta de fuego.
The Spanish woman.
I worked with textures – velvet, satin, antique materials – to create depth and play on contrasts: the softness of a fabric against the strength of a chandelier, the lightness of a
strawberry against the glare of a mirror.
This edition also had a bigger intention: to inspire service providers to take risks, to assert their style, to create differently.
And above all, to show future brides and grooms that boldness is not synonymous with “too much”.
That one can think outside the box without ever losing elegance.
That a wedding can be vibrant, embodied, spectacular – without being ostentatious.
Here, everything has been designed to make you feel something.
Because that's what MADE is.
A creative, immersive and high-end vision of weddings.
Professional advice for future brides and grooms
Dare to think outside the box.
Your wedding doesn't need to look like someone else's to be beautiful. It should be yours.
To resemble. To resonate with your story, your colours, your emotions.
Too often, couples censor themselves, fearing the judgment of others or the prospect of being "too much." Yet, it's not boldness that spoils elegance, but a lack of intention. A carefully considered, even flamboyant, wedding design remains profoundly refined.
Choose passionate service providers
These are artists who don't simply reproduce trends, but who know how to listen, interpret, and elevate. Their role isn't to tick boxes, but to transform your vision into a sensory experience.
Trust them. Give them creative freedom. It's within this creative space that the most beautiful emotions are born. And above all, don't underestimate any role. Every talent counts. You can't just improvise the architecture of a memory.
Set your priorities with foresight.
You can't do everything, but you can choose everything with discernment. Every decision leaves its mark. Don't try to control everything: delegate to qualified service providers, chosen for their vision, precision, and ability to transform your desires into an experience.
An exceptional wedding doesn't try to please everyone.
It evokes emotion, it conveys a vision. It transcends aesthetics to touch the intimate. Forget the perfect Pinterest image: aim for the intoxication of the senses, the sincerity of moments, the depth of what you embody.
An unforgettable wedding is not something to be looked at.
He saw himself. He experienced himself. He left a mark.
Fiesta del Amore at Maison Belzunce
Budget simulation
of a wedding in the Basque Country
Based on 100 guests
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Organization > €5,000 – €8,000
Tailor-made support from start to finish,
logistics management,
D-day coordination
creation of a reverse timeline and a strong through line for a seamless experience,
thought out down to the smallest detail.
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Wedding Design > €2,000 – €4,000
Complete art direction including storytelling,
moodboard, scouting, sourcing,
Sculptural flowers, scenography across multiple spaces (ceremony, dinner, lounge, etc.), installation and dismantling. A sensory, bold, highly personalized vision.
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Reception venue > €2,000 – €4,000
Private rental of a unique venue with accommodation,
Furniture included or not,
architectural charm, and freedom of creation.
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Catering > €1,500 – €2,500
Cocktail reception, seated dinner, drinks included, plated service.
A premium option with seasonal produce, careful presentation and an experienced team.
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Wedding stationery > €1,500 – €2,500
Invitations, menus, seating plans, signage, labels, special printing.
Art direction work and custom manufacturing.
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Wedding flowers > €1,500 – €2,500
Highly creative floral design (bouquets, arches, centerpieces, artistic compositions), delivery, installation and dismantling included.
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Wedding photographer > €1,500 – €2,500
Full report with art direction,
Post-production, online gallery, optional photo album
engagement session / Day after,
Travel abroad, multi-day wedding, express and priority post-production, additional team depending on the number of guests.
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Wedding videographer > €1,500 – €2,500
Full wedding film, teaser, formats adapted for social networks, emotional and artistic capture, option for full speech, express and priority post-production, additional team depending on the number of guests.
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Wedding dress > €1,500 – €2,500
Custom-made creations or designer pieces.
Possibility of changing outfits for the evening.
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Groom's suit > €1,500 – €2,500
Tailor-made suit or from a specialist house, shoes and accessories included.
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Jewelry > €1,500 – €2,500
Wedding rings, family heirlooms or unique creations in precious stones and metals.
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Bride's shoes > €500 – €2,000
Designer or custom-made wedding dresses.
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Accessories > €1,500 – €2,500
Veils, headdresses, gloves, bags, couture or vintage items.
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Hair > €300 – €700
Trials, preparation, final touches on the big day.
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Make-up > €300 – €700
Trials, wedding day makeup, touch-ups.
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Wedding Cake > €800 – €2,000
Wedding cake, dessert table, creative or artistic pastries.
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Orchestra / Music €1 – €500
Tailor-made musical ambiance for ceremonies, cocktail parties and dance parties.
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Ceremonial Officiant > €800 – €2,000
Creation and celebration of a personalized symbolic ceremony.
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Vehicle rental > €500 – €2,000
Vintage car, converted van, transporting guests or a spectacular arrival.
The organizers of the editorial
The team of professionals behind this editorial
Organization, Wedding planner & styling
Wedding planner assistants on the day
Maison MJ Wedding Only Day Events Tina Jules and Me – Gigi Event Designer
Venue & Reception
Reception venue • Belzunce House
Caterer • Parenthèse Traiteur
Cake • Autumn Pastry Shop
Photography
Garance Rx Wedding Photographer
Bride's outfit
Bride's dress • Ana des Cabanasses
Groom's Attire
Groom's Suit & Accessories • Atelier 5 Bordeaux
Mise en Beauté
Hair & Make up • Anouk Makeup, Ainara Makeup Artist & Roots by Camille D
Decoration & atmosphere
Flowers • Flowers & Temptations Wedding & Aesthete Floral Design
Signs / scenography / stationery • Disco Margarita
Dishes • At the Zebra
Furniture rental • Sead Events
Models
To listen
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