Couture Wedding in Cannes – Faustine + Nathan

It was last September 12th at Cannes . Faustine and Nathan believed in it so strongly, despite such a fragile context, and they were right. Their couture wedding on the “French Riviera” did indeed take place. A day bathed in sunshine with elegant notes that they shaped down to the smallest details in their image.

With the beautiful images of Maelys Izzo seconded by Morgane Massiani, Faustine and Nathan tell us…

The initial meeting

"We met skiing in Alpe d'Huez in 2017, Faustine was working at the Folie Douce and Nathan was on vacation. We met at a party in a bar in the resort. Nathan having “spotted” me came to talk to me and we hit it off right away.

Exchanged numbers, and not living in the same regions, we met again 8 months later when Faustine came to live in Paris for her work and the story really began. 

The marriage proposal

"During a travel in june 2019, we had left to visit Shanghai, Beijing and to visit Maxime, Faustine's brother who lives in South Korea, in Seoul.

It is during the Great Wall of China Tour that Nathan proposed to me. We walked along the wall away from the crowd and had advanced as far as we could on the wall, there was no one else but us, it was improbable, everything was calm, nature as far as the eye could see and Nathan who was trying to talk to me.

I was so captivated by the splendor of the site that I was only half-listening to him until he bent his knee and presented me with a white box containing a magnificent engagement ring. Then followed the famous marriage proposal where I obviously said YES! The surprise was total, I didn't suspect it at any time! He had also asked my mother for my hand in marriage by phone (my father being no longer of this world), I was particularly very touched.

Wedding planning 

"The COVID situation allowed us to organize our wedding down to the smallest details, we believed in it until the end despite all the announcements, it was unthinkable for us to postpone this date. The wedding rings were also engraved and we held on! (We were very lucky)

Wedding decoration

" On Etsy, I found many artists for the wedding decoration: wooden urn engraved with our initials, wedding ring holder in lace, first name doors and number doors in gilded brass… There are some very pretty, original and customizable things.

Good decorating ideas: flower hoops in the pool, a little touch that makes all the difference. Points of light: guinguette garland, spotlights that illuminate the facade of the castle or the century-old tree. The lighting ambiance is very important.

The wedding budget

"105 people attended the wedding. The biggest expenses were the venue, the caterer and the musicians."

Their most moving memory

Nathan: there are so many… the moment I see Faustine enter the church 🤩 That's my wife! Then the opening of the ball so repeated and feared

Faustine: EVERYTHING! But if I had to choose, I would say the moment I entered church on the arm of my 91-year-old grandfather, proud as ever. To see all your guests in front of you, what a joy, the people you love most in the world who came especially for you, and your future husband beaming... it's The moment! The magic of the place adds to all this and the emotion is grandiose!

I also really enjoyed our entrance to the castle with the smoke bombs, we could already feel the madness of the evening that was about to begin.

Advice from the newlyweds

• Do a wedding that suits you !
• All right enjoy the tasting at the caterer because on the day you don't want to take the time to eat.
• Pay attention to the fine print of the contracts you sign
• The budget can quickly soar, do not hesitate to make several quotes
• Get a head start on the organization

The honeymoon

“To Vietnam, as soon as we can!”

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Wedding Suppliers

Wedding venue in France - Garibondy Castle

Catering - The Gourmet Workshop 

All our guests loved his culinary services from start to finish. He adapts to your requests, he is very accommodating. A very nice and efficient team, present on the day. Quality services. Thanks again to chef Jean-Alain it was perfect! 

Photographer - Maelys Izzo seconded by Morgane Massiani.

Two talented photographers. Comfortable with them right away, they perfectly captured the moments, the emotions, the beauty of the people present on this very special day for us. Our memories transmitted in sublime photos.. Thank you again.. ❤️

Wedding floristis - Blush Floral designer 

Delighted with our choice, Stéphanie was great and was able to meet all our expectations and enhance our wedding. Modern and magnificent arrangements, nothing better than beautiful real flowers to dress up a wedding venue, guaranteed effect! 

Wedding dress and accessories 
Town hall outfit – Jodie Paris (body + skirt), shoes Jimmy Choo
Church attire – dress PRONOVIAS:, shoes Gucci, (garter Aubade haha) 

Costumes and accessories 
Town hall outfit – uniform, shoes Louis Vuitton
Church attire – tuxedo From Fursac, shoes Louis Vuitton

Make-up and hairstyle - One day hero

Olga was able to understand very quickly the spirit that I was looking for for my wedding, the result was there, I loved it! Quality products that were still there on Sunday for the pool party! 

DJ - Julia Ross and all its superb artists

Perfection personified, what a crazy atmosphere! We started dancing at 19pm! Julia and her artists (DJ, singers, violin, sax, djembe) everyone still talks about them, they set the place on fire until the end of the night! Thank you! 

Wizard - Thomas Daix 

A talented magician who adapts to all audiences! Our guests loved it! Thank you Thomas!

Wedding ball opening choreographer - Virginie Bizot

A complete artist, a dancer above all, who made our opening dance a real moment of pleasure! We were able to choose our music, the dance styles. Virginie perfectly imagined the dance steps that suited us and knew how to train us tirelessly even from a distance to make us shine on the big day! 

Furniture rentals (dance floor, guinguette garland and chairs by the pool) -  be Lounge

Stationery - Cotton Bird 

Lots of choice, quality stationery, we ordered everything from them. 

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TO BE CONTINUED…

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A WORD FROM THE EDITOR

Congratulations to the happy couple for this beautiful sharing. We wish them a lifetime of happiness!
Special thanks to Maelys Izzo for submitting this report!

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