Provencal wedding at Château d'Estoublon – Emma + Thomas

The initial meeting

Since most of our friends were in common, they decided to play matchmaker and, to our great surprise, it worked! Despite the distance (we didn't even live in the same country), our story began and, of course, our feelings only grew stronger.

Provencal wedding at Château d'Estoublon © Ben Levy

Provencal wedding at Château d'Estoublon © Ben Levy

Provencal wedding at Château d'Estoublon © Ben Levy

The marriage proposal

Thomas : In the midst of the Covid pandemic, and after my plans A, B, and C had all fallen through, I had to be inventive to avoid delaying my application again. Living in Geneva, I chose to rent a sailboat and to ask for her hand in marriage in the middle of Lake Geneva, under a blazing sunset, just the way she loves them…

Provencal wedding at Château d'Estoublon © Ben Levy

Provencal wedding at Château d'Estoublon © Ben Levy

Provencal wedding at Château d'Estoublon © Ben Levy

Provencal wedding at the Château d'Estoublon

After saying, "Anything but Provence!" and "Anything but a castle!", we fell completely in love with it as soon as we arrived. Estoublon CastleThe venue, although still under construction during our first visit, met all our criteria. This magical place contributed greatly to the success of our wedding; we have absolutely no regrets!

Wedding planning in Provence

We decided to organize our wedding ourselves. We knew it would be difficult, but having a (very) clear idea of ​​what we wanted made it easier. To make it more enjoyable, our parents also accompanied us to some appointments.

Provencal wedding at Château d'Estoublon © Ben Levy

Provencal wedding at Château d'Estoublon © Ben Levy

Provencal wedding at Château d'Estoublon © Ben Levy

Provencal wedding at Château d'Estoublon © Ben Levy

Provencal wedding at Château d'Estoublon © Ben Levy

Wedding decoration

Like the rest of the wedding, we wanted a fairly understated yet elegant atmosphere. Whether it was the flowers, the decorations, or the stationery, we opted for a white and gold theme with a touch of olive green to evoke the Château's surroundings and the Provence region.

Choosing the wedding dress

One address: Nicolas Fafiotte in Lyon. I tried on a lot of things before going to see him but nothing comparable… He knew how to listen, advise me and reassure me when I was totally lost but also point me in the right direction when he felt I was going astray.”

Provencal wedding at Château d'Estoublon © Ben Levy

Provencal wedding at Château d'Estoublon © Ben Levy

Provencal wedding at Château d'Estoublon © Ben Levy

Provencal wedding at Château d'Estoublon © Ben Levy

Provencal wedding at Château d'Estoublon © Ben Levy

Their most moving memory

Memory of Emma

Thomas's speech at the cocktail party. I knew he had been preparing it for a long time but to be honest, I didn't expect it to be this successful!"

A memory of Thomas 

Emma's entry into the Church on her father's arm, to the strains of Vivo per Lei.

Souvenir of the bride and groom

The wave of kindness, love, excitement, and generosity we received from all our guests. Their words, gestures, or simply their smiles touched us deeply.

Provencal wedding at Château d'Estoublon © Ben Levy

Their best choice in wedding planning

Without hesitation: The Memorial ! We have only been married for a few months and we have already been back several times, we feel so good there. 

Thanks to our photographer, Ben LevyWe are also fortunate to have captured all the magical moments we experienced there.

Advice from the newlyweds

This advice is certainly given most often by married couples, but it seems to us more than essential: ENJOY IT Enjoy your day, your evening, your brunch, and the entire planning process. The big day itself goes by far too quickly, but thankfully, the memories begin with the proposal.